Dec 30, 2023 #1 tzabor10 Valuable Member View Badges Joined Jul 21, 2023 Messages 1,185 Reaction score 1,389 Location Syracuse Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Running a new dehumidifier near my tank to control odor and moisture. Can the water be used for ATO water? Or is this just going to wreak havoc?
Running a new dehumidifier near my tank to control odor and moisture. Can the water be used for ATO water? Or is this just going to wreak havoc?
Dec 30, 2023 #2 Lemons Well-Known Member View Badges Joined Jan 25, 2021 Messages 545 Reaction score 496 Location Edmonton Rating - 0% 0 0 0 I wouldnt... any airborne contaminants will be in the condensate. Not worth the risk
Dec 30, 2023 #3 OP OP tzabor10 Valuable Member View Badges Joined Jul 21, 2023 Messages 1,185 Reaction score 1,389 Location Syracuse Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Thought so, but wanted to ask.
Dec 30, 2023 #4 maroun.c Moderator View Badges Staff member Super Moderator Excellence Award Reef Of The Month Photo of the Month Article Contributor My Tank Thread Joined Feb 13, 2011 Messages 4,150 Reaction score 6,475 Location Lebanon Rating - 0% 0 0 0 believe water condenses on aluminum plates inside a dehumidifier so might have heavy metals leaching into it.
believe water condenses on aluminum plates inside a dehumidifier so might have heavy metals leaching into it.
Dec 30, 2023 #5 J Jmp998 Well-Known Member View Badges Partner Member 2024 Joined May 3, 2020 Messages 547 Reaction score 752 Rating - 0% 0 0 0 It may also have exposed metal internally that leaches copper etc.