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Bilderbooger | 11-12-2008 01:16 PM
Any thoughts on ecoloblue http://www.ecoloblue.com/en/ecoloblue I guess if you had solar power this would be a great water source

<SLV> | 11-12-2008 01:39 PM
Re: Any thoughts on ecoloblue Quote:
Originally Posted by Bilderbooger (Post 1412186) http://www.ecoloblue.com/en/ecoloblue I guess if you had solar power this would be a great water source
I'd like to see an independent test of the final product for toxins/pollutants. It seems that they have quite a bit of filtration, but I wonder if it measures up to Berkey or Aquarain. Also, solar power would not be sufficient. It consumes a little over 1kw/hour. Especially if you are using the hot water function. It is a neat idea, but it is being marketed as a trendy office appliance rather than a true off-the-grid survivalist tool.

Bilderbooger | 11-12-2008 02:35 PM
Re: Any thoughts on ecoloblue I have a berkey but I worry about where to get the water. I live on a well, but it is electric pump. I need to learn how to manually tap that well if electricity goes out.

<SLV> | 11-12-2008 03:44 PM
Re: Any thoughts on ecoloblue Quote:
Originally Posted by Bilderbooger (Post 1412330) I have a berkey but I worry about where to get the water. I live on a well, but it is electric pump. I need to learn how to manually tap that well if electricity goes out.
Set up a rain water cistern for starters (document attached below). Consider integrating an emergency hand pump into your well arrangement: http://www.lehmans.com/jump.jsp?item...C2%2C681%2C878. Other than that, a regular room de-humidifier would get you a couple gallons/day depending on your climate.

Rebel Yarr | 11-12-2008 03:51 PM
Re: Any thoughts on ecoloblue They appear to have some serious industrial products - 5,000 liter per day models.. - I wouldn't dismiss it so quickly. In fact it is a dehumidifier - just as you sussgest. It does look like you could get the same results with less money spent though.

ProblemSolver | 11-13-2008 09:44 AM
Re: Any thoughts on ecoloblue You have to read the specs, too. The machine would not work as well for someone living in the Intermountain West like I do. This machine requires at least 50% relative humidity to work efficiently, which we often don't have here in SW Idaho.

Bilderbooger | 11-13-2008 04:02 PM
Re: Any thoughts on ecoloblue Quote:
Originally Posted by <SLV> (Post 1412459) Set up a rain water cistern for starters (document attached below). Consider integrating an emergency hand pump into your well arrangement: http://www.lehmans.com/jump.jsp?item...C2%2C681%2C878. Other than that, a regular room de-humidifier would get you a couple gallons/day depending on your climate.
thanks for the advice. I am about to install a high privacy fence around back yard where well is and will put in a hand pump. cistern to follow soon I hope

<SLV> | 11-14-2008 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Bilderbooger (Post 1414360) thanks for the advice. I am about to install a high privacy fence around back yard where well is and will put in a hand pump. cistern to follow soon I hope
I wasn't able to upload the pdf because it is too large. You can download it here: http://www.twdb.state.tx.us/publicat...3rdedition.pdf

Alpine5654 | 12-13-2008 01:39 PM
Re: Any thoughts on ecoloblue Quote:
Originally Posted by Rebel Yarr (Post 1412479) They appear to have some serious industrial products - 5,000 liter per day models.. - I wouldn't dismiss it so quickly. In fact it is a dehumidifier - just as you sussgest. It does look like you could get the same results with less money spent though.
I think a Home Depot Blue Light Special Dehumidifier ($200.00) plus a berkey filter ($230.00) would get the job done just as well. The only thing I don't know about is the parts used in the dehumidifier are not made for "food" contact. Maybe there is lead in there somewhere???

Alpine5654 | 12-13-2008 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by <slv> (Post 1416151) I wasn't able to upload the pdf because it is too large. You can download it here: http://www.twdb.state.tx.us/publicat...3rdedition.pdf
Thanks for the manual :yippee::wavey: </slv>

<SLV> | 12-13-2008 03:31 PM
Re: Any thoughts on ecoloblue Quote:
Originally Posted by Alpine5654 (Post 1464121) Thanks for the manual :yippee::wavey: </SLV>
You're welcome. I'm trying to find a way to incorporate it in a northern climate, but I also find myself wondering if it is necessary since we have a high water table and plenty of well water.

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