I'm shopping for a watermaker and would like some advice about capasity (gallons per day). Typically, it's just my wife and I cruising with an occasional couple joining us for a few days. We like to go where fresh water is scarce. We typically shower once a day --sailor style (wet down, soap down, rinse off). Linda has shoulder length hair, so she requires more water to rinse soap out of her hair. Do you think 200 gpd will suffice?
Any particular brand of watermaker to avoid?
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We have a 35 gpd-not nearly big enough. I'd figure on one that will make at least 15 gph. That way you'll make enough in an hour of electric production to be generous for a whole day. Spectra seems to be popular. Ask Roger Ford on Kokomo about them.
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We have a 35 gpd-not nearly big enough. I'd figure on one that will make at least 15 gph. That way you'll make enough in an hour of electric production to be generous for a whole day. Spectra seems to be popular. Ask Roger Ford on Kokomo about them.
Terry Green
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We're using the Spectra "Santa Cruz" (I think???). It makes 6 to 7 gph but the trade off is that it's less expensive and, more importantly, it has a 40 inch membrane versus the normal 80 inch - much easier to find a place to install. If that's not enough water, Spectra has larger models. Most Spectra's are about 1 ah / gallon.
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I agree with the Fords that the Spectra is great and the service is very good which can be important.
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