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Hi all, I've been using the hanging dehumidifiers (see pic) but was wondering if there's a better option for pulling moisture out of the air in my double garage/storage area? They work well, take about 1 month to fill up, but just don't like the environmental factor (ie. landfill). I do have a power block, but even a small 20W dehumidifier like you can buy from Argos for £50 (see pic) will use it up in a few days and I do like with the hanging bags there's little to go wrong if it gets really cold. Any ideas? Thanks   |
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Nov 10, 2024 20:34:33 GMT
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I believe ventilation is key. Bloke called Peter Ward does some good Youtube on damp and ventilation
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It will come in handy even if you never use it
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I believe ventilation is key. Bloke called Peter Ward does some good Youtube on damp and ventilation Thank you! The one issue I have with the ventilation aspect is if you're ventilating (at this time of the year bringing in damp air) then it may not help? Other than keeping the air moving with a fan? I will check out the guy you mention though, always keen for another angle on things :-) |
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They look great, not seen those before and look heavy duty! Have you used them, and if so, how have you got on? cheers. EDIT: - just looked on Ebay and they're say 4x for £86 so not cheap! Also they're single use only, so landfill-tastic :-( Wish there was exactly this product but refillable? time for some more online hunting :-) |
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Nov 11, 2024 10:59:20 GMT
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They arent cheap, I had 6 of them in a 20ft shipping container when I was storing my mk2 and loads of furniture.
Made a big difference as when I first got it, it would almost rain in there!
I'd imagine if you can get a large tub of the salt type stuff they put in them, then you could refill them.
Calcium Chloride is listed, seems you can get 20kg for £40
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Last Edit: Nov 11, 2024 11:02:38 GMT by joem83
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jimi
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Nov 11, 2024 11:26:15 GMT
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Get a Silica Gel type desiccant, its reusable. You can reactivate it by drying in the oven or microwave and keep in a airtight container until needed. LINKYWhen I worked offshore we used similar desiccant in bags, placed in electrical equipment to control moisture/condensation. |
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Last Edit: Nov 11, 2024 13:11:42 GMT by jimi
Black is not a colour ! .... Its the absence of colour
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Nov 11, 2024 12:53:42 GMT
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They arent cheap, I had 6 of them in a 20ft shipping container when I was storing my mk2 and loads of furniture. Made a big difference as when I first got it, it would almost rain in there! I'd imagine if you can get a large tub of the salt type stuff they put in them, then you could refill them. Calcium Chloride is listed, seems you can get 20kg for £40 Thanks, I think they're a good idea if they can be refilled. Cheers :-) |
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Nov 11, 2024 12:54:33 GMT
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Get Silca Gel type desiccant, its reusable. You can reactivate it by drying in the oven or microwave and keep in a airtight container until needed. LINKYWhen I worked offshore we used similar desiccant in bags, placed in electrical equipment to control moisture/condensation. Good idea, I like this being a reusable product. It'll be interesting to see how it works out. Will buy some and report back in a month or so. cheers mate :-) |
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westycapri
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Nov 11, 2024 19:44:17 GMT
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I went the ventilation route by installing map vents in the up and over doors and in the man door at the other end of garage as I couldn't keep the water out (concrete sectional so seeps under the walls) amd sometimes would park my car wet in there. It Doesn't stop condensation when there are big temp changes so do store most my parts especially delicate items (gaskets etc) in plastic storage boxes If the car is wet I'll use a hoover on blow to try and dry/blow most the water off. I've found it works well and nothing seems to flash rust or be deterioting when stored
I've also got a 3000w electric blow heater that if damp I'll set on blow function when I'm in there to move air around and if cold ill direct it onto me to warm me up. I had one of those cheap 5v dehumidifier for my campervan I wouldn't recommend. It doesn't seem to pull our much and if you are "ventilating" wouldn't be much good
Cheers
Josh
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1984 Ford Capri 2.0s
1978 Ford Transit Autosleeper
1975 Landrover Series 111 Dormobile
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westycapri
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Nov 11, 2024 19:47:28 GMT
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Oh and if you want a biodegradable option I use charcoal bags in my car when stored in there and keep a few in my campervan. They are reusable for a few years (recharge in sunlight like the silica bags) and meant to scrub bad smells as well
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@fantasticmrford
1984 Ford Capri 2.0s
1978 Ford Transit Autosleeper
1975 Landrover Series 111 Dormobile
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Nov 12, 2024 12:36:02 GMT
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Oh and if you want a biodegradable option I use charcoal bags in my car when stored in there and keep a few in my campervan. They are reusable for a few years (recharge in sunlight like the silica bags) and meant to scrub bad smells as well thanks for your thoughts mate, I'll have a think about the charcoal option :-) |
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