Dehumidifier water

[cruiscinlan]

See post #6 above

I'm afraid as I'm about 150 statute miles from Kinsealy its not much use to me.

[Dr Brown Ale]

Does that place in Kinsealy still sell the RO Water?

That's cheaper than Ashbeck if it's still the same price.

[Sebastian616]

Please don't drink dehumidifier water. It is non-potable due to algae, bacteria, mould and likely traces of lead/other metals. Unless you have a specifically potable water dehumidifier, do not drink. https://alumni.stanford.edu/get/page/magazine/article/?article_id=29151

Boiling will not make this water ok.

It would also take ages, a litre or two a day seems generous, and cost a lot (they're 200 watts in and around). You'd probably make back a RO system in 12 batches (month to collect 26 litres, 200 watt, RO setup around €200).

[Simon_]

Does that place in Kinsealy still sell the RO Water?

That's cheaper than Ashbeck if it's still the same price.

Last time I dropped in  (2 weeks ago) their system was broken

[nigel_c]

RO systems are pretty cheap and pletyfyll in the north county.

[cruiscinlan]

Please don't drink dehumidifier water. It is non-potable due to algae, bacteria, mould and likely traces of lead/other metals. Unless you have a specifically potable water dehumidifier, do not drink. https://alumni.stanford.edu/get/page/magazine/article/?article_id=29151

Boiling will not make this water ok.

It would also take ages, a litre or two a day seems generous, and cost a lot (they're 200 watts in and around). You'd probably make back a RO system in 12 batches (month to collect 26 litres, 200 watt, RO setup around €200).

I'll read that link when I get to a PC,  just surprised that boiling collected water as such would not eliminate bacteria. 

Considering the rising mains pipework has also been confirmed as lead, I'm not sure what affect the addition of similarly leaded water would have.

An RO system isn't an option for me either, the method would be to collect the water that's currently thrown down the drain and use it to dilute water of known hardness to the correct profile for a lager.

[Dr Horrible]

My wife collects dehumidifier water for ironing in old drinking water bottles so I once accidentally took a swig - not a mistake I"ll make twice. Believe me, you dont want to make beer from water that tastes like that.

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[Bazza]

I've collected it in the past, distilled it and used it in Starsan solution. Was remarkably clear and seemed to take much longer to go cloudy than a mix with just distilled water. Don't use it anymore as the well in the dehumidifier is full of fluff and grime, after a couple of years' use.

-Barry

[Leann ull]

Can't beat a dilute solution of Alu or biological contaminants to get you going in the morning, ffs lads don't drink the stuff or use it on your gear!!

[DEMPSEY]

Can't beat a dilute solution of Alu or biological contaminants to get you going in the morning, ffs lads don't drink the stuff or use it on your gear!!

+1 to this,I actually thought that this was a wind up when first started to read it.

[nigel_c]

My bad. Old thread.

Buy an RO system for about €70 off eBay if you want pure water.