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Potable Aqua Chlorine Dioxide Water Purification Tablets - 30 Count
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Brand | potable aqua |
Special Feature | Backpacking, 30 Pack, Emergency Preparedness, Camping |
Product Dimensions | 6"L x 4.5"W x 1"H |
Package Information | Bottle |
Model Name | Chlorine Dioxide Water Purification Tablets, 30 Pack |
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About this item
- One pack of 30 Potable Aqua Chlorine Dioxide Water Purification Tablets for Drinking Water
- Emergency water purification tablets for drinking water are effective against bacteria, viruses and cysts, such as Giardia lamblia and Cryptosporidium when used as directed
- Water treatment tablets, providing water purification for camping, hiking, traveling and emergency water preparedness situations, with no aftertaste
- Water treatment tablets with Chlorine Dioxide improves taste and clarity of drinking water, even in emergency water purification situations.
- Water treatment tablets with Cholorine Dioxide offer emergency water purification for hiking, travel, and natural disasters, and ideal to keep with camping accessories
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 6 x 4.5 x 1 inches; 1 ounces
- Item model number : 3093
- Department : unisex-adult
- Date First Available : November 10, 2006
- Manufacturer : Potable Aqua
- ASIN : B000IBY64W
- Country of Origin : Germany
- Best Sellers Rank: #6,272 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
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Product Description
Wherever life takes you, never be without clean drinking water when you have Potable Aqua Chlorine Dioxide Water Purification Tablets. These tablets are effective against viruses, bacteria and cysts such as Giardia lamblia and Cryptosporidium, and the water purification tablets for drinking water leave no aftertaste. Add these water treatment tablets to one quart (or one liter) of contaminated water, and allow four hours of treatment time for emergency water purification. The combination of active ingredients in these portable water treatment tablets react to create chlorine dioxide, a powerful disinfectant that meets EPA microbilogical purifier standards to make questionable water safe to drink in emergency water purification situations.
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Potable Aqua Chlorine Dioxide Water Purification 30 Tablets
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Potable Aqua Water Purification disinfects contaminated drinking water in any situation. Potable Aqua is used worldwide by campers, hikers, militaries, emergency organizations and anyone needing to drink water of questionable bacteriological quality. For use only when drinking water is suspected or known to be bacteriologically substandard. Don't be caught without a source of potable water. Potable Aqua is a lightweight backup to your personal water filter straw, gravity filter, or hand pump water filter.
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Lightweight & Easy to Travel |
Stay Prepared for Emergencies |
Ideal for Camping and Hiking |
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Customers like the ease of use, value, quality and effect of the water purification unit. They mention that it's easy to use, provides peace of mind in case of an emergency and that the tablets are great stuff. They also appreciate the weight and emergency kit. That said some differ on taste and expiration date.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the water purification unit. They mention that it works great, is excellent, and has great tablets.
"...They work well & we do not taste any after taste." Read more
"...They worked great, I took water directly from several sources including a lake, stream, and pond...." Read more
"Great product , works great and it arrived on time" Read more
"...used these for water purification in the Ouachita Mountains and they worked great...." Read more
Customers like the effect of the water purification unit on water. They mention that the tablets are not only good for purifying water, but they can also disinfect wounds. Some say that the method of purification was less involved and that it purifies as advertised. Overall, customers are happy with the product and recommend it to others.
"Works well with stored water. Complete trust in this product." Read more
"...~ Excellent Description!Product Purifies AS Advertised! ~ Using out in the Field!Ordered on 04/08/22 ~ Exp. Date Stamp: 04/26 ~..." Read more
"...the only purification tablet on the market that is effective against giardia and cryptosporidium - which is why FEMA and other government agencies..." Read more
"...This method of purification was less involved then others although the wait time was longer...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the water purification unit. They say it provides peace of mind in case of an emergency and is worth its weight in gold.
"...They are significantly cheaper than other alternatives, and protect against virtually everything...." Read more
"...filters, these and boiling are some of your best and most affordable options as well as lightweight and take next to no space." Read more
"The Potable Aqua Chlorine Dioxide tablets were very reasonable in price and arrived earlier than the expected date...." Read more
"...Same thing as White Lightening but much easier and cheaper." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the emergency kit. They say it is a great addition to any emergency kit and is good as a last resort. Customers also appreciate the fact that it is good dependable safety product that ensures hydration when your water source is uncertain.
"...are significantly cheaper than other alternatives, and protect against virtually everything...." Read more
"Good dependable safety product to ensure hydration when your water source is uncertain about it’s ability to be consumed." Read more
"...It can indeed purify the water. Good for emergency fpr campings and anywhere where you cant find good source of clean water." Read more
"Great for my survival kit." Read more
Customers like the weight of the water purification unit. They say it's perfect for traveling in a backpack, it' s very lightweight, and it' is great for trekking.
