A years worth of clean water under 14oz!| H2Go Global 

Thanks for the info. I'd keep it in an EMP bag myself.

Mine just showed up yesterday.

I just ordered mine from Cana Provisions but they’re in stock a few places as of Feb 16 2024

Judging by the salt line and the full line in the source bottle the solution is a certain percentage of salt in the water. I would estimate in the single digits %. It'd be nice to calculate what that the % is. Seawater is 3.5% salt. Would love to know if it is a happy coincidence that seawater could be used.

Now use it directly on a small towel, add a bit of water and you have a hygiene kit.

Thanks for your contribution 👍 this is really neat.

Nice job dude, respect!

Awesome. I'm assuming the longer the electrolysis goes for the more potent the solution will be? Is there any spare parts, I've seen people doing something similar with graphite but on a bigger scale? Does this have anything like that that may break?

I’ve had my eye on this unit for the past 3 years. I have also emailed them asking if they ever plan on redesigning it with a usb C charging port. To be honest it’s the only reason I have not ordered one yet. I think micro usb ports are to easily broken and not as good as a usb c. What’s your thoughts on it? Thanks and Aloha 🤙🏽

@@EeZ3-808 have they got back to you on whether they have any plans on a usb c version, cuz im in the same boat as u saw it a while ago but never ordered cuz of micro usb

Right! I just bought the MSR guardian at a heavily discounted price, and still paid more than that!

How well did it work?

@@hangfirejp1197mine still works. Msr doesent sell it any more though.

@@hangfirejp1197 yep. It’s in my gun safe. I fired it up with new batteries the other day and it fizzed up a batch like it used to. I like MSR’s design better because it resembles a “thick ink pen” of sorts. The MSR appears easier to pour the brine solution out of the unit.

They made a larger version, the MSR SE200 and discontinued it about a year or two ago. Luckily I bought one when I did.

Loaned mine to a friend. He got killed. Never saw either one of them again

We licensed to Potable Aqua and built to their specs (clear housing). PA was a rebrand of H2gO.

It has been in the field 10 years, and the return rate has been extremely low. It was tested to mil specs - freeze/thaw, shock/vibration, 300 lb load (drove a car over it without damage).

@@user-mp8mz8xq3b shit I might just crack it open and solder a type c connector on there myself.

​@@mortalitydoesstuff8965 this is just a standard micro USB input. Any 5V USB source will charge it. Nothing proprietary or uncommon.

.....bitching about something as trivial as THIS is ludicrous in the extreme.... You would probably take a gold medal and bronze it because......duh!!!

Sure it is. Just depends on what you buy. I've noticed the cheap gimmicky stuff is still using micro USB but the quality gear has already switched

Thank you! I'm glad to have you as a subscriber! Water related topics are coming up in the future!

More to come!

I did at 5:50 lol

@@PreparedAirman No you didn't, you used zero test strips and showed zero actual dirty water, before/after. Cool product but maybe showcase a bit more of the actual end result.

Yes, you should always filter first, then disinfect.

Correct, this is not a single solution item. It's mainly one step of a long process. Clearer water is required for this method. Also if you are worried about heavy metals, they make a powder you can put in water to decontaminate the water. (Especially for rain water collection from roofs)

The founder of Aqua Research was also one of the founders of MIOX. He was the inventor of the MIOX MSR and now the inventor of the H2gO. This is a vastly improved version over the MIOX MSR which is no longer sold.

the device basically breaks down the salt into chlorine. so short term storage (1day - 1.5days) it wouldn't cause any damages even over long term usage. however you will degrade soft plastics such as water bladders in long term storage (2 days - 3 days) and over multiple days (around 5 days - 7 days) give or take cleaning with fresh water.

A lot of factors go into creating a "water kit." It all depends on your environment, weight limitations, how many people you will be with, storage capacity and alot more. Generally, it goes (collect, pre filter, filter, disinfect, store).

I didn't know it existed either until last may. I went to a training course (TUSC) and one of the instructors mentioned it as a good product. I bought it and tested it out. Surprisingly, it worked very well. So I figured I would do a review on it. Believe it or not, the lead engineer and owner of the product thanked me for doing a review on it lol

@PreparedAirman that's awesome. I hope that he sees that your videos get him some sales. Keep up the good work.

