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BlueIce Alpha

WARNING: This model is still being tested to certify production of potable water! Components in the dehumidifier may contain lead and other heavy metals* which will make you go crazy and die.

Heavy Metals

fig.1 - heavy metals

Initial test results, and a write-up explaining the results are available here: Fresh from the lab

BlueIce Alpha

Bill of Materials

Qty. part/model name link
1 KSTAD70B Keystone Energy Star 70 Pt. Dehumidifier http://amzn.com/B00CEZA018
1 n/a 30 gallon collection bucket n/a
2 B8-30A F Brass Craft 1/2" FIP 30" faucet connector n/a
1 2088-594-154 SHURflo 115v water pump http://amzn.com/B0001FAA5Y
1 RCC7AK-UV 7 stage iSpring reverse osmosis filter http://amzn.com/B006T3HYQ0
1 n/a 1/2" MIP to 3/4" male garden hose thread adapter n/a
1 n/a female garden hose thread pressure gauge n/a
1 n/a female garden hose thread to (2) 3/4" male garden hose thread y-splitter n/a
1 n/a 5 ft garden hose n/a
1 n/a 3/4" male garden hose thread to 3/4" FIP n/a
1 DET-5 Watts water heater expansion tank with 3/4" MIP thread n/a
1 n/a roll of teflon tape for expansion tank connection n/a

Connections

(x => y) denotes adapter

30 gallon bucket to 1/2" FIP hoseA
hoseA to SHURflo pump to 1/2" FIP hoseB
1/2" FIP hoseB to iSpring RO system hookup T split to 1/8" poly tubing
iSpring RO system hookup T split to (1/2" MIP => (2) 3/4" male garden hose y-splitter)
3/4" male garden hose y-splitter to 3/4" female garden hose thread pressure gauge
3/4" male garden hose y-splitter to garden hose
3/4" garden hose to (3/4" male garden hose thread => 3/4" FIP)
3/4" FIP to water heater expansion tank

Pictures

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