[at-l] MIOX????

[daveh at psknet.com (Dave Hicks)]

Anyone on the list have any experience with, or good information about MSR's
MIOX®?

Is this the same as that Iodizing thing we talked about last year?

Is the Dwell time temperature sensitive?

What do they mean by purifying large volumes of water -- i.e., will the 3.5
oz pen handle a single hikers needs?

Etc? Etc? Etc?

According to MSR's site MIOX® was,  "Developed in conjunction with the U.S.
military, the MIOX® Purifier offers unrivaled ease of use and reliability
for purifying large volumes of water, making it ideal for outdoor
recreation, travel, and disaster-preparedness. It works by creating a
powerful dose of mixed oxidants (MIOX), which is then added to untreated
water, inactivating all viruses, bacteria, Giardia, and Cryptosporidium
(which even iodine doesn?t kill). And since the MIOX Purifier needs only
common camera batteries and salt to operate, it?s maintenance-free,
delivering more water, more easily than any purifier ever before."

They also say, "The MIOX® Purifier represents a revolution in water
treatment. It?s ultralight, compact, and easy to use?with no pumping,
maintenance, or iodine required.

"No pumping required
Just add water, shake, and press a button.

"Purifies water without iodine
No health risk or unpleasant iodine taste.

"Great for large volumes of water
Perfect for groups or extended trips.

"Ultralight and compact
Fits in your pocket to go anywhere.

"Reliable purification
Inactivates all viruses, bacteria, Giardia, and Cryptosporidium.

"Dwell times
Viruses, bacteria: 15 min.
Giardia: 30 min.
Cryptosporidium: 4 hrs.

"Weight
Pen: 3.5 oz./99 g
Kit: 8 oz./227 g"

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