Watermaker

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A watermaker is a device used to obtain potable water by reverse osmosis of seawater. Many different versions are frequently used by long-distance ocean cruisers. The devices can be expensive to buy and maintain, but are a huge advantage because of the reduced need to have large water tanks for a long passage. Watermakers can be powered by electricity, an engine, or even a hand-pump.

An atmospheric water generator is also called a watermaker i.e. a machine that makes pure drinking water from the air.

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