Desalination

Submitted: Wednesday, Aug 08, 2007 at 20:24

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Member - lyndon K (SA)

Hi, does anyone know where i can buy a small hand operated desalination unit. I saw a video with Malcolm Douglas using one in his canoe. Would like to keep one in the boat just in case.
Thanks for your help.
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Ps, yes i know i'm paranoid!!! :))

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Reply By: Matt(WA) - Wednesday, Aug 08, 2007 at 20:57

Wednesday, Aug 08, 2007 at 20:57

Hi Lyndon,
Try:
http://wildworks.co.nz/csr/equipment.php (little write up on a bloke who used one while riding a bike on the canning)
http://www.msrcorp.com/filters/

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Reply By: Topcat (WA) - Thursday, Aug 09, 2007 at 00:05

Thursday, Aug 09, 2007 at 00:05

This site might help:
http://www.aquagiv.de/site/en/katadyn-hand-operated-desalinators.html

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Reply By: Shaker - Thursday, Aug 09, 2007 at 09:45

Thursday, Aug 09, 2007 at 09:45

You would be able to get one through almost any marine chandlery.

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Reply By: Member - Hughesy (NSW) - Thursday, Aug 09, 2007 at 11:53

Thursday, Aug 09, 2007 at 11:53

Hi Lyndon,

Another option over just the desalinator is to try the upmarket camping/hiking stores. I walked the inland lakes on Fraser with a couple of mates years ago and he had a hand pump filter that would "purify" even the filthiest water (not that there is any of that on Fraser) and I'm pretty sure you can get models that also desalinate. Atleast then you have a tool that you can take in your 4x4 too. Pretty handy bit of gear and only cost about $200 I think.

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