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[@PreparedAirman]

Manufacturer said restock date for these H2go global will be Feb 2024

[@greyscout01]

Thanks for the info. I'd keep it in an EMP bag myself.

[@wesleybogner293]

Mine just showed up yesterday.

[@Yourmomsbutthole69]

I just ordered mine from Cana Provisions but they’re in stock a few places as of Feb 16 2024

[@pdotterw]

Judging by the salt line and the full line in the source bottle the solution is a certain percentage of salt in the water. I would estimate in the single digits %. It'd be nice to calculate what that the % is. Seawater is 3.5% salt. Would love to know if it is a happy coincidence that seawater could be used.

[@SyntaxError0287]

Now use it directly on a small towel, add a bit of water and you have a hygiene kit.

[@jonathonmcmillan9410]

It's nice to see a review of this on KZbin. I designed the electronics and PCB for Aqua Research more than 10 years ago and was involved with the commercialization. I have no formal affiliation with them at this time, but I'm glad to see it's still available and getting used.

[@luckyboyyt8582]

Thanks for your contribution 👍 this is really neat.

[@FewPewPewRah]

Nice job dude, respect!

[@ifell3]

Awesome. I'm assuming the longer the electrolysis goes for the more potent the solution will be? Is there any spare parts, I've seen people doing something similar with graphite but on a bigger scale? Does this have anything like that that may break?

[@JTimberB.45]

$100?!?? That’s far less expensive than many many filters. I’ll have to pick one up! Great review thanks PA

[@richardxstroker]

Right! I just bought the MSR guardian at a heavily discounted price, and still paid more than that!

[@DS-ew7sp]

I use this H2gO Global purifier in combination with a Sawyers filter to insure that I am drinking safe water. The combination of using the two systems gives me 100% confidence that the water I am drinking is safe. I always try to start with using water from sources that appear to be the safest available in the area then I filter then disinfect. In three years of using this process I have never had a single incident of sickness or failure. Great content, keep up the good work.

[@pufthedragonCCS]

I bought an MSR SE200 a few years ago, which is essentially a much larger version for disaster areas and third world countries. It creates about a cup of solution and runs off larger batteries. Unfortunately they discontinued it, but I will know that I can provide clean water for my entire community during and after a prolonged emergency situation.

[@jefflemaster2850]

I almost skipped this this thinking that it was click bait. Glad I watched it- going to order one as soon as they are back in stock!

[@hangfirejp1197]

We had something similar for our pool. Just x amount of salt to the pool ( depending on gallons of water ) and turn on machine. Only had to add salt if and when you had to add larger amount of water. Worked great and saved a ton on chemicals. 👍 I'll be checking into this little guy.

[@mleslie4883]

This is the best piece of kit I've seen in a long time.

[@dawnburnett-nx3rn]

Thank you for posting the information! I never knew this existed for EDC portable water treatment. It makes sense now that I’ve seen your video. This is how saltwater pools are chlorinated.

[@NorthwestSurvivalCo.]

That is sweet!!! Great review!

[@3enzym3]

MSR did this like 20yrs ago. MiOx I think? I still have it.

[@hangfirejp1197]

How well did it work?

[@G3kRay]

@@hangfirejp1197mine still works. Msr doesent sell it any more though.

[@3enzym3]

@@hangfirejp1197 yep. It’s in my gun safe. I fired it up with new batteries the other day and it fizzed up a batch like it used to. I like MSR’s design better because it resembles a “thick ink pen” of sorts. The MSR appears easier to pour the brine solution out of the unit.

[@pufthedragonCCS]

They made a larger version, the MSR SE200 and discontinued it about a year or two ago. Luckily I bought one when I did.

[@jefferybrewer2]

Loaned mine to a friend. He got killed. Never saw either one of them again

[@majoroverkill1376]

I love my GeoPress Grayl and Sawyer filters and have never used chems to purify my water, I'm just weird that way and even filter my tap water. But for an all out SHTF situation this would be amazing. For $99.00 its on my to buy next list. Thank you for the video!

[@MarcusJGrey]

I just bought 2! Great to have as an additional to go along with my katadyn or as a backup if something happens with it.

[@jmj1277]

Thanks for finding this, had no idea it existed.

[@billyblastoff7027]

I just got this today ordered it last week testing it out I have the MSR one a few years now built for the united states marines. Testing it out looks to be a winner thanks for the video

[@xingmenneigong]

Great little product thanks!! im enjoying this water series

[@PreparedAirman]

More to come!

[@okanagan.outdoors]

Wicked device, thanks for sharing!

[@brownsmock739]

Project purity been real quiet since this dropped.

[@manateeak]

Looks Interesting , Thanks for sharing ! ! !

[@buckaroobonsaitree7488]

That is amazing, this is the first video of yours I have ever seen as far as i know, subscribed. I usually dont make a commitment on the first date but dude i am impressed.

