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portable water purifier by steripen


the 'freedom' portable water purifier by steripen


steripen has produced 'freedom', a highly portable purifier that uses UV light to sterilize water for drinking.
the company is well-known for its water purification devices, of which 'freedom' is the lightest and smallest
at 5.1 inches long by 1.4 inches wide and 0.8-inches deep (130 x 35 x 22 mm) and a weight of 2.6 ounces (74 g).

the device need only be immersed in up water and its UV lamp will illuminate, within 48 seconds (per 0.5 L of water)
killing over 99.9% of bad bacteria, viruses, and protozoa. 'freedom' offers 40 treatments on a single charge,
while the UV lamp and battery last for over 8,000 uses. the device recharges via a micro USB port, connectable to
computers, solar chargers, or normal wall outlets. the device also features an LED flashlight.

available in fall 2011, 'freedom' retails for 120 USD.



full 3/4 view of the device



overview and demo of the device


via popgadget

jenny db
10.20.11  
10
And with UV light, you can sunbathe too?
iBouc   10.20.11
"brilliant"
dbkii   10.20.11
If this can be produced on the cheap, it would be an excellent tool for distribution in regions of the world where clean drinking water is difficult to come by.
Alex   10.20.11
Excellent product for the third world and anywhere without a clean water supply.
www.voxmedia.cl   10.20.11
Steripen has been around for quite a while, this is the latest version. But ive yet to see any Steripen widely available anywhere, especially the third world. It seems to not catch on so well, i dont know why.
charles   10.20.11
its not everywhere because its 120 dollars insane
crb2433   10.20.11
@ Alex
funny you! :-)
it is well known "regions of the world where clean drinking water is difficult to come by" have electricity and brand new laptops to recharge their steripens...
buzzoff   10.20.11
I have an issue with this being called a water "purifier". It may well sterilize, but what about other sources of harm that are implied in 'purification'?
Does it meet some standard i can look up?
Robyn   10.21.11
giardia lamblia???
Dan   10.21.11
it clearly is not for poor peolpe. its made for wealthy travelers. by the way its even not aestetic....
ppa   10.24.11

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