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yet another gravity filter thread

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Andre Buhot BPL Member
PostedMar 26, 2016 at 11:41 pm

Hi everyone,

I’ve got a question about where to place a carbon element in my gravity filter set ups.  I use either a rapidpure scout or a Sawyer squeeze depending on the size of the group I have with me (between 10-25)

my thoughts were to place the carbon before the filter to act as both a pre filter and to absorb some of the tanins in a lot of the water around here.

Does anyone see a problem?

Thanks Andre

 

 

 

JCH BPL Member
PostedMar 27, 2016 at 6:29 am

Every manufacturer (of carbon elements) recommendation I have seen is to place them AFTER the filter. I’m not certain of the technical reasons, but personally would follow those recommendations.

If you need/want a pre-filter there are several UL options that have been described in other threads (bandana, coffee filter, small foam plug, etc.).

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