[@PreparedAirman]

Thank you! I'm glad to have you as a subscriber! Water related topics are coming up in the future!

[@martinandrews8496]

Love these water vids.

[@Scannerhead]

Awesome product thanks for sharing.

[@shramj]

I have this on my Buy List, awesome stuff.

[@duckandcover1988]

Looks like a rebranded Potable Aqua Pure. Cool to see it’s still available.

[@user-mp8mz8xq3b]

We licensed to Potable Aqua and built to their specs (clear housing). PA was a rebrand of H2gO.

[@charlesf2442]

They're back in stock and shipping!! I just got notice this morning that mine is on its way!

[@JMGeranimo]

Thanks for the review. A very interesting product. Other have pushed the lifestraw I see. While the new version does handle virus and bacteria, it still is a replacable filter that can be easily damaged and cost more long term. Each system has its advantages, best to have several ways to treat water imo.

[@peshno13]

Cana Provisions just posted about this and i found your vid. Thank you for the explanation and demonstration. Gunna have to get a couple. Way more sustainable than tablets. And i can’t believe the price. It seems so reasonable.

[@Nobody13325]

Ordering one next payday, thanks for the recommendation👍

[@TheSurvivalOutpost]

that is the the coolest most useful bit of gear I've seen in a long damn time.

[@eloso7]

Great product. Thxz

[@ianmurray4081]

I love it when you talk nerdy 🤓. Cheers 🍻, take care and stay frosty ☃️🍺🫵🤟🇨🇦🫡🇺🇸🤟🫵🍺☃️

[@udrinkit7798]

Great production. New here. Good stuff. I will look up that device.

[@norahc.]

6 months later, and YT still isnt talking about this outside of company vids. Thanks for the review, and mine should be arriving today in no small part to what you presented here.

[@immortalsoul9122]

Nifty little gadget!

[@mortalitydoesstuff8965]

I'm sad to see that survival and sustainment gear requiring a charge isn't getting type c connection yet again, it's a much better design standard, and being able to standardize charging without a million tiny adapters that break easily is a must. That being said, this is an absolutely badass little unit and should be in every single person's kit if it holds up to long term use

[@user-mp8mz8xq3b]

It has been in the field 10 years, and the return rate has been extremely low. It was tested to mil specs - freeze/thaw, shock/vibration, 300 lb load (drove a car over it without damage).

[@mortalitydoesstuff8965]

@@user-mp8mz8xq3b shit I might just crack it open and solder a type c connector on there myself.

[@jonathonmcmillan9410]

​@@mortalitydoesstuff8965 this is just a standard micro USB input. Any 5V USB source will charge it. Nothing proprietary or uncommon.

[@ssnerd583]

.....bitching about something as trivial as THIS is ludicrous in the extreme.... You would probably take a gold medal and bronze it because......duh!!!

[@virtueofsilence]

Sure it is. Just depends on what you buy. I've noticed the cheap gimmicky stuff is still using micro USB but the quality gear has already switched

[@joeblow9284]

Awesome!

[@Omegawerewolfx]

I would store the salt in a real container. Would have been nice to see a real world demo, even if time lapsed. Cool gadget, nice video.

[@PreparedAirman]

I did at 5:50 lol

[@Danwise]

@@PreparedAirman No you didn't, you used zero test strips and showed zero actual dirty water, before/after. Cool product but maybe showcase a bit more of the actual end result.

[@joshwagner4368]

This seems like it would be fine with rigid containers and I really like the 20L option, but I would wonder about soft sided containers like water bladders. A few uses might not ruin them, but is this going to degrade them over time?

[@joedoe7041]

the device basically breaks down the salt into chlorine. so short term storage (1day - 1.5days) it wouldn't cause any damages even over long term usage. however you will degrade soft plastics such as water bladders in long term storage (2 days - 3 days) and over multiple days (around 5 days - 7 days) give or take cleaning with fresh water.

[@ML-lg5zw]

Just placed my order!

[@Bladedancer13]

That thing is cool.

[@boejiden1942]

That's pretty cool

[@kingmasterlord]

so for a solid water kit you want one of these UV disinfectant light and something like a LifeStraw as well as a pot and plate for boiling steam

[@PreparedAirman]

A lot of factors go into creating a "water kit." It all depends on your environment, weight limitations, how many people you will be with, storage capacity and alot more. Generally, it goes (collect, pre filter, filter, disinfect, store).

[@anthonym8069]

Hey brother love your videos. Ive seen in previous videos you had a befree filter for water drinking. Is there a reason why you moved away from that or why one may be more beneficial than the other? I have the befree so curious if it is sufficient. Thanks

[@PreparedAirman]

I still use it and haven't gone away from it. This item is in this video is another level to achieving cleaner water.

