Frequently Asked Questions about the "AquaPak"
In which Countries will the AquaPak work?
The AquaPak will work all year long in tropical countries with rural populations with access to freshwater within 25° of the equator and have a sunny climate.
How exactly does the AquaPak work?
The AquaPak converts sunlight into thermal energy, bringing the water temperature high enough (65°C) to denature or kill the biological pathogens (viruses, bacteria, protozoa) therein.
What if the sky is hazy or even cloudy?
The AquaPak works most efficiently when utilized as close to solar noon as possible when the sun is highest in the sky. If conditions are hazy, pasteurization will take more than three hours. Pasteurization will not work on completely cloudy and rainy days.
What if the water doesn’t reach pasteurization temperature, but clean water is needed?
The AquaPak comes with AquaTab chlorine tablets to kill pathogens on cloudy and rainy days.
What if I want COLD drinking water?
Users can store the pasteurized water overnight when temperatures drop. The water naturally cools. Families can set up very simple systems for utilizing both cool and warm water to meet their needs.
What else can the AquaPak provide?
At 65°C, the water pasteurized in the AquaPak can be used to brew green tea and other hot beverages. Families can use pre-heated, safe water for all kinds of cooking needs. Many families use warmed water for bathing babies, children, and themselves.
Is the AquaPak reusable?
The AquaPak can be reused daily and has a lifespan of approximately 3 years.
(it is recommended to keep in a cool place when not in use)
How do you reuse the WAPI
The AquaPak comes with a water pasteurization indicator or glass vial 'WAPI'. After the colored wax is melted in the glass indicator, remove the WAPI from the cap and then reinsert it into the cap with the wax showing for the next use.
What are the Storage and Transportation Options?
The AquaPak provides safe storage where water can stay inside until it is needed. It can be carried by its handle, tied to backpacks, or carried on a pole for easy transportation.
The AquaPak will work all year long in tropical countries with rural populations with access to freshwater within 25° of the equator and have a sunny climate.
How exactly does the AquaPak work?
The AquaPak converts sunlight into thermal energy, bringing the water temperature high enough (65°C) to denature or kill the biological pathogens (viruses, bacteria, protozoa) therein.
What if the sky is hazy or even cloudy?
The AquaPak works most efficiently when utilized as close to solar noon as possible when the sun is highest in the sky. If conditions are hazy, pasteurization will take more than three hours. Pasteurization will not work on completely cloudy and rainy days.
What if the water doesn’t reach pasteurization temperature, but clean water is needed?
The AquaPak comes with AquaTab chlorine tablets to kill pathogens on cloudy and rainy days.
What if I want COLD drinking water?
Users can store the pasteurized water overnight when temperatures drop. The water naturally cools. Families can set up very simple systems for utilizing both cool and warm water to meet their needs.
What else can the AquaPak provide?
At 65°C, the water pasteurized in the AquaPak can be used to brew green tea and other hot beverages. Families can use pre-heated, safe water for all kinds of cooking needs. Many families use warmed water for bathing babies, children, and themselves.
Is the AquaPak reusable?
The AquaPak can be reused daily and has a lifespan of approximately 3 years.
(it is recommended to keep in a cool place when not in use)
How do you reuse the WAPI
The AquaPak comes with a water pasteurization indicator or glass vial 'WAPI'. After the colored wax is melted in the glass indicator, remove the WAPI from the cap and then reinsert it into the cap with the wax showing for the next use.
What are the Storage and Transportation Options?
The AquaPak provides safe storage where water can stay inside until it is needed. It can be carried by its handle, tied to backpacks, or carried on a pole for easy transportation.
