Will this filter Bacteria and Germs?
1807298
Not to my knowledge. I do use it however to filter out mold spores. It filters dust particels but I have absolutely no idea about bacteria and germs!!
1807299
it has a carbon filter witch is way better than just the plain white filters. but carbon filters absorb just so much and than stop working. use the plastic bag when not in use to last longer. what it is capable of absorbing is hard to say. i use for keeping blown up dust when mowing grass. and helps keep smell out when target shooting indoors.i bought extra carbon filters to change each time i reach about 40hrs of use.
1991575
The box does use the term "antimicrobial" and says ". . . filter inhibits up to 99.99% of mold growth on the filter" "This filter is treated with Aquastat XR, an antimicrobial agent contained in this product which is intended to prolong life by inhibiting the growth of unsightly mold, mildew, and algae, as well as controlling odors from odor-causing bacteria on the filter. The antimicrobial in the filter does not protect users or others against bacteria, viruses, germs or other disease-causing organisms." Hope that answers your question.
665755
Sawyer's claim for the filter is that it removes 99.99999% of all harmful bacteria and 99.9999% of protozoa. Viruses are not included nor are other impurities mentioned. I have written to Sawyer to ask about tannin and brackish water and will reply again once I receive a return message. I'm not sure when that will be, but hope it will be soon.Keri-LynnFour Seasons Survival
858535
As long as there is waste producing the ammonia that the bacteria feed on are present and there is water flowing through the media yes it will work in your filter... I don't know if they will fit in your basket though so you might want to check that out.
2158009
This is a 2 micron filter, it won't remove biological impurities. They have another version that does. This would make a good complement to a Sawyer Mini filter perhaps, as the Sawyer removes only biological (but to .1 micron, so not virus), and the Seychelle would remove chemicals, radiological, metals...
553978
Not really. It's designed to remove allergens. The air goes into the purifier and heats up to 400 degrees to kill spores, bacteria other living organisms. It won't filter smoke.
798486
Unfortunately, not, as I have tried. It's best for just getting rid of germs.
505274
I use it to remove fluoride and chlorine. Some contaminants are particles that are too small for this filter to remove.
1350020
according to the seychelle site and directly speaking to a rep, the advanced filter is rated to 6 log filtration. 6 log means 99.9999% filtration. this is one of a few filters that is certified to 6 as most are only rated to 4 log. so to answer your direct question, yes it does remove both bacteria and more difficult and smaller is viruses. it is useable for directly filtering wild water but i would be very careful not to contaminate the outlet side of the mouthpiece with dirty water. i also purchased the radiological filter for my son to use while going to school in japan due to the power plant issue just to be safe to filter out all water even their bottled water to pick up trace radiation before consuming. we never leave home without it. hope this helps.
201130
this filter heats up the air and burns up bacteria, pet dander, mold spores, mildew, staff and other biological contaminants in the air. it is a unique system and i am happy with mine. it also does not have a fan and relies on the difference in temperature to pull the air through it, so it probably filters slower than other filters.
46206
Yes. Including fluoride but they won't claim that because of legal reasons. It won't filter out germs though.
818775
It can filter both city water and well water. It doesn't filter out virus and bacteria, though. For well water, a whole house UV stage (#UVF55) is recommended if bio contamination is concerned.
80947
It is a purifier but it will not remove heavy metals . I'm not sure about viruses but it will removed bacteria.
2200430
I use them to filter out dust, even though they do have little accordion folds. I would go for something with a bit more face coverage to filter out germs.
314695
Sterilight isn't a filter - I use a sediment filter followed by a carbon filter before the Sterilight - the carbon filter eliminates the odor and taste. Then the Sterilight used a high intensity UV light to kill any microbes that gets through the filters.
2174161
The idea is that it filters out all the bad stuff in water like bacteria particles or dirt or whatever
1739909
I have been researching small filter as I work with various manufacturers of larger reverse osmosis systems. Frankly, this product scares me; you need at least 0.1 micron to filter out bacteria. That still leaves viruses, some chemicals, silica, and various dissolved solids. The only way to deal with some of these other contaminants is to use reverse osmosis.