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Watering with condensate (post #19510)

alexwhite on Sun, 04/29/2012 - 16:02
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I'm researching "watering with condensate".  The practice seems mainstream with large buildings, (over 100K sq ft.) and a "best practice" for new high efficiecy building design.  But I can't find a discussion of using air conditioner condensate water to irrigate small residential gardens.  I believe a 3 ton AC unit can generate 8-10 gallons of condensate water daily when used regularly in a fairly humid climate.  this should be enough to support a single 4X8 raised bed garden for veggies or flowers with only occational supplimental water.  Can you tell me who has done this?  Thank you.   

 

 

  

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Irrigation with air conditioner condensate (post #19510, reply #1 of 1)

by Dripwater in reply to alexwhite [original] on Wed, 05/02/2012 - 17:41

Alexwhite,

 

Check out the website: www.airigator.com

You have accurate information regarding output of A/C units. The "rule of thumb" is 3-5 gallons per ton/per day.

Therefore a 3ton unit can produce up to 9-15 gal / day.

The Airigator system includes a 60 gal reservoir and a pump is operated by a float switch, so every three days, there is enough water collected to irrigate most residential drip installations.

If I can assist, don't hesitate to contact me.

Dripwater