Best dehumidifiers according to redditors
We found 555 Reddit comments discussing the best dehumidifiers. We ranked the 114 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 555 Reddit comments discussing the best dehumidifiers. We ranked the 114 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
https://www.amazon.com/Eva-dry-333-Renewable-Dehumidifier-2-PACK/dp/B00LVN7BM0
You can find them at Costco for cheaper than this.
Probably not bad if you're ordering something anyways and want to add it on, but if you really want one of these I'd pay $15 for this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H0XFCS
333 cu ft versus 48 cu ft means spending a lot less often pulling it out of the safe to recharge.
I have one thats rated for down to 41 degrees. I had to use it extensively on the place I just moved into. It had leaks all over that I had to fix up to bring down the humidity (I live in a very rainy city, and when I moved in, it was at 75% humidity inside with the temp at 50 degrees. Not good.) I had it running, with no heat on in the house, constantly, for the first month. During the night it was dropping to about 48-50 degrees in the house and I had zero problems. I've gotten it down to 35% humidity in here and have been able to completely manage the mold problems that were beginning to form in the house.
Now, all that being said, I can't recommend it as BIFL simply because, well, I've only had it a few months. The other problem is, this is technically an older model, and the newer model from the same company is not rated for down to 41 degrees, which is why I purchased the older model to begin with.
Here is the Amazon link to the dehumidifier in question:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UWP07LK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00
There's definitely negative reviews in there. The two main things to remember with this model is that it has an internal filter with an oil with a very low viscosity in it, meaning if it has been on its side, or turned over, or anything, you need to stand it up right for like a week before to start it up, to ensure that the oil is in the proper place and doesn't end up killing the unit (the result of many bad reviews.). The other is people complaining that it drips all over their floor. In my experience, if you mis-install the bucket, you can get a leak, and when you remove the bucket, if there is still water draining, it WILL drip, drip, drip into a little reservoir, but that fills up fast, and then will drip onto the floor. Basically, you just have to take your time with this thing and not expect to set it up in five minutes after getting it in the mail and expecting it to be perfect without ever looking at it again.
It's really a great dehumidifier if you pay attention to it and are patient with it. Once again, the main reason I am suggesting it is because of my success at running it at low temperatures. I am not suggesting that this model is BIFL considering I have not owned it long enough to call it that.
Good luck!
Here it is:
https://www.amazon.com/Improved-Eva-dry-500-Renewable-Dehumidifier/dp/B00BD0FN8A/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?keywords=eva+dry+dehumidifier&qid=1574373708&sprefix=eva+dry&sr=8-11
They claim 3-8 weeks before needing a charge, unless my memory is wildly mistaken, I didn’t get anywhere near that length of time. But it’s in a small closed space with one to two mouth breathers...it did the job just fine for me though. Rarely woke up with moisture on the windows.
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I don't have an ID for you, but if they are growing in your house, that probably means the mycelium is eating the wood in the walls/floor. This is bad for many reasons, main one being your house is literally rotting away. Get some bleach/lysol/any heavy duty disinfectant, and clean the area very well. Soak it If you have too. If you don't have one already, it'll be a good idea to get a dehumidifier and leave it running for a few days to completely dry out the area. After that, keep a boat size tub of damprid in there to help prevent moisture in the walls again. If they keep growing, you'll need to get a professional to rip out all the rotten wood and replace it all. This will be expensive. Try not to let it get that bad.
Best of luck!
>leaves it in his closet corner
No exactly ideal, depending on your region in the country. Pick him up some of these or something similar for Christmas.
>k44
M44. The original officer filled out the form wrong.
>getting a good cleaning soon though
Good. Don't try to scrub off the existing corrosion for now. Make sure it goes into storage with a good coat of gun oil.
Eventually, you would probably like to take the barreled action out of the stock to inspect the rest of the corrosion on the piece, and re-oil the underside of the action.
It might be the humidity. Closets are generally dark and can get damp fast. If the closet is in the basement or an enclosed area of the house with little ventilation, it can lead to must smell.
As another user commented, start by cleaning everything out and wiping down all the surfaces. If you notice mold, take precautions and call a professional cleaning service.
Once the closet is clean, you have a few options. You can use cedar wood chips like these to help keep your linens fresh smelling and free of insects (as an alternative to something like mothballs). If the humidity is a problem, then you need either a cheap hanging dehumidifier bag or a portable dehumidifier if the problem just keeps coming back.
Hope this helps!
Edit: fixed links. Also wanted to mention that whichever dehumidifier option you go with will need to be replaced/emptied regularly.
Dehumidification bag. http://www.amazon.com/Star-brite-Damp-Dehumidifier-Hanging/dp/B004A7MF6Q
The liquid is water drawn from the humidity in the air.
Note: Running your air conditioner will do a lot better job of keeping your place dehumidified.
A goldenrod is great, I also like these - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H0XFCS/
I thought I would share my observatory build, after sharing on a previous post - it has really been a continual project over the past two years!
Photos of the build and finished observatory
A built a small footprint backyard observatory based on the design and supplied parts from Dan's Pier Plates called the Motel o' Scope. The base is attached to the concrete pier (12") and the removable latched lid attaches to an aluminum frame. It has survived almost two full years without issues, and two Canadian winters - this winter in particular has seen a lot of snow and -20C nights! I have a small ceramic bulb heater on a thermostat that keeps the inside around 5 degrees. My mount, scope and PC live outside now permanently.
It's an ingenious design really! The cover is latched in four places, two each side, and I added weather stripping and vinyl flashing over the bottom edges to prevent any rain running inwards. The scope is parked facing up, and the cover just lifts up and off, which I set on a tarp during use. I've had no issues with leaks or wind damage. To control the humidity inside (an issue during the Summer especially) I keep two Eva-dry Silica Renewable packs. They keep the humidity around 35-40%.
The aluminum hardware at the bottom clamps with rubber stripping under pressure against the concrete pillar, using long bolts/nuts - so it's easily detached if you ever needed to disassemble and remove the base altogether. There's a sealed board as a base surrounded by T-slot extruded aluminum framing. The actual cover is made of 1.5" hard-foam insulation board from Home Depot, and wrapped in Dacron fabric, primed and sealed, and painted with a UV reflective white acrylic paint - same sealing materials and processes used on small body winged aircraft.
Dan's Pier Plates that makes the Motel o Scope hardware, also sells the pier mount plates. He provides all of the custom aluminum hardware to build the cover brackets and base. You do need to source the other materials yourself, like the foam board - he provides a detailed parts list, and was very helpful to deal with.
Best dehumidifier on the market
Frigidaire 70-Pint Dehumidifier with Effortless Humidity Control, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UWP07LK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_SwuLBbGGKZDYT
You also need this sensor. Keep the humidity
level between 35-45%
AcuRite 00613 Humidity Monitor with Indoor Thermometer, Digital Hygrometer and Humidity Gauge Indicator https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013BKDO8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xnzLBbM5HF5BH
I had the same problem in a place years ago. Certainly let the landlord know. As an owner, I’d want to know. However, I’m not sure if they have to do anything. Anyway, I picked up a couple of these and put them in the high humidity areas. Worked wonders. Best of luck!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DC5PPWM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9Uh5Bb8861QEN
Throw them in a plastic tub with this in there.
New and Improved Eva-dry E-333 Renewable Mini Dehumidifier https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_nNO1xbSM32K73
That’s a good idea and make sure to get some rechargeable dehumidifiers...(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-nMMDbAPMWAB7)
Gotta crack the windows...
https://www.amazon.com/Improved-Eva-dry-E-333-Renewable-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1481765723&sr=8-5&keywords=dehumidifier
https://www.amazon.com/DampRid-FG50T-Hi-Capacity-Moisture-Absorber/dp/B0029EGUNG/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1481765723&sr=8-16&keywords=dehumidifier
You have to remedy this now and find somewhere else to sleep. Strip everything out and clean with peroxide and bleach. spray it down the vents too.
Temp Controller
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011296704/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_dYnVAb99AN5JX
Humidity Controller
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FQKXRXA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3YnVAbW8V1DHG
DeHumidifier
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H0ZDD2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_SZnVAbTSHMSQT
Humidifier
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D0POS7W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_m0nVAbD00AGKP
Small Fan (on a timer, runs for 30 minutes every 2 hours or so)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WM7TRTY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_V0nVAb8XD3K7Q
Heater
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P7U259C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_E1nVAbC6R49Z3
I got an old fridge on Craigslist for $25 that I thought was a small personal fridge but turned out to be about 6 cubic feet (perfect for hanging). I’m not sure of the brand actually (maybe Kenmore). So far I’ve done a Bresaola and a Copa, both have turned out great!
I should’ve clarified and said “for now” regarding the size haha. Tactical guns are hard to fit but otherwise I have 8 guns on one side and 4 on the other but those are all tactical guns so they take up twice as much space.
If you need help with moisture, I use these in my safes for ammo and guns.
New and Improved Eva-dry E-333 Renewable Mini Dehumidifier https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qXT6BbXXCJPR0
Since I’ve been buying them, this looks like the third gen.
I also use pistol hangers which help immensely. The ones I got were $7 for 4 at the time but are more now. They’re a great cheap way to help with organization.
on a more serious note, you need to get Zerust capsules and put them in your toolbox/drawers. A dehumidifier (especially one with a gravity drain to outside, or a pump to drain it automatically) in the shop helps quite a bit, too.
You need to get the humidity down. Even a dessicant canister or one of the renewable dessicant canisters will help
In Hawaii there's humidity everywhere and it can be bad in Hilo. If you have things you really need to keep dry like camera gear, important personal stuff I would suggest going to Costco, buy a big cooler, put you important stuff in there and also put in there some big silica gel canisters which will keep the cooler's contents nice and dry. They look like this: https://smile.amazon.com/Dry-Packs-Gram-Silica-Canister-Dehumidifier/dp/B003QZ6PZ0/
For closets you can buy dehumidifier rods. You can find them locally at stores like ACE Hardware and probably Walmart, Kmart or Target. They look like this: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DBTCFGY/
For a beer you can drop by Hilo Burger Joint, Hilo Town Tavern, Cronies, I've had friends go to Margarita Village (by the pier), you can also do some tasting at Mehana/Hawaii Nui Brewing (I believe they will refill your growler if you've got one from Kona Brew Co.). I'm not really a beer drinker so other folks may know better.
As for the rain, yes Hilo can be a rainy city but the Big Island has been kind of going through a drought so I wouldn't worry too much about it right now. Kona Longs Drugs usually has sunglasses near the entrance, Hilo Longs Drugs usually has umbrellas near the entrance if that's any indication.
better.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LVN7BM0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
You can get these: https://www.amazon.com/Improved-Eva-dry-E-333-Renewable-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1485140432&sr=8-3&keywords=gun+safe+dehumidifier
Rechargeable silica gel packs. They make them for gun safes but they're awesome.
The bag you link will not protect against humidity and the results mold and mildew.
A dry cabinet is a good idea, especially if you live in a humid climate. If you're in the Arizona desert, maybe not quite useful.
Dry boxes are super easy to DIY. Go to the Container Store and get an airtight box that's big enough to hold all your gear. Think giant tupperware.
Buy one of these put it in the box, keep the box closed at all times and you've got what you need.
if it's just humidity collecting, they do sell rechargeable dehumidifiers like this
does not need any power to absorb moisture, takes about 10-12 hours to 'renew' the absorbent material by plugging it in to a wall outlet. it uses a tiny heating element to dry out the silica gel for the next use.
There are lots of options, but for just getting started I suggest:
Hatchbox PLA 3D 1.75 mm. This particular one is black, but get the color(s) that suit your fancy!
I suggest this one because:
There are dozens of brands of PLA and most of them will work just fine. Feel free to experiment. I use $20/kg as my standard "this is an OK price" limit for standard PLA
Be more mindful when switching material types. PLA is forgiving, but hates heat/sun. Its also not overly strong. ABS is apparently strong, but a pain to print on these monoprice printers (requires high temps) and the fumes are toxic. Wood was fun - until it clogged my nozzle. Apparently you need a larger nozzle to print wood without clogging frequently. Whoops!
