[pct-l] Water filters/purification

[Slyatpct at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/4/2007 7:33:33 PM Eastern Standard Time,  
pbaily at webuniverse.net writes:

Therefore, I choose to use a pump (also a Hiker) which gives 
me  safe drinkable water as fast as I can pump, but is heavier. I also 
have a  silt filter on it which helps in cartridge life if you pump 
anywhere where  there is sand, etc. in the water.


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I've heard wrapping a coffee filter around the acorn and the cartridge  
filter itself prolongs the life of the cartridge.  It would seem so, but  does 
anyone know for sure?  
 
Sly