Steripen is a brand that produces water purification products, specifically UV water purifiers.
Steripen was founded in 1999 in Blue Hill, Maine by Miles Maiden.
The first Steripen UV water purifier was introduced in 2001.
In 2003, Steripen received the Water Quality Association's (WQA) Gold Seal Certification for water purification products.
In 2008, Steripen was awarded the Reader's Digest Trusted Brand award for water purification products.
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The Steripen Ultra is a handheld UV water purifier that can treat up to 50 liters of water on a single charge.
The Steripen Adventurer Opti is a compact UV water purifier that uses a rechargeable battery.
The Steripen Classic 3 is a handheld UV water purifier that can treat up to 50 liters of water on a single set of batteries.
The Steripen uses UV light to destroy the DNA in bacteria, viruses, and protozoa, which renders them unable to reproduce and makes them harmless.
The Steripen can purify 1 liter of water in about 90 seconds.
The Steripen uses either disposable or rechargeable CR123 batteries.
The Steripen works best in clear water, but it can still be effective in cold or murky water. However, it may take longer to purify the water.
Yes, the Steripen is safe to use as long as you follow the instructions carefully. It is important to make sure that the batteries are fully charged, and that you stir the water during the purification process to ensure that all of the water is treated.
