Is water made from the evaporator on AC distilled?

papa canna

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probably a stupid question, but someone asked me today, and I actually wasn't sure... it didn't sound like a good idea, it doesnt look like particularly clean water. not sure.
 

ISK

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probably a stupid question, but someone asked me today, and I actually wasn't sure... it didn't sound like a good idea, it doesnt look like particularly clean water. not sure.
yes, in theory it's distilled water but I would not use it as your AC unit is not necessarily sterile, thus you could have bacteria, mold or other undesirable elements
 

T.H.Cammo

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I don't know what you mean by "evaporator", but the water that is produced by an air conditioner is just atmospheric moisture that freezes to the coldest surfaces; and in turn melts back into "water". It's not distilled, it has whatever crap the ambient air was expossed to,still floating in it!
 

Glaucoma

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probably a stupid question, but someone asked me today, and I actually wasn't sure... it didn't sound like a good idea, it doesnt look like particularly clean water. not sure.
It's condensation, and as long as your coils are clean and oil-free, it can be used.

I wouldn't bother using it.

Edit: Forgot to add that the catch/drain also must be clean.
 
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Cold$moke

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Ive thought about using the water from my dehumidifier just so I dont gota dump it lol.

and I keep it pretty clean
 
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