Anyways, when getting new filament:
Side note: store your filament is a dry place. 3D material tends to absorb water from overly humid air. When the filament does this, it doesn't print as well. I keep mine in air tight storage containers with one of these Renewable Dehumidifiers
$30? Fuck no. I can't afford that shit. $20 shipped.
Stainless can still rust, though not as early. In either case, if you take care of your guns you'll be fine. No need for stainless unless you just like the aesthetics. Clean them after trips out in the rain, fog, marsh etc to get moisture out, then store them in a dry place. If you're really worried about it get some gun socks for $5 a piece and a dehumidifier of some sort and throw them in a closet. I just bought a couple of these ones that are well reviewed. I plan on putting one in my gun closet for extra rust prevention, though I wasn't having a problem with it anyway. The others are for a poorly ventilated bathroom and backups.
Those giant 745 watt power hogs can do about a liter of water an hour
http://www.amazon.com/Frigidaire-FAD704DWD-Energy-70-pint-Dehumidifier/dp/B00AU7GZXE?ie=UTF8&keywords=dehumidifier&qid=1462995559&ref_=sr_1_1&s=home-garden&sr=1-1
but not a reasonble sized lower power thermoelectric cooler
http://www.amazon.com/Eva-dry-Edv-1100-Electric-Petite-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0ZDD2?ie=UTF8&keywords=dehumidifier&qid=1462995559&ref_=sr_1_3&s=home-garden&sr=1-3
What do you use that takes out a liter in 20 mins?
At a minumum I would: Buy multiple 4lb buckets of Damp-rid (https://www.amazon.com/DampRid-FG50T-Hi-Capacity-Moisture-Absorber/dp/B0029EGUNG). Make sure all interior vents are closed and set to recirculated air. Each day pour some fresh Damp-rid into a large 5 gal bucket placed in the vehicle, then seal all the doors and windows and let the vehicle sit. Every 24 hours, open vehicle, dump out bucket, and repeat. I wouldn't stop until it wasn't collecting any noticable liquid anymore. I suggest being careful to never leave the vehicle parked with any windows open, and continue to keep a Damp-rid in the vehicle indefinitely in attempt to continue to combat mold growth, especially if you live in a high humidity area.
keeping things dry is a good way to slow down the mold. I run a couple of these dehumidifiers in my kegerator all the time to keep things as dry as possible.
It's worthless. Why don't you use real desiccation products - they're cheap as dirt on Amazon.
I use a renewable mini dehumidifier in my sealed filament box. When the crystals get saturated you plug it into the wall and it drives out the moisture to reuse it again.
Also don't put your wet phones into rice - also worthless.
Ignore the products below. This is what you want. https://smile.amazon.com/Improved-Eva-dry-333-Renewable-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=everdry&qid=1572812660&sr=8-3
You just take it out, plug it into an outlet to recharge it and the stick it back in. No fuss.
I do use the small metal ones for ammo cans but they last much longer. Pain to gather them all up to recharge in the oven.
Get all of the suits out of the closet, they'll all need a proper airing out. The one you'd like to wear will probably need to be dry cleaned again before you can do so. The others need more room to breathe so they won't end up musty. If you can hang them outside for a couple of hours, the sunlight and fresh air will help kill the smell.
Before you put the suits back into the closet, you'll need to give the closet a thorough cleaning. Vacuum the floor, sweep up the cobwebs in the corner, and then make a 50/50 mix of white vinegar and water to wipe down the walls, poles, shelves--everything. After that, let it dry out. Then look into getting a product like damp rid or an odor eater or a renewable dehumidifier to help keep smells down.
For all my filament I use Sterilite gasket tubs with renewable mini dehumidifiers tossed in them. The tubs are cheap at places like Target/Walmart, quick to open/close, and keep out moisture.
I'm at 6 but I got weatherproof tubs a rechargeable dessicants. They even have them at Costco now
Shouldn't pull enough current to drain battery...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H0ZDD2/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Maybe something like this?
you might also try Glycerol, but that's likely about the same viscosity as Mineral Oil. I think in terms of low volatility and still bacteria resistant, ethylene glycol (antifreeze, with or without water) would be your best bet.
You may also be able to try doping your water with a salt to keep it from evaporating. Fully saturated Calcium Chloride won't evaporate (the calcium chloride actively draws water from the atmopshere). It almost certainly wouldn't grow anything, though as a downside, if its flowing, salt crystals may creep out of the solution on to the walls of your container (especially if its really concentrated).
I highly recommend getting a portable dehumidifier to keep the moisture in check. Here's one that many homebrewers use: https://smile.amazon.com/Improved-Eva-dry-E-500-Renewable-Dehumidifier/dp/B00BD0FN8A (not an affiliate link, just trying to help out). I'm still working on my keezer, but I used to have moisture+mold issues in my cellar fridge, but adding one of these worked wonders. You just have to remember to re-charge it every once in a while.
I have this Frigidaire dehumidifier:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UWP07LK
It has great reviews, and I love it, but it isn't quiet. Just a mild background hum similar to a PC. It's not a miracle worker, but it helps, and it's nice to have a backup source of toilet flushing water for when the water pressure dies.
I recommend the hOmeLabs 50 pint or 70 pint along with an external pump. Its got a lot of good reviews. I have the 70 pint running 24/7 with an external pump and it does an excellent job of keeping the humidity down. I also recommend not to get one with an internal pump. They may seem convenient, but when they break, it's possible your entire dehumidifier is toast or real expensive to repair. External pumps are cheap and the h0meLabs has a hookup for it or you can just use the tray and empty it manually.
Yup was cake. I bought this one. Standard garden hose hook up and stuck in in the sump pump "hole". I don't have a cover for mine but the hose went right in the hole and hold it in place with a brick. Low budget but it works. It's just a cellar I wanted to store stuff in but was afraid the dampness would damage stuff. Now it's great.
I ran it for a few days on continuous mode then turned it to like 50% or something close once it had gotten humidity down to a controllable level.
Basement is much dryer and doesn't have that typical "cellar" smell anymore.
This should do the trick:
Pro Breeze Electric Mini Dehumidifier, 1200 Cubic Feet (150 sq ft), Compact and Portable for Damp Air, Mold, Moisture in Home, Kitchen, Bedroom, Basement, Caravan, Office, Garage https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DC5PPWM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_IF0CCbYDY6DWC
I really doubt you’d need to humidify a space that small.
i'm running same size tent and i will run this in the muggy summer time. although you should keep your exhaust fan on 24/7 not only to keep humidity low but also for a constant supply of fresh air. you dont really need to run one honestly but it does help reduce mold chances and that.
Fwiw, most basements in Portland's old houses are susceptible to leaks and flooding. When we were looking for a new place at the start of this year, we had multiple landlords get out in front of this by saying when and how much it had flooded before.
They would say that they had taken measures to stop it and what they did when it happened. I spoke with a basement flood contractor on the street around that time, and he described it as so common it is essentially to be expected.
In our current place, the foundation is so old that it is crumbling in some places. When we got here, the walls were seeping in some places with a thin pool of moisture in some corners.
We also smelled mold and thought it was a problem. Our landlord did not seem to mind. She is not an experienced landlord. Anyhow, we invested in one of these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UWP07LK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Which has made an enormous difference. It took several weeks maybe months to get the entire basement dried out, emptying many, many gallons of water from this machine. But it is sorted out now, does not smell like mold and we have the pleasure of taking control of this situation.
The landlord did complain about the electricity from it once! We offered to split the bill with her, and since then have just kept it running at around 60 on the humidity setting. It still collects moisture, especially during the big rain last week, and we'll be taking it with us when we move again.
My guess would be old filament as well, probably soaked up a bit of moisture making it even more brittle. You're printing PLA? I use 1.75mm and if I leave the filament loaded the unspooled part will become brittle and crack after a few days. Make sure you're storing your filament in a plastic container with a good desiccant pack when not using it.
I just put mine together this weekend.
Around $220 for everything, but you can fit two 6 gallon carboys and two 3 gallon carboys or a few 1 gallon jugs on the hump.
Copying my comment from another thread.
Depending on how big your keezer is, you might want to get an Eva-dry E-500 or Eva-dry E-333.
Here's a good deal on a 2 pack of E-333's.
Pick up one of these and leave it on top of the terrarium screen lid:
New and Improved Eva-dry E-333 Renewable Mini Dehumidifier https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_p8hhDb4K5QPSA
Get something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Improved-Eva-dry-333-Renewable-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0XFCS
Silica lasts only so long in a non-sealed space. This is reusable and will last. Just gotta pull it out and redry it every so often.
Start with drying your filament or dumping and buying new.
Filament that’s been left out absorbs moisture just from the humidity in the air.
I bought a 5 gallon bucket along with an air tight screw top lid and one of these Rechargable Dessicant modules. Lock your filament in here, put that bucket in a warm place for a week and it should dry out. There’s a modification to this setup where you place a work light with a metal shade inside the bucket at the bottom with a low wattage bulb (40W) along with dessicant. You need a little shelf inside the bucket to sit the filament on. The turn the bulb on, close the lid, and wait overnight. You have to put holes in the bucket for this technique but it’s faster. IMO, save the $$ from building this heated chamber, buy new filament and have just the bucket with dessicant for storing when not in use.
If you have access to a large enough dehydrator or you have an oven than can go very low (100°F), that will work too.
Once you’ve dried out the filament your prints should improve. Heck I found that prints improved drastically from putting brand new filament in the bucket for a day.
If you're in a small-ish 1 bedroom apartment, I found that the passive dehumidifiers work just fine. Maybe get a couple and keep one in a general area and one in the closet to protect your clothes and shoes. I think you can get them at any hardware store or order a reusable one off of amazon.
My roommate and I had this little guy in our bathroom to keep the moisture down and it worked great! https://www.amazon.com/Improved-Eva-dry-E-333-Renewable-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1487965909&sr=8-3-fkmr0&keywords=passive+dehumidifier
Having just built one based on a design a local maker was using at a demo, it's not exactly a lot of time, or money. I got one of these at the local department store for $15:
New and Improved Eva-dry E-333 Renewable Mini Dehumidifier https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_JrTHAVxFlcbzq
And a bin something like this for $9 (note this link is to a 6 pack, shipped... way cheaper to just buy one at a local store):
Sterilite 17571706 66-Quart ClearView Latch Box, Clear lid & base with Purple Latches, 6-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003EH1GH2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Ry.pzbVP0W4RB
You can size the bin to your space and expected open spool count... just look for a latching lid and a lack of holes in the bin. I found the safety stickers about not letting kids play in the bin were a good hint that they sealed air tight. :)
Drop the evadry in the bin, load it up with filament and close the lid. Done. Cost about as much as a decent kilo of filament.
Every time I get a roll out or put one back I look at the evadry. When it is showing green I pull it out and plug it in in a bathroom overnight with the fan on. I had to do that about a week after setting this up. It's been months since and I've not seen any noticeable change in its indicator.
If I wanted to get fancy I could seal up the four small holes where the latches attach... but as long as I'm not having to do a drying cycle very often I'm not going to bother.
I do videos for on my Hobie 16 when I'm at regattas and for fun. I'm usually camping so at night I have my GoPros charging in my tent. Even with using the anti fog tabs my videos always fogged up. The can look completely dry, but when the electronics of the GoPro warm up any bit of humidity goes right to the lense. The trick I learned is to always store my gear in a dry box with a mini dehumidifier. This was a complete game changer and I intend to modify my dry box so I can pass power into it for charging while all components that are used on the water are kept as dry as possible. The only place I store my GoPro gear is in my dry box now.
The dehumidifier I use:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H0XFCS/
The dry box I use (thinking about getting a bigger one though):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001A1VE8A/
Video from July before I used the dry box and dehumidifier (you can see fog rings at various times):
https://youtu.be/3QQDN2frMT0
Video from November after leaving my equipment in the dry box for a few week (zero fogging even with 55 degree air temps):
https://youtu.be/sSXyEzIKU4c
Laptop to free up space on the SD cards is a great call, but I would recommend having additional SD cards so you don't have to wait 20 to 30 minutes for a full SD card to download to your laptop if you want to make a quick swap.
For being out on the water I would never trust the jaws or suction cup. For doing video on big boats I use this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0062U2M4E/ with some adapters to get it to GoPro mounting system. There are also GoPro handel bar mounts that I would put around various poles on the boat.
