Is the water that run's off an airconditioner safe to water plants??

Question

I have been collecting the water from the A/C unit so as to not make a mess on the patio. I would like to water our plants and such in the garden if this water is safe for on plants??

Answer 1

the water is a condensation which forms when cold hots hot. coils are made of soft metals that form a white rust which can be harmful for some plants. I would not put this water on garden plants your going to consume or would I put it on a plant that blooms. If you have plants that are only foliage and non comsumable I say go for it other wise I would not. and a note the water could be a bit cold in which case do not water anything with it in the heat of the day or it could shock a plant

Answer 2

It will do if no other water is available. However, the air-conditioner water is ice melted and so pure . Normally ordinary tap water, natural(well or river) water is better for plant. If the tap water is chlorinated let it stand for a while for the chlorine to vapourise away before administration.

Answer 3

It's as safe as the conditioner casing is clean. Just condensation from the moisture in the air. So, I would say it's fine for your plants.

Answer 4

sure ..... its condensation just like off of steamy windows in your car when having.......... if youre not sure then just feed the water to one or two plants the same all the time for a month or two...... experiment.;)

Answer 5

yes, pour it onto the soil rather than the plant, the soil will help clean it up a bit. after all.. the rain is filthy

Answer 6

yes

Answer 7

yes its just condensation

Answer 8

Hell no!