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[[Image:siphon1.jpg|thumb|right|300px250px| Principle of a siphon filter]][[Image:siphon2.png|thumb|right|300px250px| Siphon filter as sold in shops]]
The Siphon filter is a candle-type water filter which uses siphon pressure to force water through a high-quality ceramic filter element. The innovative useage of the siphon results in a high flow rate of 4-6 liters per hour. The Siphon filter is very compact, as only a filter element, a plastic hose, and a valve are needed, while existing storage containers can be used. A washable fabric is used as a pre-filter before the water enters the ceramic element. Therefore, protecting the ceramic filter from premature clogging when using turbid water.
The filter is designed as a point-of-use filter in households. The filter element is impregnated with silver in order to increase the efficiency of the filter.
==Construction, operations and maintenance==
[[Image:siphon3.png|thumb|right|300px250px| Siphon filter demonstration in Mozambique]]
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