Re: [Paddlewise] water, solar still

From: <Heike_Robinson_at_lakeland.cc.oh.us>
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 17:59:28 -0500
Mark,  according to your instructions you could also destille your urine:))
Btw,  I haven't heard about drinking your urine but gurgeling with it in the
case of an infection!

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>You can make a solar still to get fresh, distilled water >with nothing more
>than a plastic bag and a few rocks and a hole in the ground,
>constructing this low point:
..........

>The water will have some flavors, since you'll also be >distilling a few
>esters and alcohols from the plant material, but if you are >careful to keep
>organic matter out of the cup and the condensing surfaces, >the only bacteria
>or salt in the water will come from your hands or the air. >It would be more
>appealing than pee, and better for you.

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