For on my H16 I use these adapters that I have permanently riveted to a couple places on my boat. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005YVTK42/
No matter what kind of attachment I use I also do a safety line with some high strength kite string.
Oh, and the expanded batter packs are a must. They can fill up most of a 64gb card on one charge.
And don't skimp on the quality of your SD cards. GoPros write a lot of data quickly and the cheep ones can't keep up and will ruin your video...or just give up trying.
Just one of these little renewable mini's. LINK
They're great. Leave them in until the beads change color (I check around once a week) then plug in for 18 hours to evaporate the water out. Back in the keezer it goes! Length of time it lasts really depends on how humid my basement is (I try to keep it ~60% RH) and how much I'm opening my keezer, but it's usually around a 4 weeks before needing "recharged".
Has anyone ever purchased a renewable mini dehumidifier for their camera bag? Are they worth it?
I dont know what your temps are.. but personally - i would not do this. I would blow out the lines/use RV antifreeze (i blew out my lines and still had issues with the toilet valve cracking). RV antifreeze worked.. I hate the smell, but a good line flush and i did not even notice it when i set it up in the spring. The batteries, i would charge them up all the way; then bring them in the house for the winter. Probably dont need to tend them, just charge up and bring in the house. Perhaps test them to see if they need fluids or a charge.
I started doing this - RV antifreeze and bringing in my batteries and i have had a MUCH better and less expensive winterize/dewinterize then previous 2 years.
Trying to keep an RV above freezing is a pain and expensive unless you have it stored indoors.
If you are worried about moisture, i use the moisture absorbers that you recharge by plugging in. I got them from costco. They really do work.
https://www.amazon.com/Improved-Eva-dry-333-Renewable-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0XFCS
Or just get yourself a rechargable one: https://www.amazon.ca/Eva-dry-333-Renewable-Wireless-Dehumidifer/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1525560995&sr=8-7&keywords=dessicant
Then an airtight storage container. You'll be good that way.
Get one of these when ur desiccant is done-zo
If you get sick of using cat litter, here's an alternative option: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H0XFCS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I use one of these in a sealed Rubbermaid container. Seems to be working. Been using it for 4 months now and recharged it once.
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H0XFCS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
as an alternative to the cat litter socks, i've found this to be well worth the $11 it falls to occasionally. it's $15 now, but usually is around $11.
I don't, but once looked into one of these. Maybe now is a good time to get one, because of this.
They do make small ones that don't use much electricity and work for small rooms. I have one in my bathroom because it has no fan. It's desktop size and very quiet.
This is the one I bought. Has worked like a champ for 4 years so far.
Eva-dry Edv-1100 Electric Petite Dehumidifier, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H0ZDD2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-l1-yb0GFRGE5
We have 3 of these for three separate rooms where there was condensation and mold on the windows all the time, and the closets were damp. We LOVE these machines. They have worked wonderfully for us and dried up the air so nicely. I would buy these again and again. Hope this helps. :) https://www.amazon.com/Eva-dry-Edv-1100-Electric-Petite-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0ZDD2
I use an inkbird hygrostat and a small dehumidifier in my curing chambers. I know you are using a mini fridge, but that dehumidifier is really small and holds the humidity level at 75% pretty consistently.
We live at the beach and use this: reusable dehumidifier (it's desiccant based). It hangs on the closet rod and works great.
We also have this electric one, which pulls about 4 oz. of water a day from our bedroom.
I got a case of mildew this fall. I was recommended this- http://www.amazon.com/Eva-Dry-Edv-2200-Eva-dry-Dehumidifier-Mid-Size/dp/B001QTW6KQ It is a godsend and the best 100$ I ever spent.
I will say, the bugs are the obvious thing to bother you in a basement apartment but you should really be in the look out for dampness. I would get some of these too: damprid works great
Sounds like a nice setup! I pressure wash my trailer at the end of the season to get the dirt off and clean the gutters before the torrential summer rains the SoCal deserts see. If you're leaving it for long stretches some bug and moisture protection is probably a wise investment.
I have rain guards and crack the windows.
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I also have this in the back of the car
Have you ever replaced a window regulator? If so, the vapor barrier might have not been re-adhered properly. That's what keeps rain out of the car. I had this issue in my car. Check each foot well after rain to see if the carpets damp.
As for drying it out, I got a bucket of rv dessicant and left it in the back for 6 months or so. That seemed to work.
Here you go, OP. This refills the smaller ones that are quite cheap. I think this is the best price per pound on Amazon.
DampRid (7.5lbs for $10)
Oh, found a reusable container for it.
Put some dehumidifier bags in the car for a couple weeks
If you're really worried you could go through all the electrical connectors and clean them then add new dielectric grease.
It's rained in my car tons of times, I've ditched the carpet but I've never had any issues
Walmart sells Ziploc brand weather tight totes for $10-$15 depending on size. I use a reusable descant can to keep humidity low.
http://amzn.com/B005HH5UCE
Silica gel dehumidifier.
Which reminds me I have to check mine to see if it needs reactivating.
Compact Dehumidifier
Timer outlet
Costs about $50, lets you run a dehue on your filaments for a few hours each day to keep the moisture down, and you'll only have to empty it every so often since it's not on constantly.
>WWII era rifle with a wood stock
Really any wooden stock/wood should be kept inside/temperature controlled. If you are unable to secure wooden/more sensitive firearms indoors (you totally can, even if its disassembling them but I get personal preference) you would do better to disassemble the firearm keeping the wood indoors and the receiver/action (metal) would be fine in the safe
As the other user mentions, humidity/moisture will be the issue. This isn't inherently produced in the cold so thats not the problem, what can become a problem is temperature fluctuations can create humidity/moisture build up resulting in moisture on the firearms - it sounds like you're going to be storing these unused for some time so that is something to consider, you can purchase a rechargeable dehumidifier like one of these to throw into the safe and recharge every month or so to prevent this from happening.
If you plan on not using certain or all of the guns for a long time you might also want to consider rubbing them down with a silicone cloth(this can be used on any part of the gun even stocks/wood) which will prevent moisture from attacking the metal/absorbing into the wood.
Depending on what kind of plastic/synthetic stocks extreme cold could weaken them over time but I don't believe it will be a major factor. Electronics (sights, lasers etc.) don't typically hold up to extended cold but if there ok-good quality you should be fine.
Personally my vote would be to get a safe in a more temperature controlled location sometime in the future but I also have a lot of firearms I wouldn't want to keep exposed like that, for the short term (one winter) you should be fine.
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Either of those methods should work. Air it out for a couple of days after. Also I'd totally recommend a dehumidifier that you keep in the unit. I have a little rechargeable one that I was recommended by /r/homebrewing a couple years ago - the EVA-500 or similar.
This is the one I have and I love it
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00BD0FN8A/ref=sr_ph_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480791019&sr=sr-1&keywords=dehumidifier
To help with the moisture get https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BD0FN8A/
It's an Eva-Dry E-500. The manufacturer states that it collects 6-8oz of moisture before needing to be dried. It only needs to be plugged in to dry. I simply take it out of the keezer when it is full and plug it in overnight.
I use a pair of these in the safe:
evadry
And make sure you oil you guns
Yup - two of each of those, mounted one in front of the other to double the depth. The specific top/bottom/left/right walls are these: small, large. The doors are Glassvik (small, large).
The lights are Omlopp spotlights on the top and Omlopp countertop lights on the bottom. There are ballasts and other stuff required too.
The shelf is a piece of melamine board and these shelf posts. The camera mount is one of these, although I'd probably go with something a little nicer if I were to do it again, and the cameras are these. I also have three of these dehumidifiers in the top and this humidity monitor. The door on the top is lined with this weatherstripping.
The rest of the construction is random hardware (brackets, screws, etc), and gaff tape.
I use one of these in my dry box (and my keezer). It keeps the dry box around 10% humidity
If you are concerned about moisture, you could put a GoldenRod in the safe. I drilled a 3/4" hole in the bottom, pushed the cord through a cable clamp to keep it secure. I also secured the gun cabinet to the wall and floor. A cabinet is great for keeping guns secure from kids but a thief could get in it pretty quickly.
If you aren't going to get a safe, you could get/make a wood box and put a goldenrod in it.
https://www.amazon.com/Goldenrod-725721-P-GoldenRod-Original-Dehumidifier/dp/B00DBTCFGY
It's just a little like 1 watt heater, doesn't get hot just warm. Does wonders for preventing rust.
You don't need a goldenrod brand there's chinese ones cheaper (frankford arsenal or whatever)
While you're at it, seal the door gap entirely with foam tape so your reuseable desiccant doesn't have to work so hard.
You are correct to paint the surfaces. I recommend a product like this.
The humidifiers you have chosen are too small. Get two, one for each side of your home. And get bigger ones. Maybe like this one.
I would also take pictures of the water condensing on the walls. Document everything you are having to do including the money you are having to spend to make your home "livable" and protect the property of the the landlord. Stay in communication with the landlord and ask if you can deduct some or all of these expenses from the rent since you are helping to prevent mold damage to the property. Mold is dangerous and it is nothing to mess around with. I don't know what the laws are where you live, but the landlord should be inclined to help with this problem.
If the problem persists or the landlord is not responsive it might be a good idea to find another place to live when your lease is finished.
This is my unit. I like to have it a bit away from the wall. It blows out a lot of warm air and I use it to dry my hockey equipment. Works really well, I just wish I could set it up to drain automatically.
https://www.amazon.com/Frigidaire-70-Pint-Dehumidifier-Effortless-Humidity/dp/B00UWP07LK
2.5 years and still going strong. Seems very well made.
A trombone brush works great for cleaning the drains behind the seat belt towers. Just be careful pushing it all the way through and yanking it back out: there are little rubber flaps at the bottom that can rip off if you jam them too hard.
As far as the water in there now, soak up as much as you can, dry with a hair dryer (being careful not to burn or melt the carpet), and if it's still a little damp an RV Dehumidifier can remove the rest of the moisture in the cabin.
These EvaDry are worth their weight in gold. Keeps the unit dry to avoid mold.
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Damp rid works but if you want a reuseable option these are pretty great. https://www.amazon.com/Improved-Eva-dry-333-Renewable-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=sxin_2_ac_d_pm?keywords=dessicant+reusable&pd_rd_i=B000H0XFCS&pd_rd_r=95d24195-00f7-441d-be92-b5ba6849133f&pd_rd_w=OPVGR&pd_rd_wg=PEhdF&pf_rd_p=64aaff2e-3b89-4fee-a107-2469ecbc5733&pf_rd_r=B67YVD8TBNMHZA22X1TR&qid=1563110968&s=gateway I rotate a few between keezer and ferm chambers. IIRC I bought them last prime day so might be worth looking out for.
It sounds like your thermometer is inaccurate. Check it against boiling water and a glass full of ice and water.
Besides that, freezers do a bad job (or no job) of circulating air within the unit when they are operating, causing temperature stratification. Pick up one of these and let it run all the time you will have a much more consistent temps throughout the freezer.
https://www.amazon.com/Holmes-Mini-Velocity-Personal-HNF0410A-BM/dp/B004WT6Z54
Also, since you mentioned frost on the side, get one of these too. It will remove moisture from the air before it has a chance to condense and freeze on the sides. Just remember to recharge it once a month or so.
https://www.amazon.com/Improved-Eva-dry-E-333-Renewable-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0XFCS
http://www.amazon.com/Improved-Eva-dry-333-Renewable-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0XFCS
I just keep that in an airtight plastic tub with all of my PLA. Never have any issues. Every couple of months you plug it into a wall outlet for a half-hour to dry it out.
It certainly can be a problem. I have a gun safe (fireproof & "waterproof") that I also utilize for MTG, and have had only mild problems, but the relative humidity in my home is on the low side.
If you're looking at a small document style safe (1.3 - 2.5 cu. ft), I recommend a cheap wireless dehumidifier like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Eva-dry-Renewable-E-333-Wireless-Dehumidifer/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=cm_cr_dp_asin_lnk
The above is essentially the exact same product that Stack-On (a lower end gun safe manufacturer) markets to dehumidify their safes, but without the Stack-On branding and it's about $10 cheaper.
