This Machine Makes Clean Water Out of Air

[Judi Lynn]

This Machine Makes Clean Water Out of Air
Two parts hydrogen and one part oxygen is all it takes.

By David Grossman
Jan 13, 2017


Approximately one in ten people on the planet don't have access to clean water. Infrastructure issues affecting clean water have crept into the United States in Flint, Michigan, and concerns about water sources have become white-hot debate points surrounding oil pipelines. Fortunately, an engineer in Chile named Hector Pino has developed a system that could provide significant relief—a device that produces water by absorbing the humidity in the ambient air.

More:
http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/infrastructure/a24754/this-machine-makes-clean-water-out-of-air/

[Orrex]

1. Elsewhere in the US, we invent a flavored cup

So that people don't have to suffer through drinking "plain" water.


K/R for this amazing and hopeful machine!

[PoliticAverse]

2. Such devices already exist. They're called "dehumidifiers". They're under $300

and are sold all over.

Nothing in this article or video explains why his version of dehumidifier is better.

It's apparently more expensive @ $1,600. Is it more efficient?

And if he wanted clean water for his daughter he could have purchased a water distiller (~ $200).

Additionally the amount of water the air can hold varies with air temperature. During the winter months there is
often very little.

[Igel]

3. Yup.

Convenient.

Watering plants to avoid unnecessary salt build up. In irons and steamers for removing wrinkles.

We use it for deliming coffee pots and such with vinegar--why have the CaCO3 in the water compete?

Which also makes it perfect for making soap.


On the other hand ... Shades of water farming on Tatooine.

[Javaman]

5. Aww, but I wanted to go to Toshi Station to pick up some power converters!

>pout<

[Buckeye_Democrat]

4. I was ready to make the same comment after this thread got bumped to the top!