Advice & opinions on type of power source for water maker

[travellerw]

Originally Posted by CapnBazza

Your 120v generator can also make 12v power. Your alternator produces 12v power. Your solar panels produce 12v power. What was the question again?

That argument can go the other way. You alternator and solar can also make 120V power (inverter). Your generator makes 120V power.. What was the questions again?

Its not that simple at all. If it was, there would be pages and pages of threads on this exact question.

[barnakiel]

Small DC units are awesome and an excellent choice for a small or midsize boat.

AC units are awesome and an excellent choice for midsize and big boats.

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[Privleoplag]

What about one that runs on either AC or DC

[Privleoplag]

if it was in my budget, I think I'd consider this one: DessalatorÂ* l Â*Developement of unique systems for the desalination of sea waterÂ* l Â*AC & DC DUO WatermakersÂ*

[worldoceans]

Bacteria and viruses cannot pass through a semi-permeable membrane; they are much larger than sodium and chloride ions.

[Akapeterc]

Thanks for all the advice I have bit the bullet and decided on a 12 V system I am waiting for delivery cheers

[a64pilot]

Originally Posted by worldoceans

Bacteria and viruses cannot pass through a semi-permeable membrane; they are much larger than sodium and chloride ions.

Bacteria, OK, but a virus is awful small isn't it?