I keep a mini dehumidifier in the corner of the enclosure - http://www.amazon.com/Eva-dry-Renewable-E-333-Wireless-Dehumidifer/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395396626&sr=8-1&keywords=mini+dehumidifier. It does help a bit. Or you could look into one of the small electric dehumidifiers for the room.
Buy one of these. Check and renew once every month or two. Problem solved. Eva-dry Renewable E-333 Wireless Mini Dehumidifer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_0qb3tb0PVHZWGV19
sorry, something like this. I use it in my camera pelican case to protect my stupidly expensive camera gear from fungus, which is known to plague camera lenses. You dont want to lock optics in a dark area with moisture, and i would not want funus, mold or general funk growing on my index. I found the plug in rechargeable silica gel to be the most convenient. Alternatively you can find a tin can version and recharge it via putting the can in the oven. I am lazy so i chose the outlet version. It felt more secure and less likely to spill beads everywhere.
I use one of these in my filament bin: https://smile.amazon.com/Improved-Eva-dry-333-Renewable-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=reusable+dessicant&qid=1562520189&s=gateway&sr=8-3
I used this to help decrease humidity and it worked quite well. Highly recommended!
I would fill fat pack boxes with the toploaders, and then put them inside a rubbermaid container that has a seal around the edge. I recommend putting one of these in the container. It is basically a giant desiccant pack that can be replenished once it fills up.
The dehumidifier we were looking at was this sorta thing. It's not electric, gel based, but then you plug it in to reverse (de-un-humidify) the gel back to normal.
I personally dont worry about it. Ive seen guys with 999 coins that go back to the 80s and then people with sterling or 90% coins that are hundred years old. It really depends on where you live and the climate. If you are worried there are some recharable gun safe storage dehumidifiers that are inexpensive that you just have to charge over night once a month.
Just buy a couple of these. They are kind of large but will do the job fine.
https://www.amazon.com/Improved-Eva-dry-E-333-Renewable-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487374309&sr=8-1&keywords=gun+safe+dehumidifier
I have one of these. It doesn't require any power until you want to dry out the crystals that absorb the moisture. For really humid environments you should probably have several.
Not a pellet user, but I use plastic bins for storing grain. If you're going to use a plastic bin, consider investing in a dehumidifier. The eva dry sells on Amazon for about $20 and it is rechargeable. Good for keeping your pellets mold free and dry
New and Improved Eva-dry E-333 Renewable Mini Dehumidifier https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_46-szbC1QK2ME
Agree with u/pyrohmstr that it's likely that the filament has adsorbed too much water. The water flashes to steam and makes those bumps. Often called "popcorning."
It may also be due to residue of your previous filament in the nozzle & feed tube. PETG doesn't intermix well with other filaments so it can scrap the other stuff out in bits rather than being melted together.
More likely to be moisture, though. A low oven can be used to bake the moisture out but it's difficult to gauge between not enough time and too much time. Too long = ruined filament. I'd bag that spool with a rechargeable dehumidifier. This is one example but there are many others like that one.
Congrats! When we moved into our home we got this one I believe: https://www.amazon.com/First-Alert-2013F-Water-Protector/dp/B000MPMEZ2/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=first+alert+fire+water+safe&qid=1558365343&s=gateway&sr=8-10 has worked well so far, the latch is very strong, but I think the keys are a weak point on all these types of safes. I just leave ours unlocked honestly and just use it in case of fire. It has plenty of space to hold all our documents, passports, checkbooks, debit cards, birth certificates, whatever. One thing to note is that waterproof safes can get moldy. To solve that, We also put in an Eva Dry: https://www.amazon.com/Improved-Eva-dry-333-Renewable-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=dehumidifier+plug+in&qid=1558365429&s=gateway&sr=8-3 which works amazing. Just take it out every few months and plug it in for a couple hours and it's ready to go back in and keep everything dry.
What about this ?
Apparently works with crystals and whatnot, if it works would be perfect:
PS
It would hurt my wallet to try and fail xD
Both are sold on Amazon in the US
https://www.amazon.com/Ziploc-Weathertight-Storage-60-Quart-Clear/dp/B01LXWZHWV/
https://www.amazon.com/Improved-Eva-dry-333-Renewable-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0XFCS
Also been meaning to get a humidity sensor to see when the dehumidifier needs recharging: https://www.amazon.com/Veanic-Electronic-Temperature-Thermometer-Hygrometer/dp/B07GNMKYCZ
FYI OP, What you have there is a regular fire safe. As others have pointed out it's no good when it comes to burglars...but it's halfway decent at protecting papers and documents through a fire.
If you are worried about protection from fire and storing electronic media, DVD's etc...What you should have picked up is a fire safe rated to protect Media. They have SIGNIFICANTLY more fire protection/insulation and will give your device a much much better chance of surviving a fire. Not sure where you're located but here is one on Amazon.
Two more notes...remember fire is put out with water...so it wouldn't hurt to put your flash drive in a small watertight pelican case within your safe.
For those mentioning humidity in a safe this item does a great job and is reusable vs. many other other items which are one time use.
Have you looked into one of these?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_X8xFNZbj3Kxac
You can't afford 20 bucks?
Take two uh these, and call me in the morning.
There mini dehumidifiers get good reviews with the RV crowd. They are "recharged" by plugging into 120V for a couple hours.
https://www.amazon.com/Improved-Eva-dry-333-Renewable-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=cm_wl_huc_item
A big rubbermaid with a eva-dry rechargeable dehumidifier inside.
I use these in my safes for firearms. Works great. Sucks a TON of water in, and you can recharge it overnight.
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Improved-Eva-dry-333-Renewable-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1520475204&sr=8-1&keywords=evadry
> I know the link has "ref" in it,
For Amazon links, remove everything starting with the ref and whatever may follow to get a 'pure' URL.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H0XFCS/
I just use one of those rechargeable passive devices like this. Simple and seems to work just fine, I've been using it for 5 years and no rust on anything in my safe, which I keep in the basement only a few feet from my sump pump.
New and Improved Eva-dry E-333 Renewable Mini Dehumidifier https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Gn5sybK1M3RRG
Just get one of These and put it under the cover.
I use something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Eva-Dry-E-333-Renewable-Wireless-Dehumidifer/dp/B000H0XFCS
Check it once in a while and plug it in to dry the silica beads and toss back in the safe.
I use This inside of This . its been ~60 days and still hasn't changed color to indicate that it needs renewed.
If you don't want to run a plug in dehumidifier, try a renewable style like these from Eva Air. Just keep an eye on the beads and when they change color, plug in the dehumidifier and it'll dry the beads out.
If they are going to be in some kind of semi enclosed thing (case, drawer, etc.) then one of these little things is effective, cheap, and silent:
http://www.amazon.com/Eva-dry-Renewable-E-333-Wireless-Dehumidifer/dp/B000H0XFCS
It seems like a total gimmick, but they actually work for when you need to keep a small space dry.
As long as the desiccant doesn't leak and contact your equipment, you should be fine. I myself use the following and it is fantastic.
http://www.amazon.com/Eva-dry-Renewable-E-333-Wireless-Dehumidifer/dp/B000H0XFCS
I use this and it keeps my chest freezer bone dry. Love it.
I'm also Guy30, and I definitely had the same thoughts when I read yesterday's email! I'm bringing an extra dry bag and a renewable mini dehumidifier that I plan on stashing my pricey electronics in when not in use because it sounds like humidity will be the biggest issue. I'll probably lock it in my suitcase during the host family months, and worry about living on my own when it comes to that time. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H0XFCS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Excited to meet you later this month!
I keep all of my filament that I'm not using stored in one of these airtight containers: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00186O0LU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The 25 pound container in that link is big enough to hold at least eight spools of 1kg plastic from atomic filament.
 
Inside of the container I place one of these renewable desiccant devices: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H0XFCS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
 
I then keep the container next to my printer, which is inside my house so it maintains room temperature.
I have a very similar setup. Do yourself a favor and get one of these dehumidifiers and a computer fan to keep the air moving. Ever since I got mine I have noticed no moisture in my Keezer
I have around 40 spools and live in Florida, so humidity is a big concern. I keep the filament in these. One of these to keep the box dry. I stick one of these to monitor the humidity in the box. They always read < 10%.
My usual routine is to not put anything into a dry box that hasn't been dried out in this. Usually I just put everything in a stack and dry them all out on Saturday mornings.
Maybe try something like this for in the tank?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000H0XFCS/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1475086737&amp;sr=8-2&amp;pi=SX200_QL40&amp;keywords=mini+humidifier+eva+dry&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=41DkN9qQr3L&amp;ref=plSrch
>Maybe try some of those silica gel packets?
I've had a decent amount of success with reusable dehumidifying systems. This is the one I'm using now, although it's too soon to tell how it'll hold up in the long run (I've had it 4 months and so far so good though).
I went with a Sterilite gasket box and a passive dehumidifier.
https://www.target.com/s?searchTerm=sterilite+gasket+box&amp;category=0%7CAll%7Cmatchallpartial%7Call+categories&amp;tref=typeahead%7Cterm%7C2%7Csterilite+gasket+box%7C%7C%7Cservice&amp;searchRawTerm=sterilite+gasket
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000H0XFCS?psc=1&amp;ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image
This setup should let you store it indefinitely.
How about a big clear tote that is air sealed? https://www.target.com/p/sterilite-54-qt-gasket-box-clear-with-blue-latches/-/A-15079778
I'm using that with a rechargeable desiccant https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H0XFCS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04__o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and monitoring with a hygrometer https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H1R0K68/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I designed some storage rails and can hold 8 spools on the two sets of rails, with room in between for another spool. More spools could be stacked on top of the spools on the rails if necessary.
i bought this as a dessicant for my container. I bought that specific one because its reusable you just plug it in and it dries itself and back to business.
Rather than fiddling with it, I just picked up one of these which is working fine for now.
I'd look into setting up an air re circulation fan like this, and a rechargeable dehumidifier like this.
I am storing my filament in a plastic storage bin with an Eva-Dry renewable dehumidifier. I had seen the Big Clive video about the solid state dehumidifier too. I looked at the reseller referenced in the video and got sticker shock. I found the Eva-Dry after a bit of googling. I noticed in the reviews that several people were using it for filament. I have only had it a few days, so I really can't say how effective it is.
I have been using the slightly smaller E-333 and its been great so far.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B000H0XFCS/
Once you have multiple rolls of filament, I'd suggest getting a well-sealing plastic box for them to store them with a mini dehumidifier. I got this one, no power needed except when refreshing it: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H0XFCS/
I also found the following useful for the build which others had already mentioned:
Enjoy the build! I'd recommend using the online instructions and checking comments left by others.
I use two of these in my fermentation chamber. It keeps everything really dry. I've found it helps the most when fermenting ales in the 60 degree range. It's a perfect environment for mold to grow. Moderate temperatures and high humidity. Since I started using those things several years ago that problem has been eliminated. Great thing is, when they're full you can just plug them into an outlet overnight and they're ready to go again.
They do actually make low power draw dehumidifiers: https://www.amazon.com/Eva-dry-Edv-1100-Electric-Petite-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0ZDD2
They are not nearly as efficient as standard models, but they also have much lower power usage. In a small space like a van, along with other humdity management techniques, they seem to make a difference.
I've considered getting one. I've met several people who swear by them. But I also lived in the PNW for a while, and that is next level humidity.
By the way, in the end i bought a very small dehumidifier, and it works pretty well.
http://www.amazon.com/Eva-Dry-Edv-1100-Eva-dry-Electric-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0ZDD2/ref=sr_1_sc_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1415902924&amp;sr=8-3-spell&amp;keywords=defhumidifier
Although, in hindsight, i probably should have gotten a slightly larger model.
