Membrane Solutions Gravity Water Filter - Demo & How to Use It When Hiking or Camping, by Lets Go Liz Reviews It All on YouTube. 1 min 41 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 41 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Unpack the system and check you have the upper container, the lower container or jug, the filter element and any valve or spigot. Rinse all parts with clean water before the first use.
Screw the filter element into the outlet on the base of the upper container. Hand tighten only, so the seal sits flat and does not cross thread.
Wet or prime the filter by soaking it in clean water for a few minutes. This helps water start flowing through the element instead of beading on the dry surface.
Place the upper container above the lower one, or hang it from a branch, fence or hook. Gravity does the work, so the higher the top container sits, the faster the flow.
Fill the upper container with water from your source. Leave a little space at the top so you can lift it without spilling.
Open the valve or spigot, or let the water start dripping on its own. Water will pass through the filter element and collect in the lower container.
Wait while the container empties. Flow slows as the filter loads up, which is normal. Do not squeeze or shake the filter to speed it up.
Close the valve, take off the lower container and seal it. Backwash or rinse the filter element according to the maker's instructions before you pack it away.
Tips and common mistakes
Check the filter's rating before drinking from wild sources, since many gravity filters handle bacteria and protozoa but not viruses or dissolved chemicals.
Never filter water you would not touch, and never use the filter on seawater or water with fuel or chemical contamination.
Store the filter element damp, not bone dry, so it does not crack between trips.
Keep filtered water out of direct sun and drink it within a day or two.
Questions
How long does the water take to filter?
It depends on how full the top container is and how clean the filter element is. Expect a slow but steady drip, with flow slowing as the element clogs.
Can I use it on tap water at home?
Yes. Many people run tap water through a gravity filter to improve taste, and keep the same setup ready for camping or power cuts.
When should I replace the filter element?
Replace it when flow stays slow after cleaning, or when the maker's stated lifespan is reached. Keep a spare element in your kit.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
