DIY: How to Build a Solar Water Distiller: Do It Yourself – How to Purify Water Via a Non-Electric Solar Still at Home
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Review: Five Stars - Good book, has a lot of information. Review: You must pay for her instructions - I got this book as solar water distillation was something I had never heard of. I had plans to make a solar distiller after reading the book. I am not the type of person that can construct something by looking at photos of it with a list of what was used, especially when the wood the glass sits on has to be cut on an angle for correct drainage. If you need step by step instructions with measurements, she has the information, but requires that you purchase it. The book is written by a cultural anthropologist that has done a lot of work with solar in poor areas near the border of the US and Mexico. She admits that the book goes off on a tangent about the colonias where she worked. Many photos and information about the area. You have to read most of the book before she starts talking about the construction of stills. She has a large amount of information on what supplies to use to construct it safely, including the correct type of silicone caulk to use. The silicone comes in contact with the water so it has to be safe. It can be purchased on desertcart. She says not to use PVC pipe, but CPVc and explains why. I learned about constructing stills safely, but would be unable to construct one from the information in this book. I learned enough by reading this book to know it is an area I want to learn more about. I would recommend this book to anyone planning on building a solar water distiller so you can learn about the safe way to do it.
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K**N
Five Stars
Good book, has a lot of information.
P**D
You must pay for her instructions
I got this book as solar water distillation was something I had never heard of. I had plans to make a solar distiller after reading the book. I am not the type of person that can construct something by looking at photos of it with a list of what was used, especially when the wood the glass sits on has to be cut on an angle for correct drainage. If you need step by step instructions with measurements, she has the information, but requires that you purchase it. The book is written by a cultural anthropologist that has done a lot of work with solar in poor areas near the border of the US and Mexico. She admits that the book goes off on a tangent about the colonias where she worked. Many photos and information about the area. You have to read most of the book before she starts talking about the construction of stills. She has a large amount of information on what supplies to use to construct it safely, including the correct type of silicone caulk to use. The silicone comes in contact with the water so it has to be safe. It can be purchased on Amazon. She says not to use PVC pipe, but CPVc and explains why. I learned about constructing stills safely, but would be unable to construct one from the information in this book. I learned enough by reading this book to know it is an area I want to learn more about. I would recommend this book to anyone planning on building a solar water distiller so you can learn about the safe way to do it.
B**N
This author is for real.
I'm impressed, this author is serious about this solar water distiller. I'm glad that I bought the book.
J**N
Not very good.
This was a waste of money. Book contains very little information on how to actually build a still from this book. They are sneaky and actually tell you this in their disclaimer. After you buy the book you have to buy the plans separately and they refer you to some poorly created websites. This book is a sham. Their few good ratings are probably from friends. Don't waste your money here.
A**R
HUGE PROJECT
It might qualify as a DIY For an architectural engineer with a lot of capable assistance. This project requires A LOT of Material that will have to be acquired prior to starting it. It won't be inexpensive.
C**T
Serious writing
I'm impressed, the book gives clear instructions on making. Really useful if you need one-just buy the book. You should buy it and take a look. I would greatly suggest it.
A**R
Good read
Very informative for someone just learning.
W**N
Two Stars
It's a brochure that could have been written by a 6th grader for a science fair.
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