If I use this solely for water, will I need to sanitize the pump and it's bits and pieces?
146439
I cleaned the pump and all connecting tubes with warm soap and water when I got it. I then pumped at least 3 gallons through it to sure it was rinsed out. It comes with plastic cleaning tools to help clean the inside of the tubes and pump. After it was cleaned initially I only clean it a few times a year, but I guess that is personal preference. I have had this for two years now and it still works great.
146440
I washed the pieces that go into the water with a mild soap and warm water before the first use. We use it daily and I haven't had any build-up or need to sanitize since first use. The first pump we had for about 5 years and the only reason we got a new one is from travel wear and tear.
146441
Absolutely. Anything exposed to water and air needs sanitized from time to time. Try taking apart one of those water cooler stands - the mold growth on the inside is nauseating because people only clean the outside! I put the pieces in the top rack of my dishwasher and run it on sanitize.
1044698
Yes. Of course like any pump it will need to be primed with water. May I ask your concern?
459937
No, it won't be a problem, it completely dissolve in the water. It won't clog your pump or hydro lines (ex: in drip to waste system etc..)
494301
Microfiber with just water is a proven disinfectant system. You don't need to use any cleaner additive if residue is a concern.
178619
I used non-water based solvent in mine and the pump only lasted a few months. Now I need a new pump. But if you get a pump that is non-water based compatible there's no reason you couldn't use the sink portion w/ the good stuff.
1198766
No. It has additional minerals that counteract the osmotic process in the unit that will lead to less efficiency, and a shortened service life for the washer ultimately leading to corrosion that will rust the unit out.
492080
You would need a pump. Do not know if water would be sterile though. You should write the manufacturer.
1556334
The unit uses a charcoal filter. I think you'd be fine to use the water additive.
2110591
I don't know. I found that it is very important to pump fresh water through the pump every time it used, the soap will clog the pump if left to dry!
218593
You dont have to sterilize the pump itself, but you do have to sterilize the accessories (flanges, bottles, etc...). I would recommend buying several sets of accessories so you dont have to sterilize after every use.
2198121
I agree with the other comments below. It would require extra attention since evaporation would be more of an issue outdoors, potentially burning up the pump if it ran dry. Also, the extra debris would require more cleaning.
274811
ABSOLUTELY NOT. DO NOT USE THIS WITH WATER YOU SUSPECT TO BE CONTAMINATED BY CHEMICALS, TOXINS, OR HUMAN WASTE.Sorry to yell, but there are some wildly incorrect answers on this page: please report them as abuse for being dangerous to human life. This will absolutely not protect you from anything dissolved in the water, so don't ever use it if you know there is a factory or mines upstream. Additionally, never use ANY filter if you suspect there is human waste in your water. Source: neuroscientist and paramedic.
1209012
Absolutely not. This is a filter, not a water purification unit. Does not remove any bacteria.
1125983
Yes, just make sure to clean and rinse it with fresh water to prevent corrosion.
1416740
No. No air involved, just water. This thing attaches to an outlet. It does not affect what goes into the filter/pump.
653673
Yes - use only plain water. Any cleaners, etc. will only serve to clog the machine and may render it useless.
245803
Mine was not marked "sterile," so I boiled all the parts the user guide indicated I should. I would absolutely buy extra valves, tubing, and plastic diaphragms for the pump, as it won't work at all if something goes wrong with the ones you have (I.e. they are punctured somehow or get a small tear). That being said, I've been using the original set that came with my pump since I bought it (7 months ago) without problems, so the advice is just a precaution.