It's right at $100.

@@PreparedAirman Not bad at all for what your getting, hmmm

I still use it and haven't gone away from it. This item is in this video is another level to achieving cleaner water.

Hi Ray -- a slight correction. Giardia only requires 30 minutes of wait time for inactivation, while Cryptosporidium requires 4 hours. The rechargeable battery that is integrated into the device can treat 32,000 gallons of water, but you are correct that it cannot be replaced. Note that my unit is still going strong, even nearly a decade later.

You use the same amount. 1 time treatment.

The H2gO is producing sodium hypochlorite or chlorine bleach.

Yeap, it's called the MSR MIOX, and this unit actually came out at around the same time as the MSR unit was being produced. I have an old issued one (it was issue kit with the USMC for a short time; NSN 4610-01-513-8498). It's pretty neat, but complicated enough to use that it was retired from service fairly quickly. It runs off CR123s, but otherwise is fairly similar to this device. This one seems a bit more robust in terms of powering it, but still somewhat complex in terms of effective operation. It's also got the same need for test strips that the MIOX had, and those can be tricky to both source and keep usable in my experience. They're basically pool chlorine test strips, just calibrated to the proper dosage for the smaller device's capacity (so using just pool test strips is a bit of an adventure). I like my MSR MIOX version of this, but it's definitely kinda fiddly for field use. This looks pretty similar. Neat tool, and it has a place, but I'd still have another simpler option available (particularly if you're worried about protozoa like Giardia and Crypto, which MIOX solution-based purification has trouble with - www.cdc.gov/healthywater/drinking/travel/backcountry_water_treatment.html ).

@@snarkywriter1317 I own one of the commercial versions of the MSR MIOX. It has never been used, but the test strips have expired. I did try to source these strips, but to no avail. Do you have any advice on where to get these? And do you have any tips/tricks for using this system? I keep it as a back-up with lithium batteries stored with it.

You can not use sea water. It's not clean enough. You need a specific amount of clear, clean water mixed with proper salt for it to work as intended.

You could do that. But this product is backpacker friendly, fits in the palm of your hand and explains the doeses. If you DIY it, will you know how potent the chlorine is?

Thank you, I don't received any kickbacks for any products purchased, but I appreciate you letting them know where you found out about the product! 😁

pool chlorine test strips or solutions. ask for the ones the pool technicians use for more accurate results, additionally you can boil the water for 1min - 2 mins at 30oC(86F). as that's the temp that chlorine becomes a gas and evaporates.

I work for the manufacturer, Aqua Research. We do not currently sell replacement test strips. I will discuss with our team internally and see if we can offer them on our website.

Test strips are now available for sale on the Aqua Research website.

I wouldn’t think so? If you do have to fill it 20 times for 20L I don’t think it’d give you the option for 20L and instead only give you the 1L option. It probably just makes the chlorine or whatever the solution is more concentrated for larger quantities of water

It gives you multiple options for different amounts of water. If you want to purify 20L you would select the 20L setting and only treat 1 time.

@@PreparedAirman thanks. I’m definitely really glad you did this video because it looks like it’ll be a really great addition to my kit. Mucho Gracious Bro…..

The device produces the correct amount of chlorine based on the volume of water you wish to disinfect. So only need to set the device at 20 liters and the device produces the correct amount of disinfectant for 20 liters. The devise has a logic board in it that adjusts the chlorine content to the volume of water you select. @@m1cmufin712

Yes, table salt can work but un ionized sea salt works best.

The global has the ability to disinfect 20Liters in one dose. 20L cans are what I use for my family's water storage, movement and procurement.

you receive a small bottle with the purifier. There is a line on the bottle you fill the salt to and then add water and shake. There is enough salt water solution in the bottle for multiple fills.

The cleaner, the better. If you do have some dirtier water, double the treatment amount.