"These tablets are easy to take with you when traveling & very easy to use. They work well & we do not taste any after taste." Read more
"...The tablets are highly portable. I stuck them in my mini-first aid kit...." Read more
"...Sure it tastes like pool water, but no one got sick and they’re very lightweight so good enough for me. Does take 4 hours to disinfect...." Read more
"Perfect for traveling in a backpack" Read more
Customers find the water purification unit easy to use. They appreciate the lightweight design and fast-flowing water, which makes it convenient and effective for backpacking. Customers also appreciate the simple directions on how to use the product.
"These tablets are easy to take with you when traveling & very easy to use. They work well & we do not taste any after taste." Read more
"Simple directions on how to use it. But I will buy a filtration kit because the only downsize is the time...." Read more
"Just used these on a backpacking trip in yosemite. Easy to use, convenient packaging...." Read more
"...Nonetheless, I'm pretty addicted to how lightweight and fast-to-use these are when backpacking." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the taste of the water purification unit. Some mention that it doesn't taste bad, has no iodine color or taste, and has no aftertaste. Others say that it tastes like pool water and has a slight chemical aftertasting, but it's not as bad as tap water.
"...They work well & we do not taste any after taste." Read more
"...The treated water has a minimal taste, which is even lessened or removed if filtered after treatment...." Read more
"...tap water to find out how it tastes - I let it sit overnight and it tasted fine, only a hint of chemical odor, very drinkable...." Read more
"...Sure it tastes like pool water, but no one got sick and they’re very lightweight so good enough for me. Does take 4 hours to disinfect...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the expiration date of the water purification unit. Some mention that they are happy with their purchase, the expiry date was fine, and the product is excellent, while others say that they like that it has only one year of shelf life.
"Item shelf life is shorter than should be expected. Manufacturer says 4 year shelf-life, but package indicates only 2 yrs...." Read more
"Im happy with my purchase, the expiration date was fine but was hesitant because of some folks getting old stock, so bought just one pack but ended..." Read more
"...know the product is good, I didn’t like the fact that it was only good for 1 more year." Read more
"...Haven’t used it yet but the expiration date is not until 2025. Very happy with that. Good to have on hand." Read more
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This is one of those items that you can take and never notice it's there, until you need it. When you need it, it will not fail you!
That said, when packing for a trip this is always better complimented with some form of ceramic filter, or other filtering system (as is noted on the product page as well.) That is because the chlorine dioxide will kill anything harmful in the water, and your filter will ideally remove any particulate. The treated water has a minimal taste, which is even lessened or removed if filtered after treatment.
Not to go too far into technique and practice; this will fit nicely in a small pouch (throw the instructions on too!) with water filter, and a bag for holding your water while you treat it. If you don't already having a bag only for dirty water, that folds small, is something you might want to add to your list!
Coming back to the product! These are tried and true "Potable Aqua" has ben around my whole life, and are a trusted name brand for outdoor enthusiasts and those who find themselves in places with unreliable water filtration.
I cannot comment on the taste of the water, because typically the taste of water was the last thing on my mind. If you are thirty, you will drink it. That said, I do not remember the tablets ever causing a strongly undesirable taste (when I used it on water from people's homes). The only time I noticed a pungent taste was when the water was noticeably foul looking, because it was the only source I could get. Ironically, the water I suspected most came from a crap hotel in China that accepted Pakistani rupees (no ATM in town). I am quite sure the taste was not a side-effect of the tablets.
A few notes:
I had a 2-L Camelback (technically Platypus) I stuck two tablets in and a 1.5 L plastic bottle (the disposable kind) that I stuck only one tablet in, since I figured the tablets had a safety factor. I probably filled the bottle 1.3-1.4 L's up.
I waited at least 4 hours before drinking after dropping the tablets in, and would alternate with my Platypus/bottle. In one instance I only waited 2 or 3 hours for the water in my Platypus (which had two tablets), but the water "looked fresher."
The tablets are highly portable. I stuck them in my mini-first aid kit.
They are significantly cheaper than other alternatives, and protect against virtually everything. You also do not have to worry about iodide poisoning with these.
For these reasons, I prefer these tablets to others, even if there is a four hour wait. Keep the iodide tablets for emergencies, and use these tablets for more "regular" use.
The next day, I decided to boil two quarts of filtered water, let it cool, add one tablet and present it after half an hour. I figured, that way there would surely still be active, residual chemical to help with the bad breath problem. This seems to be the way to go.
The chemical smell is not too strong. My dog drinks the water readily, and my cat prefers it to her water dish. The difference in my old dog's breath was noticeable within 24 hours, and her problem with bowel incontinence has also improved.
UPDATE:
Over time, I believe using the product this way may have interfered with my dog's beneficial gut fauna. Her incontinence problem got much worse. I stopped using this product for a couple of days, and the situation improved. Based on that experience, I would say it's OK to use this as I have for a week or two at a time, but not full time and not without breaks.
She has recovered now with the addition of some probiotics to her diet, and we have changed to parsley in the food and a bit of fresh ginger in the water for bad breath. Not quite as effective, but much better for her.
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