Tapp™ Filter

Product Description

The Tapp™ Filter is produced by the Canadian company Tapp Global. It consists of a 0.2‐micron membrane filter cartridge, plastic tubing and a metal hook for hanging. A siphon effect is created using the filter’s built‐in pump mechanism, which also backwashes the membrane.

Target Countries

United States

Target SDGs

SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

SDG 2: Zero Hunger

Market Suggested Retail Price

$70.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Run for Water

Manufacturing/Building Method

Manufactured in Canada with domestic and imported parts. Comprises of a 0.2-micron hollow-fiber filtration membrane from the medical industry. Constructed from food-grade, ultra durable, BPA free copolyester.

Intellectural Property Type

Patent Protected

User Provision Model

Users can obtain the filters by on-line purchase from the manufacturer or locally established distributors.

Distributions to Date Status

unknown

Design Specifications

Product Specifications: Weight: 108 g (3.8 oz); Dimensions: Ø4 cm x 15.2 cm (Ø1.6 in x 6 in); Pore size 0.2 microns; Flow rate up to 3 cups per minute (700 mL/min); Design life: 3 years.

Product Schematics

Technical Support

The manufacturer or a local distributor can provide technical support.

Replacement Components

According to the manufacturer, no replacement parts are needed.

Lifecycle

3 years of regular usage and backwashing.

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Performance Specifications Bacteria: over 99.9999% removal Protozoa: over 99.99% removal Viruses: typically 90-99%, but variable Particulates: removed Chemicals (e.g. salt): not removed

Vetted Performance Status

Manufacturer tested

Safety

No known safety risks

Complementary Technical Systems

Water storage container; safe water storage container; Camel Pak

Academic Research and References

“Run for Water – Clean Water. It’s a Movement. Run with it,” Runforwater.ca. Available: https://runforwater.ca/

“Goal 6,” Sdgs.un.org. Available: https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal6

Evaluation Matrix, “HIF emergency household water filter challenge:,” Elrha.org. Available: https://www.elrha.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2017-06-01_HIF-Emergency-Household-Water-Filter-Challenge_CAWST-Evaluation-Matrix-and-Report.pdf

Compliance with regulations

Depends on local market regulations.

Evaluation methods

In the HIF Emergency Household Water Filter Challenge, filters were tested for ease-of-use, effectiveness, lifespan, robustness, and affordability and evaluated in a matrix for different disaster scenarios.

Other Information

Promotional video

Comments from the Community

1 Comment

Emily says:

September 26, 2016 at 6:10 pm

Market suggested retail price: “tiered pricing options for schools, businesses, public toilets, and community centres” (http://cleanteamtoilets.com…. Fees for households are also tiered (see my comment on the performance & use tab)