Why isn't water on the ISS dangerous?

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The discussion centers on the handling of water aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and its implications for electrical safety. Astronauts exercise caution when managing water due to the presence of sensitive electronics throughout the ISS. Observations indicate that most water remains contained, either on cloth or in the astronauts' hands, minimizing the risk of short circuits. The highly pure nature of the water and the continuous operation of the venting system further mitigate potential hazards from tiny droplets.

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Obviously, just about anywhere you go in the ISS, the walls are lined with electronics. Potentially a silly question, but why don't the astronauts need to be more careful when they handle water, considering that it could short circuit the electrical systems?

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hi there
in future, please don't use the stargazing tag for non stargazing topics :smile:

Zarhult said:
Obviously, just about anywhere you go in the ISS, the walls are lined with electronics. Potentially a silly question, but why don't the astronauts need to be more careful when they handle water, considering that it could short circuit the electrical systems?

yes, they are very careful for that reason

did you notice, in the video, how most of the water stayed with the cloth and the astronauts hands ?

very little escaped
 
davenn said:
hi there
in future, please don't use the stargazing tag for non stargazing topics :smile:
yes, they are very careful for that reason

did you notice, in the video, how most of the water stayed with the cloth and the astronauts hands ?

very little escaped
Sorry, I wasn't sure if this counted as beginner since it's not about an actual astrophysical concept.

So if only a little bit flies off, there isn't a risk of it short circuiting anything? Could the highly pure nature of the water also help this?

For example, the numerous (but all tiny) droplets from this do not pose any risk?
 
Because of their size they might be quickly trapped by the venting system which is running non-stop.
 

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