On Wed, 31 Aug 2005 04:33:54 GMT, "Cindy" wrote:

over_here wrote:
I've been collecting the water that drips from the window A/C in a
watering tin and using it on some outside plants.

Of course rainwater is the best! I'm amazed every time it rains at how
fast things shoot up compared to watering with the hose. It's wonderful!

Since the condensate is water vapor removed from the interior air
circulating in your home, it can pick up contaminants in that air.
Fumes from cooking, pet dander, dust and similar contaminants. If you
are careful about what is going on inside your home, then A/C
condensate could be as clean as distilled water.

I have heard that the University of Texas campus has a big condensate
collection and reuse system. I collect mine in two barrels and use it
on plants like my wife's roses that don't like the high lime content
of Austin's tap water. Production rate varies with air temperature
and humidity but generally I can collect between 10 and 20 gallons a
day.

Rusty Mase
Austin, Texas