[@RabeHK]

It screams MSR MIOX very loudly... They used CR123 back in the day

[@Gene-er3if]

The founder of Aqua Research was also one of the founders of MIOX. He was the inventor of the MIOX MSR and now the inventor of the H2gO. This is a vastly improved version over the MIOX MSR which is no longer sold.

[@erickaesman4001]

Question: In your demo you fill the reservoir with the salt solution for one liter of water. Do you use the same amount for 5, 10, or 20 Ltrs? Or would 20 L require multiple loads of salt solution from the device reservoir?

[@PreparedAirman]

You use the same amount. 1 time treatment.

[@hangtough503]

Very 007 product. Never heard of it. Will checknit out. D😎🇺🇸🤙

[@rogerb.9590]

I believe msr had a comparable device a few years ago, not sure if it's still available it was basically th same concept.

[@snarkywriter1317]

Yeap, it's called the MSR MIOX, and this unit actually came out at around the same time as the MSR unit was being produced. I have an old issued one (it was issue kit with the USMC for a short time; NSN 4610-01-513-8498). It's pretty neat, but complicated enough to use that it was retired from service fairly quickly. It runs off CR123s, but otherwise is fairly similar to this device. This one seems a bit more robust in terms of powering it, but still somewhat complex in terms of effective operation. It's also got the same need for test strips that the MIOX had, and those can be tricky to both source and keep usable in my experience. They're basically pool chlorine test strips, just calibrated to the proper dosage for the smaller device's capacity (so using just pool test strips is a bit of an adventure). I like my MSR MIOX version of this, but it's definitely kinda fiddly for field use. This looks pretty similar. Neat tool, and it has a place, but I'd still have another simpler option available (particularly if you're worried about protozoa like Giardia and Crypto, which MIOX solution-based purification has trouble with - www.cdc.gov/healthywater/drinking/travel/backcountry_water_treatment.html ).

[@stijn2472]

@@snarkywriter1317 I own one of the commercial versions of the MSR MIOX. It has never been used, but the test strips have expired. I did try to source these strips, but to no avail. Do you have any advice on where to get these? And do you have any tips/tricks for using this system? I keep it as a back-up with lithium batteries stored with it.

[@alphabears6342]

Can you use the ocean for the salt? I just purchased one. I do use an O-pen ozone pen.

[@PreparedAirman]

You can not use sea water. It's not clean enough. You need a specific amount of clear, clean water mixed with proper salt for it to work as intended.

[@carolmaplesden916]

I am going to grow moranga trees on my off grid property for water sanitation

[@someolddude7076]

This is basically a miniature version of a pool salt water system. It takes the sodium chloride molecule of Salt, and breaks it up, so yes the chlorine becomes the disinfect. I would still use a life straw, even on disinfected water

[@PreparedAirman]

Yes, you should always filter first, then disinfect.

[@williammccaslin8527]

I like it, but I didn't hear a price point on it, cool stuff in my book. Thx for the vid PA

[@PreparedAirman]

It's right at $100.

[@williammccaslin8527]

@@PreparedAirman Not bad at all for what your getting, hmmm

[@bills148]

Do you sell the test strips separately? If not, do you have a recommendation as to what kind to purchase and source?

[@joedoe7041]

pool chlorine test strips or solutions. ask for the ones the pool technicians use for more accurate results, additionally you can boil the water for 1min - 2 mins at 30oC(86F). as that's the temp that chlorine becomes a gas and evaporates.

[@Gene-er3if]

I work for the manufacturer, Aqua Research. We do not currently sell replacement test strips. I will discuss with our team internally and see if we can offer them on our website.

[@Gene-er3if]

Test strips are now available for sale on the Aqua Research website.

[@cripplers8]

As far as 20L go, do you have to fill it 20 times & process/dump or does the reservoir allow for more solution to be added?

[@m1cmufin712]

I wouldn’t think so? If you do have to fill it 20 times for 20L I don’t think it’d give you the option for 20L and instead only give you the 1L option. It probably just makes the chlorine or whatever the solution is more concentrated for larger quantities of water

[@PreparedAirman]

It gives you multiple options for different amounts of water. If you want to purify 20L you would select the 20L setting and only treat 1 time.

[@cripplers8]

@@PreparedAirman thanks. I’m definitely really glad you did this video because it looks like it’ll be a really great addition to my kit. Mucho Gracious Bro…..

[@Gene-er3if]

The device produces the correct amount of chlorine based on the volume of water you wish to disinfect. So only need to set the device at 20 liters and the device produces the correct amount of disinfectant for 20 liters. The devise has a logic board in it that adjusts the chlorine content to the volume of water you select. @@m1cmufin712

[@bobmam784]

So. I don't see a lot of videos of this product. And your video is making me want to buy one. With that said, I scroll down, and Fox Business has a two minute video on it from six years ago. Also, their backpack setup looks good for a Basecamp style system.

