SteriPEN Ultra is proven to be safe and effective, eliminating over 99.9% of bacteria, viruses and protozoa that cause water-borne illness. Featuring a user-friendly OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diodes) display Ultra is rechargeable via a computer, outlet or portable solar panel. Ultra's UV lamp treats 8,000 one-liter treatments.
In just 48 seconds, your water is safe to drink. Now you’re free to hike and travel wherever you want, without the need to carry or store your own water. SteriPEN is proven to be safe and effective, eliminating over 99.9% of bacteria, viruses and protozoa that cause water-borne illness. SteriPEN has earned the Water Quality Association’s Gold Seal, certifying its effectiveness.
Ultra is the most advanced UV water purifier around. The OLED display clearly indicates treatment and battery status. With an internal rechargeable battery, there’s no need to carry spare batteries. Simply recharged from any USB power source. When fully charged, Ultra will treat 100 half-liters or 50 full-liters of water and its UV lamp will last for 8,000 treatments.
Contents: SteriPEN Ultra, carrying case, USB cable, and user’s guide.
This product is covered by a 3 year limited manufacture’s warranty.
Product Specs
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Weight |
4.94 oz |
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Dimensions |
7.3 x 1.6 x 1.3 in |
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Lamp Life |
8,000 treatments |
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Battery |
Internal Lithium-Ion (Included with purchase) |
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Battery Life |
100 .5 liter treatments or 50 1 liter treatments per charge |
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Minimum Bottle Diameter |
20mm (0.8 inches) |
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Filter Compatibility |
Tapered End (PreFilter and FitsAll) |
How do SteriPENs work?
All SteriPens use ultraviolet (UV) light to kill various bacteria, viruses and protozoan that live in water to purify it and make it suitable for drinking.
Extensive microbiological and structural testing by independent laboratories across the U.S. and Canada has proven SteriPEN to be safe and effective, confirming the fact that SteriPEN’s UV light technology eliminates over 99.9% of bacteria, viruses and protozoa that cause water-borne illness.
As a result, SteriPEN has earned the Water Quality Association’s Gold Seal, certifying that SteriPEN purifies water safely and effectively. SteriPEN purifies 16oz. (0.5L) in just 48 seconds; 32oz. (1.0L) in just 90 seconds. All without any pumping, timekeeping, or any added aftertaste or chemical odor.
SteriPen works faster than traditional water filters and unlike chemical treatments there is no unpleasant taste or smell in the water.
What does the UV light in SteriPen Kill?
Bacteria - Bacteria are microscopic living organisms, usually one-celled, that can be found everywhere.
Campylobacter - A bacterium that causes intestinal infections. It is the leading cause of bacterial diarrhea.
Cholera - An acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.
Cryptosporidium - One of the most widespread intestinal parasites and a common cause of severe diarrhea. Often found in surface and groundwater sources susceptible to flooding or faecal contamination.
Escherichia coli - Also known as E. coli. It is transmitted to humans primarily through consumption of contaminated foods, such as raw or undercooked ground meat products and raw milk. Sometimes present in water contaminated by fecal matter.
Giardia – Has an outer shell allowing it to survive outside the body for long periods of time and making it tolerant to chlorine disinfection. The parasite is most commonly transmitted by water. It is the most common cause of non-bacterial diarrhea in North America.
Hepatitis – This virus can live in water and causes the medical conditions Hepatits A, B, C, and D.
Legionella – The disease-causing bacterium, Legionella pneumophila, is a waterborne pathogen found in natural and man-made water systems. Water supplies harbor Legionella pneumophila, and have been linked to outbreaks of both hospital- and community-acquired Legionnaires’ disease.
Protozoan parasite – Protozoan parasites live in the cells and tissues of other living creatures. Protozoans can cause problems, from targeting the central nervous system to diarrhea.
Salmonella – Salmonella bacterium can live in water for several months. Most persons infected with Salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps.
Shigella – Shigella is one of the leading bacterial causes of diarrhea worldwide. Estimates suggest that Shigella causes approximately 90 million cases of severe dysentery with at least 100,000 of these resulting in death each year.
Viruses – A virus is a small infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of other organisms.
Your SteriPEN Classic, Adventurer, Adventurer Opti, Freedom or Journey is warranted to conform to its published specifications and be free from defective materials or workmanship for three (3) years from date of purchase. In the case of the lamp, during its recommended lifetime of 8000 treatments, subject to the terms and conditions in this section.
Your SteriPEN Traveler, Traveler mini or Emergency is warranted to conform to its published specifications and be free from defective materials or workmanship for one (1) year from date of purchase, also subject to the terms and conditions in this section.
Hydro-Photon will either repair or replace (at its sole option) free of charge, any parts necessary to correct defects in materials or workmanship.
Product Reviews
The SteriPEN was well protected by packaging and all items were included and in working, undamaged condition. The instructions were clear and concise but even without them the device was intuitive and very easy to learn.
Adding the SteriPEN provided an important layer of purification to my field portable water filtration kit and I could not be more pleased with the product or The Warming Store as vendor.
- USB rechargeable, rechargeable in the field by way of solar power bank, lightweight, protective hard case surrounds the UV wand, padded case with belt loop surrounds the entire pen, digital display and 90s countdown timer very intuitive, blue light activates when proper water contact is made confirming sterilization is in process, digital display indicates when purification has been completed, USB cable included.
- This is not a Con per se but it would be nice if Katadyn redesigned the soft case to add a small pocket so that the USB cable could be kept with the pen.