Passive Drinking water harvester

[rgleason]

We have sails, what about a passive drinking water harvester integrated into the boat?


https://newatlas.com/science/passive...FhbNQ9asoReW2k

[GordMay]

Originally Posted by MIT Technology Review

"... In their small test system, the researchers were able to collect 4.6 ml (0.2 oz) of water per day, using a 10-cm-wide (3.9-in) surface. If scaled up, the team says, this amounts to about 1.3 L (0.3 gal) per day per square meter (10.7 sq ft) ..."

Hmmm.

[Jentine]

This company makes a useful product from atmospheric water 💦:

https://www.watchtastemakers.com/orc...018/11/1/water

BEER. If you are going to drink expensive water, flavors are good.

[jamhass]

Yes, Hmmmm.

A square meter could support 360 (ish) watts of solar, which for us ran our 6gph water maker just fine (in addition to ALL our other electrical loads). No overly-awkward geometries to deal with, and a lot more "bang" for your very dear deck space buck. Plus, "multiple-use" of that deck space -- in terms of the product (electricity) running the refer, computer, charging, lights .......

The original idea is fine where space is not at a premium, a condition not often found on boats.

On the other hand, should you choose to be an early adopter, we would be thrilled to hear how it all worked out.

[jamhass]

Originally Posted by Jentine

This company makes a useful product from atmospheric water 💦:

https://www.watchtastemakers.com/orc...018/11/1/water

BEER. If you are going to drink expensive water, flavors are good.

Works great ... if you already have the AC and its running, just collect the condensate. (And keep the condenser fins clean.)