the mfg description says "not suitable for potable water". i can't think of many applications for non potable water. Is this a mistake?
1410251
I doubt this is a mistake. I believe this pump is intended for irrigation, which is the use I purchased it for.
1410252
This is a disclaimer. Kinda like the "coffee is hot" on mcdonalds cups. ALL pumps contain parts that may contaminate your water system and since your waters already contaminated they have to save their butts. This is a great unit. Installed easy, takes up 50% of the last system I had, the company I got it from had great customer service. Chech the cover over the fan before you run it.
925894
I don't, but i see no reason why it could not be used for pumping drinking water.
2186746
I suppose thats a matter of opinion. it has been engineered for the purpose of potable water storage, and meets several standards, including FDA and military. The material is virgin HDPE. There is no separate liner. Here is a reference for further research. http://www.govliquidation.com/nsn_info/72400/7240013655317.html Only you can decide what you consider safe for what purpose. It probably wasn't designed for long term storage of water, for example, but may be safe enough for you. The NSN to search for further details is 7240013655317 Here is a link containing details about construction, use and maintenance of the can: http://books.google.com/books?id=_8wXAAAAYAAJ&pg=SA2-PA19&lpg=SA2-PA19&dq=MIL-C-43613&source=bl&ots=05wLgJpzOv&sig=6tJIyD5b2XJ_O2LsNYG1jjhWIDA&hl=en&sa=X&ei=e9BFU_TgFOTAyAGT8oGICw&ved=0CCwQ6AEwATgU#v=onepage&q=MIL-C-43613&f=false
1246037
I can say this filter is not for "biologically unsafe" water. I'd talk to an outfit that sells nothing but filters.
1739911
If it is really 15 microns then this is not even close to the ability of the lifestraw at .2 microns or other sub micron filter. There is a lot of stuff that can get through 15 microns. If you didn't get sick that just means the water wasn't biologically contaminated with something bad for you in the first place.
145217
No, it's not to be used for hot beverages as stated in the product description.
1664276
I would contact the company and clarify. I use filtered tap water, but to be sure, I'd believe the company over a description on Amazon.
886144
I assume you could use it for that it is made for hydroponic applications but with the right fittings from lowes it would work. There might be cheaper alternatives though for drinking water it is something you should probably look into first
729843
Be careful using pumps and hoses for pumping drinking water , unless they are designed for that use. Look for the NSF logo ( National Sanitation Foundation) for products approved for potable water. This pump does not claim to be suitable for drinking water.
855635
These are complex plastics made from petroleum and some are toxic. The fittings are usually polypropylene with low toxicity (most of these products are made in China so you can expect some lead and other contaminates in almost every product they sell- especially pet food!); garden hoses are another thing. If the company does not advertise "okay for potable water" I wouldn't drink or run drinking water through it.
2021404
I don't think it could handle boiling water. It doesn't mention water temperature in the enclosed instructions one way or the other. But it's specifically meant for outdoor use on a hose bib, so that would obviously exclude boiling water. I could imagine that warm water would be fine, but it's an all plastic construction, I would be very surprised if this would withstand actually boiling water.
248106
LEAD LAW WARNING: This product is NOT lead free and can only be installed in non-potable applications. It is illegal to install products that are not "lead free" in accordance with US Federal or other applicable law in potable water systems anticipated for human consumption.
224678
I'm sorry, I can't answer that. I no longer have the tags for reference. I had no intention of using it for drinking water, so I didn't share your concerns.
320588
I just called the company, the hose is not hot water safe! Although you can use it for hot water and it may not look like it is breaking down, the company does not guarantee that the water is potable, or that the inside of the hose will not release chemicals into the water. They recommend not exceeding 100ºF.
1561934
It would be fine for potable water. Keep it clean and don't use it for anything else.
2047001
I don't see why not. It should be good for any water that is hard and impure.G K P
564794
Chlorine is listed as one of the chemicals this filters. There are plenty of videos on youtube showing just how much abuse you can subject this thing to and still get potable water to drink.