@@PreparedAirman thanks

@@PreparedAirman I just checked their Website again and saw that they have another version called the H2Go Prime that does not require pre filtration and according to them is desinged for military or recreational use as opposed to the Global which is made for the Developing World. Did u see the Prime and if so why did you choose the Global?

I have not used the prime but here are my reasons that I went with the Global. Capacity the Global can go up to 20L pers use while the Prime only does 10L. The Prime doubles the dose of the Global. I would absolutely still recommend pre filtering regardless. The Global can also preform like the prime if nessesary. For example if you want to disinfect 10L of water but are worried about how dirty the water is. Make the 20L batch for the 10L. You effectively doubled your dose. Just my reasoning both are a good product and roughly do the same thing.

@@PreparedAirman thanks, that makes sense and after your explanation and reading the website again, I ordered the global.

12 doses or 250 liters per bottle.

@PreparedAirman thank you very much! Great video BTW 👍🏻

I work for the manufacturer, Aqua Research. We will take your suggestion and incorporate it into our future product design. Thank You!

@Gene-er3if I appreciate your reply. Thank you for taking the time to communicate back. This is an exciting device! Is the Prime model creating a higher concentration of chlorine than the global to disinfect for Protozoa? The description mentions double-dosing water to disinfect for other microorganisms.

What is the difference between the H2gO Global and the H2gO Prime? Both devices are identical other than the overlay and dosing strategy. They both produce mixed oxidant solution, primarily chlorine. The H2gO global treats volumes of 1, 2, 5, 10, and 20 liters at a time at 2.5 mg/l liter free available chlorine (FAC). This dose level does not impart as much chlorine taste to the water, a feature that is more attractive to those in low-income settings. The dose strategy also conforms to the dose strategy employed by the CDC Safe Water System. This program distributed 20-liter (5 gallon) containers and set up chlorine bleach dosing strategy to millions of low-income households worldwide. The chlorine dosing strategy was a 2 mg/l dose into the container if the water looked clean, and a double dose if the water looked dirty. One of the original design intents of the H2gO Global purifier was to replace the liquid chlorine used with the Safe Water System. With the H2gO Global, the user only needs salt, and does not have to rely on continued purchases of liquid chlorine. The H2gO Prime is designed to dose at 5.0 mg/l, but the treatment volumes are 1, 2, 3, 5, and 10 liters. This device is designed to primarily address the dosing requirements of the US military. The US military requires a 5.0 mg/l dose into water for soldiers and Marines who are out on military missions. This dose level was set because soldiers may add raw water to a canteen or hydration bag containing treated water. With 5 mg/l in the existing water in the container, adding more dirty water means there is sufficient chlorine in the existing water to treat the newly added water. Soldiers and Marines may also swap containers and drink from each others containers. The higher chlorine residual helps ensure that the water remains safe. At this high dose, Americans are typically used to a chlorine taste in their water. It is interesting to note that the maximum chlorine residual that the US EPA sets for limits on municipal drinking water supplies is 4.0 mg/l residual at any tap. The US military wants the higher 5.0 mg/l liter value to help assure that water is safe for those in military settings. If you have a H2gO Prime purifier, you can also treat 20 liters using the 10-liter setting, but the 10-liter setting will deliver a 2.5 mg/l dose in 20 liters. Or you can double dose a 20-liter volume with the H2gO Prime purifier and get a 5.0 mg/l dose. This same strategy applies to all volume settings. Sorry for the long answer. Hope this answers your question. @@luckyboyyt8582

@@luckyboyyt8582 Yes, the PRIME is creating a higher concentration of chlorine than the GLOBAL -- 5 ppm versus 2.5 ppm. 5 ppm is sufficient to kill Giardia with 30 minutes wait time and Cryptosporidium with 4 hours of wait time. In cloudy waters, double dose when Cryptosporidium is a concern.

No, this device isn't designed for that. Technically it could work to kill bacteria in salt water although the dose may need to be different. But ultimately, to make the water drinkable, you would need to distill or use desalination to make it potable.

