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About the Filtration Process
For drinking water to become crystal clear, a polishing filter is used
prior to an Ultraviolet Light Disinfecting Process. First Water uses a 0.5-micron, Carbon Block Filtration Process as its polishing filter on all of its water purification systems. Because chemicals are adsorbed by the carbon, the filter needs to be changed every 6 months. This filter has the capabilities of reducing Giardia and Cryptosporidium Cysts, Herbicides, Pesticides, Trihalomethanes (THMs), certain Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOCs), Chlorine and Chlorine By-Products, Sediment, Bad Taste, Odors, Color, Smell, and many other Harmful Chemicals and Contaminants down to 0.5 micron.
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About the Ultraviolet Light Disinfecting Process
First Water's Ultraviolet Light disinfecting process makes the crystal clear water to be channeled around the UV light rays in a unique double-pass method. The Ultraviolet light rays pass through clear water much easier then through cloudy, sediment laden, dirty (turbid) water. When harmful microbes are exposed to the UV rays, their nucleic acid absorbs the light rays, which then scrambles the DNA structure and prohibits reproduction of the cell therefore rendering the cell sterile and no longer able to reproduce. The cell is now consider dead and is no longer a threat to water consumption. The UV bulb in all systems needs to be replaced every 12 months with normal usage. The UV process the ability to kill the Bacteria, Viruses, Typhoid Fever, Coliform, Dysentery, Cholera, Infectious Jaundice, Hepatitis and Influenza Virus, E-coli, Enteric Fever and many other unwanted microorganisms to a 99.999% purity.
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The Responder™ |
The Responder™ is available in three models; the Responder™-S, which is a portable water purification unit that runs on solar power or external battery, the Responder™-B (shown below), that is portable but requires an external battery, and the Responder™-T that is permanently mounted to a water source such as a fire truck or tanker. The water purification systems all contain a 45 psi self-priming pumps that pulls water from any available source of non-salinated water, such as low pressure water mains, surface water, wells, swamps, etc. All Responders™
produce up to 60 gallons per minute of cleaner, safer drinking and decontamination water. |
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The solar panel of the Responder™-S attaches to the back of the wheeled military-spec carrying case and just plugs into the on-board battery. The Responder™-S and Responder™-B both feature alligator clips for an external 12 Volt battery, or you can optionally use an included vehicle cigarette lighter adapter. The power source for the Responder™-T is the particular vehicles battery and the intake hose is twenty-foot long for insertion into the apparatus water tank. All water purification units additionally feature a sprayer to facilitate showering and decontamination. |
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMON USES
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can be pre-positioned and then brought out quickly for hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, etc.
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provides fresh water for Rehab, decontamination, personal showering, hydration,
evacuation support and medical needs
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easily adaptable to ice machines, kitchen facilities, auto-claves, etc.
DEVELOPING AREA COMMON USES
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easy to carry for hiking to remote areas movement between villages
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great for local clinics to support daily needs for purified water
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mission teams can return with the units for the next trip
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
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purifies up to 60 gallons per hour
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25 pounds (Responder-B), 45 pounds (Responder-S) including wheeled case
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briefcase size, 20” long x 17” wide x 9” deep
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10’ long inlet and outlet hoses, with quick-disconnect fittings
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strong self-priming, auto-shutoff pump
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molded resin, dent-resistant carrying case
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easy one minute setup and tear down
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integrated solar power to keep portable batteries charged
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25’ long power cord with alligator clips for a portable battery
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cigarette lighter cable for power from a vehicle battery
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all filters easily detach for rapid cleaning or replacement
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