INTRODUCING THE MOST TALKED ABOUT FILTRATION SYSTEM ON UKSN - THE LIFESAVER BOTTLE.
The Lifesaver Bottle has unanimous UKSN Approval
The LIFESAVER 4000UF bottle is a microbiological water filter that uses ultra filtration technology to filter out viruses, bacteria, cysts and parasites from contaminated water sources. LIFESAVER technology filters out bacteria to a minimum of Log 6 (99.9999%), Viruses to Log 4 (99.99%) and Cysts to a minimum of Log 3 (99.9%) as specified by NSF Protocol 231, based on recommendations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Lifesaver bottles filter to an amazing 15 nanometers.
To understand how tiny this is: The smallest Virus is around 25 nanometers. To put this in perspective The lifestraw and The Katadyn Pocket filter to 200 nanometers potentially allowing Viruses and other biological material to pass through.
Robust and designed for unforgiving conditions
A robust and portable water filter capable of delivering up to 4,000 litres / 1,056 US gallons of clean water for individual use. The LIFESAVER bottle holds up to 750ml at any one time is designed to support individuals embarking on international travel, adventure challenges, and expeditions where the quality of the water supply is in question. Clean water supply is paramount for the mental and physical performance and success of outdoor endeavors. The LIFESAVER bottle was designed to store and carry dirty water, once water is cleaned there is risk of re-contamination. With the bottle, just filter water when you want to drink it. No need for measuring, waiting or unpleasant distaste from chemicals such as chlorine or chlorine dioxide. Used by expedition companies, explorers, adventurers and preppers for producing clean water in the most unforgiving of environments - where clean water just can't be guaranteed.
Features:
- LIFESAVER bottle filters out bacteria, viruses, cysts, parasites and fungi from water Tested by Independent Test House to meet adaption of NSF Protocol 231
- Filters 4,000 litres
- FAILSAFE - an automatic indicator when the cartridge needs replacing
- BPA and BPS free
The UKSN difference
- From a 100% official and legitimate source: Sourced only from one of the UK's largest official NATO / MOD surplus re-sellers in bulk ensuring trace-ability. These are not one of the many Chinese fakes floating around.
- "I have seen them cheaper elsewhere" : You have either seen fakes, bottles that may not have been stored correctly, used products that have been in use for years and cleaned. None of it is traceable and could be seriously dangerous! Dont take that chance with your life...
- All accessories are included: The accessories are packaged as new and unused. Many of the bottles and accessories bought on the auction sites contain used accessories and carbon filters.
- You can buy Pre-Tested: By purchasing a pre-tested model you are guaranteeing the bottle is ready to use and activated. The Pre-Tested bottles go through a rigorous 4 part testing and activation process ensuring your bottle operates as new.
If you do choose to activate yourself and damage we cannot be held liable. Please ensure you follow the instructions to the letter and do not over pressurize as damage will likely occur.
How can UKSN sell these for a fraction of the RRP?
The first thing you need to know: The bottles are past the manufacturers best before date but once activated will work as normal. This allows us to offer them at a fraction of the standard cost and we 'guarantee' they will work for years to come under normal use - Just as long as a normal one!
We are being 100% transparent and giving you the opportunity to own this fantastic filtration system at a fraction of the standard cost. Most bottles purchased from online re-sellers are actually sold past this date - You are just not informed. There are also many Chinese fakes - Buy only from trusted sources.
'Best before' dates are about quality, not safety. It is not in anyway illegal or harmful to purchase any item that is past its 'Best Before' date. In this case it means the filter could of dried out. If the filter had dried out it simply would no longer work.
How can a filter have a best before date anyway?
The only reason the filters have a best before is that the glycerol that keeps the filter moist dries out - if they activate normally and fluid passes through the membrane - they are in perfect working order.
IMPORTANT - HOW TO ACTIVATE: Do not follow included instructions
As the filters are a little older they need more time to re-hydrate. This does not affect operation or performance.
PLEASE ACTIVATE ON ARRIVAL
- Unscrew the pump base - Fill with water and leave for 24 hours - Do not attempt to use prior to this!!!
- After 24 hours pump the base 3 times and open the drink valve
- Wait for water to flow - If if water doesn't start to dribble apply another pump - Do not over pump - You will feel resistance!
- Once water starts to flow leave the drink valve open and apply another pump, when it slows apply another and follow until empty.
- Once empty - fill completely, pump 3-4 times and open the drink valve.
- Once water starts to flow leave the drink valve open and apply another pump, when it slows apply another and follow until empty.
- Your bottle is now primed and ready to use.
TIPS:
- Ensure you store with an inch or so water in the bottom which stops the filter from drying out.
- Change the water once a month and pump through 1 full bottles worth of water.
- If the base blows it means you have over pumped - Feel for the resistance and dont over pressurize. You will potentially damage by doing this.
- The more you use the stronger the flow of water as the membrane re-hydrates completely.
- Do not over tighten the base.
- If the base leaks through the pump - unsrew a little and apply silicone grease - Re-tighten
- If the base itself leaks apply the grease to the thread.
PLEASE NOTE:
ACTIVATED AND TESTED - The bottle is ready to use immediately and will function as normal. Please add 1 inch of water to the bottle on arrival and ensure there is always 1 inch left in the bottle while in storage. Store out of bright light and keep cool.
UNTESTED - You need to activate as per the instructions above. If any damage occurs during testing to the bottle by not following instructions above or if you blow the base we will not cover any damage.
If the bottle is 'faulty' we can test the parts individually. If the fault is deemed user damage we will not replace the bottle. If the base blows due to filter failure in the DOA period which is classed as 14 days we will replace the unit immediately.