[@PreparedAirman]

I didn't know it existed either until last may. I went to a training course (TUSC) and one of the instructors mentioned it as a good product. I bought it and tested it out. Surprisingly, it worked very well. So I figured I would do a review on it. Believe it or not, the lead engineer and owner of the product thanked me for doing a review on it lol

[@bobmam784]

@PreparedAirman that's awesome. I hope that he sees that your videos get him some sales. Keep up the good work.

[@scottamy6496]

This has the same type of operation that swimming pools use when using salt instead of the normal chlorine pool treatment!

[@jrapp1468]

Why did you decide to go with the global model vs the prime model?

[@PreparedAirman]

The global has the ability to disinfect 20Liters in one dose. 20L cans are what I use for my family's water storage, movement and procurement.

[@mikehendricks2933]

Sounds interesting, although I doubt it works well with a high level of dirt and particulate matter present (i.e. muddy stream after a heavy rain). Also use caution with heavy metals or chemical contaminates as most of these systems will do NOTHING for those types of contaminates. STUDY THE TESTING LAB RESULTS before you buy...

[@PreparedAirman]

Correct, this is not a single solution item. It's mainly one step of a long process. Clearer water is required for this method. Also if you are worried about heavy metals, they make a powder you can put in water to decontaminate the water. (Especially for rain water collection from roofs)

[@garyjohnson4608]

Now, when you say that this device utilizes "salt" is that in reference to ordinary table salt ?

[@PreparedAirman]

Yes, table salt can work but un ionized sea salt works best.

[@memphischuck]

Is it the same amount of salt whether you’re doing 1 liter or 5 liters

[@Gene-er3if]

you receive a small bottle with the purifier. There is a line on the bottle you fill the salt to and then add water and shake. There is enough salt water solution in the bottle for multiple fills.

[@Erik-1996]

Awesome device. Does the Solution work on Dirty water, or do you have to filter it first?

[@PreparedAirman]

The cleaner, the better. If you do have some dirtier water, double the treatment amount.

[@Erik-1996]

@@PreparedAirman thanks

[@Erik-1996]

@@PreparedAirman I just checked their Website again and saw that they have another version called the H2Go Prime that does not require pre filtration and according to them is desinged for military or recreational use as opposed to the Global which is made for the Developing World. Did u see the Prime and if so why did you choose the Global?

[@PreparedAirman]

I have not used the prime but here are my reasons that I went with the Global. Capacity the Global can go up to 20L pers use while the Prime only does 10L. The Prime doubles the dose of the Global. I would absolutely still recommend pre filtering regardless. The Global can also preform like the prime if nessesary. For example if you want to disinfect 10L of water but are worried about how dirty the water is. Make the 20L batch for the 10L. You effectively doubled your dose. Just my reasoning both are a good product and roughly do the same thing.

[@Erik-1996]

@@PreparedAirman thanks, that makes sense and after your explanation and reading the website again, I ordered the global.

[@philippkeil5358]

Awesome review. Pretty interesting little device. Went to their website and found out there are two systems. The Global and the Prime. Could you explain the differences? I don’t get why the Prime creates the higher concentration. I understand that the systems are basically made for different amounts of water. But why is the concentration for „developed countries“ higher than for others?

[@PreparedAirman]

This is what they say on their website for the reasoning of the Prime- "The higher dosage is ideal for situations in which water is extremely turbid, cold, and contaminated. This device is ideal for emergency preparedness, individuals looking to push the limits, and those who feel more confident with a higher level of disinfectant."

[@philippkeil5358]

@@PreparedAirman Thanks for the clarification. So I guess the Global would be sufficient for regular usage then.

[@PreparedAirman]

The Global has more variations of the amounts. I thought of it as, I don't always need to double dose. If I would need too I can just go up one setting. Example- if I needed to disinfect 1L of water and it was dirty I would just select the 2L setting insuring a "double dose".

[@ralphstone4475]

I believe this is making a chlorine dioxide by electrolysis. We use this where I work at a municipal water treatment plant.

[@Gene-er3if]

The H2gO is producing sodium hypochlorite or chlorine bleach.

[@mikedendooven6484]

Have you tested how long it takes to charge the unit via the solar charger from zero to full charge?

[@PreparedAirman]

No, I've never drained mine that low before. But the company says this about the changing capabilities "Recharges via integrated solar in 24 hours of sunlight or USB in 4 hours. Battery treats 240 L** (63 gal**) per charge at standard dose. Solar treats 5 L** (over 1 gal**) per hour of charging"

[@mikedendooven6484]

@@PreparedAirman Thanks!

[@BWORKZ_SouthWales]

How many uses does the small filler bottle hold please?

[@PreparedAirman]

12 doses or 250 liters per bottle.

[@BWORKZ_SouthWales]

@PreparedAirman thank you very much! Great video BTW 👍🏻

[@luckyboyyt8582]

This is awesome Please let them know to switch the charge port to USB c

[@Gene-er3if]

I work for the manufacturer, Aqua Research. We will take your suggestion and incorporate it into our future product design. Thank You!

