The Katadyn Expedition KFT Water Filter System is a high capacity (HC) free standing hand operated pump-action water filtration system. It utilizes the very advanced Katadyn KFT ceramic depth filter element for maximum filtration. The Katadyn has the capacity to steadily filter large quantities of water and is especially useful for larger groups of people in emergency situations.This Katadyn Expedition high capacity water filter system is ideal for camping, hunting, fishing, boating, rafting, base camps, cabins, cottages, expeditions of all kinds, and more. It is also useful in emergency situations and for relief workers. The top-of-the-line Katadyn ceramic depth filter removes bacteria, cysts, algae, protozoa, sediment, dirt, spores, some viruses, and other disease causing agents down to the ultra-fine 0.2 micron level. It also reduces any radioactive particles which may be present. With this high-tech Katadyn Expedition KFT water filter system you can drink safely from streams, rivers, lakes, ponds, springs, and other freshwater sources. The Katadyn Expedition water filter system will reduce organisms (Cryptosporidium, Giardia, etc.) that cause diseases such as cholera, dysentery, typhoid fever, and so on. The Katadyn KFT ceramic depth filter has a long lasting life of approximately 26,000 gallons before it needs to be replaced, and it can be cleaned multiple times before replacement. Katadyn 8016389 KFT Expedition Water Filter System Specifications: Dimensions: 23″ x 8″ Weight: About 11.5 Pounds Micron Rating: 0.2 Micron Output: About 1 Gallon Per Minute Includes: Prefilter and Carrying Bag KFT Ceramic Filter Life: Approx. 26,000 Gallons Filter Media: Katadyn 1040 KFT Ceramic Depth Filter (0.2 Micron) Material of Construction: Nickel-plated brass and stainless steel NATO #: 4610123490574 Katadyn water filters are used by NATO, the U.S. military, international militaries, and by relief agencies like the Red Cross which utilize Katadyn filters in emergency situations where clean water is scarce. A measuring gauge comes with this Katadyn filtration system in order to easily remind you when it is time to change the Katadyn KFT ceramic filter element. This Katadyn Expedition KFT High Capacity Water Filter System is part of the Katadyn Endurance Series and is also known by part number 8016389.
