Looking for Solar Still

weedeater64 · 28-10-2009, 01:05

Help. Sometime ago I saw a webpage describing a small solar still for ocean use. It used a couple of plastic bags some cardboard and a couple other things I can't remember. Has any one seen that page or one like it? Google keeps giving me either commercial sites or how to make a still in the ground.

geko · 28-10-2009, 01:14

Sorry Weedeater I dont Know the website but cardboard and boats dont mix.

Morgan Paul · 28-10-2009, 01:39

Hey weed !
Check this out :
JP7 DIY Solar Stills.

idpnd · 28-10-2009, 04:12

There's also a standard commercial design similarly based on a transparent, rigid plastic ball.. Might be excellent in an emergency..

stevensc · 28-10-2009, 06:27

A friend who is getting out of boating recently gave me an army surplus one described as:
"Distallation Kit, Sea Water, Solar, Class B
Part #50D3882
Made in 1962 by Aquador plastics Brooklyn, New York
It is a small packet about 8"x4"x2" weighs about 2 Lbs
I have no idea if it works, or it's capacity It is not to be opened except for actual use.
these people have them, sold as collectors use only
http://www.omahas.com/product_info.p...roducts_id=321
I figure having one on hand will lessen the chances of ever needing one!
Maybe you could find one on an Army/Navy Surplus store or website
Steve

28-10-2009, 01:05	#1
weedeater64 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 31	Looking for Solar Still Help. Sometime ago I saw a webpage describing a small solar still for ocean use. It used a couple of plastic bags some cardboard and a couple other things I can't remember. Has any one seen that page or one like it? Google keeps giving me either commercial sites or how to make a still in the ground. Last edited by Ex-Calif; 28-10-2009 at 05:15. Reason: fixed title

28-10-2009, 04:12	#4
idpnd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Belgium Boat: Chiquita 46 - Libertalia Posts: 312	There's also a standard commercial design similarly based on a transparent, rigid plastic ball.. Might be excellent in an emergency.. __________________ sv Libertalia

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28-10-2009, 01:14	#2
geko Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Port Macquarie Boat: In between boats Posts: 13	Sorry Weedeater I dont Know the website but cardboard and boats dont mix.

28-10-2009, 01:39	#3
Morgan Paul Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Boat: 1973 Morgan 36T Posts: 777	Hey weed ! Check this out : JP7 DIY Solar Stills.

28-10-2009, 06:27	#5
stevensc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Thibodaux, Louisiana Boat: Monk 36 Trawler Posts: 390	A friend who is getting out of boating recently gave me an army surplus one described as: "Distallation Kit, Sea Water, Solar, Class B Part #50D3882 Made in 1962 by Aquador plastics Brooklyn, New York It is a small packet about 8"x4"x2" weighs about 2 Lbs I have no idea if it works, or it's capacity It is not to be opened except for actual use. these people have them, sold as collectors use only http://www.omahas.com/product_info.p...roducts_id=321 I figure having one on hand will lessen the chances of ever needing one! Maybe you could find one on an Army/Navy Surplus store or website Steve