How to Make Water in the Desert. by SAFDAR 2013/08/26 14:53
Dehydration can set in quickly in the desert. If you are lost ina barren landscape you can actually extract water from soilor plants through the process of condensation, using the techniques described below.
Dehydration can set in quickly in the desert. If you are lost ina barren landscape you can actually extract water from soilor plants through the process of condensation, using the techniques described below.
SAFDAR 2013/08/26 14:58
STEP.1 Survey the land for signs of dried out river beds.
These locations are the best place to seek moisture.
STEP.1 Survey the land for signs of dried out river beds.
These locations are the best place to seek moisture.
SAFDAR 2013/08/26 15:03
STEP.2,Dig a few curvedholes (the more the better) about 19 inches (50 cm) deep so that the moist subsoil is clearly visible.
If you are in dryer conditions, the moist subsoil may be slightly deeper. Dig until you find it.
Do not dig the hole/holes in the shade. This process needs direct sunlight to work correctly. Look around and make sure that shade won't move over your solar still before evening arrives.
Urinating in the hole provides extra moisture and is sanitary because only the water evaporates.
STEP.2,Dig a few curvedholes (the more the better) about 19 inches (50 cm) deep so that the moist subsoil is clearly visible.
If you are in dryer conditions, the moist subsoil may be slightly deeper. Dig until you find it.
Do not dig the hole/holes in the shade. This process needs direct sunlight to work correctly. Look around and make sure that shade won't move over your solar still before evening arrives.
Urinating in the hole provides extra moisture and is sanitary because only the water evaporates.
SAFDAR 2013/08/26 15:12
STEP.4,Place an open coffee can, mug, cup or canteen in the center of each hole.
If you have a length of plastic tubing, you can run it from the bottom of the coffee can out the edge of the hole. You can use the tubing to suck the water from the can without dismantling the still
STEP.4,Place an open coffee can, mug, cup or canteen in the center of each hole.
If you have a length of plastic tubing, you can run it from the bottom of the coffee can out the edge of the hole. You can use the tubing to suck the water from the can without dismantling the still
SAFDAR 2013/08/26 15:33
STEP.6,Create a seal by pouring sand in a circle around each hole along the outside of the plastic wrap.
Pour the sand 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) from the edge of the plastic wrap. Ensure that there are no gaps. The plastic wrap must seal the hole shut; if it is punctured, the water will not condense.
STEP.6,Create a seal by pouring sand in a circle around each hole along the outside of the plastic wrap.
Pour the sand 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) from the edge of the plastic wrap. Ensure that there are no gaps. The plastic wrap must seal the hole shut; if it is punctured, the water will not condense.
SAFDAR 2013/08/26 15:37
[b]STEP.7,Place a small to medium sized rock in the center of the plastic wrap so that the plastic wrap dips to a point above the can.
Keep the plastic wrap from touching the can or else the water will not drip into the can.
[b]STEP.7,Place a small to medium sized rock in the center of the plastic wrap so that the plastic wrap dips to a point above the can.
Keep the plastic wrap from touching the can or else the water will not drip into the can.
SAFDAR 2013/08/26 15:40
STEP.8,Wait for the sun to evaporate water out of the moist soil and any plants within each hole.
The water will condenseon the plastic wrap because it cannot escape the hole and will drip into the can. If you have installed plastic tubing, drink from that.
STEP.8,Wait for the sun to evaporate water out of the moist soil and any plants within each hole.
The water will condenseon the plastic wrap because it cannot escape the hole and will drip into the can. If you have installed plastic tubing, drink from that.
SAFDAR 2013/08/26 15:43
STEP.9,Once the sun dries the subsoil in a hole, just dig another.
Alternatively, you may dig deeper using the established hole/holes.
STEP.9,Once the sun dries the subsoil in a hole, just dig another.
Alternatively, you may dig deeper using the established hole/holes.
SAFDAR 2013/08/26 16:00
plant Condensation
1.Using 550 paracord (or similar material), tie a clear plastic bag on theend of a plant or small tree branch. Do not use tape - the heat will prevent the tape from adhering effectively to the bag.
2.Make sure the bag is sealed as tightly as possible around the branch. The plant transpires water during the process of transpiration.
3.Water vapor will collect and condense in the bag. Make sure the water collecting in the bag won't drip out.
4.Wait until evening for maximum condensation before removing the bag.
[img=http://www.wikihow.com/images/a/a2/Make-Water-in-the-Desert-Step-13.jpg]
5.Switch the bag to another branch and repeat.
[img=http://www.wikihow.com/images/e/e8/Make-Water-in-the-Desert-Step-14.jpg]
6.Expected yield is one cup of water per large bag - you will need several of these to survive.
[img=http://www.wikihow.com/images/4/43/Make-Water-in-the-Desert-Step-15.jpg]
plant Condensation
1.Using 550 paracord (or similar material), tie a clear plastic bag on theend of a plant or small tree branch. Do not use tape - the heat will prevent the tape from adhering effectively to the bag.
2.Make sure the bag is sealed as tightly as possible around the branch. The plant transpires water during the process of transpiration.
3.Water vapor will collect and condense in the bag. Make sure the water collecting in the bag won't drip out.
4.Wait until evening for maximum condensation before removing the bag.
[img=http://www.wikihow.com/images/a/a2/Make-Water-in-the-Desert-Step-13.jpg]
5.Switch the bag to another branch and repeat.
[img=http://www.wikihow.com/images/e/e8/Make-Water-in-the-Desert-Step-14.jpg]
6.Expected yield is one cup of water per large bag - you will need several of these to survive.
[img=http://www.wikihow.com/images/4/43/Make-Water-in-the-Desert-Step-15.jpg]
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