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Product Sheet: Nerox ® - 02 Drinking Water Filter
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Nerox ® -02 Drinking Water Filter
First Principals Inc., USA
Scan-Water, Norway/Finland
Simpex, Ukraine
The Nerox ® -02 filter is a patented technology. The filter system is
comprised of a chamber containing the membrane, with an outlet
hose and nozzle. The membrane is a thin polymeric film with pore
size of 0.2 1 , 0.28 2 or 0.4 3 microns. The filter operates
mechanically using gravity.
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Simpex
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ScanWater
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First Principles
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Must be shipped. May also be available as a
kit including water containers or bags with
spigot.
There are no moving or mechanical parts to
break.
Can only be used in above-zero climates.
Do not store in sub-zero temperatures.
Do not clean the membrane with coarse (Credit: www.filter-systems.com)
material or brush.
Do not expose the filter to direct sunlight or excessive heat.
Do not use the filter if the membrane is in any way damaged.
Can treat up to 2,500 litres depending on source water turbidity.
Typical use is 15-25 L/day. Lasts up to 10 years when kept in
original packaging and in temperatures between –10 and +50º C.
16 cm x 17.5 cm x 2.5 cm.
The height of the water surface in the inlet water container must
be kept a minimum of 30 cm above the end of the outlet tube.
300 grams (0.66 lb)
Typically 15 to 25 L/day, turbid water gives lower output
US$12-15