[@luckyboyyt8582]

@Gene-er3if I appreciate your reply. Thank you for taking the time to communicate back. This is an exciting device! Is the Prime model creating a higher concentration of chlorine than the global to disinfect for Protozoa? The description mentions double-dosing water to disinfect for other microorganisms.

[@Gene-er3if]

What is the difference between the H2gO Global and the H2gO Prime? Both devices are identical other than the overlay and dosing strategy. They both produce mixed oxidant solution, primarily chlorine. The H2gO global treats volumes of 1, 2, 5, 10, and 20 liters at a time at 2.5 mg/l liter free available chlorine (FAC). This dose level does not impart as much chlorine taste to the water, a feature that is more attractive to those in low-income settings. The dose strategy also conforms to the dose strategy employed by the CDC Safe Water System. This program distributed 20-liter (5 gallon) containers and set up chlorine bleach dosing strategy to millions of low-income households worldwide. The chlorine dosing strategy was a 2 mg/l dose into the container if the water looked clean, and a double dose if the water looked dirty. One of the original design intents of the H2gO Global purifier was to replace the liquid chlorine used with the Safe Water System. With the H2gO Global, the user only needs salt, and does not have to rely on continued purchases of liquid chlorine. The H2gO Prime is designed to dose at 5.0 mg/l, but the treatment volumes are 1, 2, 3, 5, and 10 liters. This device is designed to primarily address the dosing requirements of the US military. The US military requires a 5.0 mg/l dose into water for soldiers and Marines who are out on military missions. This dose level was set because soldiers may add raw water to a canteen or hydration bag containing treated water. With 5 mg/l in the existing water in the container, adding more dirty water means there is sufficient chlorine in the existing water to treat the newly added water. Soldiers and Marines may also swap containers and drink from each others containers. The higher chlorine residual helps ensure that the water remains safe. At this high dose, Americans are typically used to a chlorine taste in their water. It is interesting to note that the maximum chlorine residual that the US EPA sets for limits on municipal drinking water supplies is 4.0 mg/l residual at any tap. The US military wants the higher 5.0 mg/l liter value to help assure that water is safe for those in military settings. If you have a H2gO Prime purifier, you can also treat 20 liters using the 10-liter setting, but the 10-liter setting will deliver a 2.5 mg/l dose in 20 liters. Or you can double dose a 20-liter volume with the H2gO Prime purifier and get a 5.0 mg/l dose. This same strategy applies to all volume settings. Sorry for the long answer. Hope this answers your question. @@luckyboyyt8582

[@AquaResearch-cr9sd]

@@luckyboyyt8582 Yes, the PRIME is creating a higher concentration of chlorine than the GLOBAL -- 5 ppm versus 2.5 ppm. 5 ppm is sufficient to kill Giardia with 30 minutes wait time and Cryptosporidium with 4 hours of wait time. In cloudy waters, double dose when Cryptosporidium is a concern.

[@d3bugg3r]

will this work with seawater? like from the pacific?

[@PreparedAirman]

No, this device isn't designed for that. Technically it could work to kill bacteria in salt water although the dose may need to be different. But ultimately, to make the water drinkable, you would need to distill or use desalination to make it potable.

[@pdotterw]

I think d3bugg3r was asking if you put seawater (3.5%) salt into the unit - would the output be disinfectant? Not to desalinate sea water but to purify fresh creek water. The calculations might be different - whether the resulting solution would disinfect 1L, 2L 5L etc. This would be handy on tropical islands or say a hike down the Lost Coast of California that has many freshwater streams flowing into the Pacific Ocean. @@PreparedAirman

[@quadcomtelekom5814]

I use traditional filtration plus UV Filtration on end, if i have doubts. Time to Use : 5 Minutes.

[@RayMosier]

This is the only review that dropped the BOMB that you must wait 4 hours to kill giardia. Thank you. I would consider buying this if it accepted replaceable rechargeable batteries. But not without.

[@AquaResearch-cr9sd]

Hi Ray -- a slight correction. Giardia only requires 30 minutes of wait time for inactivation, while Cryptosporidium requires 4 hours. The rechargeable battery that is integrated into the device can treat 32,000 gallons of water, but you are correct that it cannot be replaced. Note that my unit is still going strong, even nearly a decade later.

[@285JSB]

How does the water taste?

[@PreparedAirman]

Like city tap water. The longer you wait to drink the less chemicals stay in the water.

[@craigcook1571]

What does the water taste like after treatment?

[@PreparedAirman]

Depends on how long you let the water sit before consuming it. The chemicals will disapate over time.

[@craigcook1571]

@@PreparedAirman 👍🏻

[@fabioxperuggia]

Electrolisis is old... you can do it with a power source and two metal rods and salt. You are producing chlorine.