I think d3bugg3r was asking if you put seawater (3.5%) salt into the unit - would the output be disinfectant? Not to desalinate sea water but to purify fresh creek water. The calculations might be different - whether the resulting solution would disinfect 1L, 2L 5L etc. This would be handy on tropical islands or say a hike down the Lost Coast of California that has many freshwater streams flowing into the Pacific Ocean. @@PreparedAirman

No, I've never drained mine that low before. But the company says this about the changing capabilities "Recharges via integrated solar in 24 hours of sunlight or USB in 4 hours. Battery treats 240 L** (63 gal**) per charge at standard dose. Solar treats 5 L** (over 1 gal**) per hour of charging"

@@PreparedAirman Thanks!

The testing strips aren't really required. It's just mainly a backup assurance.

This is what they say on their website for the reasoning of the Prime- "The higher dosage is ideal for situations in which water is extremely turbid, cold, and contaminated. This device is ideal for emergency preparedness, individuals looking to push the limits, and those who feel more confident with a higher level of disinfectant."

@@PreparedAirman Thanks for the clarification. So I guess the Global would be sufficient for regular usage then.

The Global has more variations of the amounts. I thought of it as, I don't always need to double dose. If I would need too I can just go up one setting. Example- if I needed to disinfect 1L of water and it was dirty I would just select the 2L setting insuring a "double dose".

Its the Global.

The link is in the description box.. store.h2gopurifier.com/products/h2go-purifier-global

Depends on how long you let the water sit before consuming it. The chemicals will disapate over time.

@@PreparedAirman 👍🏻

This product is meant to be used when you dont have resupply options available to you. Like missions to 3rd world countries or a huge natural disaster. What would you do if you couldn't refill your bleach bottle and you were out? With this device, all you need is salt.

@@PreparedAirman One gallon of bleach can disinfect 50,000 gallons of water. That's enough daily water usage for one thousand people for one day. The point I was trying to make is unless your going years without a resupply. A bottle of bleach is a much less expensive option. The places where it would be most useful are also the poorest in the world.

Sure, you could use bleach. it's an option, but it has logistical hinderences that may not be desired in all potential situations. The H2go is a buy and forget system.

Like city tap water. The longer you wait to drink the less chemicals stay in the water.

It's not guessing when it literally tells you how to do it on the device lol

I dont know about the best, but you can utilize steam distillation

Katadyne sells small marine grade purifiers but the they are expensive and a little too big for a back pack.

Salt is much easier to get than a new filter or pre-made disinfectant tablets.

@@PreparedAirman Microporous ceramic gravity filter that can be periodically reverse flushed will last for years through several hundred thousand gallons as long as you prescreen/filter heavy particulate and keep the filter warm in the winter. Very good video. I may still check out a H2O Go. 😁 Liberty = Peace & I pray you and your loved ones always enjoy both!😉

​@@Christian_Prepper micropore filters shatter in freezing conditions.

​@@PreparedAirman any idea how this device handles sub-freezing temperatures?

@@allanjarnagin3540 Correct. That's kinda why I said "keep the filter warm in the winter". I kept mine from freezing down to 18° degrees Fahrenheit during the Freak February Freeze of 2021 here in Texas, by wrapping it in a cotton cloth and against my stomach while I slept outside in my shelter (3 layers of clothes and in two 55gal drumliners) until morning. (Yes, my Microporous filter has been color dye tested since then and continues to work perfectly; many people died that night)

Lol this was designed with DARPA before type C was released and adopted.

None of the videos received any traction or views. Its not well known at all.

@PreparedAirman I'm just saying that there were a bunch of videos about it. Not that they were popular.

Correct, this is a single tool out of a large tool box. Unfortunately I can't explain everything necessary in one video. Realistically, we would be here for hours.

What doesn't it kill that you are concerned about? "It Inactivates virus, bacteria, and Giardia in 30 minutes and Cryptosporidium in 4 hours. Protozoan cysts require a double dose in clear water." Some things can be resistant to chlorine, but if you pair this with a Sawyer Mini, you almost have all of your bases covered.

@@PreparedAirman their website says multiple doses. 🤷‍♂️ I’m lazy and would rather use my grayl or rapid pure purifiers. No wait times, no multiple doses, no extra filters required. It’s still a great product just not quite perfect.