I use this small dehumidifier because it works in low temps.
https://www.amazon.com/Eva-dry-Edv-1100-Electric-Petite-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0ZDD2/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=1WGBGEK5JUV0P&amp;keywords=eva+dry+dehumidifier&amp;qid=1551123603&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=eva+dr&amp;sr=8-4
And I have that on a humidity controller set to turn it on above 75 Rh.
https://www.amazon.com/Humidity-Controller-Inkbird-Humidistat-Pre-wired/dp/B01J1E5LWM/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?crid=2RVTXNZLC15DS&amp;keywords=humidity+controller&amp;qid=1551123716&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=humidty+&amp;sr=8-5
The fridge is on a temp controller that turns it on above 57 and shuts it off at 55degrees
https://www.amazon.com/Century-BNQ-T7B-Digital-Cooling-Controller/dp/B01LZV591B/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?crid=1NXIEB0MA228Z&amp;keywords=temperature+controller&amp;qid=1551123886&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=temperature+&amp;sr=8-13
keep the area well ventilated and your windows open as much as possible. this has built up over quite a long time, most likely due to poor air circulation. wash your clothes and dry them thoroughly before hanging them up. buy a mini dehumidifier and keep it in the closet ( i got mine off amazon)
buy some mildew remover and wipe it over often, but be careful because that stuff is pure chlorine so will bleach EVERYTHING it touches.
to be honest i would remove all your clothes out of there and put them somehwere else, and have the closet for stuff you don't care about.
> Lo del condensador supongo que será un sistema de enfriamiento, algo que enfríe el aire para ir captando gotitas de agua.
Exacto, es como todo aire acondicionado, genera agua.
Mientras más caliente está el aire, más vapor de agua puede contener. Cuando el aire caliente se enfría, el vapor se consensa y se vuelve agua líquida. Es lo mismo que ocurre con una cerveza fría o cuando el parabrisas se empaña: el aire cerca del vidrio se enfría y el agua se condensa.
Por $750 puedes comprar un deshumidificador, que opera con el mismo principio. En la parte de abajo puedes ver el tanque donde se acumula el agua.
I have one of the in a beer fermenting fridge; does good with that size.
I think one of the small peltier models drained into the sink or outside is more likely to work for vans and small RVs.
I'm probably not a lot of help . . . but. When I have "handwash only" clothing, I wash them with a delicate detergent (like Woolite or baby laundry soap) in my washer. Only a very small load, and on the delicate cycle. On cold only. Then I take them out and hang or flat dry them. Do you have somewhere outside that you can dry clothes? The sun does an amazing job of taking out smells, even when it's cold out. They sell little flat/stackable mesh shelf thingies for flat drying sweaters and things, too. like this! Oh! And if you MUST hang things indoors, a dehumidifier helps a lot. I have this one in my bathroom. it's little and cute but effective.
Edited because long links are ugly.
Alright. I used to work for a company that made Power inverters, solar panels and batteries for RV's, backup systems for homes and businesses.
I've had this discussion tons of times with hundreds of customers.
Fortunate for desert climates, the temperature drops 30-60 degrees at night. Not so much for sub-tropical and more humid climates. So a simple fan or again, a swamp cooler will do.
Lastly; I'll second what everyone else says. Rooftop AC unit+Genset+Batteries is ideal. Having an Inverter/Charger that prioritizes batteries over the alternate source of electric (Genset) is going to be probably the absolute best setup and what I recommend.
Something like this: http://amzn.to/22Fud6y which has a battery priority mode and auto-generator iginition when it senses the batteries reach a certain level. It will then utilize the genset to charge the batteries and pass-through the power to run the AC if it also kicks on until the batteries reach your preset level of charge.
Hard to give advice without knowing more details (e.g., size of fridge).
Normally I'd say don't bother fixing your rig, just go to craiglist and get a used fridge or upright freezer, but I don't know if you can do that.
Problem with a non frost-free fridge is condensation, which will make humidity hard to control.
Some people gauge humidity with a pan of salted water. A better way would be a saturated solution like these.
I use this dehumidifier, not 100% happy but it works for me. The ones I'd like to use are more for room-sized curing chambers.
You can also use it for ageing cheese, that requires high humidity :)
I saw on a thread last week someone worrying about humidity in their safe, which got me thinking. Should I be worried about humidity in my safe? It's on an above ground floor, and I live in Canada so hot summers and cold winters. What should I do about it? I'm thinking of buying a cheap humidity meter thingy and sticking it in there and getting periodic readings to see if anything needs to be done with it. What are "safe" levels?
Right now I only have guns I don't even bother cleaning but I eventually wanna get a nice 1911 down the line and I'd hate for that to rust up.
Edit: Thanks for the replies, looking at this now.
I keep them in my safe, that has several cordless dehumidifiers like this
http://www.amazon.com/Stack-On-SPAD-100-Wireless-Rechargeable-Dehumidifier/dp/B001F0IH22/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1344020471&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=cordless+dehumidifier
I use this https://www.amazon.ca/SPAD-100-Wireless-Rechargeable-Dehumidifier-Long-Gun/dp/B001F0IH22
You just plug in in for a few hours and it heats up and dries out all the silica. Lasts about two months before you have to dry it.
Yeah, your best bet is probably going to be a big box sports store or home improvement store - you probably won't be able to get a safe, just a cabinet.
As for the dehumidifiers, I would get something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Stack-On-SPAD-100-Wireless-Rechargeable-Dehumidifier/dp/B001F0IH22/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&amp;coliid=IB29TIBYSLO33&amp;colid=PASR3FR09ZE6
I've used Stack-On SPAD-100 Wireless Rechargeable Dehumidifier for Stack-On Long-Gun Safes or something similar at a couple different jobs now, and they're great for places that don't have ovens available. Let them do their job, and plug them in overnight when they need recharging.
I used this dehumidifier (Eva-dry Edv-2200 Dehumidifier, Mid-Size https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001QTW6KQ/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_RzUTub15GCPXM) when I was living in Humboldt. I left it on all day and it didn't make a noticeable difference on my bill. Worked pretty well for a small place.
If you are worried about moisture you could look at something like this.
https://www.amazon.com/DampRid-FG50T-Hi-Capacity-Moisture-Absorber/dp/B0029EGUNG/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1484261900&amp;sr=8-6&amp;keywords=dessicant
Sticking it in a oven you can run at 105C for 8 hours is a great way.
Otherwise, you could build a descant bag. forget using rice, it doesn't work terribly well.
You can use descants based on calcium chloride.
The stuff is available retail as a product called "damp-rid"
http://www.amazon.com/DampRid-FG50T-Hi-Capacity-Moisture-Absorber/dp/B0029EGUNG
Put it in a rather air-tight box with the descant device in the box. It may take days to dry the pla well.
Place a small fan in the box to circulate the air to speed things up.
Best of luck.
You need something that will absorb the moisture.
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https://www.amazon.com/DampRid-FG50T-Hi-Capacity-Moisture-Absorber/dp/B0029EGUNG/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_201_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=CNZEZ09RCRCT2CKWD304
DampRid FG50T Hi-Capacity Moisture Absorber, 4-Pound Tub https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0029EGUNG/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_3l0qxbP2381R0
I use DampRid. Put it in your locker/safe, it absorbs moisture, you just have to change it every couple of weeks. Also, keep your guns oiled.
Don't take the lid off. Can you put a fan inside the closet on the floor facing away from the sfgc on the lowest setting?
Evaporation triggers the growth of pins and a good indicator that you're lacking FAE is "fuzzy feet" (it looks like fluffy growth on the base of the stipe growing upwards) -- if you have more than a half inch of fuzzy feet, u need more FAE.
rice is a bad idea. it doesn't work for phones and it's an urban myth. don't do that either. your best and most inexpensive bet is to construct a desiccant chamber and couple that with a fan if possible.
here's a desiccant product u can get online or at lowes/home depot/walmart and some more information about using dessicants for drying
good luck.
I've been meaning to try DampRid for a room with a similar issue. I haven't yet so I can't tell you how well the stuff works but maybe you can test it out in one of the smellier rooms.
Unfortunately this won't solve the core issue but might help until you can get the specialist in.
You could try dumping it in something like this for a day or two.
My only thought (and I'm going to try this myself) is perhaps to get a large plastic container which will fit both the Vive Headset and container of Damp-Rid to keep out the moisture.
Yes, condensation is going to be a factor if you don't take steps to keep it dry in cold weather.
I would suggest replacing the door to the closet with one that has slats to provide better air circulation --- also you can use a product called Damp-Rid --
https://www.amazon.com/DampRid-FG50T-Hi-Capacity-Moisture-Absorber/dp/B0029EGUNG
If it doesn't smeel or look burn it should be ok, just don't turn it on, unplugg the cord and battery (of the motherboard), doing that is just metal and pcb, let it dry, if you have dehumidifiers
(https://www.amazon.com/DampRid-FG50T-Hi-Capacity-Moisture-Absorber/dp/B0029EGUNG/ref=sr_1_5?s=home-garden&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1501770667&amp;sr=1-5&amp;keywords=dehumidifiers&amp;refinements=p_36%3A1253523011)
get some near the pc (not inside, as it has quemicals that could damage the pcb's and conections) with the sidepanel open, also get the hard drives out, the water shoundn't be able to get inside them, but the humidity of the case could destroy them,
the same goes for diskdrives.
A good idea would be to disasembly the psu to make sure it dryes properly, and get the motherboard out of the case for the same reason (for the back part of it) (and personaly I would disconect ram, pci boards and cpu).
Be patient and everything would be ok, (sometimes I wash pc's with water and to the time no one broke to me for that).
After it dryes up the only damage would be the wiped bios configuration, witch you would need to configure again.
Excuse my broken english, not my mother tongle.
Good luck.
Edit: It would be a good idea to check the psu later with a multimeter.
Edit 2: If the water that felt on the pc was dirty maybe you want to wash it with a gentle stream of clean water (distilled water at best)
Here's link, I don't know of any similar products that would be available in Germany.
https://www.amazon.com/DampRid-FG50T-Hi-Capacity-Moisture-Absorber/dp/B0029EGUNG/ref=sr_1_6?crid=HLUE8RF0I362&keywords=damp+rid&qid=1572534963&sprefix=damp%2Caps%2C352&sr=8-6
http://www.amazon.com/DampRid-FG50T-Hi-Capacity-Moisture-Absorber/dp/B0029EGUNG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1383156822&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=drierite
I've seen stuff like this for whole closets but keep in mind I've never personally used them so I'm not sure how good they are! You could also look into a dehumidifier but those are much more spendy.
2 inches of water on the floorboard, wet-vac'ed that out, and used Damprid With the windows UP for a week (I live in Florida too, the humidity is brutal) and the a/c switch set to recirculate (as not to let in the aforementioned humid air)
This one here: http://www.amazon.com/DampRid-FG91-Easy-Fill-Moisture-Absorber/dp/B002MPPYUM/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
I recall it being smaller, as it fit in a cup holder but should work even better considering.
You can buy something like these from grocery/home goods stores and hang them on the mirror. The desiccant inside the bag absorbs water, which then separates and drops down into the bag. Simply replace it once the bag is full of water. I'd do this after patting and/r vacuuming the carpets and upholstery though.
The one I have is
Gurin DHMD-110 Renewable Wireless Dehumidifier, Mini https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ANX1PAI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_aqWqyb2J9BQPT
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ANX1PAI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Normally goes for $30, but there's lightning deals all the time that bring it down to ~$20. I just go to homebrewfinds.com every morning to find out about those things. (thanks /u/homebrewfinds!)
Oregon. I have one of these that I keep in the safe.
Condensation is somewhat inevitable but you can combat it by making sure the keezer is as airtight as possible. Get a tube of silicone and seal up any gaps around the faucet shanks, thermometer probe wiring, etc. If the top of your collar is uneven you should also try to rectify that.
Once the freezer is pretty airtight you can deal with the rest of the moisture with one of these Eva-dry rechargeable desiccants (it will absorb moisture, then periodically you take it out and plug it in and it will heat up to drive the moisture off. Repeat.)
