Third and last posting for the Katadyn Cooperative Buy

The purpose of this message is to identify the water filtration systems available to us at lower than retail prices, provide decsriptions of various units, and indentify interest in making this coop order. In order for us to make this coop order, a minimum of 10 orders must be made for any of the following products: Katadyn drip filter, Katadyn combi-filter, Katadyn pocket filter, and the KFT expedition filter. In other words, a total of 10 orders of any combination of the four is required. We will need to commit to such an  order by Friday, November 5, 1999. All payments will need to be received no later than November 10, 1999. I anticipate delivery of units to me by December 1, 1999 and I can overnight units-- if this is deemed best.

The dealer wishes to remain anonymous as the price offered to us would result in the loss of his dealership/distribution of Katadyn and other products. I will be the sole contact for this coop order.

Katadyn Pocket Filter
Active ingredients: Ceramic (.02 micron)
Effective against: Bacteria, Protozoa, Cysts
Output: 1.2 qt/liter per minute
Filter Life: up to 12,000 gallons (per filter)
Service Life: up to 39,000 (for unit having used three filters)
Weight: 21 oz.
Warranty: Lifetime
Note: This unit is great for a bug out bag.

Katadyn Combi Filter
Active ingredients: Ceramic (.02 micron)/ Activated Coconut Carbon
Effective against: Bacteria, Protozoa, Cysts, and Chemicals
Output: 1.2 qt/liter per minute
Filter Life: up to 12,000 gallons (per ceramic filter) and 60 gallons (per carbon filter)
Weight: 22 oz.
Warranty: One year
Note: It is recommended that you purchase several to dozens of spare carbon filters ($US 15 each). A "sink add on kit" is also available ($US 30). This unit is great for a bug out bag.

Katadyn Ceradyn Drip Filter
Active ingredients: Ceramic (.02 micron)
Effective against: Bacteria, Protozoa, Cysts
Output: 1.2 qt/liter per minute
Filter Life: up to 12,000 gallons (per ceramic filter)
Weight: 10 lbs
Warranty: One year
Note: Pour the water in and let gravity do the work for you. This will not fit in a bug out bag. Some people add their own carbon to make this a chemical filter too. You'll have to get the carbon separately.

KFT Expedition Filter
Active ingredients: Ceramic (.02 micron)
Effective against: Bacteria, Protozoa, Cysts
Output: 1 gallon per minute
Filter Life: up to 12,000 gallons (per ceramic filter)
Weight: 12 lbs
Warranty: One year
Note: Missionaries and Relief Organizations use this big filter for large groups.

Spare Parts and Misc. (only for those ordering one or more of the above units)
+ Pocket Filter Ceramic Element
+ Combi Filter Ceramic Element
+ Combi Filter Ceramic Element
+ Combi Filter "Sink Add On" Parts
+ KFT Ceramic Element

Note: If we achieve the minimum of 10 orders in a timely manner, we will be able to let others purchase replacement potable water elements (for Katadyn units). Those who are only interested in replacement elements should indicate their interest on this thread and return to this thread to see if this will be possible.

Instructions:
If you are interested in any of the four units, please signify your serious interest to me as soon as possible, by replying to this email with the key words, "Katadyn Coop Orders," in the subject of the email. Send email to faryna@groupmail.com.

Thank you for your attention.

Sincerely,
Stan Faryna

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-- Stan Faryna (faryna@groupmail.com), November 03, 1999

Answers

I would be interested if the price is right. But you did not give one....

How much are we getting those for...?

-- STFrancis (STFrancis@heaven.com), November 03, 1999.

STFrancis,

Due to the very low price, the dealer has asked me to not to publish the price in a public forum. Email me privately and I'll email you back the prices and descriptions.

Sincerely, Stan Faryna

-- Stan Faryna (faryna@groupmail.com), November 03, 1999.

Just in case some people don't know anything about these filters, I've had a Katadyn pocket filter since 1993. It has been used all across Europe (London to Turkey) for 2 months and in India for 3 weeks. I can not recommend it strongly enough, and neither can friends of mine who have been around the world by bicycle with one. Just stick the hose in a stream or water and start pumping!

Two pieces of advice I do have, though:
(1)Try not to use a source of water with large numbers of particles e.g. sand in it... this leads to much more frequent cleaning being required and
(2)If not using the filter for a period of several days or more, unscrew it and let the ceramic filter dry out. Otherwise the trapped bacteria and molds will multiply.

-- Y2KGardener (gardens@bigisland.net), November 03, 1999.