When the lamp is immersed shortwave ultraviolet light disrupts the dna of bacteria viruses and protozoa rendering them harmless.
Ultraviolet water sterilizer pen.
The steripen also claims to remove giardia and cryptosporidium.
Compact and lightweight the katadyn steripen adventurer opti uv water purifier uses an optical sensor to detect water and works in even the coldest conditions.
When water is purified the uv lamp turns off and an indicator signals.
Ultraviolet uv c light rays safely purify clear water by destroying 99 99 of protozoa including giardia and cryptosporidia bacteria and even viruses to purify your water just click a button and gently agitate the water with a quick stir.
The device operates on batteries and works with clear water by killing the dna of harmful microbes and bacteria.
The steripen adventurer opti utilizes an optical eye to sense the water and project uv light to destroy 99 9 of bacteria protozoa and viruses quickly and effectively.
A light wand sticks out of one end of the device you push the button either once or twice to purify a full liter of water or a half.
For decades scientists have learnt about the disinfection capability of ultraviolet wavelengths specifically germicidal uv additionally referred to as uv c.
Not only can you use the device as a water purifier the optical sensor can also be used as an led flashlight allowing you to purify your water at night or in dark.
Uv water sterilizer pen in recent times germicidal uv light aided quit the spread of various microorganisms like the influenza and various other superbugs.
The steripen uv water purifier has long been a favorite of hikers and backpackers due to its size weight and effectiveness.
Features easy to use.
Suitable for hikes travel or any situation when pure drinkable water is not available this water treatment device uses no chemicals.
Simply click the button to activate place in water and stir.
A steripen is small pen like electronic device that emits ultraviolet light and purifies either half a liter or one full liter of water at a time.
The purifier is very powerful and it removes 99 9 of bacteria viruses and protozoa by killing them and disabling their reproduction.
Steripen products fit in your pocket purse or backpack and are easy to operate.
Description this travel sized water purifier is equipped with a new optical water sensor that activates the lamp only when it s immersed.
The device is intended for treating clear water.
Whatever your water source the steripen uv water purifier is the solution for drinking water without chemical taste smell or side effects.
It uses ultraviolet uv c light rays to purify the water removing 99 99 of all bacteria protozoa and viruses.