Diy reverse osmosis

I know it is out there, someone hook it up with a how to. Thanks in advance if your down

knnthc93 said:

I know it is out there, someone hook it up with a how to. Thanks in advance if your down

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Pour your dehumidifier water into your reservoir? lol

That is a good idea but my dehumidifer doesn't produce enough water. You watch urban grower im assuming? haha

It would be pretty hard being that you need a special membrane with at least two chambers to filter the water. An easier method is to walk yourself on over to the local ghetto water store and fill a five gallon jug for $1.00. If that won't work, switch to organic gardening and go back to using good ol city tap & rain water.

Another idea if you have a window AC unit... Drill a hole in the bottom, run a hose to a bucket, and walla. Distilled water via condensation.

Vindicated said:

Another idea if you have a window AC unit... Drill a hole in the bottom, run a hose to a bucket, and walla. Distilled water via condensation.

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would the a/c still work of just a RO water maker ??

100precentorganic said:

would the a/c still work of just a RO water maker ??

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yea, the A/C will still work.

Vindicated said:

Another idea if you have a window AC unit... Drill a hole in the bottom, run a hose to a bucket, and walla. Distilled water via condensation.

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For that matter, you could also move the drain hose in your fridge in the kitchen. Usually they are positioned in a clip, close to the motor so that the heat from the motor will evaporate the condensation before it fills the drip tray.

If you are going to use A/C water... make sure you keep the ac and room very very clean.
My window unit starts getting gross after a couple years and requires a thorough clean or replacement.
I would suspect that using A/C water from a unit more than 2 years old would lead to some mold/fungus issues.

Aren't DH and AC full of heavy metals, solder, and stuff?

Sorry i tryied to read the thread two time instead of one but i am still not sure ... did anyone said that you can take the water from a dehumidifier to water your plant?

Just want to be sure.. !

Systema said:

Sorry i tryied to read the thread two time instead of one but i am still not sure ... did anyone said that you can take the water from a dehumidifier to water your plant?

Just want to be sure.. !

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I do all the time.

stumpjumper said:

I do all the time.

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How's the ph lvl of the water and how's the quality?

Dehumidifier water, as long as the filters are cleaned, is basically distilled/ro. I hardly get to use my dehumidifier but the water comes out at about 20ppm and 6.5-7 ph.

tehgenoc1de said:

Dehumidifier water, as long as the filters are cleaned, is basically distilled/ro. I hardly get to use my dehumidifier but the water comes out at about 20ppm and 6.5-7 ph.

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Great , so if i dont smoke in my house and my dehumidifier is 1yr old ... The water in the bucket is probably the best choice i have between tap water and brita water..!


Good to know ! Thanks Genocide and stump

Have a good one guys!