Lifesaver® Jerrycan 20000UF

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Product description Brand name and product description

The LIFESAVER ® jerrycan is an 18.5L container for raw water and a replaceable ultrafiltration cartridge for drinking water treatment.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

USA, UK, Worldwide

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

DFID and Oxfam

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

Online price: 250 GBP (~330.00 USD). Discount and bulk pricing available for registered charities and NGOs: 1-756 units at 80.75 USD each or 63.50 USD for >756 units.

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Household water transport & treatment methods and products available in local market.

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

SDG #6: Clean water and sanitation

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Individual, households, group expeditions, military.

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

Manufactured by LIFESAVER in the UK.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Patented: US 20120187005 A1

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

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Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

unknown

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Capacity (L unfiltered water)

18.5 L

Safe water storage capacity (Y/N)

Not included

Average flow rate (L/hr)

210 L/hr (3.5 L/min)

Bacteria removed: E.Coli (logarithmic scale)

6 log

Virus removed: MS-2 (logarithmic scale)

4 log

Virus removed: rotavirus SA-11 (logarithmic scale)

not reported

Protozoan Parasites removed: Cryptosporidium Parvum (logarithmic scale)

3 log

Turbidity (NTU)

not reported

Filter lifetime volume

20,000 L

End of life indicator (yes/no)

The filter will automatically stop working after 20,000 L have been filtered; otherwise the user is signaled by water spitting from the tap. If this is happening, the filter cartridge should be replaced. If water is flowing slower than usual even after cleaning the jerrycan, the cartridge may be nearing the end of its lifespan.

Chemical residual (found in filtered water)

None

Maintenance Schedule

How often/when should maintenance be performed?

Over time, regular use of the filter will lead to build-up on the cartridge surface, requiring that the jerrycan be cleaned on a regular basis.

Material of Construction

All plastics used in the production of LIFESAVER products are food grade and BPA and BPS free.

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

The LIFESAVER ® jerrycan consists of an 18.5L 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

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

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Technical support Technical support provided by

Technical support provided by user: 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. For more detail, see the user manual

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Available online.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

20,000 L; or if water spits from the tap or if water is flowing slower than usual even after cleaning the jerrycan.

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

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

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Third-party tested.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Biological Consulting Services

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

unknown

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

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

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Field evaluation in Ghana

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Meets an adaptation of NSF Protocol 231 based on recommendations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Filters have been tested 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.

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