Hi all, can anyone remember the make and where I can purchase the dehumidifier/heater that was advertised in Practical caravan a few months ago, thank Geoff
Dehumidifiers/heater
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Hi Geoff, I don't wish to be rude, But don't waste your money on one of those unless you are doing a damp repair in your van that fine, But just to use it for the winter to keep the damp out your electric bill will be high !!
All the years we been caravaning every winter we put two plastic tub fill the top with crystal so they can collect the water [damp air] one up each end of the van, and on a nice winter dry day we open the door for a while, That if you got your van in your back garden?
But if you do use one of those be carefull of dry rot if you use it too much,
Two years ago we brought big bag of crystal and that last for the two winter, much cheaper than the electic bill, What ever you do it your choice, trevor123
All the years we been caravaning every winter we put two plastic tub fill the top with crystal so they can collect the water [damp air] one up each end of the van, and on a nice winter dry day we open the door for a while, That if you got your van in your back garden?
But if you do use one of those be carefull of dry rot if you use it too much,
Two years ago we brought big bag of crystal and that last for the two winter, much cheaper than the electic bill, What ever you do it your choice, trevor123
trevor123 said:
Hi trevor, where did you get that from? My understanding is that dry rot is caused by a type of fungi.
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Hello Geof,
Unless you have a water ingress problem a dehumidifier of any sort is a waste of time and money.
All a dehumidifier does is to reduce the moisture content of the air that passes through them. BUT, every caravan has an amount of fixed ventilation by law, as the air exchanges with outside, the fresh air brings in more humid air.
The net result is no reduction in the humidity within the caravan compared to the outside air, but you will have either used a lot of electricity or paid out for crystals for no benefit.
The only time a dehumidifier may have any beneficial effect is when you have just returned from a family holiday, and as a result of breathing and cooking the wood work may have a slightly raised level of moisture in the structure. 24Hours or so with a dehumidifier will draw out that extra moisture BUT you would get the same net effect by simply leaving plenty of free ventilation for a few days.
If you have a water ingress problem, a dehumidifier will only treat the symptoms, it will not address the underlying cause.
Unless you have a water ingress problem a dehumidifier of any sort is a waste of time and money.
All a dehumidifier does is to reduce the moisture content of the air that passes through them. BUT, every caravan has an amount of fixed ventilation by law, as the air exchanges with outside, the fresh air brings in more humid air.
The net result is no reduction in the humidity within the caravan compared to the outside air, but you will have either used a lot of electricity or paid out for crystals for no benefit.
The only time a dehumidifier may have any beneficial effect is when you have just returned from a family holiday, and as a result of breathing and cooking the wood work may have a slightly raised level of moisture in the structure. 24Hours or so with a dehumidifier will draw out that extra moisture BUT you would get the same net effect by simply leaving plenty of free ventilation for a few days.
If you have a water ingress problem, a dehumidifier will only treat the symptoms, it will not address the underlying cause.
Hi all, thank you for your replies, I am sorry I didn't state the dehumidifier was for use in the home, during the winter last year
I had a lot of condensation on one of my bedroom windows, and also on the ceiling above the window could be seen tiny droplets of damp, and I wondered if the dehumidifer would help this problem. I had seen one advertised in the practical caravan that might help. Thanks again Geoff
I had a lot of condensation on one of my bedroom windows, and also on the ceiling above the window could be seen tiny droplets of damp, and I wondered if the dehumidifer would help this problem. I had seen one advertised in the practical caravan that might help. Thanks again Geoff
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