OK- I originally posted this totally SLICK FILTRATION TIP as a response to hunter on this site. However, given the number of people that have filtration issues and the fact that a plugged filter can ruin a hunt, I'm reposting this as a separate post...
Here's my *MAJOR* recommendation for ANY gravity filter or even pump style filters-- pre-filter your water. This will keep your filter from getting fouled, even clear water has plenty of debris in it and if you are forced to drink from a really silt laden source this will device will pay for itself at once. Fouled filter can = ruined hunt.
The perfect, cheap ($12), light (2.1 oz), compact, re useable solution: Go on Ebay and search for: Industrial Diesel Filter Bag
Your will find a listing from seller, "dudadiesel", select the following drop downs:
BAG TYPE- choose "Nylon Monofilament" these bags dry instantly, fold down to nothing and hold no water when you're done. (Felt bags take forever to dry).
SIZE- choose 7"x16"
MICRON- choose 10 micron- this size will capture almost all silt and misc flotsa, etc before you pump filter sees it.
For gravity filters-- Use the bag by stuffing it into your dirty water bag, the large lip ring on the bag will remain outside your dirty bag. Then pour in dirty water to fill your bag. Once full, pull the pre-filter out, turn it inside out and give it shake. All the debris will fall out and *viola* you're good to go for the next time!
For pump filters, drop your pick up in the filter bag, then put the bag in the water. You may need to leave the bag top out of the water or put a rubber band around it so it stays tight to your hose. However you do it, do it, then start pumping. When done, shake the bag off, all the sand, etc will fall off and you can and put it away.
(note- I am not affiliated with, nor do I know dudadiesel).
Cheers!
JL
Here's my *MAJOR* recommendation for ANY gravity filter or even pump style filters-- pre-filter your water. This will keep your filter from getting fouled, even clear water has plenty of debris in it and if you are forced to drink from a really silt laden source this will device will pay for itself at once. Fouled filter can = ruined hunt.
The perfect, cheap ($12), light (2.1 oz), compact, re useable solution: Go on Ebay and search for: Industrial Diesel Filter Bag
Your will find a listing from seller, "dudadiesel", select the following drop downs:
BAG TYPE- choose "Nylon Monofilament" these bags dry instantly, fold down to nothing and hold no water when you're done. (Felt bags take forever to dry).
SIZE- choose 7"x16"
MICRON- choose 10 micron- this size will capture almost all silt and misc flotsa, etc before you pump filter sees it.
For gravity filters-- Use the bag by stuffing it into your dirty water bag, the large lip ring on the bag will remain outside your dirty bag. Then pour in dirty water to fill your bag. Once full, pull the pre-filter out, turn it inside out and give it shake. All the debris will fall out and *viola* you're good to go for the next time!
For pump filters, drop your pick up in the filter bag, then put the bag in the water. You may need to leave the bag top out of the water or put a rubber band around it so it stays tight to your hose. However you do it, do it, then start pumping. When done, shake the bag off, all the sand, etc will fall off and you can and put it away.
(note- I am not affiliated with, nor do I know dudadiesel).
Cheers!
JL
