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I repeat, it may be good for cleaning up rainwater, but it will not work in
salt water. 800 lbs, or so is required to desalinate.
Jack Silcox KK39 M&M
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joel Wilkins" <>
To: "Trawlers-n-Trawlering" <>
Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 12:10 PM
Subject: Re: T&T: $150 Reverse Osmosis System
> Yes, that IS what reverse osmosis does I think we all know the
> theory...the effectiveness for boaters is what is in question with this
> unit. Much higher pressures are required to desalinate as opposed to
> separation of other solvents from solutes.
>
> So to be more precise in my question...does THIS unit have enough
> pressure to effectively desalinate seawater?
>
> Some have provided partial answers to the question already.
> Joel Wilkins
>
>
> Richard Quarles <> wrote:
> > >>>>>>But will it remove salt in solution and not simply particles
>> in suspension...
>>
>> >>>>>>Not a chance, but it might be good for cleaning up rainwater
>> for drinkiing.
>>
>
> Actually, it will. That's what reverse osmosis is all about.
>
> Rick Quarles
> Barric II, Nordic Tug 32-147
> New Bern, NC
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