#7 DIY Solar Desalination of Salt Water | Off-grid projects and experiments

0:00 Introduction 0:30 Problem and Solution 0:44 Designing the System 1:13 Trial and Error Process 2:22 Initial Test Results 3:04 Refining the System 4:14 Taste Test 4:51 DIY Salinity Test 6:17 Final Result Video resources:    • In Gaza, One Man Wields Solar Power To Pur...   Here is more about each timestamp -00:00: Introduction: We talk about our interest in water desalination and the importance of fresh water for construction in our coastal region. 00:00:30 Problem and Solution: We found a DIY desalination solution online and decided to test it. 00:00:44 Designing the System: We explain the materials and design considerations for our solar desalination setup. 00:01:13 Trial and Error Process: We begin a multi-week trial-and-error process to refine the system with cheap materials. 00:02:22 Initial Test Results: The first test shows some water evaporating but issues with the catchment system. 00:03:04 Refining the System: We replace parts of the system with smoother materials to improve water collection. 00:04:14 Taste Test: We taste the desalinated water and confirm that the salt is removed, but the water still needs further filtering. 00:04:51 DIY Salinity Test: We conduct an improvised salinity test, confirming the desalinated water has low salt content. 00:06:17 Final Results: We increase our water output by fixing some issues, though we are still losing some water to vapor. 00:06:48 Conclusion: We advise viewers not to drink unknown water sources and wrap up the video.