DIY Solar Water Distiller! - Simple Solar Water Distilling - Easy DIY (for Survival/SHTF)

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DIY Solar Water Distiller! - Simple Solar Water Distilling - Easy DIY (for Survival/SHTF)

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in this instructable i show how to make a simple solar water distiller just using bottles.

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DIY Solar Water Distiller! - Simple Solar Water Distilling - Easy DIY (for survival/SHTF)

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DIY Solar Water Distilling! Simple Solar Water Distiller! Easy DIY. Great for survival/SHTF situations. made using 2 clear (plastic or glass) bottles and glue (or tape). fill one bottle with dirty/or saltwater. then connect the second bottle and set in the sun. within a few minutes the water begins to evaporate and the other bottle collects the clean distilled water vapor. tips: make sure the bottles have an airtight connection. prop up bottles at a slight angle so as the dirty/or saltwater starts to evaporate - the max. amount of water vapor will travel up to the higher collection container. works best in bright sun.

First: Gather the Items...

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1.) 2 clear plastic or glass bottles

2.) glue (or tape)

Drill a Hole in Each Cap...

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start by drilling a hole in each cap. i used a 1" hole saw to drill the lids

Then Glue the Lids Together

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i used super glue (but you can use tape)

Now Add the Dirty or Saltwater

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finally, add the dirty or salty water you want to clean, screw the lids on, and prop it up at an angle in the sun

Here Are Some Close Ups...

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after a few minutes, water droplets will form in the collection container. that's clean fresh distilled water!

Have Fun Building and Using It!

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