I live in a dry climate, but moisture still condensed like crazy in my keezer and fermentation chambers. Someone in boating had recommended these re-useable dehumidifiers and they absolutely work wonders. Only have to plug them in to dry out the desiccant every few months. Went from half an inch of water to dry as a bone. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BD0FN8A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_sAAWzbVWBTWTW
Looks good. I would suggest installing a computer fan to circulate air. You can wire it into an old cell phone charger to power it. And if you notice the freezer is getting damp inside, you can get a dehumidifier like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BD0FN8A/ref=sxts1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1494472933&amp;sr=1&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65
Do you have power in your crawlspace? A light or something? Or possibly there's an outlet on the outside of your house? I had these guys http://www.eastcoastcrawlspace.com install the vapor barrier on the ground and up the piers and walls for $1200. I also bought this dehumidifier - https://www.amazon.com/Keystone-KSTAD50B-Portable-Dehumidifier-6-4-Pint/dp/B00IJYH02U that has continuous drain capabilities and this condensate pump - https://www.amazon.com/Little-554425-VCMA-20ULS-Condensate-Removal/dp/B000SM342Q/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1537466371&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=little+giant+condensate+pump
I had an outside outlet circuit that was easily accessible from inside my crawlspace, so I just wired another outlet onto that circuit and mounted on the wall inside my crawlspace. I bought some hose from Home Depot to allow for continuous drain from the dehumidifier to the condensate pump and also some hose for the condensate pump and drilled a hole on the crawlspace doorframe to send the condensate drain hose outside. Once I had it all set up, it's just set it and let it do it's thing. I keep the humidity at 35 down there and never have a problem. You don't need a sump pump if you don't have standing water in your crawlspace.
I have 6 of these: https://www.amazon.com/Ziploc-WeatherShield-Quart-Storage-Clear/dp/B00MWTJXHS
And one of these in each: https://www.amazon.com/Eva-dry-333-Renewable-Dehumidifier-2-PACK/dp/B00LVN7BM0
It's worked well for me as I've yet to have an issue with moist filament, but I print in an upstairs room where the humidity rarely goes over ~35% unless it's raining, in which case it can get as high as 50%.
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PLA is less susceptible to issues regarding moisture but that does not make it immune. AFAIK all of the common filaments (PLA, PETG, ABS & Nylon - more or less in that order) can all become moist.
I'd suggest getting a humidity sensor such as this one and see what the humidity is like in your basement: https://www.amazon.com/AcuRite-Accuracy-Temperature-Humidity-Monitor/dp/B01HDW58GS
Also, in my experience most PLA doesn't usually have much noticeable odor. What brand of filament are you using?
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You may want to consider a dry box setup such as one of these:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2778707 (I am working on something similar to this one... eventually)
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1999478
There are also commercially available options.
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Worth a read:
https://www.matterhackers.com/news/filament-and-water
https://rigid.ink/blogs/news/how-to-dry-your-filament
Costco has these for $16/2pack. I bought several and leave one in every car, even my daily. Once it goes blue, just plug it in overnight and it evaporates all the moisture it trapped. Really helps with smells and mold.
Edit forgot the link Eva-dry E-333 Renewable Mini Dehumidifier 2-PACK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LVN7BM0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BXa1CbQ8HE9ZE
I keep mine on a wire shelving unit leftover from my college days (similarish to this
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B06Y3M91XD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_dp_T2_uVMFzb0HH8QPN but with smaller spaces between the wires). I have no idea what kind of coating (if any) the metal has, so I lined the bottoms with parchment paper. Like you, I've only been soaping for a few months, but I haven't had any problems with reaction/rust. My soaps currently live in my bedroom, partially hidden from sunlight (due to space; I didn't even think about light when positioning it, to be honest). I keep my ceiling fan on all the time, and since I live in a humid climate, I also got a little mini dehumidifier that sits right next to the soap (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00LVN7BM0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_dp_T2_XYMFzb9PQ3QDM). I haven't experienced any orange spots.
If you find a cheap shelving system that's otherwise perfect, you might be able to rig up some inexpensive fabric curtains that would still allow for air flow but block some light.
You should look into the little rechargable dehumidifier bricks that you put into gun safes. At least we do over here in the States. Basically it's this plastic thing filled with stuff and you put it wherever and it will absorb moisture from the air in that area. It changes color when "full", then you plug it into a micro USB outlet for 10 mins or so and it is good to go. I have a dozen or so from Amazon and they work great at keeping my guns rust-free, I imagine they would do the same thing for books. Bonus points if it your bookcase has a glass front.
Examplee:
https://www.amazon.com/Eva-dry-333-Renewable-Dehumidifier-2-PACK/dp/B00LVN7BM0/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=gun+safe+dehumidifier&amp;qid=1570704028&amp;sr=8-4
Insulation question. Did a quick search and didn't find too much on what I wanted to know.
We did most of our insulation with polyiso and a little bit of reflectix to cover gaps. I doubt the reflectix will do much, but it's better than bare metal.
A friend recommended denim to stuff in the nooks and crannies, so I went ahead with that, but now I'm having some concerns about if it will mold. I've heard denim is mold-resistant, but not impervious to mold. We have a roof fan and are getting window vents to keep air flowing. I also have some passive dehumidifiers.
We aren't living in the van, just using it for (mostly) weekend trips, but maybe a one- to two-month stint here and there. We didn't install a heater, but have a Mr. Heater Portable Buddy. I know those cause quite a bit of condensation.
TLDR: should I rip out all the denim I stuffed in the nooks and crannies? I do not want to do fiberglass, and wool is a little hard to get here, AFAIK.
P.S. How do you guys do the flair? I've got a 2019 Promaster WIP.
Is the flooring already secured onto the metal? You reeeaaaallllyyyy need to put down a moisture barrier. Rust and mold are the van killers, and it’s way too easy for moisture to get trapped behind the paneling. Either way definitely get a dehumidifier. At the very minimum, one under the sink next to your water tanks and one by the bed area. These Are awesome, reuseable (for like. 10 years.) and good for small spaces.
Best of luck to you, safe travels!
I like the eva-dry renewable dehumidifiers. I got the two pack and use one in the keezer and one in my fermentation chamber. When the balls turn blue, just plug it in for a couple of hours to renew.
For a drip tray, I bought some strong magnets and mounted them on the tray. That's strong enough to hold a glass or two if I need to set one down, but still comes off easily enough for cleaning.
I haven't done a fan yet. I didn't think I needed one, but I've started getting some "first pull" foaming issues lately that I believe is due to temperature differentials for the beer in the line at the shank/faucet vs. in the keg. I haven't decided what I'm going to do about that yet.
I picked up These, and although they are currently unavailable they provide cheap insurance and piece of mind. Here is the next best deal I could find.
You can look at my recent post to see how mine is coming. I am doing it with a new 7.1 igloo that I got from best buy for about $200 tax included. I bought a 3 tap system from kegconnection with a dual regulator and all stainless hardware and perlicks. That came to about $370, which is a lot BUT everyone recommends it, and if you're going to fucking do it, you might as well fucking do it right.
I probably spent close to $100 on materials for the collar, BUT this is my first real project and I didnt have a lot of tools/screws/misc stuff around to put that together so about $30 of that would go there.
I got a temp controller on amazon for $16 and an extention cord at home depot for ~$10, and have some leftover electrical accessories from my previous TC build so YMMV there.
I bought these dehumidifiers on amazon for $32
I bought two converted ball lock kegs from cornykeg.com for $100 with shipping and it was a breeze to clean them even thought they said they would be cleaned already.
I then got a 10lb steel air tank from adventures in homebrewing for $60 which I thought was a steal (steel hehe).
So this puts me close to $900. Which is $300 less than a very DIY-spirited blog post like this says it will cost. Sure I havent bought the last two kegs, but I then would still be $200 short of it.
There are some suggestions by the other guys in here that will save you money, and I'd say that my attempt is a little bit of combining both.
Hope I was some help!
I have this one. It’s been great but can’t get my 2000 sq ft basement below 52% or so.
Here it is
Weird. Sorry about that. Here is the link to the brand I have. It's a frigidaire. https://www.amazon.com/Frigidaire-70-Pint-Dehumidifier-Effortless-Humidity/dp/B00UWP07LK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523633997&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=dehumidifier+frigidaire
> In the last couple days I found a decent layer of condensation water on water pipes, a/c coolant pipes and a/c ducts in the crawl space.
Are you on city water or well water?
Is the insulation also wet?
First I'd get someone to check every pressured pipe under there. It sounds like a hot water leak that is steaming the crawl space.
Purchase a hygrometer to measure the amount of humidity down there (get one with a wireless emitter) ASAP.
https://www.amazon.com/Ambient-Weather-WS-70-8-Channel-Thermo-Hygrometer/dp/B00X4XVKAO/
If the number is above 70 then you'll need a dehumidifier. In addition you'll need a 3-prong outlet (extension cords are strongly not advised) and a way for the water to leave the crawlspace (unless you want to empty a bucket every 5-6 hours).
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UWP07LK/
Here you go:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00UWP07LK/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1474225178&amp;sr=8-2&amp;pi=SY200_QL40&amp;keywords=fridgeaire+dehumidifier&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=316rM8FWZvL&amp;ref=plSrch
I'm using this:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B073VBWKJZ
No complaints.
Same problem. Looks like the previous homeowner renovated and took out the fans at some point - oddly enough we still have the exhaust pipes leading to the roof. Didn’t realize this when we bought the house; we had the beginnings of mold/mildew problems after the first month.
Get on amazon and get you a countertop dehumidifier and always shut the door to your bathroom when you aren’t using it. They are about $50 bucks apiece. We got one similar to this one but not the same model. It should have at a minimum an auto-cutoff switch for when it’s full. Some of the fancier ones have humidity sensors and can be programmed to shut off when the ambient air reaches a certain level of humidity (e.g, 35%). This can save you on electric in the long run.
But honestly we just keep the doors to our bathrooms shut all the time - we have dogs that absolutely love the filthy bathroom trash so we’d be doing that anyway - and we keep our little humidifiers running 24/7. We have to empty them about twice a week but as they sit on the counter it’s not a big deal. Extra electric cost is worth it because the extra dry air in the bathrooms means we have pretty much zero mold or mildew so the bathrooms stay cleaner for longer.
You got something like this?
How big is the bathroom? Man, I hope this thing (or something of a comparable size will work in my small grow environment.
Okay looking at this one.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DC5PPWM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Thing is, it seems like most people struggle to get humidity at 50%... And I need it well below that.
Just curious, recently I've shut all my windows tight. Is that bad?
I have this one but I guess it's not cutting it for my 2x4x7 tent.
Appreciate your help, I was thinking of putting it directly on the tent if its small enough. The tent is 2X4. I was looking at this on amazon but it does only have a 16oz reservoir and no way to attach a hose drain.
Yes. Buy this below and set it on the floor in front of the car seat. It will dry the air out and prevent mold. It sounds like she had a bad weather strip to begin with as a lot of moisture is getting in somewhere.
https://www.amazon.com/DampRid-HI-Capacity-Moisture-Absorber-2-Pack/dp/B06ZXXLQTR
An odorless DampRid moisture absorber container. It helps a lot.
https://www.amazon.com/DampRid-HI-Capacity-Moisture-Absorber-4-Pound/dp/B06ZXXLQTR/ref=sxin_4_ac_m_rm?ac_md=2-2-ZGFtcCByaWQgaGlnaCBjYXBhY2l0eQ%3D%3D-ac_d_rm&amp;keywords=damp+rid&amp;pd_rd_i=B06ZXXLQTR&amp;pd_rd_r=edabd62c-4c1a-4e51-9d8b-bc68ab77c09e&amp;pd_rd_w=yKbUa&amp;pd_rd_wg=CikAi&amp;pf_rd_p=bdecd5c8-1bb2-414e-a44d-d001e205fec7&amp;pf_rd_r=KYRK73GXP6MPAFTCZ9XM&amp;qid=1569452911&amp;sprefix=damp+rid
Go to Home Depot and get the huge monster RV sized containers of Damp Rid. If not available there, Amazon has them too: 2pk Damp Rid RV
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To follow up - I actually ended up going with the hOmeLabs 70 pint dehumidifier since it was ranked highly, had good customer reviews, and will do what I need it to.
hOmeLabs 4000 Sq Ft Dehumidifier 70 Pint Energy Star Safe Mid Size Portable Dehumidifiers for Basements & Large Rooms with Fan Wheels and Continuous Drain Hose Outlet to Remove Odor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073VBWKJZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Ee1yCb7TMECT2
Thanks, all, for the feedback and tips.
I bought this homelabs one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073VBWKJZ/
It has various settings, but I just leave it on constantly, so it’s set to run if the interior humidity goes over 50%. In the thick of summer, I’d have to empty it twice a day. But I notice the difference so much. Less sweaty at night, and we used to have problems with our exposed ducts sweating, but no more. Hard recommend a dehumidifier in general, and I’ve been happy with this one (I think it was rated well from Wirecutter which is why I bought).
I ordered this one.
