DIY Fog Catcher (Galvanized Conduit & Copper Frame)¶

Atmospheric & Fog • Est. CapEx: Low-cost / Locally fabricated

Technical Overview¶

A low-cost, do-it-yourself fog collector design using galvanized conduit and copper piping to create a sturdy frame for Raschel mesh, with a sheet metal collection trough. Detailed blueprint and material list provided for practitioners to build a 1 m² collector for about $140.

Key Specifications & Engineering Parameters¶

Parameter	Specification
Category	Atmospheric & Fog
Capital Cost	Low-cost / Locally fabricated
Primary Mechanism	A 1 m x 1 m square of polypropylene mesh is stretched over a copper pipe frame, supported by galvanized conduit posts. Fog droplets captured on the mesh drip into a folded galvanized sheet metal trough, which channels water into a bucket or cistern via gravity. Cable bracing and rebar stakes provide wind stability.
Target Scale	Household / Village Cluster
Standard Lifespan	10 - 20 Years

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