SteriPEN Sidewinder Water Purifier
- Sidewinder purifier does away with pumping, chemicals, test strips, extended timekeeping and filters; leaves no aftertaste, will not clog and does not require lubrication
- Sidewinder is simple to use: just fill the included 1 liter bottle with water, screw it onto the Sidewinder purifier, flip the unit over and start cranking
- Small LEDs indicate when purification is complete; purifies 1 liter (32 fl. oz.) of water (cold or warm) in a minute and a half
- Innovative SteriPEN system uses UV light rays instead of chemicals to purify water for drinking
- Ultraviolet (UV-C) light rays safely sterilize clear water by destroying 99.99% of protozoa (including Giardia and Cryptosporidia), bacteria and even viruses
- Long used by municipal water districts and bottling companies, low-level UV-C light treats water safely, and unit's light will not damage eyes or skin when used properly
- SteriPEN protects you from risks that cause botulism, cholera, dysentery and typhoid, just to name a few
- Operates best with clear water, but if that's not available, no worries—the SteriPEN prefilter clears particulates and debris from water
- Prefilter fits the included 1 liter bottle and other water bottles with 63mm wide-mouth openings; pour source water through filter, and clean water enters bottle
- SteriPEN UV lamp provides up to 8,000 treatments
- Includes SteriPEN Sidewinder water purifier, prefilter, 1 liter water bottle and instruction manuals; water bottle is made with BPA-free Tritan™ copolyester
Imported.
Since late 2008, all SteriPEN water sensors feature twice the electrode voltage�of older models. The increased electrical current flow allows proper function in water with low conductivity such as snowmelt and even mineral-free distilled water.
| Best use | Backpacking, Camping |
|---|---|
| Filter type | Ultraviolet |
| Filter medium | Ultraviolet light |
| Removes/Destroys | Protozoa, bacteria and viruses |
| Pump force | Not applicable |
| Pump strokes per liter | Not applicable |
| Output | 32 fl. oz. per 90 seconds |
| Housing material | Not applicable |
| BPA free | Yes |
| Field cleanable | Yes |
| Dimensions | 8.6 x 5.5 x 3.8 inches |
| Weight | 16.6 ounces |