I live in a 2017 2300sq ft trailer that has an exhaust fan in the util room that runs 24x7 (manual says leave it on when ppl are around), upgraded insulation, upgraded (SEER 16?) AC, heat tint on most of the windows, and it's under some trees.
I tried putting it in the util room where the AC intake is, but it didn't affect the house enough. Sad b/c then I could have run a perm drip line. It's now centrally located in my hall, and my house stays below 50% humidity unless I forget to empty it.
First few days it had to be emptied every 6ish hours. Now it's less. Not sure if that's b/c of the cold or b/c it's gotten the overall level down.
I also set my ecobee to run the fan 20 mins out of each hour, so that the air circulates and the dehumidifier can get to more 'wet air'.
I've only had it a couple weeks, and won't really know it's utility impact until next summer.
New case ornament.
We bought one of these, seems to help a little bit:
Yes, we let it run 24/7. I go in every few days and empty the water container. I tried using damprid but didn't like having to buy new ones all the time.
Ah, so it's a real camper and not a camper van. Sorry, I subscribe to /r/vandwellers as well and got confused as to what I was looking at.
I think you're doing a lot right. Condensation is a big issue for a lot of people in colder climates. Heck, even houses with aluminum framed windows have issues with condensation and water damage.
Rule of thumb, if you're getting static shocks in your camper I doubt its humidity. What might be more efficient than a fan in winter is a miniature dehumidifer. If nothing else it should slow the growth of mold.
>A dehumidifier outside of the tent might work.
Ambient RH is 14% currently. I live in an arctic desert, so a dehumidifier outside the tent won't do much. I got something like this on the way. I don't expect it to do much , but if it gets me down 5% or so I'd be happy with it. I'm also using CaCl2 AKA Damprid, and it's brought levels down about 10% or so.
What is your RH in the tent with the PM plants? Nice looking undercurrent you got there. I'm assuming your rez is inside the tent then?
thanks for your answer!
i see, it would work if there weren't a constant air exchange...
So I should go for a dehumidifier. Would a cheap one like this work? (the room my cabinet is in is very small)
https://www.amazon.ca/Pro-Breeze-Electric-Dehumidifier-Portable/dp/B01DC5PPWM/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=dehumidifier&qid=1555899119&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1
Why can't you buy a little portable dehumidifier? Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Breeze-Electric-Dehumidifier-Portable/dp/B01DC5PPWM/ref=sr_1_4?crid=37132OOBRTX9&keywords=dehumidifier&qid=1556039481&s=gateway&sprefix=dehumid%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-4
I would stick with the blowing the fan on the plants while hung. If you dry in a box, and for some reason something goes wrong and your fan dies you have more of a chance of humidity building up inside a smaller, enclosed space.
I stuck a dehumidifier in it like this one:
Pro Breeze Electric Mini Dehumidifier https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DC5PPWM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_RgyZCb6FQ1KS6
It produces some heat, but it doesn't seem to make the freezer run noticably more often. I also take it out during cold crashing so it doesn't freeze and get jacked up.
I use this in my back basement - works great! Not very loud and small. https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Breeze-Electric-Dehumidifier-Portable/dp/B01DC5PPWM?ref_=Oct_BSellerC_267557011_2&pf_rd_p=d610ab22-6548-5794-9c9d-00287e1ba3e2&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-10&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=267557011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=P2R11VYTPR5S6DBCBWK4&pf_rd_r=P2R11VYTPR5S6DBCBWK4&pf_rd_p=d610ab22-6548-5794-9c9d-00287e1ba3e2
Applying sprays/traps as people mentioned will help lower the numbers, but it doesn't remove the conditions that attract silverfish/bugs in general the first place. If you don't get rid of silverfish you might end up attracting house centipedes (ive heard) and i'd rather gtfo than deal with that lol. This is what I did to keep them out of my dorm:
- Number one thing is to keep your suite clean, especially for people renting in older homes off campus. Silverfish eat starchy carbs. Declutter your space: no piles of paper, cardboard, nor clothes, nor food crumbs on the ground. place things in plastic tubs and food in tight sealed containers if you have to. Vacuum biweekly, do laundry often (and this includes your bedsheets)
- Additionally silverfish love humid environments. And its gonna be humid a long time cuz of the rain october - april. I bought this dehumidifier from amazon a while back. A lot of bugs also dislike the smell of spices. I purchased cinnamon essential oil from amazon and just placed a tiny bit in vials around the room. With the combination of those two, I stopped seeing them completely within a couple days.
Pro Breeze 500ml Electric Dehumidifier, 1200 Cubic Feet, Compact and Portable for Damp Air, Mold, Moisture in Home, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom, Caravan, Office, Garage https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01DC5PPWM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_k3Z7BbPGHC0WC
Keep in mind i never had a huge humidity problem so i just place this i the bottom of my tent and it worked along with the other steps.
Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Breeze-Electric-Dehumidifier-Portable/dp/B01DC5PPWM/ref=pd_sim_200_1?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=B01DC5PPWM&amp;pd_rd_r=867fd5b4-cac6-11e8-b2bf-cf80deb9a4ab&amp;pd_rd_w=xB0nl&amp;pd_rd_wg=U4qJ8&amp;pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&amp;pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_p=18bb0b78-4200-49b9-ac91-f141d61a1780&amp;pf_rd_r=CTSJ89K3MGQ2QJ4A9E1F&amp;pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&amp;pf_rd_t=40701&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=CTSJ89K3MGQ2QJ4A9E1F
would be fine, but i've seen cheaper ones that are the same exact model, its just the same product from china rebranded by several american OEMs. shop around a bit, i didn't dig hard for that link.
I have a bathroom with no fan. Before he cuts the hole above the bathroom door, try the following:
This is what I got last June and it's still working fine. Remember to get that Square trade warranty! Look on eBay for square trade warranty coupons!
Might be too late, but my dehumidifier came with a little door and a threaded plastic extension that you can screw a hose into, or drip directly into an external reservoir. I got a 12 gallon tote and it collects the water, then I put it back into the plants. If I unscrew the adapter, the water just falls into the built in collection bucket.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UWP07LK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
So do you not have any intake fans at all? I was looking for a fan strip across your rig like what the Vedha Case has but I don't see any.
Also, it looks like you're powering your risers with the sata adapters that come with the risers. I really recommend changing over to using 4-pin molex or 6-pin PCIe directly from your psu. Those adapters are really cheaply made and they add another point of failure. Additionally, they're always molded connectors which are notorious melting because the plastic is injected around the cables which end up getting too close and then you can electrical arcs across two wires which causes the plastic to melt and the wires eventually fuse together and you get a fire. PCIe risers CAN pull up to 75 watts, but very rarely do they use that much, and SATA connectors are only rated for 54 watts so it's just not a good idea when it's not that much more work to power them directly from 6-pin PCIe or 4-pin molex. You may be fine for weeks or months and then one day you may not be. Also because of the arcing issue I mentioned above, I don't think its even that they run too hot, just that the wires get too close together which causes the arc and the eventual melting of the plastic.
So yeah, I wouldn't use SATA but if you're gonna use it I highly recommend either getting some adapters with crimped connectors like these or just doing SATA directly from your PSU with crimped connectors.
I live in Georgia and so I'm going to be looking at implementing either something like this or probably a grow tent in one of the rooms of my house that rarely gets used. If I had a covered porch I think I'd definitely use this method. Did you run the power lines yourself? How much work was that? 30amp 240v sounds so amazing when I'm dealing with 20 amp 120v right now. Not much room for growth right now.
Either way, great video and really cool for you to give credit to the person who inspired you. I saw you mention that you don't think humidity will be an issue but have you considered getting something like this as a just in case? Seems like a small investment to just hedge against any possible problems.
I was just starting to worry about this! Michigan humidity gets gnarly.
Thought about grabbing one of these and putting it in my medicine cabinet since I also have other vitamins and supplements that could benefit from a dryer environment.
https://www.amazon.com/Improved-Eva-dry-333-Renewable-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=sxin_2_ac_d_pm?ac_md=1-0-VW5kZXIgJDI1&crid=TGSQTZ57FE7C&keywords=mini+dehumidifiers&pd_rd_i=B000H0XFCS&pd_rd_r=613141f2-a4b0-4357-8e19-3fc3d7d10e7d&pd_rd_w=vINeu&pd_rd_wg=sDYUD&pf_rd_p=be5d8dec-444e-4770-91df-1e16a8c46da8&pf_rd_r=X5XC8KZVSV8HTDXF88Y7&qid=1564142151&s=gateway&sprefix=mini+deh%2Caps%2C163
You are already ahead of the game with a air purifier and dehumidifier. Be sure to keep the dehumidifier empty. Also, there are lots of house plants that help with cleansing the air.
When I lived in basement apartments, I also used these types of products in my closets. They seemed to help.
This is the one I am using.
That's a relatively small enclosure so you might be able to get away with a few of these ideas not in any particular order:
-An AC unit is a dehumidifier. If you have a spare one around, set it up so it runs inside but exausts outside the tent (and you get to cool down your room).
(https://www.amazon.com/Improved-Eva-dry-333-Renewable-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2SU7YL3NRKEXY&amp;keywords=rechargable+dehumidifiers&amp;qid=1566382467&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=rechargable+deh%2Caps%2C216&amp;sr=8-4)
Good luck
New and Improved Eva-dry E-333 Renewable Mini Dehumidifier https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_8uk4xb56MK4Q7. I got these for my dragon's homes. It really helps when I have the usual super humid southern weather.
Good looking setup OP. Add you a dehumidifier you can recharge and you will keep it from trapping moisture in there. I have two of these I rotate.
New and Improved Eva-dry E-333 Renewable Mini Dehumidifier https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qiImDb9MSKRQ5
This would be helpful
Buy
($6)Wires:For the MOFSET mod
($1o)MOFSET
($6)Wire spades:For the MOFSET mod
($8)Assorted M3 Bolts:You need some for a few mods and for the bolts you will inevitably strip on this
cheapwonderful machine($13)Longer assorted M3 Bolts:For a few mods
($9)M4 Bolts:For one of the mods
($9)Metric allen wrench set:Had to order one of these since metric tools aren’t common round these parts
(~$20) PLA of preferred choice- You’ll run out of the sample bit quick so go ahead and order a roll or two to be prepared. You will note some upgrades require ABS so a small spool of that to your order will also help.
($6)M3 Lock nuts:Critically needed for a simple mod
($10)Threaded rod and nuts:Please note that this item seemed difficult to find online. I recommend going to your local hardware store and getting two 5/16” rods of at least 16” in length. They should have an assortment of threaded rod in various lengths available. Also note that the pitch of the threading matches the nuts you buy. Further instructions regarding this can be seen in Azza’s Z-Axis braces below.)
($6)9mm Wrench for the nozzle: Don’t wait for your first clog, go ahead and have this on hand to remove/change the nozzle. Note to only tighten/loosen the nozzle when heated.
Below is the order of printable upgrades I recommend but I suggest you mix in a few other prints along the way because this is a hobby after all and you should be having fun. It helps to have your quality as tuned in as much as possible for some of these so be patient and keep trying if you need to.
Print
Spool holder- temporary : Until you can mount your spool on top of the enclosure or any other personal preference.
Belt tensioner- print x2
Z-brace
Shielded stop button
Cable relocator : It’s a pain, but if you spend the time to do this and turn your extruder motor 90 degrees then you can get the full Z height without ruining your cables. It does involve opening all the cables to the PSU and feeding a few extra inches back through the cable chains.
Cable shroud : Looks nice if you do the cable relocator.
The following need to be printed in ABS:
M3 Bed Nut retainer: 10/10 upgrade. I know they look worse than the nice metal stock ones, but these help keep your bed level longer.
CiiCooler
Glass bed Holder
Now that the first major round of printed upgrades is done it’s time to shift to a few more supplies to pick up to really fine tune the machine.
Buy
($5)Radial fan: For CiiCooler
($5)Glue sticksThis and a glass bed is magic
($25)Borosilicate glass 8” x 8”
($26)Y-Carriage plate upgrade: This has been a nice upgrade as I now only need to relevel the bed every couple weeks instead of every print. Check out this guide for a ‘how to’ as well as a free upgrade by shifting your Y pulley over.
