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Old 14th May 2009, 08:13 AM
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I have a condensing tumble dryer which collects the water in a tank which has to be emptied when full.
It says on the tank that the water can be used for car battery but do you think it might be OK to use for photographic purposes.
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It should be OK but you may want to put it through a coffee filter or similar first to keep out any dust and grit from your solutions.
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Old 14th May 2009, 09:16 AM
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Thanks Bob,
I did wonder if it might have some foreign bodies floating in it but a coffee filter sounds like a good idea.
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I have a condensing tumble dryer which collects the water in a tank which has to be emptied when full.
It says on the tank that the water can be used for car battery but do you think it might be OK to use for photographic purposes.
George.
George, don’t use it.

As an Air Conditioning Engineer, I get to see Condensate Drains – which are full of disgusting grunge and slime.

The water as it condenses washes the passing air stream of some of the tiny particles such as grains of pollen and diesel soot together with tiny fragments of dust from your clothing.

Amazingly (scarily!) some bacterial cultures can live off this stuff

The best thing you can do with the condensate is to pour it down the drain.

I use Battery Water from my local Halfords at about £3.50 for 5L.

Martin
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Old 22nd May 2009, 07:13 AM
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Thanks for your helpful advice Martin, down the drain it goes.
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