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Test results that mean something
Test results that mean something
Riddle: When are purifier test results not actually test results? Answer: When insufficient water has been used to run the test! We occasionally get asked about our purifiers’ ability to... Read more...
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Hantavirus Statement
LifeSaver Hantavirus Statement We are closely monitoring the recent Andes hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship and the guidance being issued by public health authorities. As hantaviruses are carried by... Read more...
What is Priming? And why is it so important?
What is Priming? And why is it so important?
What is 'Priming' and why is it so important? We talk a lot about filter priming; it’s the key message in our product manuals, our videos show how it’s done,... Read more...
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National Walking Month
#WalkOut National Walking Month is an annual campaign held every May in the UK, organised by the charity Living Streets. Its goal is simple but powerful: encourage people to walk more... Read more...
Cysts, Parasites & Protozoa
Cysts, Parasites & Protozoa
Cysts, Parasites & Protozoa: What’s the difference? Depending on where you look – on our website or on others – the terms ‘cysts’, ‘parasites’, and ‘protozoa’ come up regularly as... Read more...
Earth Day 2026
Earth Day 2026
Earth Day 2026: Why Icon LifeSaver Exists On April 22nd - Earth Day 2026, the world will pause to reflect on the state of our planet. At LifeSaver, we don’t... Read more...
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Top Five Private Water Supply Problems
Top 5 Private Water Supply Problems (And How to Fix Them) If your home relies on a private water supply such as a borehole, well, or spring, you already know... Read more...
BBC Report on the World of Prepping
BBC Report on the World of Prepping
We were delighted to see the LifeSaver Range of water purifiers in the background of a BBC piece by Rowenna Hoskin on 19th March. Read what she discovered below or... Read more...
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Prepper's Beginnings
How a Prepper in Portugal got started Occasionally, when we see an interesting order go through, we reach out to the customer to find out how they are planning to... Read more...
Why do Brits buy bottled water?
Why do Brits buy bottled water?
Why don't Brits like British Tap Water? Before 1970, if you wanted a drink of water, you turned on the tap. UK tap water was - and still is –... Read more...
The best way to purify well water for a home
The best way to purify well water for a home
Safe drinking water in just 3 steps Purifying a private water supply such as a well, borehole, river or spring for a home is usually a multi-stage process, because it... Read more...
Pros and Cons of UV, RO and UF Water Purification
Pros and Cons of UV, RO and UF Water Purification
The most effective method purifying your Private Water Supply If setting up a home water purification system to treat your private water supply seems daunting, don’t panic. Once you’ve had... Read more...