Storage container storage
Discussion
I work away and unfortunately don’t own a garage so I rent a 20ft storage container. I sore my motorbike and car in there for about 9’months and the last time I went in there was mould.
I did put some cheap absorbent stuff in there but I think it’s too big for it so I’m contemplating putting a huge bag on there and sealing it lol up with industrial moisture absorption buckets in there, before I do that has anyone done anything different with success?
Cheers
I did put some cheap absorbent stuff in there but I think it’s too big for it so I’m contemplating putting a huge bag on there and sealing it lol up with industrial moisture absorption buckets in there, before I do that has anyone done anything different with success?
Cheers
Hippea said:
In my experience they are dreadful things to store vehicles in, you’re fighting a losing battle, try to find alternative storage
This. They are condensation/damp generators. I've lived in enough converted ones over the years (temporary accommodation onremote engineering sites). Doesn't matter what time of year, except maybe the very height of summer where night time temps don't go much below 20 degrees. You need substantial ventilation and low level drainage. Easier said than done to just get alternative storage as it has to be secure and hold my car and bike. I’m more interested in what people have done to combat the issue, I’ve looked at a cartoon but need power, I’ve looked at PermaBag which is a strong solution but I’ve also seen a company who sell linear bags for storage containers (for grain) which I potentially could adapt, place industrial moisture absorbing material, vacuum (slightly) and then seal.
I think this would work pretty well but before I go down this route I wanted to see if anyone has tried something different with success.
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I think this would work pretty well but before I go down this route I wanted to see if anyone has tried something different with success.
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I’d imagine a good way to combat condensation is to insulate the inside walls so that the sudden drop in temp at night happens gradually inside the container (and is the reason wooden sheds do not suffer the same as metal sheds). The absolute best way thought (as was mentioned previously) is lots of high level ventilation. Maybe with shed vents...like this:
I’ve never stored stuff in a container but the theory works with metal sheds.
I’ve never stored stuff in a container but the theory works with metal sheds.
parabolica said:
My car is in a container for the last 2 years too but it has that rubberised coating on the inside and it is bone dry. I was concerned about mould and moisture too but simply hasn’t been an issue.
That’s interesting, do you have any links etc pointing me towards these products?Cheers
Geertsen said:
I’d imagine a good way to combat condensation is to insulate the inside walls so that the sudden drop in temp at night happens gradually inside the container (and is the reason wooden sheds do not suffer the same as metal sheds). The absolute best way thought (as was mentioned previously) is lots of high level ventilation. Maybe with shed vents...like this:
I’ve never stored stuff in a container but the theory works with metal sheds.
Possibly 👍I’ve never stored stuff in a container but the theory works with metal sheds.
Caddyshack said:
I agree, solar panel, solar charge controller with small leisure battery running multiple pc fans, some in and some out….I would make them high enough up to keep rodents out.
Seems a bit flimsy, pc fans, also I’m not sure how much a solar panel would do in keeping a measure battery charged to power fans. (I live on a Yacht and solar even in the tropics struggles, unless a larger panel, even before you start to add leaves etc on top)
A11UUH said:
Caddyshack said:
I agree, solar panel, solar charge controller with small leisure battery running multiple pc fans, some in and some out….I would make them high enough up to keep rodents out.
Seems a bit flimsy, pc fans, also I’m not sure how much a solar panel would do in keeping a measure battery charged to power fans. (I live on a Yacht and solar even in the tropics struggles, unless a larger panel, even before you start to add leaves etc on top)
The pc fans were to save cost, I am sure you could upgrade them. It actually wouldn’t matter if the fans were not on 24/7 as they would still be air vents the rest of the time.
Stick a small yacht wind turbine on the top too if you don’t think solar is enough.
I run a container self store and we don't have problems with damp or mould because we manage the units effectively.
We use nice new containers with lots of passive trickle vents around the top and we have the containers themselves up on blocks to ensure an airflow underneath so it stops moisture wicking up from below.
We advise people to not store outdoor wooden garden furniture or items that are wet or contain water in the units.
Cars are fine if they go away dry. We are in the process of running electric to many of the units so we can put lights inside and possibly dehumidifiers if required but so far its not been needed much. We have one guy who stores old and second hand books for sale and he has a tiny dehumidifier because some of his books come in from damp old houses and deceased estates so are a bit fusty to begin with !
You can get the inside sprayed with a rubber coating but the best thing is to use a nice newer unit with the vents and make sure its off the floor a little.
A rule is what you get out is what you put in, so if its a wet load of stuff in...
We use nice new containers with lots of passive trickle vents around the top and we have the containers themselves up on blocks to ensure an airflow underneath so it stops moisture wicking up from below.
We advise people to not store outdoor wooden garden furniture or items that are wet or contain water in the units.
Cars are fine if they go away dry. We are in the process of running electric to many of the units so we can put lights inside and possibly dehumidifiers if required but so far its not been needed much. We have one guy who stores old and second hand books for sale and he has a tiny dehumidifier because some of his books come in from damp old houses and deceased estates so are a bit fusty to begin with !
You can get the inside sprayed with a rubber coating but the best thing is to use a nice newer unit with the vents and make sure its off the floor a little.
A rule is what you get out is what you put in, so if its a wet load of stuff in...
A11UUH said:
parabolica said:
My car is in a container for the last 2 years too but it has that rubberised coating on the inside and it is bone dry. I was concerned about mould and moisture too but simply hasn’t been an issue.
That’s interesting, do you have any links etc pointing me towards these products?Cheers
I’ve got household items, furniture, clothing, electronics etc all in there and after 2 years everything is in perfect condition, even fridge freezer is pristine.
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