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| Author: | Ernie Kleinman [ Fri Nov 29, 2019 11:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Dehumidifiers again |
After being here for 1 year , we need 1 dry room, We have a 10 by 12 room not in use . We need a dehumidifier that will work at 65 deg F. Any suggestions on makes and models , and what are you using thanks in advance. The avg humidity here in the house is between 50 to 55%. I want to keep this room at 45 % permanently. |
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| Author: | doncaparker [ Fri Nov 29, 2019 11:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dehumidifiers again |
Aprilaire. |
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| Author: | Michaeldc [ Fri Nov 29, 2019 12:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dehumidifiers again |
Drizair 1200. I’ve been running the same unit 24-7 for the last 9 years with nothing more than occasional cleaning. My average shop temp is around 60°F. Our current outdoor humidity is 91%. The shop is easily held at 43% RH. Expensive but worth the money. I’m not having to buy a new one every 2yrs. M |
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| Author: | Pmaj7 [ Fri Nov 29, 2019 1:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dehumidifiers again |
I've had a few different brands of consumer models. Frigidaire, LG etc. They have all been fine. I have always found units that have not seen much use at pawn shops, craigslist for $50 with a little searching and waiting. Pat |
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| Author: | bluescreek [ Fri Nov 29, 2019 1:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dehumidifiers again |
if your looking for economical and reliable I use the frigidare I have 3 of these one in my guitar studio 2 in my shop one on each floor. In the shop I get a lot of dust and just air hose it clean then use windex then water rinse I get about 3 years in heavy dust areas. The studio is clean and has lasted on the 5th year with basic maintenance. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Frigidaire-7 ... gLpsvD_BwE |
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| Author: | Ernie Kleinman [ Fri Nov 29, 2019 2:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dehumidifiers again |
Michael was it the 1200 low refrigerant model ?? and Don, which aprilaire model was it ?? tnx !! |
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| Author: | doncaparker [ Fri Nov 29, 2019 2:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dehumidifiers again |
Ernie-- I personally use the Aprilaire 1850f, but I am dehumidifying a larger space (my whole house). You probably will want a smaller model. But don't go too small. Err on the side of buying larger than you think you will need. |
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| Author: | Michaeldc [ Fri Nov 29, 2019 3:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dehumidifiers again |
It’s this one: https://www.sylvane.com/dri-eaz-drizair ... gKWm_D_BwE My shop is 1200sqft, built in the last 5 years, so it’s pretty tight and well insulated. M |
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| Author: | dberkowitz [ Wed Dec 18, 2019 9:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dehumidifiers again |
The Thermastor Santa Fe. Yes, its pricey, but having the condensate pump means you don't need to empty the bin or have it near the drain -- it'll pump it out. I used to run the hose across the shop and into my utility sink. The Santa Fe is a 100pt unit, but draws the same amps as your typical 40pt unit and generates much less heat, is more efficient, and moves more air. |
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| Author: | Ernie Kleinman [ Thu Dec 19, 2019 12:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dehumidifiers again |
Update I have 1spare bedroom on s side that stays between 40 to 50 % yr round, but the garage could use a dehumidifier especially in winter when its mild and damp TNX everyone |
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| Author: | Tim Mullin [ Thu Dec 19, 2019 4:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Dehumidifiers again |
The OP’s situation doesn’t seem particularly challenging for 10x12’ and moderate ambient temp/humidity — I can’t see any sense spending mega dollars on anything more than “adequate”. Industrial design seems overkill. My wood storage and go-bar deck share a similar sized space with the hot water cylinder and pressure tanks. The dehum (plumbed to a floor drain) stands alongside a humidifier, both connected to a custom-built humidity controller that maintains 40-44% year round. In my case, a key selection criterion was that the units could be set « full on », and stay that way after a power failure, leaving the humidity controller to turn them on or off, as required. I find neither machine runs for that long at a stretch. Clean once a year, and forget. If it lasts 5 years, I’m ahead of the game — last dehum went for 8. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Ernie Kleinman [ Fri Dec 20, 2019 10:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dehumidifiers again |
Merci Tim dans le canton de l/est. Yes I/m leaning that way, It looks like the spare bedroom will be the assembly area for now. My uninsulated garage and large shop are not worth the effort to dehumidify . IMHO . but the humidity in that room varies little from season to season and the temp is always 65 to 75 DEG, year round |
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