Water distilation

Discussion in 'OnBoard Electronics & Controls' started by FAST FRED, Jun 3, 2008.

  1. FAST FRED
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    FAST FRED Senior Member

    We have read and serviced the current style of super complex , expensive and power hungry water distilling machines.

    The reverse osmosis does give nice water , but when NOT being used it requires a huge input of labor.

    Not old enough to remember the previous style systems that were simpler and ran off the heat of the exhaust.

    Westerbeek sold them in the 60's .

    If anyone was shipmate with similar gear for a 30 -60 ft cruising boat , please share your experience.

    Did they produce enough fresh water to be worth while?

    Were they maint. free??

    FF
     
    FAST FRED, Jun 3, 2008
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