Water filter for a trip overland in a vehicle in Africa.

i am planning a trip overland in a vehicle in africa - i am wondering what filters you would recommend. i am travelling alone.

currently i am considering the GSS2 - could you advise what the filter capacity is (overall litres/gallons processed by each filter?)

alternatively, what is the difference between the GSS2 and the Sterasyl? I see the sterasyl has a capacity of 50 000 litres.

could you please advise which of the above (or other) would be the best product for me under the above circumstances.

could you please advise soonest.

GSS2 is the gravity water filter supplied complete with two 2"x7" Supersterasyl ceramic candles,wing nuts, gaskets, spigot and filter lid.
Supersterasyl is a Sterasyl candle with coconut shell activated carbon inside to improve the taste and odor of the water in addition to remove organic chemicals such as pesticides, herbicides and industrial solvents. The carbon capacity using to filter out city chlorinated water is 750 gallons per candle, the ceramic shell is good for many 1000's gallons.
Spare set of candles recommended.

Gravity-based water filtration system manufactured in India by Pradeep.

I am an American living in Uganda where I need to filter all my drinking

water. I recently bought a gravity-based water filtration system locally.

It is manufactured in India by Pradeep. Unfortunately, there was no

instruction manual that came with it.

It has two chambers, and the upper chamber has two candles in it. The

surface of the candles is granular and white. When I poured my first batch

of water into the upper chamber, the water that finally came through in the

bottom chamber had a funny smell and taste to it -- similar to the smell of

the candles.

Can you please advise me on the proper use of this system? Unfortunately, I

do not think that Doulton candles are available in Uganda. So, what are my

other alternatives?

The smell and taste is contaminants (antimony, arsenic etc.) leaching out of the ceramic candles. The Indian candles are not certified to be used as potable water filters.

On the following link you can find the Middle East dealer who may be able to sell you Doulton candles or also the European agent who's in charge of African sales. Make sure to ask for two 7 inch SuperSterasyl candles for gravity filters which will work with the Indian filter. Instructions are included with each candle as well rubber gasket and wing nut. If they can't help you please contact us, we do ship worldwide.

http://www.doultonusa.com/HTML%20pages/contact_us.htm

GSS Imperial British Berkefeld gravity filter for chemical and microbiological filtration

I am writing to ask for a quote to purchase the GSS Imperial British Berkefeld gravity filter for chemical and microbiological filtration .I am still in the process of doing my research on other similar products.
This may sound odd, but could you recommend any of your competitor’s products that may be close to yours?
Your company’s products we’re the first and so far only one that I am considering, but it never hurts to have the knowledge.

You may be able to find Katadyn gravity filter with ceramic only called Ceradyn or combination ceramic with carbon called Gravidyn but their candles are same as our standard 2" as opposed with our Imperial Supersterasyl 2.75" in diameter for higher water production.
Doulton ceramics are the only one in the world to pass NSF Int'l arsenic and cadmium extraction test. This does not imply that Katadyn ceramics leach out these commonly found contaminants in ceramics.

When will "Model GCC Classic Gravity Filter" be in stock?

Model GCC has been discontinued however the 10" Supersterasyl filter replacement elements for this model will be available indefinitely.

My next choice, after the GCC, is the GSS2 w/ fluoride elements.

How would the GSS2 (with fluoride elements) compare, in purification ability, to the CP200UC+ (with fluoride elements)?

Same, both will take out fluoride/heavy metals to none detectable level.