[@PreparedAirman]

You could do that. But this product is backpacker friendly, fits in the palm of your hand and explains the doeses. If you DIY it, will you know how potent the chlorine is?

[@bryanjohnson8162]

What happens when you run out of testing strips you just hope you did it right??

[@PreparedAirman]

The testing strips aren't really required. It's just mainly a backup assurance.

[@josephnicosia4559]

Boil water works too

[@buckaroobonsaitree7488]

I'm going to tell the company that you linked me to their product, I'm getting a quote to buy ten

[@PreparedAirman]

Thank you, I don't received any kickbacks for any products purchased, but I appreciate you letting them know where you found out about the product! 😁

[@Dan-bj1cz]

Anyone know the best way to purify ocean water.

[@WN_Byers]

I dont know about the best, but you can utilize steam distillation

[@G3kRay]

Katadyne sells small marine grade purifiers but the they are expensive and a little too big for a back pack.

[@Deacon72]

Is that the global or prime

[@PreparedAirman]

Its the Global.

[@wildweasel6898]

You can do this with any rechargeable battery and 5 mins of soldering. I did this when I was ten with a chemistry set from toysrus. Not saying anything bad about the product but you can save alot of money with a simple google and some wire. You xan scale up the process using car batteries and a huge tank as well.

[@frankfuentes5207]

Why don't you tell us where we can get one of these

[@PreparedAirman]

The link is in the description box.. store.h2gopurifier.com/products/h2go-purifier-global

[@StealthyNomadica]

Today: 11/14/23 From the website in the link: “Units are backordered with a projected ship date of February 12, 2024. Please check back soon for updates!”

[@EthosAtheos]

This is an interesting product, But of very limited application. I keep a tiny bottle of bleach in my camping kit as a last resort water purifier. 6 drops of regular (6%) bleach / gallon of water and wait. That squeeze bottle it comes with filled with bleach would purify a fair amount of water.

[@PreparedAirman]

This product is meant to be used when you dont have resupply options available to you. Like missions to 3rd world countries or a huge natural disaster. What would you do if you couldn't refill your bleach bottle and you were out? With this device, all you need is salt.

[@EthosAtheos]

@@PreparedAirman One gallon of bleach can disinfect 50,000 gallons of water. That's enough daily water usage for one thousand people for one day. The point I was trying to make is unless your going years without a resupply. A bottle of bleach is a much less expensive option. The places where it would be most useful are also the poorest in the world.

[@PreparedAirman]

Sure, you could use bleach. it's an option, but it has logistical hinderences that may not be desired in all potential situations. The H2go is a buy and forget system.

[@justanothermarcos]

#shutupandtakemymoney 🙂 Thanks PA !

[@trustablerolin]

What's the difference between Global and Prime?

[@PreparedAirman]

Volume of water you can treat and dosages/amount of disinfectant.

[@trustablerolin]

@@PreparedAirman Thank you for your fast response.

[@Gene-er3if]

I work for the manufacturer, Aqua Research. Here is a somewhat lengthy response: What is the difference between the H2gO Global and the H2gO Prime? Both devices are identical other than the overlay and dosing strategy. They both produce mixed oxidant solution, primarily chlorine. The H2gO global treats volumes of 1, 2, 5, 10, and 20 liters at a time at 2.5 mg/l liter free available chlorine (FAC). This dose level does not impart as much chlorine taste to the water, a feature that is more attractive to those in low-income settings. The dose strategy also conforms to the dose strategy employed by the CDC Safe Water System. This program distributed 20-liter (5 gallon) containers and set up chlorine bleach dosing strategy to millions of low-income households worldwide. The chlorine dosing strategy was a 2 mg/l dose into the container if the water looked clean, and a double dose if the water looked dirty. One of the original design intents of the H2gO Global purifier was to replace the liquid chlorine used with the Safe Water System. With the H2gO Global, the user only needs salt, and does not have to rely on continued purchases of liquid chlorine. The H2gO Prime is designed to dose at 5.0 mg/l, but the treatment volumes are 1, 2, 3, 5, and 10 liters. This device is designed to primarily address the dosing requirements of the US military. The US military requires a 5.0 mg/l dose into water for soldiers and Marines who are out on military missions. This dose level was set because soldiers may add raw water to a canteen or hydration bag containing treated water. With 5 mg/l in the existing water in the container, adding more dirty water means there is sufficient chlorine in the existing water to treat the newly added water. Soldiers and Marines may also swap containers and drink from each others containers. The higher chlorine residual helps ensure that the water remains safe. At this high dose, Americans are typically used to a chlorine taste in their water. It is interesting to note that the maximum chlorine residual that the US EPA sets for limits on municipal drinking water supplies is 4.0 mg/l residual at any tap. The US military wants the higher 5.0 mg/l liter value to help assure that water is safe for those in military settings. If you have a H2gO Prime purifier, you can also treat 20 liters using the 10-liter setting, but the 10-liter setting will deliver a 2.5 mg/l dose in 20 liters. Or you can double dose a 20-liter volume with the H2gO Prime purifier and get a 5.0 mg/l dose. This same strategy applies to all volume settings.

