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Microns??
What does .2 microns get out that .3 would not??
prowler
8:27:11 PM
8/19/02

I don't know the answer, but the REI stuff on water treatment is VERY complete

REI, Water Treatment
Pathman
9:22:34 PM
8/19/02

.02 micron will filter out anything but a virus...MSR WaterWorksll is in this category...
Father Goose
10:26:22 PM
8/19/02

Many bacteria can be as small as 0.2 microns. If you have a 0.3 micron filter, they will get through and could make you sick.
skullcap
4:27:39 AM
8/20/02

I Hater Picking Stuff From My Teeth
Just thinking of how small the virus' and bacterial are makes me think of ALL the crap that's larger floating in the water. That's why I'll prolly never use a water treatment (ie. polar Pure, etc.) and always filter.
Buddur
4:32:21 AM
8/20/02

The difference between 2 morons or 3 morons seems insignificant, but recent studies show that the more morons you place withing a 100ft radius, the probability of something very bad happening increases at an alarming rate. They seem to gain a sort of momentum in stupidity, creating a black hole that will suck all the intelligence out of a room when you get up to oh, say, 4 or 5 morons. It's like the difference between throwing small pieces of lead around randomly (approx. 1-3 morons) and shooting those same pieces of lead from an uzi.
Corporal Nasty
5:15:08 AM
8/20/02

Forget about microns, use Aqua Mira.
Gear Slut
11:09:28 AM
8/20/02

How does Aqua Mira taste? I heard it was sort of chalky.
bacpac
12:49:18 PM
8/20/02

There's absolutely no taste to it but the water looks like someone pee'd in it afterwards.
Gear Slut
2:11:21 PM
8/20/02

Gee whiz there, GS. Why not just toss a couple of Baby Ruths in there just to complete the effect?
Yuck!
Father Goose
2:19:52 PM
8/20/02

LOL! OMYGOD! Now that's funny FG
donman
3:12:02 PM
8/20/02

Best laugh of the day FG
BS
3:23:47 PM
8/20/02

Hmmm...I think Corporal Nasty makes a very good point.
skullcap
4:16:41 PM
8/20/02

For a shining example of Cpl Nasty's point, I propose the U.S. Congress.
bitpusher
4:18:52 PM
8/20/02

I guess some people aren't men enough to take their lumps.
Gear Slut
4:30:17 PM
8/20/02

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