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| Captain [[Ico]]'s description describingof the function of a hydrator{{book ref|sa3|99}}

A '''hydrator''', sometimes referred to as a "water station", is a device used to collect water in [[Shadesmar]] on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa3|102}}{{book ref|sa4|26}}

It'sHydrators are typically about three feet tall and made entirely out of steel. A number of prongs akin to tree branches surround a central column rising from a round basin with a spigot at the bottom. There is a hole in the center, just large enough for one ofa [[Shadesmar]] beadsbead to be inserted. A tin cup for drinking may also be attached.{{book ref|sa3|99}}

To function, a hydrator requires athree elements. A user needs to have at least one Shadesmar bead corresponding to ice that comes from a high place, high enough that it would never melt. Secondly, a [[spren]] or a human that can manifest souls from beads is needed. Lastly, a source of Stormlight is required to fuel the process of manifesting a soul. When all of these elements are present and the soul of ice is manifested in Shadesmar, the corresponding bead begins to emanate cold. It is then inserted into the hydrator. Eventually, mist begins to collect on the prongs and drip down into the basin, producing drinkabletasteless potable water. It takes about half an hour to make a small cup.{{book ref|sa3|99}}

[[Kaladin]] speculates that thea hydrator somehow pulls the water out of the ice through the bead. Shallan, on the other hand, is confident that itthe device simply collects moisture from the surrounding air through [[wikipedia:Condensation|condensation]], similar to how a glass of cold drink will start collecting droplets of water on its outside. In[[Ico]]'s thisdescription setupof a hydrator seems to support Shallan's theory, wherein the ice bead serves only to cool the metal.{{book ref|sa3|99}} This theory would also explain the treelike structure of hydrators, as such a design would help ensure that condensed water would flow into the basin.

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