How a Pocket Purifier can disinfect your bacteria contaminated water within 10 to 48 seconds

A Pocket Purifier is a handheld water purifier device that uses ultraviolet light to kill or inactivate harmful bacteria in drinking water. The handheld water purifier works by deactivating the DNA of bacteria, viruses and other pathogens and thus destroys their ability to multiply and cause disease. A personal UV purifier disinfects with light only adding no chemicals thereby avoiding any possible chemical toxicity and unpleasant chemical (chlorine or iodine) taste and odor. Pocket water purifiers are ideal for bikers, hikers, campers, and most especially for travelers. Most pocket UV purifiers can be used worldwide, or anywhere you are concerned about the quality of water. If you are traveling to a country where the water quality is not known, a pocket purifier is handy and will ensure that your drinking water is safe and healthy. Check the manufacturer’s specifications to see if the purifier you are interested in can be used in the country you are visiting. One important benefit over chlorine or iodine disinfection is that the ultraviolet technology leaves no byproducts that may be harmful. No chemical is added which makes this process simple, inexpensive and requires very low maintenance. They use germicidal lamps that are designed and calculated to produce a certain dosage of ultraviolet. How the Pocket Purifier Disinfection Works Generally, the purifier lamp is dipped in the water and then turn on the lamp to purify the water. When you turn on the built-in light bulb and it’s exposed to the contaminated water, the light will immediately go to work attacking the bacteria DNA, and stopping their reproduction capability and growth. If necessary, the lamp end can be used to gently stir the water for effective contact with the water contaminants. The lamp is a short wave low pressure mercury vapor tubes that produces ultraviolet wavelength that are lethal to micro-organisms. This wavelength is in the region of maximum germicidal effectiveness and is highly lethal to virus, bacteria and mold spores. Therefore, the water that pass through the chamber is exposed to the UV light and the genetic material of the micro-organism is destroyed, which prevents them from reproducing and renders them harmless.

MSR MIOX Purifier MIOX handheld pocket purifier was originally developed for the military to provide chemical-free water treatment. With just a push of button, the bacteria in the untreated water can be quickly destroyed. This UV purifier fits into your back pocket and requires no pumping, no iodine or nasty chemicals, and no maintenance. Simply add water, shake, press a button, and voila, you have up to 4 liters of great tasting, purified water. Nearly effortless to operate, the MIOX is excellent for group excursions, travel abroad, or any situation that calls for large amounts of drinking water. This MSR pocket purifier works through an electrically-charged chemical-reaction that kills bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants. Two CR123 Lithium batteries included.   Bottom Line  No bigger than a small flashlight, and no more complicated to use, the MSR MIOX gives you a simple and reliable way to purify large volumes of water.   Product Features Purifying Element: Mixed oxidants (MIOX) Purification Rate:  Viruses and bacteria  15min;  Giardia  30min;  Cryptosporidium  4hrs Volume: 1.05Gal (4L)  Weight:  Pen  3.5oz (99g);  Kit  8oz (227g) Recommended Use: Backpacking, rafting trips, foreign travel, disaster preparedness Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime This pocket purifier can be obtained through Mountain Safety Gear. Click here for the spec sheet..