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Katadyn VARIO Water Filter/Microfilter BRAND NEW IN BOX

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Item number:300262726743
Item location:Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Ships to:United States
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History:1 sold
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Item specifics
Accessory Type: Water Purification Filter Brand: Katadyn
Product: VARIO MicrofilterFiltration Technology: Multi-Stage (Ceramic, Glassfibre, Carbon)
Cleaning Needs: Field-CleanableRocky's Evaluation:: Highly Recommended, Good to Go!
Store Return Policy: 30 Days!!!! (See details in listing)EPA Standards Performance: Meets or Exceeds all EPA tests
Personal Experience with Item: We own and use this exact filter...WORKS GREATMfg. Model No.: 8014931
UPC / Barcode: 504375149311When would you use this?: Backpacking, Hiking, Camping, RVing, Boating, Run
Any other uses?? Absolutely!: Natural Disasters, Evacuations, Floods, EarthquakeDid we also mention...: Hurricanes, Tornados, Blizzards, bad city water
AVAILABILITY: IN STOCK TODAY READY TO SHIP  

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KATADYN VARIO MICROFILTER

 VARIO Data:   Mfg. Model #: 8014931            UPC / Barcode:  504375149311                   SKU:  TBD

A WATER FILTER FOR ALL CONDITIONS (see below)

FIELD CLEANABLE, HIGH FLOW RATE

EXCEEDS ALL EPA WATER PURIFIER STANDARDS

We have personally used the VARIO in Rocky Mountain National Forests...we highly recommend this water filter.  You'll get pure, clear, clean and sweet-tasting water.

The Vario is a premium drinking water filter system, combining the best modern technologies to become the ultimate water filter under $200.00.  The first truly new water filter to be introduced in the past 10 years, the Vario IS LOADED with unique features and technology (and it just plain looks cool, too). 

  • Fastest water filter available - 2 liters/minute  (2 quarts/minute)
    • Dual Action Pump/Piston Technology is the secret here...you get water filtered on both the "up" and "down" strokes (saves you time & effort)
  • Vario base attaches directly to most water bottles for extra convenience--just screw it on and start pumping clear water into your bottle!
    • Or, the output hose can be used to fill most hydration systems...or just put water direct into any container you want.
    • You can also fit the water tube from hydration system such CAMELBACK or POLAR into a special opening in the base of the VARIO...you don't even have to take the hydration system off your back as you do it.
  • Adjustable to suit field conditions...done with a single turn of the base--giving high flow for cleaner water, OR slower flow (but better filtering) for dirty water conditions
    • The Vario solves a big challenge for those going into primitive or extreme conditions: some filters do great with normal outdoors water sources, but plug up if the water gets a little turbid (fancy word for muddy or dirty!) 
    • With the VARIO, you just turn the filter base and the ceramic filter kicks in as required for conditions.  
      • Of course, you still have the external modular pre-filter on the intake tube...but it only gets the bigger stuff, as it should.
  • Only filter with owner-replaceable carbon core--reduces chemicals, odors and toxins (translation: it removes additional bad stuff and makes the water taste better).

Multi-Stage Filtration System make the Vario the top choice for making safe drinking water in a variety of conditions: 

  • Primary microfilter is 0.3 Micron high surface area pleated glassfiber microfilter
  • Cleanable ceramic disc lengthens life of primary microfilter (used less with relatively clean water, more with dirty water)
  • Replaceable carbon core reduces chemicals, toxins & pesticides and REALLY improves water taste.  

This Vario comes complete with all of the following:

  • 1 Vario Water MicroFilter Body/Frame
  • 1 Vario Microfilter Cartridge Element
  • Pre-loaded activated carbon within the Cartridge Element
  • 1 Vario Ceramic Disc
  • 1 Intake Hose with Modular PreFilter
  • 1 Output Hose with Bottle Clip
  • 1 Deluxe Carry Bag (yes, it really is nice)
  • 1 Cleaning Pad
  • 1 Reusable Silicone Lubricant
  • Instructions and Field Tips
  • (Please note:  water bottle in listing pictures is NOT included in this sale)

We only ship these to the 50 US states + U.S. Territories.  Sorry, international customers.  Please note that shipping insurance is REQUIRED for this item. 

PLEASE NOTE OUR 30 DAY RETURN POLICY:  If you don't like this Katadyn VARIO for any reason, you can return it within 30 days for a full refund, including all shipping fees (even return shipping!).  The only exception is that we won't accept returns for abused/misused items. 

PayPal payment accepted gladly, and you can use most credit cards on PayPal. 

  • You may also pay with credit cards directly with us, via our Merchant Credit Card Account; just look for the right buttons to click, or contact us at rockymtnhome@comcast for instructions. 
  • Sorry, we can no longer accept personal or cashier checks/money orders except for LOCAL pick-ups (who also get free shipping!).

SALES TAX NOTE: We do not charge sales tax outside of the State of Colorado, and only 2.9% sales tax within most of Colorado.  Please contact us in advance of purchase for exact sales tax numbers, to avoid delays in ordering/processing/delivery.   

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Plan Ahead for Next Year's Adventures!!! 

  • First, don't forget clean and dry your filter regularly to ensure it's ready for your next extreme outing.
  • Next, remember that Your VARIO relies on three basic components to filter water:  1) Ceramic Disc,  2)  Cartridge filter element, 3) activated carbon.
  • You will need to replace each of these periodically, at approximately these time-frames:
    • Per Katadyn, your filter cartridge needs replacement every 500 gallons of filtered water--sooner if it gets clogged due to excessively turbid (muddy) water.  You might be able to stretch it if you've been filtering relative clear water, but at some point the microfilter pores will clog and make pumping harder.   
    • Per Katadyn, the VARIO's activated carbon granules need replacement every 50 gallons; however, we've found in practice that it is more like 100 gallons, at least in the Rocky Mountain waters our have been used in.  Bottom line:  replace carbon granules when your filtered water starts to taste or smell a little "off."   (Remember, carbon granules mainly remove chemical and improves odor & taste; they generally don't filter out bacteria, protozoa, etc.) 
    • Your ceramic disc in theory should last until you wear the thing through from cleaning it with the pad in your cleaning kit.  In practice, we've found it necessary to replace the ceramic disc if we've been not cleaned our filter properly after a trip or two, allowing nasty critters to take up residence, and thus affecting the taste of the water, or the speed of the water flow. 
      • In theory, proper cleaning & maybe sitting in a chlorine dioxide solution (e.g., water treated with MicroPur MP-1 water purification tablets) should take care of all that, but we've found it easier to just replace the disc.
    • We sell ALL of the above VARIO consumption items in our eBay Store...plan ahead, so you have the replacement parts you need before you take the long-planned expedition or trip. 

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If you're unsatisfied with the VARIO, we will be glad to accept your return AS LONG AS you contact us within 30 calendar days of receipt.  You can even return it used--and we'll still pick up the return shipping.  The only exception is that we will NOT accept returns that have been abused/misused (e.g., smashed it with a hammer, tried to filter motor oil, etc.).
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