The LifeSaver Jerrycan is a microbiological water filter that uses ultra filtration technology to filter out viruses, bacteria, cysts and parasites from contaminated water sources. It allows you to purify unreliable municipal water supplies, rainwater, water taken directly from lakes, rivers, ponds, and even muddy puddles, allowing you to make thousands of liters / gallons of clean safe water.

The LifeSaver Jerrycan holds up to 18.5 liters of water at any one time is pressurized with a built in hand pump. This pump forces water through the roughly 15 nanometer (0.015 micron) hollow fibre membrane pores of an ultra filtration cartridge and out through the exit nozzle, leaving microbiological contamination behind.

The LifeSaver Jerrycan 20000UF is capable of filtering 20,000 liters/5,282 US gallons. LifeSaver replacement filters and activated carbon filters are available.

Features & Benefits

Jerrycan materials and water effluent both BPA and BPS free
Filters out bacteria to a minimum of Log 6 (99.9999%)
Filters out viruses to a minimum of Log 4 (99.99%)
Filters cysts to a minimum of Log 3 (99.9%)
Activated carbon filter removes chlorine, taste and odour, improving the palatability of water for up to 500 liters
Reduces turbidity of glacial, cloudy or muddy water
No measuring, wait times or unpleasant taste like when using chlorine or chlorine dioxide
LifeSaver purification devices are pressurized with a built in hand pump, no chemicals or power required
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)
Jerrycan capacity of 18.5 liters/4.9 US gallons
FailSafe technology will stop the flow of water once the cartridge has reached it's capacity
Includes LifeSaver Jerrycan, manual, plastic flush cap (for cleaning the filter), and a single carbon disk in a poly bag
2-year Manufacturer's warranty

Specifications

Dimensions:: 13"(L) X 6.5"(W) X 18.5"(H)

Capacity:: 4.9 Gallons / 18.5 liters

Jerrycan 20000UF Filter:: Up to 2,641 US gallons / 20,000 liters

Jerrycan 20000UF Flow Rate:: 4 liters/min @ 0.6 bar (g)

LifeSaver Filter Shelf Life:: Minimum 3 years from purchase

Jerrycan Activated Carbon:: Up to 500 liters/132 US gallons

LifeSaver Activated Carbon Shelf Life:: Minimum 3 years from purchase

Warranty:: 2 Year Manufacturer's Warranty

Origin:: Made in the UK

Storage & Transport

Storage

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 should stay within 1°C/14°F and 50°C/122°F.

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.

LifeSaver activated carbon filters come with a shelf life for up to 3 years. We recommend storing them in the packaging they arrived in or use an airtight container or plastic bag (dependent on the quality of the container/bag being fully airtight). LifeSaver activated carbon filters sealed in their aluminium barrier foil have a shelf life of 10 years from the date of sale.

LifeSaver Filters have a minimum 3 year guarantee from the point the customer purchases it from an approved retailer or channel partner, not from the date of manufacturer. In good storage conditions (out of direct sunlight and extremes of humidity and temperature) and in the original packaging the product shelf life can be extended beyond 5 years. LifeSaver Filters sealed in their aluminium barrier foil have a shelf life of 10 years from the date of sale. Unused, the minimum storage temperature is -10°C/14°F and the maximum storage temperature is 50°C/122°F.

Transporting

If you will be flying with your LifeSaver, first release the pressure from the LifeSaver product. Unscrew the pump slowly until you hear a hissing sound. Hold on to the pump firmly whilst unscrewing. Drain off any water and re-seal ensuring the pump is screwed back in place. Pack securely in the hold or within hand luggage to protect the product from impact. Pour 1 inch/2.5cm of water into the vessel when arrived at your destination.

Limitations

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:

LifeSaver water filters are not suitable for filtering brackish or salt water
Pesticides and Heavy metals will not be filtered out. However, optional activated carbon filter removes chlorine, taste and odour
LifeSaver water filters are not suitable for grey water as they cannot filter out soaps and detergents in solution
LifeSaver water filters will filter out the microcystin (blue-green algae) bacteria but not the toxins and chemicals that the bacteria secretes in water
LifeSaver water filters will remove microbiological contamination from urine, however as there is a certain amount of salt which cannot be removed
LifeSaver is designed to filter water only and is not designed for filtering sugared or carbonated drinks, alcohol or any other liquids