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| Harvesting Water From Natural Condensation | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Mar 24 2009, 09:01 AM (262 Views) | |
oldmarinesgt
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Mar 24 2009, 09:01 AM Post #1 |
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Here is an interesting concept I have not tried yet. Might be a bit tough out here in West Texas. I have built small solar stills using plastic sheeting that uses the same idea.
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| RubiconSalmon | Mar 27 2009, 08:37 PM Post #2 |
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Howdy, Oldmarinesgt, and Semper Fi! It is an intriquing idea. Whether it would work in all climates is an open question. I've read that just the dew or frost from a tarp can provide some water without even incorporating the tarp into a solar still. The most optimum water source in the desert, of course, would have to be from cacti, with a cloth/sand/charcoal/pebble filter to remove bitter taste. Bamboo sections have bunches of water and can double as a storage vessel as well. You can usually hear water sloshing inside a green, vibrant bamboo pole. Vines on trees can be notched at the top and cut at the bottom, then twisted and squeezed for water. Japanese Maple trees will literally bleed water if a fresh, limber branch is cut. Any device that could make maximum use of water from all possible sources would be a welcome addition to any survivalist compound or homestead. |
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| Lazer | Mar 28 2009, 04:14 AM Post #3 |
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Lazer
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This device would work great here in the humid south, but there is also a plentiful water supply almost everywhere you go. Would have a good application on the coast. Good design to remember. Thanks! |
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oldmarinesgt
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Mar 28 2009, 08:44 AM Post #4 |
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All cacti here in West Texas can be used for moisture and many are edible in one form or other. Have gotten moisture from vines before in Mexico and a few other places. After you wring what you can from the plants you can toss them under the plastic of your solar still and what is left in the plant will evaporate and condense into your container. The key is to know your area and decide in advance what you need (skills and equipment) to take advantage of the local resources then practice every chance you get. |
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| big-bad | Jul 18 2011, 05:26 PM Post #5 |
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isn't this the same concept as tying plastic bags around the ends of green foliage? Often, guys, in the early morning you can tie your shirt and t shirt to your ankles, walk around in the dew soaked foliage and harvest enough water to sustain you for 24 hours or more. |
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