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Boat Problems! "I'm Drinking Salt Water" (Day 20/100 Day Water World Challenge)
22 March 2025 · 16 min · 7K views · Bahamas
What this video covers
A water maker on a cruising boat in the Bahamas fails to produce pure water after sitting idle for several weeks.3:49 The system, which includes a boost pump, two pre-filters, and a high-pressure pump, struggles to prime because of air trapped in the lines.5:17 After spending 30 minutes bleeding the air from the system, the unit produces water that retains a distinct salty taste, indicating potential membrane failure or contamination.7:51 The operator, currently 25 days into a 100-day challenge without external supplies, relies on the unit for drinking water and dishwashing.4:07 Because the parts-per-million analyzer is non-functional, the operator tests the output manually by taste.8:40 The process consumes significant battery power, requiring the engine to run to maintain electrical reserves.10:50 The operator plans to continue monitoring the water quality while scavenging for materials on the beach to maintain the boat and surrounding area.11:43
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