The idea in one sentence
Warm, humid air is cooled until its water vapor condenses into droplets, which run into a tank and pass through a filtration stage you build from the plan.
1. Draw in humid air
A fan moves ambient air across a cooling stage. The more humid the air, the more water vapor there is to collect. Check your local dew point with the National Weather Service to plan placement.
2. Condense and collect
As the air cools below its dew point, droplets form on the cold surfaces and run down into a storage tank. It is the same effect you see on a cold glass on a warm day, put to work. The brand states output of up to 60 gallons per day under optimal humidity; your results follow your climate and setup.
3. Pass three filtration stages
The guide describes a sediment stage, a carbon stage and a UV stage, with build steps for each. Read our filtration stages explainer for what each stage is for.
4. Add solar if you like
The plan includes an optional solar panel setup so your unit can run on daylight. The U.S. Department of Energy has a homeowner's overview of solar basics.
5. Keep it running
Upkeep is simple: the brand states filters are swapped about every 13 months and the UV stage gets a yearly check, using basic household tools.
Your first build, step by step
- Order and open the guide from the members area
- Shop the materials list at local home improvement stores
- Follow the illustrated assembly steps
- Place the unit where the air is humid
- Collect water and follow the upkeep schedule
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