Using Dehumidifier Water For Grow???

ITEMnine

ITEMnine

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So here is the deal.... i live in an area with high humidity and my dehumidifier collects 30+ liters per day.... i did a PH test on this water not long ago and noticed that it was about 6.2 ph which is great for my coco grow that will be coming up shortly.... at the moment i'm waititng for my EC/PPM meter to arrive (2 days) and was just wondering if anybody else has used their dehumidifier water to mix with nutes for their reservoir?

Thanks in advance!
 
T Ray

T Ray

Well-Known Member
Here is your answer.
"Damp Solutions: Dehumidifier Questions and Answers
http://www.dampsolutions.com.au/faqs.htm

Advice from syndicated do-it-yourself columnist James Dulley:

"Q: I run a dehumidifier sometimes during the summer instead of the
central air conditioner to save energy. I assume the water in the pan
is distilled water. Can I drink this water, use it for plants, etc.? -
Tracy H.

A: You are correct, the water in the dehumidifier pan is basically
distilled water. This would be fine to use for watering plants,
washing windows (no hard water deposits) or similar tasks.

It would not be wise to drink the water or give it to your pets to
drink. Since there are no chemicals, such as chlorine, to purify the
collected water, it may contain an unacceptable high microbe level."
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"An authoritative source, the Dehumidifier Corporation of America, says
the condensate from a dehumidifier is not suitable for drinking:

"Q: IS WATER FROM A DEHUMIDIFIER CONSIDERED GRAY WATER OR IS IT SAFE
TO DRINK?

A: WE CONTACTED THE DEHUMIDIFIER CORPORATION OF AMERICA FOR YOUR
ANSWER. IT SAYS DEHUMIDIFIER WATER IS CONSIDERED GRAY WATER, WHICH IS
ANY WATER BESIDES SEWAGE SO IT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR DRINKING. BUT THE
DCA SAYS THERE ARE NO CHEMICALS IN THE WATER SO IT IS CAN BE USED TO"
WATER PLANTS, INCLUDING PLANTS THAT PRODUCE FOOD."
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