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Water from de-humidifier
« on: 22 April 2009, 10:07:51 »
Is the water, (condensate), collected in a dehumidifier suitable for keeping for topping up batteries?
And what about letting SWMBO bathe in it?
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« Reply #1 on: 22 April 2009, 11:42:49 »
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Is the water, (condensate), collected in a dehumidifier suitable for keeping for topping up batteries?
And what about letting SWMBO bathe in it?

I think 'condensate' collected from the dehumidifier`s evaporator matrix will contain bacteria collected from the domestic air which has passed across it and also micro-particulate dust/hair/dander etc......it`s not going to be the cleanest top-up for your expensive battery....but it`ll be fine for bathing the Missus`in, Bill! ;D
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Re: Water from de-humidifier
« Reply #2 on: 22 April 2009, 11:46:58 »
Not seen a battery you can top up for a few years!
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Re: Water from de-humidifier
« Reply #3 on: 22 April 2009, 14:03:05 »
I've used it as battery top-up water. I figure any bacteria will not last long.

The "maintenance free"  battery in my Westfield needs a top up every now and then. Just pop the vent valves off the top. Underbonnet temperature is probably higher than ideal though. I've never found it necessary in a "tin top".

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Re: Water from de-humidifier
« Reply #4 on: 22 April 2009, 15:00:53 »
The air passes through a filter before hitting the evaporator, but how efficient it is is anybody's guess I suppose. I must say the water looks good enough to drink.
And Debs; what makes you think I had the missus in mind?  :D ;)
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Re: Water from de-humidifier
« Reply #5 on: 22 April 2009, 15:25:48 »
Could always run the water through a coffee filter first.

I miss my damp garage. Used to have an endless supply of decent weater for the steam iron, battery topping up and washing films, etc... ;D

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Re: Water from de-humidifier
« Reply #6 on: 22 April 2009, 15:35:50 »
Tap water is soft enough around here!  :y
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Re: Water from de-humidifier
« Reply #7 on: 22 April 2009, 16:03:17 »
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Tap water is soft enough around here!  :y

Whereas I live on a lump of chalk.  >:(

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Re: Water from de-humidifier
« Reply #8 on: 22 April 2009, 16:07:32 »
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Tap water is soft enough around here!  :y

Whereas I live on a lump of chalk.  >:(

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I fitted a water softener and its bloody ace!
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Re: Water from de-humidifier
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Tap water is soft enough around here!  :y

Whereas I live on a lump of chalk.  >:(

Kevin

I fitted a water softener and its bloody ace!

Aren't they just? First thing I bought when I moved here. That reminds me. I need to run a cold feed to the washing machine from it as that's still on hard water.

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Re: Water from de-humidifier
« Reply #10 on: 22 April 2009, 19:08:08 »
We use soft water here at work as part of  production process so its on tap so to speak , I use the water in the windscreen washer it stops all the white marks ordinary water leaves behind .
 I also use it to top up the engine  :y
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Re: Water from de-humidifier
« Reply #11 on: 22 April 2009, 19:14:54 »
I tip a gallon or so of water from dehumidifiers at work down the drain every day,Thinking it might be worth keeping some of it. :-/
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Re: Water from de-humidifier
« Reply #12 on: 23 April 2009, 00:26:22 »
Better than just boiling the kettle :)
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« Reply #13 on: 23 April 2009, 20:53:40 »
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Better than just boiling the kettle :)
Thats not the same as distilled though!  ;D
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Re: Water from de-humidifier
« Reply #14 on: 23 April 2009, 21:00:58 »
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Better than just boiling the kettle :)
Thats not the same as distilled though!  ;D

I know, but done it for years :D :D :D
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