Storage cocoon with fans?
Discussion
Does anyone know of a supplier of the above?
My motorcycle is disolving before my eyes due to the condensation in my garage
I've googled but can only find the vacuum type storage bags, the one I'm thinking of self inflates and has a low voltage fan that runs all the time.
Thanks for any pointers
My motorcycle is disolving before my eyes due to the condensation in my garage
I've googled but can only find the vacuum type storage bags, the one I'm thinking of self inflates and has a low voltage fan that runs all the time.
Thanks for any pointers
r5gttgaz said:
Perfect thanks! Managed to find this one too www.airflow-uk.com/
Cheers gaz!
Edit : Has anyone any experience of such a thing? Ta!
Edited by momentofmadness on Saturday 24th February 13:57
Yes, I highly recommend. Have been using one for 3 years. I leave the car in for 6 months (winter), connect the included Accumate to monitor the battery and run the Carcoon. 6 months later car comes out same condition as it went in.
Edit - I over inflate the tyres to help protect them from flat spotting and replace the carcoon filters once a year for about £40.
Edit - I over inflate the tyres to help protect them from flat spotting and replace the carcoon filters once a year for about £40.
Edited by m3evo2 on Saturday 24th February 14:11
Another vote for them from me. I used to work for a guy who restored classics and they were all stored in these. The fans in the ones we had were the same as PC power supply unit fans and so ran of 12v transformers plugged into the mains. Two on one end, blowing filtered air into the bubble and then (if memory serves) one or two vents on the other end to let the air out.
Occasionally we'd come in in the morning to find one deflated, due to the fan failing. I think that happend maybe 2 or 3 times whilst I was there (on and off for maybe 3 yrs) and that was with 10+ of the things so in general I'd say they were very reliable and the sort of thing you can leave without worrying about.
I think the ones we had there were quite old when I was there so perhaps these days they're even more reliable. I suppose you could also stick a small dehumidifier in the bubble to keep it nice and dry in there as well as pretty dust free.
Hope this helps
Leo
Occasionally we'd come in in the morning to find one deflated, due to the fan failing. I think that happend maybe 2 or 3 times whilst I was there (on and off for maybe 3 yrs) and that was with 10+ of the things so in general I'd say they were very reliable and the sort of thing you can leave without worrying about.
I think the ones we had there were quite old when I was there so perhaps these days they're even more reliable. I suppose you could also stick a small dehumidifier in the bubble to keep it nice and dry in there as well as pretty dust free.
Hope this helps
Leo
bigdavy said:
m3evo2 I had considered one of these for my old Jag but was very concerned about running costs, can you give us an idea of how much it costs to run?
I have previously tried running a dehumidifier only to get an horrific electricity bill!
I have previously tried running a dehumidifier only to get an horrific electricity bill!
Hi bigdavy. I believe running costs to be in the region of 2p per day. To be honest I have not noticed an increased electricity bill at all. I also considered a dehumidifier but their effectivness in a non insulated garage is minimal and their cost to run, as you know is prohibitive especially as I dont believe they are much help.
Thanks chaps!
The only concern I would have, is that the bike is still usually in weekly use during the winter - it looks like the cocoon is more geared up for longer term use.
Having said that, spares don't look too bad if the worst happens!
It really does like an economical solution to my severe condensation problem.
The only concern I would have, is that the bike is still usually in weekly use during the winter - it looks like the cocoon is more geared up for longer term use.
Having said that, spares don't look too bad if the worst happens!
It really does like an economical solution to my severe condensation problem.
LeoZwalf said:
Another vote for them from me. I used to work for a guy who restored classics and they were all stored in these. The fans in the ones we had were the same as PC power supply unit fans and so ran of 12v transformers plugged into the mains. Two on one end, blowing filtered air into the bubble and then (if memory serves) one or two vents on the other end to let the air out.
Occasionally we'd come in in the morning to find one deflated, due to the fan failing. I think that happend maybe 2 or 3 times whilst I was there (on and off for maybe 3 yrs) and that was with 10+ of the things so in general I'd say they were very reliable and the sort of thing you can leave without worrying about.
I think the ones we had there were quite old when I was there so perhaps these days they're even more reliable. I suppose you could also stick a small dehumidifier in the bubble to keep it nice and dry in there as well as pretty dust free.
Hope this helps
Leo
Occasionally we'd come in in the morning to find one deflated, due to the fan failing. I think that happend maybe 2 or 3 times whilst I was there (on and off for maybe 3 yrs) and that was with 10+ of the things so in general I'd say they were very reliable and the sort of thing you can leave without worrying about.
I think the ones we had there were quite old when I was there so perhaps these days they're even more reliable. I suppose you could also stick a small dehumidifier in the bubble to keep it nice and dry in there as well as pretty dust free.
Hope this helps
Leo
In the 3 years I have used mine I have not had a single problem. The fans seem to be bullet proof now, and if they were to fail, dead cheap/easy to replace.
You dont need a dehumidifier as the filters dry and clean the air. You could place a wet car/bike in the Carcoon, open the drying zip at the front and in 24-36 hours you have a dry car/bike.
momentofmadness said:
Thanks chaps!
The only concern I would have, is that the bike is still usually in weekly use during the winter - it looks like the cocoon is more geared up for longer term use.
Having said that, spares don't look too bad if the worst happens!
It really does like an economical solution to my severe condensation problem.
The only concern I would have, is that the bike is still usually in weekly use during the winter - it looks like the cocoon is more geared up for longer term use.
Having said that, spares don't look too bad if the worst happens!
It really does like an economical solution to my severe condensation problem.
What are your concerns? There's nothing to be concerned about
Easy and very effective. Plus when ever I have dealt with Carcoon their customer service has been great. P.S. I have no connection with them, I just think it's a brilliant product/solution.
bigdavy said:
2p per day sounds a hell of a lot better than what a dehumidifier costs! How much extra room do they take up around the car?
It depends on the size required but generally I'd reckon you will need 12" clearance around the car. Drop Carcoon a mail, tell them the model of your car and they will confirm the size you need and will probably be able to tell you for certain. Hope this helps.
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