I bought the SteriPEN for a different use case than I suspect most other people have. I have a long term sinus condition that requires me to irrigate my nose & sinuses frequently, two or three times per day. My ENT doc made it clear that using plain tap water may have germs that cause infection and is unsafe for nasal irrigation. Unfortunately, that meant that it was necessary to boil water in advance & store it in sterilized containers, or else buy gallon containers of distilled water. My wife and I travel fairly frequently, so we had to take water with us---a hassle if you travel by car, and impossible if you travel by plane.
Then one day, after months of this, it occurred to me that UV sterilization might be an option to replace boiled or distilled water. I shopped on Amazon, and found the SteriPEN products and read both the product descriptions and user reviews. The SteriPEN Ultra USB Rechargeable seemed like a really great fit. Before I purchased the SteriPEN, though, I talked to my ENT about whether it would be safe to use to sterilize the water I use for nasal irrigation. He 'blessed' the idea with no hesitation. I ordered the unit from Amazon and have been using it now for several weeks with no ill effects. It has proved to be a huge help to me--no sterilized glass jars, no gallon plastic jugs--in the convenience of preparing the water I use to make my irrigation solution. I use the SteriPEN on its 'half liter' setting to sterilize two cups of water at a time; I get the water from the tap & in less than a minute I've got water that I can safely use to irrigate with. The battery charge lasts a long time--weeks, not days--and when its time to recharge I just plug it in the USB on my computer and let it sit overnight.
One thing I want to make clear: in the literature that comes with the product, the manufacturer says clearly that the SteriPEN is NOT a sterilizer. I think this is something their lawyers made them say, because if the unit doesn't sterilize, why would anyone buy the product. But be that as it may, for the record let me state that I didn't rely on their literature or advertising for my use of their product. I thought up this usage on my own, and I ran it by my doctor and got his OK. So, if you think you might want to use it for an application similar to the one I have described here, I urge you to get your doctor's approval before proceeding.
I'm very happy with this product. It really works well for me, has excellent build quality, and hopefully will last a long time.
| Brand | SteriPen |
|---|---|
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Product Dimensions | 7.3"L x 1.3"W x 1.6"H |
| Package Information | Box |
| Installation Type | Countertop |
| Power Source | Battery Powered,corded Electric |
| Item Weight | 4.8 ounces |
| Model Name | Steripen Ultra UV Water Purifier |
| Maximum Flow Rate | 2 Liters Per Minute |
| Shelf Life | 7 Years |
| UPC | 899321000970 899321000987 899321000864 400110428167 899321000130 751738969793 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00899321000130 |
| Manufacturer | SteriPEN |
| Manufacture Year | 2021 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 7.99 x 4.33 x 2.17 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.34 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 7.3 x 1.3 x 1.6 inches |
| Brand Name | SteriPen |
| Warranty Description | 3 Year Manufacturer Warranty |
| Color | Blue |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | ULT-MP-EF |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Style | Uv |
| Size | Small |
| Sport Type | Camping & Hiking |