If speed is what you're are after, this may not be the best choice.. but it is in longevity. The H2g0 is rated to 32,000gal. That would be 5 gallons a day for 18 years for $100. The Grayl is good but with limited capacity. If you wanted to make 5 gallons of water per day for your family, you would Pay $1440 per year in exta filters or $26,000 for 18 years. The Rapid pure filter are only rated to 75gal.. 10 more gallons, then the Grayl... I like having short-term and long-term water solutions for me and my family.

@@PreparedAirman don’t care about speed, I’m LAZY lol. The life straw community purifier is rated for 26,000 gallons, and doesn’t need electronics, salt or a recharge after 240 liters.

It's 4x the price and weights 17lbs (without water), lol. That isn't anywhere close to being In the same category, lol. I would say that's the reverse of trying to be lazy, but you do you, man lol

Volume of water you can treat and dosages/amount of disinfectant.

@@PreparedAirman Thank you for your fast response.

I work for the manufacturer, Aqua Research. Here is a somewhat lengthy response: What is the difference between the H2gO Global and the H2gO Prime? Both devices are identical other than the overlay and dosing strategy. They both produce mixed oxidant solution, primarily chlorine. The H2gO global treats volumes of 1, 2, 5, 10, and 20 liters at a time at 2.5 mg/l liter free available chlorine (FAC). This dose level does not impart as much chlorine taste to the water, a feature that is more attractive to those in low-income settings. The dose strategy also conforms to the dose strategy employed by the CDC Safe Water System. This program distributed 20-liter (5 gallon) containers and set up chlorine bleach dosing strategy to millions of low-income households worldwide. The chlorine dosing strategy was a 2 mg/l dose into the container if the water looked clean, and a double dose if the water looked dirty. One of the original design intents of the H2gO Global purifier was to replace the liquid chlorine used with the Safe Water System. With the H2gO Global, the user only needs salt, and does not have to rely on continued purchases of liquid chlorine. The H2gO Prime is designed to dose at 5.0 mg/l, but the treatment volumes are 1, 2, 3, 5, and 10 liters. This device is designed to primarily address the dosing requirements of the US military. The US military requires a 5.0 mg/l dose into water for soldiers and Marines who are out on military missions. This dose level was set because soldiers may add raw water to a canteen or hydration bag containing treated water. With 5 mg/l in the existing water in the container, adding more dirty water means there is sufficient chlorine in the existing water to treat the newly added water. Soldiers and Marines may also swap containers and drink from each others containers. The higher chlorine residual helps ensure that the water remains safe. At this high dose, Americans are typically used to a chlorine taste in their water. It is interesting to note that the maximum chlorine residual that the US EPA sets for limits on municipal drinking water supplies is 4.0 mg/l residual at any tap. The US military wants the higher 5.0 mg/l liter value to help assure that water is safe for those in military settings. If you have a H2gO Prime purifier, you can also treat 20 liters using the 10-liter setting, but the 10-liter setting will deliver a 2.5 mg/l dose in 20 liters. Or you can double dose a 20-liter volume with the H2gO Prime purifier and get a 5.0 mg/l dose. This same strategy applies to all volume settings.

@@Gene-er3if thanks, Added the context missing on the website.. ordered the global a few days go.. hopefully it works well enough on the tap water here on the rural areas..

And yet you're continuing the trend. So what are your other options that are better?

That contradictory lol

Glen the MIOX MSR was originally designed and patented by the founder that is now Aqua Research. The new H2gO designed is much improved over the original MSR design. We have thousands of H2gO's in some of the harshest environments on the earth and are performing as expected.

Interesting, I didn't receive an email.. I didn't know that they were using my content, but realistically, it falls under fair use.

@@PreparedAirman It’s good for your channel. ✔️

Aqua Research is currently providing the H2gO and some larger systems, STREAM, to many countries in the developing world. Aqua Research works closely with large NGO's like the Gates funded PATH , World Vision, Catholic Relief Services and UNICEF. Our goal is to bring affordable disinfection technology to everyone world wide.

Boiling takes a lot of time and requires you to be stationary.