[@SyntaxError0287]

@@Gene-er3if thanks, Added the context missing on the website.. ordered the global a few days go.. hopefully it works well enough on the tap water here on the rural areas..

[@RedForman22]

Msr and life straw have purifiers that do the same thing, for backpacking this is a cool one tool solution. But during shtf im not hiking through the woods like all these dudes plan on doing. I’ll be staying at my home, and Life straw has gravity filters/ purifiers that give you 5 years of clean drinking water that are used all over the world for humanitarian missions.

[@PreparedAirman]

This is meant to be used with a filter system. 90% of filters do not eliminate Viruses due to their size. And if a filter is rated for viruses, it's only good for 50 to 200 gallons of water. This tool is a long-term solution for treating water after filtering.

[@RedForman22]

@@PreparedAirman once again life straw like I’ve commented three times, makes and sends filter/ purifier systems to third world countries, and for humanitarian crisis all the time, literally why the company was created. they have about 3 filter/ purifiers and each one of those filters work for 4,755 gallons all hold certs and independently lab tested, so if we’re talking from a preparedness standpoint with some aqua tabs just for extra safety, those cannot be beat. And it’s cheaper.

[@RedForman22]

@@PreparedAirman how is it long term if it depends on batteries, gravity water filter/ purifier is the only long term water purification solution, then buy a extra filter element for 70 bucks and your set for years. And for even cheaper you could just stock up on some bleach and use a sawyer filter, bleach has been a method for years, and realistically is all this is. Not worth 100 dollars.

[@PreparedAirman]

Ultimently, it's your decision. I personally dont care if you like it or think it's worth it of not. Life straw filters are not a one stop shop. No filter is. Why I say this is because I've used many different filters and treatment methods in adverse conditions over the years, including 3rd world countries. Life straw is not used by the military, SAR, or DOD. This device I showed you originally was designed with DARPA. I'm not going to get into all the details, but this system has been fielded for years with specialty units. If you can, i request you send me a single product that will "kill" all microbiology, rendering the water safe to drink, has a life expectancy of 10 years and can treat 300,000+ Gallons under $100.

[@RedForman22]

@@PreparedAirman yeah so haven’t I been all over the world, what’s that have to do with anything, it’s a simple fact once again life straw and msr and a few other companies make filters that filter bacteria and viruses so yes they are a one stop shop, you just don’t want to accept that, and msr makes those for the military, and the army and dod use them. This thing requires you have a solution to mix it with and to recharge, so it’s not a one stop shop and it’s kind of pointless to rely on something in a shtf situation that needs to be charged.

[@kennethwilson8633]

Non iodized salt is sold at Walmart right next to the Iodized salt …not sure I would trust that it looks like you are guessing if you use enough get it in the water and how much time to wait…

[@PreparedAirman]

It's not guessing when it literally tells you how to do it on the device lol

[@Christian_Prepper]

2:37 Yeah! What happens when you use up all the salt you have??? 😮

[@PreparedAirman]

Salt is much easier to get than a new filter or pre-made disinfectant tablets.

[@Christian_Prepper]

@@PreparedAirman Microporous ceramic gravity filter that can be periodically reverse flushed will last for years through several hundred thousand gallons as long as you prescreen/filter heavy particulate and keep the filter warm in the winter. Very good video. I may still check out a H2O Go. 😁 Liberty = Peace & I pray you and your loved ones always enjoy both!😉

[@allanjarnagin3540]

​@@Christian_Prepper micropore filters shatter in freezing conditions.

[@allanjarnagin3540]

​@@PreparedAirman any idea how this device handles sub-freezing temperatures?

[@Christian_Prepper]

@@allanjarnagin3540 Correct. That's kinda why I said "keep the filter warm in the winter". I kept mine from freezing down to 18° degrees Fahrenheit during the Freak February Freeze of 2021 here in Texas, by wrapping it in a cotton cloth and against my stomach while I slept outside in my shelter (3 layers of clothes and in two 55gal drumliners) until morning. (Yes, my Microporous filter has been color dye tested since then and continues to work perfectly; many people died that night)

[@DS-ew7sp]

By the way, as of 02/17/2024 they have them back in stock. I bought a second one because as y'all know, one is none...two is one.

[@candicebeebe6688]

Need to see the treated water under the microscope first.

[@3vil3lvis]

Or you could buy 1lb of pool shock granules and have enough chlorine to treat 29,000 gallons of water.

[@brianredban9393]

It's been on KZbin for 10 years now.

[@PreparedAirman]

None of the videos received any traction or views. Its not well known at all.

