De-humidifiers
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My newly built garage doesn't seem keen to dry out. Any water that drips off cars sits for days, so I can't see it being a good place for tools/classics to sit around. I've decided that a dehumidifier would be a good investment, but know next to nothing about the various models. I'd like one that I can plumb in as I have drainage avaialable, and I don't want to spend my life emptying the thing. As it's a long term thing power consumption is important too.
I found this on screwfix but they don't have any stock and I've no idea if it's any good?
dehumidifier
There's bound to be a dehumidifier expert on PH, though anyones help/experience of these things is appreciated!
N.
I found this on screwfix but they don't have any stock and I've no idea if it's any good?
dehumidifier
There's bound to be a dehumidifier expert on PH, though anyones help/experience of these things is appreciated!
N.
I'm certainly no expert, but someone that is passed on these word of wisdom.
The make to go for was EBAC. They are apparantly manuufactured in this country and are one of the only machines that has the correct "stat" for our countrys weather. (i.e. cold, heavy, dampness)
All the far eastern machines stats are set to the corresponding countries style of weather (i.e. hot, balmy and humid).
You can easily rig up an outlet pipe through the garage wall which is similar, but smaller than a vent pipe from a tumble-drier.
Make sure you get one with auto settings that will turn itself on & off when the atmosphere allows, this will save you a job constantly emptying the tank.
The make to go for was EBAC. They are apparantly manuufactured in this country and are one of the only machines that has the correct "stat" for our countrys weather. (i.e. cold, heavy, dampness)
All the far eastern machines stats are set to the corresponding countries style of weather (i.e. hot, balmy and humid).
You can easily rig up an outlet pipe through the garage wall which is similar, but smaller than a vent pipe from a tumble-drier.
Make sure you get one with auto settings that will turn itself on & off when the atmosphere allows, this will save you a job constantly emptying the tank.
Ebac are based in County Durham, you can buy direct from them http://www.ebacdirect.com/
Other option is Calorex, but their de-humidifiers are generally more industrial than what you need.
Other option is Calorex, but their de-humidifiers are generally more industrial than what you need.
I bought one from Wickes about 10 years ago, cost around £150, IIRC. Cheap to run and very effective. Adjustable humidistat, easy to empty. Some can be fitted with a pipe for continuous drainage.
It's had a lot of use in that time but, apart from a fraying filer sheet, it's as good as new.
It's had a lot of use in that time but, apart from a fraying filer sheet, it's as good as new.
tr7v8 said:
Having owned quite a few the only one I'd recommend would be the Ruby Dry type of unit. They use a different mechanisim to the others & mine is fantastic! £200 inc. delivery from various sources or occasionally come up s/h on fleabay. One 'ere 110481739167
I completely agree. Did lots of research a while ago and came to exactly the same conclusion.The Ruby Dry type do not use a compressor/refrigerant instead using adsorption to remove moisture. Result is they are more efficient and crucially in a garage in winter, they continue to work efficiently at low temps (<5 degrees). Had one of these in the garage for the last 3 years and it basically works, is quiet, and you can plumb it in (just run a piece of plastic hose from it to the drain).
I tend to leave it on the low/continuous setting rather than on auto to achieve a target humidity level. It also has the advantage of slightly increasing the temp in the garage (stops it dropping below freezing). Seems to be pretty efficient to run - have not noticed massive increase in electricity bills.
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