LifeSaver Technology is able remove particles in suspension in water, not particles in solution. This means that some things will not be filtered out of your LifeSaver: The LifeSaver Jerrycan was designed to store and carry dirty water. We recommend storing dirty water, either in the Jerrycan or in other storage containers, and filtering through the Jerrycan as and when clean water is required, to prevent recontamination of previously filtered water. These units are tested with two different types of water to challenge the filtration capability beyond the standard use. All figures quoted are taken from the stressed challenge phase of the test imitating sewage contaminated water.

Includes LifeSaver Jerrycan, manual, plastic flush cap (for cleaning the filter), and a single carbon disk in a poly bag This certification gives us the green light to sell directly into the U.S. Department of Defense without any further performance evaluations required,” says Joe Lovegrove, Technical Manager for LifeSaver. “This is a landmark result for us as a commercial business and production facility, moving us into a different league than almost all our retail competitors. It should also be noted that although we tested Jerrycans, all of our filters are made to exactly the same standards using the same materials as those with which we passed this test.” Indeed, many vanlifers choose to do away with a water system at all and just use the Lifesaver Jerrycan for all their water needs. The NSF Protocol P248 was developed with the U.S. Army Public Health Command (USAPHC) based on the EPA Guide Standard, with the goal of providing deployed military personnel the capability to produce sustainable quantities of safe drinking water in any environment. Tested by Independent Test House toexceed NSF P248 compliance standards, for virus, bacteria and protozoan cyst reduction by the US Army Public Health Center (MEDCOM)LifeSaver is designed to filter water only and is not designed for filtering sugared or carbonated drinks, alcohol or any other liquids The shower attachment was PERFECT to wash off the dog outside the van. A few pumps and there was enough pressure to do an excellent job. He was squeaky clean afterwards and it only used about a third of a tank. One of the most common uses for me during the testing period was to purify the often funky-tasting, odd-smelling, or heavily chlorinated potable water offered at parks. I value the peace of mind drinking cleaner-tasting, odor-free water. Exceeds NSF P248 compliance standards by the Independent Test House for virus, bacteria and protozoan cyst reduction by the US Army Public Health Center (MEDCOM) Pesticides and Heavy metals will not be filtered out. However, optional activated carbon filterremoveschlorine, taste and odour

LifeSaver water filters will filter out the microcystin(blue-green algae) bacteria but not the toxins and chemicals that the bacteria secretes in water One of the most frustrating things about long-term or full time vanlife or overland travel is finding clean, safe drinking water. Tested by Independent Test House to exceed NSF P248 compliance standards, for virus, bacteria and protozoan cyst reduction by the US Army Public Health Center (MEDCOM) update: We are still, years later, continuing to use this jerrycan daily. It’s fantastic and is definitely a motorhome essential we wouldn’t be without. There are 2 versions of the Lifesaver Jerrycan on the market- one which filters 10,000 litres and one which filters 20,000 litres. As a guide, the WHO recommends using 3 litres of water a day per person for drinking and cooking. Therefore, two people would need to filter 6 litres per day.

LifeSaver Jerrycan: 5-Gallon Water Filter

We’re extremely proud to announce that our LifeSaver® Jerrycan has passed compliance testing for NSF Protocol P248 Military Operations – Microbiological Water Purifiers. This certification means LifeSaver’s filter technology meets the high standards of the U.S. Military, and places the brand among a very elite few to have achieved this benchmark. What is NSF Protocol P248? The LifeSaver Jerrycan proved durable throughout the testing period, which included residence in the camper shell of my Tacoma during a hot Texas summer and the almost daily driving down rough dirt roads that are part of my commute. LifeSaver Jerrycan Water Purifier: A Good Buy?

Once primed, keep the membranes of the filter hydrated by storing at least 1 inch/2.5 cm of water in the LifeSaver product at all times.Remove and discard the activated carbon filter from the Jerrycan and clean the Jerrycan. Keep the product sealed with the pump and tap in place and do not allow the membranes to dry out.Release pressure before storage by unscrewing the pump slowly until you hear a hissing sound.Storage temperatures shouldstay within -10°C/14°F and 50°C/122°F. Unfortunately we cannot ship internationally, including Mexico or freight forwarders. We apologize for any inconvenience. We recommend storing dirty water, either in the Jerrycan or in other storage containers, and filtering through the Jerrycan as and when clean water is required, to prevent recontamination of previously filtered water. The LifeSaver Jerrycan is a great way to both store and purify water during overlanding adventures. But it’s also a daily source of clean water in the vehicle. LifeSaver improves an age-old off-roading staple — the jerrycan — with modern filtration technology. We tested it over a hot Texas summer of dirt roads and daily adventures to see if it really offers the peace of mind it advertises.

Bottles

This 18.5-litre tank is capable of taking the murkiest, most disgusting water… and turning it into something safe to drink almost immediately. No boiling, no chlorine, no fuss.