LifeSaver® Jerrycan 20000UF

Target SDGs

Market Suggested Retail Price

$299.95

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Lifesaver directly through its online page and response to disaster events in collaboration with organizations such as DFID and Oxfam.

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include VF 100 Village Bucket Filter, LifeWell Water Filter, ACI Household Filter, AquaFilter Family, TATA Swach Cristella Plus Water Purifier, EAWAG System, and TATA Swach Smart.

Regions

Worldwide

Countries

United Kingdom, United States

Manufacturing/Building Method

Manufactured by LifeSaver in the UK

Intellectural Property Type

Patent

User Provision Model

Icon Lifesaver works with international organizations, charities and governments including: DFID & Oxfam to help distribute Lifesaver technology. It can also be purchased online at LifeSaver.

Distributions to Date Status

As of 2021, more than 25,000 units have been sold to date. Interview with representative

Design Specifications

The LifeSaver® Jerrycan consists of an 18.5 L container for raw water and a replaceable ultrafiltration cartridge for removal of microbiological contaminants including all microbial pathogens, cysts, parasites, fungi, and waterborne bacteria and viruses. It is composed of one single unit containing a removable pump for filling, an ultrafiltration membrane activated carbon filter, connected to a tap. For use it must be filled, then pumped and filtered water will come out of the tap. The product's dimension are 360 x 180 x 51 mm, and it has a dry weight of 3.9 kg.

The jerrycan must be primed before first use according to instructions. For routine use, the container is filled and the pump pumped several times to pressurize the jerrycan. Treated water is accessed through the outlet tap. Additional pumping can increase flow. The filter should not be allowed to dry out and water should be flushed through the jerrycan on a regular basis if not using regularly. The user should not operate the pump if the jerrycan is empty. Usage should also be stopped if no water is flowing from the tap as the filter could be clogged or damaged.

Product Schematics

Technical Support

Technical support provided by the user.

Replacement Components

Available online

Lifecycle

20,000 L; or if water spits from the tap or if water is flowing slower than usual even after cleaning the jerrycan. This product has a warranty of 2 years.

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Performance targets are to achieve > 99.99% virus reduction, >99.9999% bacteria reduction, >99.9% Cyst Reduction via Ultra Filtration.

Vetted Performance Status

Third-party tested such as the Department of the U.S. Army for E. coli, Ms2 Coliphae and Fr coliphaege and criptosporidium parvum.

Safety

Potential hazards include the consumption of unsafe water that can lead to gastrointestinal problems due to failure to follow the use and maintenance instructions of the user manual.

Complementary Technical Systems

Safe water storage container for treated water and optional activated carbon filter to remove chlorine, taste and odor.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

Meets the NSF Protocol P248 Military Operations – Microbiological Water Purifiers based on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Guide Standard.

Evaluation methods

Filters have been tested for microbial removal by a third party.

Other Information

LifeSaver Jerrycan User Manual. LifeSaver has other products including the LifeSaver bottle, emergency preparedness packs, LifeSaver cube and LifeSaver C2.