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Re:using water from humidifier
- To: KillieTalk at aka_org
- Subject: Re:using water from humidifier
- From: Charles & Sue Harrison <csharrison at primary_net>
- Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2001 12:19:17 -0500
- In-Reply-To: <200105291928.PAA29020 at actwin_com>
- References: <200105291928.PAA29020 at actwin_com>
Using the water from humidifier points up several unnoticed elements.
1. Most of the heat exchanger elements are aluminum. A very inert surface for condensation. If the conductivity of the water remains at or near zero, there are no dissolved inorganic solids.( no Copper, etc)
The stuff in the water is the accumulation from the air blowing through the heat exchanger. Assuming you have made an effort to clean out the collection pan and the coils are reasonably free of "stuff" - dog hair, fuzz from the dryer, etc. OR you clean it on a regular basis . . . then the water from the dehumidifier should be a perfect source of supplemental DI water for your use.
2. After all the air you blow through the fish tanks comes from the same place as the air blown through the humidifier.
The major objection is the accumulated of house hold "stuff" which might add nutrients to the water to grow unwanted organisms. If the Dissolved Solids meter sez OK, then use it. If you have any questions about copper in the water, I would be glad to check it for you, just send me a sample in a glass bottle.
Charles Harrison
http://www.InkForYourPrinter.com
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