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title: "Homescale solar distillation.  He claims that 2.0 m2 of solar surface…"
date: 2019-11-28
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# Homescale solar distillation.  He claims that 2.0 m2 of solar surface…

*November 28, 2019 · Facebook*

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Homescale solar distillation. He claims that 2.0 m2 of solar surface would be enough to provide 4 gallons per day (sufficient drinking water for a family of four).\
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Plans for a similar system available here:\
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[https://www.motherearthnews.com/diy/home/how-to-make-a-solar-still-ze0z1209zsch](https://www.motherearthnews.com/diy/home/how-to-make-a-solar-still-ze0z1209zsch){target="_blank"}\
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More resources, including links to commercial systems here:\
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[https://www.motherearthnews.com/real-food/passive-solar-water-distillation-zmaz02aszgoe](https://www.motherearthnews.com/real-food/passive-solar-water-distillation-zmaz02aszgoe){target="_blank"}
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