Is a Carbon Wick Water Purifier Effective for Mineralized and Impure Water?

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The discussion highlights an innovative approach to water evaporation, likening it to a still with a high efficiency rate of 88% in converting sunlight to evaporated water. There is a focus on the potential for salt water evaporation and inquiries about testing with mineralized water and biological impurities. Concerns are raised regarding the longevity and performance of the carbon wick under varying conditions, particularly if it dries out and accumulates solidified impurities, which could negatively impact its effectiveness in future trials.
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Clever idea behind this.
Its basically a still.
Only a small amount of water is heated at once, yielding 88% efficiency sunlight to evaporated water.

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Always a new idea. Simple too.
They mention salt water evaporation.
Will they do tests for mineralized water, and water with other impurities ( biological ).
How long does the carbon wick continue to function under those conditions I wonder.

If the wick does be let dry out, with solidified impurities within, I would expect performance to drop in a subsequent trial.
 
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