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= Watermakers Produce Fresh Water Every Day =
Before the invention of devices to desalinate seawater, sailors had to carry enough water on board for an entire voyage between land-falls. Water stored for long periods attracts bacteria, making it taste sour. Modern watermakers remove this burden, producing fresh water every day. Although there are several means of desalinating seawater, the only practical marine application is a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse_osmosis reverse-osmosis ] watermaker.
For example, a relatively new watermaker technology uses a type of dehumidifier to condense water from the air. Manufacturers include companies such as Air Eater Proprietary Limited, Hyflux and Vapaire Water Purifier. But the capacity of such systems is limited, around 1 litre/hour (6.25 gal/day), in conditions of 45 to 60% humidity. These systems, while interesting, clearly do not meet the daily output requirements of a boat.