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Post by Delta9 on Nov 3, 2016 21:05:24 GMT
I just bought a new dehumidifier that allows me to set a humidity level for it to turn on. What is the ideal humidity level for the interior of a boat to keep away condensation and mould but not waste electricity keeping it too dry?
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Post by smileypete on Nov 3, 2016 21:41:11 GMT
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Post by Mr Stabby on Nov 3, 2016 21:46:47 GMT
To be honest, I think you'd be hard pushed to keep the interior of a narrowboat dry using a dehumidifier, nature abhors a vacuum and damp is going to be constantly fighting to get back in there.
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Post by smileypete on Nov 3, 2016 22:55:53 GMT
If it's a dessicant one, maybe think of it as a form of warm air heating that handily dries the air too.  |
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Post by cuthound on Nov 4, 2016 7:49:10 GMT
50%, but dont forget to close the vents or you will be trying to dehumidify the world.
I use folded over bathroom sponges in the mushrooms, and cardbord covers held in place by blutac for the low level vents.
I also use two oil filled radiators on a thermoststic plug, set to 4°C, to prevent the domestic water from freezing.
I can be ready for an impromptu winter cruise in less than 10 minutes.
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Post by naughtyfox on Nov 4, 2016 15:37:21 GMT
To be honest, I think you'd be hard pushed to keep the interior of a narrowboat dry using a dehumidifier, nature abhors a vacuum and damp is going to be constantly fighting to get back in there. Strange to say, it is not at all damp in our narrowboat. What are we doing wrong? |
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Post by tonyqj on Nov 4, 2016 15:39:31 GMT
To be honest, I think you'd be hard pushed to keep the interior of a narrowboat dry using a dehumidifier, nature abhors a vacuum and damp is going to be constantly fighting to get back in there. Strange to say, it is not at all damp in our narrowboat. What are we doing wrong? Are you sure you've not stopped breathing? |
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Post by Delta9 on Nov 4, 2016 23:38:29 GMT
Well it seems to be doing the trick. Humidity outside is 92% and close to freezing. Normally I would have a lot of condensation at this point, but it's 40% in the boat and no condensation at all.
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Post by naughtyfox on Nov 5, 2016 8:18:49 GMT
Minus 10 Centigrade here, outside, this morning, all humidity has dropped to the ground  |
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