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Post by rodwha on Feb 15, 2016 19:16:21 GMT -8
We finally used our Platipus water filter in the pond from a spring. However it tasted like dirty water to me. It worked fine for coffee and cooking but I didn't care for it as drinking water.
It made me wonder about an additional charcoal filter to place inline. It would likely slow the flow, which is why we bought the one we did (it's pretty quick!). I'd sacrifice some speed for quality.
While out camping and talking with the fellow next to us he mentioned citric acid, but that it made it taste like chlorinated city water (why we had a charcoal filter at home).
What options are there for good ole plain water?
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Post by almostthere on Feb 15, 2016 21:01:55 GMT -8
There is a charcoal add-in for the Platypus filter, actually. I don't use it but I would consider it if filtering with the Cleanstream where there are lots of tannins in the water from acorns or leaves. Choosing your water sources more carefully or adding something to the water afterward are about what I've come up with. Not too many ways other than activated charcoal around, other than flavorings or just not using water that's got a bunch of "stuff" growing in it.
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Post by jazzmom on Feb 15, 2016 21:02:28 GMT -8
Platypus has an inline carbon filter that you can add to your setup. They're relatively inexpensive and light, and you always have the option of leaving it out when you don't need it.
I still use my Sweetwater and Miniworks filters. They're a lot heavier than the hollow fiber filters but more reliable when the water is turbid and the water tastes better. They have a carbon element in the filters.
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Post by daveg on Feb 15, 2016 22:32:55 GMT -8
I have a Platypus in-line carbon filter for my gravity filter. It helps but, in my experience, the end result in terms of appearance and taste is not as good (say half to two-thirds as good) as the water that comes out of my Miniworks. So if I'm expecting more than an occasional funky water source, I take my Miniworks even though it's heavier.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2016 7:16:43 GMT -8
Most often I put Nuun tables into my water bladder. The Nuun hides the taste and has needed electrolytes. I use Nuun because they have a good amount of K.
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Post by rodwha on Feb 16, 2016 7:38:03 GMT -8
I'll need to look at Platipus' site then for these filters.
The Nuun tablets sound like a great idea too!
Thanks all!
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Post by tigger on Feb 16, 2016 8:01:00 GMT -8
Whiskey. It hides the flavor of bad water. If the water is really bad, I adjust the concentration and just use a few drops of water and mostly Whiskey.
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Post by rodwha on Feb 16, 2016 11:07:15 GMT -8
Especially rye whiskey!
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Post by amaruq on Feb 16, 2016 11:56:46 GMT -8
...I just acquired the taste...
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Post by rodwha on Feb 16, 2016 12:37:42 GMT -8
I'm a sucker for rye beers and whiskey!
I'll be brewing my third revision of a rye pale ale soon. I've been chasing a strong rye flavor (using 33% this time with lower IBUs).
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Post by JRinGeorgia on Feb 16, 2016 16:23:23 GMT -8
Maybe Ben will chime in, he's posted before about his water filtration system that includes a carbon element.
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Post by snappypepper on Feb 19, 2016 12:18:34 GMT -8
We use the Katydyn Hiker Pro and have had to filter some pretty sketchy water but it always tastes great. We do carry Mio Fit drops to add for flavor in case the water ever does taste funny or even just to keep things interesting from time to time.
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Post by absarokanaut on Feb 19, 2016 15:25:33 GMT -8
Thank gawd all we really worry about up here is giardia.
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