[@brianredban9393]

@PreparedAirman I'm just saying that there were a bunch of videos about it. Not that they were popular.

[@user-uw7vt1ye7p]

I was very excited about this until I learned that you will still need to use purification tablets/boil/additional filter to kill everything.

[@PreparedAirman]

What doesn't it kill that you are concerned about? "It Inactivates virus, bacteria, and Giardia in 30 minutes and Cryptosporidium in 4 hours. Protozoan cysts require a double dose in clear water." Some things can be resistant to chlorine, but if you pair this with a Sawyer Mini, you almost have all of your bases covered.

[@user-uw7vt1ye7p]

@@PreparedAirman their website says multiple doses. 🤷‍♂️ I’m lazy and would rather use my grayl or rapid pure purifiers. No wait times, no multiple doses, no extra filters required. It’s still a great product just not quite perfect.

[@PreparedAirman]

If speed is what you're are after, this may not be the best choice.. but it is in longevity. The H2g0 is rated to 32,000gal. That would be 5 gallons a day for 18 years for $100. The Grayl is good but with limited capacity. If you wanted to make 5 gallons of water per day for your family, you would Pay $1440 per year in exta filters or $26,000 for 18 years. The Rapid pure filter are only rated to 75gal.. 10 more gallons, then the Grayl... I like having short-term and long-term water solutions for me and my family.

[@user-uw7vt1ye7p]

@@PreparedAirman don’t care about speed, I’m LAZY lol. The life straw community purifier is rated for 26,000 gallons, and doesn’t need electronics, salt or a recharge after 240 liters.

[@PreparedAirman]

It's 4x the price and weights 17lbs (without water), lol. That isn't anywhere close to being In the same category, lol. I would say that's the reverse of trying to be lazy, but you do you, man lol

[@stixglass8442]

Not for me! But thanks for the indepth review. Im not trying to "play" chemist while in the woods.

[@KJ4RMZ]

I seee something that is a no go right at the start...Micro USB charging port instead of the more reliable and common Type C.

[@PreparedAirman]

Lol this was designed with DARPA before type C was released and adopted.

[@Thousand_yard_King]

99.00 but how much is your life worth to you?

[@n8mail76]

That solar charger is anemic.

[@BUZZKILLJRJR]

This little device could change many countries around the world, Its amazing.

[@Gene-er3if]

Aqua Research is currently providing the H2gO and some larger systems, STREAM, to many countries in the developing world. Aqua Research works closely with large NGO's like the Gates funded PATH , World Vision, Catholic Relief Services and UNICEF. Our goal is to bring affordable disinfection technology to everyone world wide.

[@Rooster72]

Anyone know if the microscope guy tested this yet?

[@user-mp8mz8xq3b]

Yes. Many thousands of $ in bug studies on all classes of microorganisms - virus, bacteria, and protozoa. It meets NSF/ANSI P231 criteria.

[@Gene-er3if]

I work for the manufacturer Aqua Research: Here is some data on the studies: The device is registered with the US EPA under FIFRA, the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act as a pesticidal device (it kills bugs). The H2gO purifier was tested under the requirements of NSF P231 for virus, bacteria, and protozoa inactivation. Overall, tests were conducted on the hand-held purifier concept by three organizations including the US Military. Because the H2gO passes the requirements of P231 (when dosed according to instructions) it is legally called a purifier under the US EPA regulations. The H2gO is also listed under the World Health Organization (WHO) Household Water Treatment Scheme (HWTS). Hope this answers your question. @@user-mp8mz8xq3b

[@lancesudberry209]

solution chlorine it makes ,and its what or how modern swimming pools are cleaned with salts instead of shock and chlorine its possible to still shock in situations but i think useing salt instead of other makes water softer safer non toxic probably cheaper and best for environment but man 1 croaker for it when you can just pay 20 for the bubbler transfusion device its size of kids shoe box tho and i think you can use pool shock like that will last a life time drinking from toilets 50lb bag 60$ 😂😂😂

[@honeybadgeractual]

Make sure to sterilize the mouthpiece before drinking where dirty water was just at... knowing how equipment works is great, but overlooking basic principles of how to truly sterilize not just your water but the container you're drinking from (if you dip it into the contaminated water) is a discussion to be had... Also don't overlook the fact this doesn't necessarily make all water safe to drink, there can always be chemicals in the dirty water already that this will not treat appropriately.

[@PreparedAirman]

Correct, this is a single tool out of a large tool box. Unfortunately I can't explain everything necessary in one video. Realistically, we would be here for hours.

[@catalhuyuk7]

The email I received today stating that the item is in stock had a link to this video so…

[@PreparedAirman]

Interesting, I didn't receive an email.. I didn't know that they were using my content, but realistically, it falls under fair use.

[@catalhuyuk7]

@@PreparedAirman It’s good for your channel. ✔️

[@First_name_youtube_doesnt_like]

Take my money dammit