Dehumidifier tank essential

[Davies13]

So, after setting up my latest tank (it had been a good 18 months since the last one) my partner started complaining about condensation on the windows and ceiling. So, i have ordered a dehumidifier.
I have a Reefer 425 which comes with an auto top off. I am sat outside my lfs now about to buy more RO, as I go through it for fun.

I had the thought in the car on the way here, if my dehumidifier which is next to the tank draws water from the air and at a similar rate to my RO top off dispensing into the tank, is the water in the dehumidifier safe to go back into the tank?

Just want to open a debate, not planning on doing it unless a great argument suggests that it is safe.

What contaminants could be in the air that aren't already landing in my open top tank?

Thoughts?

 

[mcarroll]

It's the copper condenser coils you have to worry about.....and mold growth.

 

[Davies13]

 

[mcarroll]

I don't know how any of that figures into a dehumidifier. LOL

 

[Michael E.]

I don't know how any of that figures into a dehumidifier. LOL

Its probably talking about the evap coil "features".

 

[Michael E.]

So, after setting up my latest tank (it had been a good 18 months since the last one) my partner started complaining about condensation on the windows and ceiling. So, i have ordered a dehumidifier.
I have a Reefer 425 which comes with an auto top off. I am sat outside my lfs now about to buy more RO, as I go through it for fun.

I had the thought in the car on the way here, if my dehumidifier which is next to the tank draws water from the air and at a similar rate to my RO top off dispensing into the tank, is the water in the dehumidifier safe to go back into the tank?

Just want to open a debate, not planning on doing it unless a great argument suggests that it is safe.

What contaminants could be in the air that aren't already landing in my open top tank?

Thoughts?

I would avoid returning the condensate water going back into your reservoir. The water that it removed from the air is not as pure as the water in your reservoir should be. Water evaporated from your tank still has a bunch of nutrients, which over time will build up the reservoir. The industry has been trending towards aluminum coils, rather than copper. Double check.

The UV light and ionizer and filter are strictly for the evap coils and the quality of air after passing through. However, if your still curious, I would take a TDS meter to the condensate water.

Ive been in the HVACR industry for over 15 years, and the stuff that comes out of those condensation line is not a pretty sight. Its not the immediate effect, its the gradual buildup you have to be worried about.

 

[Davies13]

I don't know how any of that figures into a dehumidifier. LOL

It is the world's most futuristic looking humidifier lol