Solar Passive Atmospheric Water Generator

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This device pulls water out of dry air with nothing more than solar heating.

Scott Monaghan

1

Cut four 12" rods into eight 6" rods
2

Fasten the rods together into two rectangle frames (I used staples for quick & easy)
3

Waterproof one of the frames fully (I laminated with packing tape)
4

Secure screen to back of laminated frame
5

Place copper plate on UNLAMINATED frame
6

Fasten and seal the copper plate to the frame with high temperature tape
7

Seal back of the plate to the frame so there are no gaps for water vapor or adsorpent to escape
8

Add adsorpent - I use zeolite for fish tanks
9

Attach and seal two frames together so the screen holds the adsorpent packed tightly (I used a generous amount of packing tape)
10

Add insulating material around the outside. (I used mylar bubble-wrap from grocery delivery bags)

Discussions

James Newton wrote 11/16/2021 at 23:00

Step 13, where you connect the icing bag, is a little unclear to me. Are you placing the bag around the entire thing? How is it sealed?

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