The Watermill Provides Drinkable Water From Air
The Watermill is an ingenious little device that attaches to the side of your house, sucks in humid air and converts it to water.
It performs its own filtering and purification by exposing the water to an ultraviolet sterilizer, making it safe for cooking and drinking. The Watermill can produce up to 12 litres of water a day. Currently, the system runs off the grid, but expect a solar or wind powered version in the future.
November 29th, 2008 at 10:35 am
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November 30th, 2008 at 6:20 am
I wonder humidity level is required for this to run effectively. I’m sure it won’t do much good for people living in dry areas.
November 30th, 2008 at 8:50 am
The cost of this machine is around 800 pounds. if this has to be used in developing countries, then the cost must be reduced.
November 30th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Since it seems we are stating the obvious here:
This device will never appeal to people who prefer the color black.
Linuxamp,
I bet it doesn’t run well under water.
Prem,
Really? Are you saying that developing economies do not have a lot of disposable income? Thanks for that piece of brilliant marketing device. You jut saved me a ton of money, I was about to launch a gold plated version of a similar item in Kenya.
Idiots.
November 30th, 2008 at 7:40 pm
Hi,
I wonder if it comes – if it doesn’t it should – with a device to measure humidity as not to “drain” it too much. Afterall one needs humidity or health problems may arise.
Have they taken this into account ?
Take care,
José
November 30th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
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November 30th, 2008 at 11:16 pm
This sounds like a great option for people who need air conditioning and live in humid areas because part of air conditioning is dehumidifying the air.
btw, let’s be nice!
December 1st, 2008 at 12:32 am
That’s a pretty incredible idea. I’d like to see video of one in action. It definitely makes sense.
December 1st, 2008 at 12:41 pm
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December 1st, 2008 at 3:14 pm
Ok so it will not reduce the humidity in the house as it states that it pulls air from the OUTSIDE.
also what is this other than a glorified dehumidifier with an attached water purifier?
I think here in the states you can get a good sized dehumidifier for around 80-100 usd
If you knew what you were doing it, I dont see it being too difficult to build yourself something that could do the same thing for cheap.
December 1st, 2008 at 10:31 pm
Still a good idea, its different.
Seth
http://fun-dad.blogspot.com/
December 2nd, 2008 at 2:05 am
duceolsen: That’s exactly what it is and yes, you could build one yourself or just buy a dehumidifier at a yard sale and pipe it into your water filter.
Often, water that is condensed out of the air is already more pure than water from an aquifer or running water.
It wouldn’t work in the winter in colder climes as it would freeze up.
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May 19th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
As one in the industry, I can tell you that that rating is probably for 90 F and 90% humidity. At 50F and 50% humidity, expect an output of about 1.5 litres per day.
Also, folks, most dehumidifiers are crippled air conditioners. This is not really new technology, just a new product.
September 7th, 2009 at 7:52 am
I’m curious as to how much this thing costs, as it definitely looks interesting. If they made a solar powered one, that would REALLY take things to a new level…
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June 15th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
Why outside the house when it can be used as an effective dehumidifier inside? Actually, a unit that can be configured to use either outside or inside air (automatically or manually) would be even better. Either way, I don’t think you can expect this device to provide enough drinking water year around. many areas have wet and dry seasons and some are too dry all the time. Where I live (47 degrees north), winters are long, cold and dry while summers are short, hot and humid. Don’t forget the energy consumption either – dehumidifiers are not very cheap to run.