One can only think of the Franklin Expedition where in 1845 all crew died
with the probable cause of death being lead poisoning from the cans their
food was in.
If I was going to drink water that had been in contact with metal coils, I
would make sure I knew what he coils were made of. Easiest way to ensure
your safety, is to have the water tested before you launch.
Jim

"Chris Newport" wrote in message
news:1946085.NTum0Vokl4@callisto...
On Sunday 24 October 2004 4:17 pm in rec.boats.cruising John wrote:

Years ago I had the idea of watering my plants with condensate from my
dehumidifier. (At the time I was buying distilled water for that
purpose.)
Someone knowledgeable told me the condensate was toxic. I have no
recollection of why that was (or even why I was watering my plants with
distilled water, for that matter) or if your filters would help at all;
but the idea is so obvious that it would be done if practical.

The condensate contains all of the pollutants which were
in the air. By recycling the condensate you will be
continually concentrating these pollutants into your
drinking water. This is a BAD idea.

Sweaty people + cooking byproducts being concentrated
with each recycling - YUK.

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