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WaterWorks EX
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WaterWorks EX 

Page Type: Gear Review

Manufacturer: MSR

Your Opinion: 
 - 4 Votes
 

 

Page By: James Wilson

Created/Edited: Aug 3, 2007 / Aug 3, 2007

Object ID: 3617

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Product Description

The WaterWorks EX offers greater protection than any other filter in our line. Long-lasting and fully field-maintainable, it features a durable ceramic element that delivers years of protection, as well as a second-stage PES membrane for extra filtering power. The WaterWorks can be cleaned repeatedly for full recovery, with no tools required for complete disassembly. And, thanks to its innovative AirSpring Accumulator™, it is capable of pumping one liter of water per minute. (BY MSR)

Features

-New venturi/dampening device also offers the added benefit of reducing the force required at each pump stroke

-Ceramic element provides reliable, long-lasting performance; activated carbon core adsorbs chemicals and foul tastes

-Ceramic/carbon media can be cleaned over and over for maximum field life

-Second-stage 0.2-micron PES Membrane Cartridge supplies extra filtering power and unequaled bacteria-removal capability

-Threaded pump easily attaches directly to an MSR Dromedary™ bag or a Nalgene® wide-mouth bottles

-Durable, chemical-free filter is easy to use and field maintainable

-For the ultimate in protection, treat water with iodine, then filter—MSR's activated carbon core will remove the iodine and its unpleasant taste

-Includes stuff sack and cleaning pad

Specs

MSR WaterWorks EX Filter

-Weight 1 lb. 1 oz.

-Dimensions 9 x 3.75 inches

-Filter medium Membrane/ceramic with carbon core

-Removes Protozoa and bacteria

-Output 0.85 liters per minute

-Pump force 11.7 pounds

-Pump strokes per liter 70

-Field cleanable Filter: yes; Membrane: No, must change cartridge

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Reviews

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James WilsonExcellent Water Filter

Voted 5/5

This filter is a very good filter. I have used it when I hiked on the Appalachian Trail and so far I have not had any problems with it. It is also very easy to maintain. It removes most of the bacteria and chemicals present in the water. Also it makes the water taste very clean. Although it is not necessary, I like to put drops in the water to make it extra clean. This pump is good for several people but I would get a smaller version for one or two people.

Overall I think this is an excellent water filter.
Posted Aug 3, 2007 12:38 pm

DigityDanGood pump

Voted 5/5

been using this for a few years and have had lots of success with it. I have never secondary'd with it. and i've have used it with water that isn't the top of the line and couldn't taste the diference. If it slows down just take it apart in a second scrub the filter lightly and its good to go.
Posted Feb 25, 2008 8:17 pm

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