($15)rechargeable dehumidifier: For keeping in the bin with your opened filaments
($9)Extruder gears: Might be able to hold off on these, but will need eventually. If for some reason you have a Maker Select with metal X-axis blocks (V1 and V2, but not V2.1) then this is a must. You can follow this guide for a how to.
($28)Metal extruder plate and lever: Not needed, but nice.
($14)Noctua 40mm fan: Not needed, but makes the printer a lot quitter. A LOT quieter.
($50)MicroSwiss All Metal Hot End: The destruction of my PTFE tube by this point pushed me to doing this upgrade. If needed you can follow this guide for replacement. Remember to tighten/loosen when the nozzle its hot.
($6)Ceramic cotton: Tore off the stock one when replacing for the all metal hot end by accident. At least its thicker than stock
Now that the printer is in its final form, its time for the enclosure which is a stacked Ikea Lack hack.
Print
Spool holder
Pi Case
120mm fan cover
Fan grill
120mm fan PSU modification: I edited this to fit upside down since my PSU is mounted on the underside. This was nice since I blew the 40mm fan anyways so it made everything a lot quieter than before.
IKEA Lack filament guide
Webcam holder: This is one I designed specifically for the webcam I happen to have lying around. The camera mount piece can be changed out no problem though for what ever webcam you have or buy. The SketchUp file is included on Thingiverse for such purpose.
Buy
($20)2x Ikea Lack: Luckily there is one right down the street from me. I am located in North America though, so we do not have the STUVA, if you live literally anywhere else you may check in to this as an alternative.
($80)Plexi glass for enclosure: Could be cheaper alternatives, but it looks cool
($9)Foam pads for feet
($42)Raspberry Pi3: For OctoPrint. I also suggest using a different USB cable than the stock one provided by Monoprice or you will have issues.
($9)2x 120mm fans: Used for the power supply cooling and enclosure
($6)Rocker Switches so that the enclosure fan can be on for PLA, but off for ABS
($15)Dimmable LED lights
($10)8mm LED light connectors
Total:
$250 printer + $452 upgrades/parts + ~$80 PLA/ABS to date
Open cell foam like OP used retains more moisture then closed cell foam like Kaizen. Oiled guns and you could keep a humidifier in your case gtg
New and Improved Eva-dry E-333 Renewable Mini Dehumidifier https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_suaFAbH7G95WB
This item has been amazing in my small document safe for keeping out moisture. I plug it into the wall overnight every few months to recharge it. I've used it for over a year and it still works great.
New and Improved Eva-dry E-333 Renewable Mini Dehumidifier https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9M-GDbCYH3398
Nah, not a dehumidifier like that.
These guys:
New and Improved Eva-dry E-333 Renewable Mini Dehumidifier https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_REbazbF9W29TF
Could be, yes. Make sure the fermonster isn't cracked, but most likely condensation. Get an Eva Dry from amazon - it's a great, inexpensive dehumidifier.
I use this in my filament storage boxes. It's nice because the window tells you if it needs to be recharged and when it's done being recharged.
Dessicants saturate with water and become useless within a couple days so unless you plan on digging them out and drying them in the oven once or twice a week it's a waste of time. They are really only good if you buy them new, or dry out the crystals from ones you collect and then use them in small airtight containers like ammo boxes or vaccuum sealed packs.
Buy a couple of these and recharge them as needed. http://www.amazon.com/Eva-dry-Renewable-E-333-Wireless-Dehumidifer/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1416422512&amp;sr=1-1
Don't need to use an oven to dry out, just plug in and wait.
It is obviously a HUGE risk, but the alternative is getting rid of it and having nothing. So, really what do you have to lose? Be creative, and do your best to weather-proof and critter proof it. They even sell mini dehumidifiers (https://www.amazon.com/Improved-Eva-dry-333-Renewable-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0XFCS/) you could stick in the cabinet to keep it dry internally. Odds are you'll be shit out of luck in a year or so, but you are already shit out of luck with no space in the house so... good luck!
http://m.sterilite.com/mobile.html?id=803&amp;ProductCategory=0&amp;section=0
Stacked properly you can fit 15 spools in one tub. And it seals which is awesome
New and Improved Eva-dry E-333 Renewable Mini Dehumidifier https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Vt5UBb698T1AA
Plug in renewing desiccant beads. Throw that in the tub and you're golden!
Just an alternative to digging through bags and having to vaccum the bags every single time
Something like this should work: https://www.amazon.com/Improved-Eva-dry-333-Renewable-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0XFCS?crid=TVI9OSQWM9CR&amp;keywords=evadry%2Bdehumidifier&amp;qid=1538378962&amp;sprefix=evadry&amp;sr=8-1&amp;ref=mp_s_a_1_1&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1
Non mobile version of link
These work great also: https://smile.amazon.com/Improved-Eva-dry-E-333-Renewable-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0XFCS/
They are inexpensive and reusable! Just stay away from the multi-packs, lol 1 for $15 or 2 for $158, what a steal!! And in case it gets fixed: http://imgur.com/DPawHFS.jpg
My bad, you plug it in to renew it. Went and grabbed it. Mine is plugged in right now. I know it last longer than 20-30 days because it was still good the last i checked it 3 months ago. And its been in there a while.
https://www.amazon.com/Improved-Eva-dry-E-333-Renewable-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1498446075&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=eva+dry
Np, this is the one I have. Had it for a month now and had to dry it out only once so far.
New and Improved Eva-dry E-333... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H0XFCS?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
I store my filament in these Weathertight Storage Boxes
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003KWJ9TS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_BMM6Bb6VWHNNT
with one of these Eva-dry E-333
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H0XFCS?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
And haven't had issues yet
Grab a couple of Ikea 365+ boxes with gasketed lids (792.767.60), and Eva-dry E-333 Renewable Mini Dehumidifier at Amazon to store your filament in. These gasketed bins aren't the larges,t but they do seal really well.
I also have Ikea Samla bins that I added my own gasket to and printed clips for, as well as Sterilite 24Qt latched bins as well for my filament storage..
as for their translucent filaments, what temperature are you printing with it at? I dont have the MMU2, but I do have the MK3s that has the tapered extruder. I have found that some materials require higher temps to print properly. I normally print with the AB PLA at around 210-215c, and I have not experienced any issues with that filament. Sometimes you need to print at a higher temp than what the filament says on the package with the newer extruder.
Humidity is really high where I am in Sullivan County. I have been using a mini dehumidifier in my cabinet and it seems good so far. Every couple weeks I plug it into the wall and it heats up to evaporate the water.
Thanks ordered this one The new and improved version. 4 stars out of 3400 reviews so it has to be pretty good.
I hear good things about these:
http://www.amazon.com/Eva-dry-Renewable-E-333-Wireless-Dehumidifer/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=sr_1_3/187-9104363-0536369?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1412307097&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=eva+dry+dehumidifiers
I have mine in a large plastic bin. I also have one of these in each (2 total right now, might need a 3rd this hobby is so addicting. )
Eva-Dry New and Improved... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H0XFCS?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
> The dehumidifier I use: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H0XFCS/
>> "The E-333 uses a renewable silica gel technology that works without batteries or power."
I think this is the same stuff: http://www.ebay.com/itm/281212393556
I have 2 of these https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_DU8zzb2BH9PBD and they keep the humidity down somewhat with airflow over them
Something like this might fit the bill.
Definitely buy plastic in bulk if you're planning on using that to save money and profit long term. If you have one near you, Microcenter has PLA, PETG, ABS, and many other assorted filaments in many different colors for sale starting at $14 per (2kg spools I think, been a long time since I've checked the mass amount on my spools period). Some people have had issues with the Inland filament, but I've never had a single issue. My favorite is their off color "cream" white PLA. These are usually distinguishable by a Green dot sticker on the box. Produces a really nice surface finish, and even better after sanding.
However, I also suggest you invest in a storage solution. What I've gone with:
- For storage if you have a Container Store near you (or just get something similar): https://www.containerstore.com/s/clear-weathertight-trunk/d?q=weather%20tight&productId=10024301
- For filament dehumidifying: https://www.amazon.com/Improved-Eva-dry-333-Renewable-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=sr_1_41?keywords=rechargeable+silica&qid=1570113444&s=gateway&sr=8-41
I have filament from when I first purchased my 3D printer in 2016, and after continuously storing it in this solution since, it still prints effectively and cleanly with minimal to zero water vapor related issues.
I have Sterilite airtight boxes and put an Eva-Dry in it. I also have a Hygrometer in the box, and it tells me that the humidity stays about 10% in the box. Nice and dry.
I'm having a similar issue of my 7 cu ft chest freeze being about 85% humid. I'm looking into buying a passive dehumidifier that, according to the reviews, should work great in a small space. Check it out on amazon. I know you didnt want to buy a dehumidifier but 't's pretty inexpensive and it's renewable.
http://www.amazon.com/Eva-Dry-E-333-Renewable-Wireless-Dehumidifer/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=sr_1_5?s=home-garden&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1449439693&amp;sr=1-5&amp;keywords=dehumidifier
u/twinbee you're probably better off buying something like this reusable dehumidifier device instead of disposable desiccant bags: https://www.amazon.com/Improved-Eva-dry-333-Renewable-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0XFCS
Source: I use the larger capacity design in my bathrooms and other locations in the house. https://www.amazon.com/Improved-Eva-dry-500-Renewable-Dehumidifier/dp/B00BD0FN8A
I'e made these 'quilt boxes' in the past. What I've do now is use a honey super with a dehumidifier in it like this https://www.amazon.com/Improved-Eva-dry-E-333-Renewable-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0XFCS I'll place it over the top board hole, slightly rasied to let air circulate.
I'm in New England so it does get cold for prolonged periods. I wrap my hives with the silver bubble wrap insultation, e.g. https://www.amazon.com/Improved-Eva-dry-E-333-Renewable-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0XFCS
They make the thermostats for converting chest freezers to kegerators. The temp sensor has thin wire that can run under the lid seal and one of these seems like the solution for condensation.
I use a IRIS 46 quart weathertight storage box with a renewable mini dehumidifier.
A renewable desiccant dryer would be a great addition to the filament cab.
https://www.amazon.com/Improved-Eva-dry-333-Renewable-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1526496587&amp;sr=8-2-fkmr0&amp;keywords=desicant+canisters
I use this in a 5 gallon bucket with a lid to keep my filaments dry.
I have This mini dehumidifier on top of her cage, read it works well but it doesn't seem to do the job for me.
I'm not sure how I could run anything electrical through this safe, there's no outlet hole anywhere on it and I already have it bolted down to the concrete. I think I'm just going to switch my system around a bit, I have 3 of these inside my safe right now and they're only keeping the humidity level down about 3-5 percent. If I take them out and close the safe, the level will go up to around 58-60 percent.
I use these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H0XFCS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Along with an "air tight" plastic bin I bought at Target. I also use these to track the humidity in the box:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01974FX42/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Seems to work rather well.
I don’t know if it’s your problem but humidity was definitely mine. I just wanted to share I bought one of these and put in my box. I’m going to get another one so I can swap them out every other week.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000H0XFCS?psc=1&amp;ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
Highly recommend getting one of these and stick it into your filament box.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H0XFCS
it works really well and when it gets too moist (you can see the color change) you just pop it onto a wallsocket for 24hr and it's goo to go again.
beats collecting the little packets of desiccant and drying them in the oven :)
I use a ziploc branded weather sealed box with one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H0XFCS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
I recharge it about once every 4-6 weeks. I like this much better than one-and-done packets.
You might even try something like this small dehumidifier. It's what I use in my "dry box". The box sits on top of my enclosure, and has a small hole leading down into the printer. I keep 2-3 rolls of filament in it at once, and that dehumidifier.
Once the crystals turn blue, I plug the dehumidifier into the wall for a couple of hours to dry it out, and right back in the box it goes.
This system has worked great for me for the past year, and was less than $30 total.
Bin
Dehumidifier
I am a fan of the Eva-dry E-333 Renewable Mini Dehumidifier. Basically, it is silica gel in a unit that has a heater. When the gel turns green which indicates it done absorbing water, you plug it in. The heater evaporates the moisture and then you can reuse it. You only buy this unit which is $15 one time.
I put one of these in a plastic covered crate I purchased at a big box office supply shop with about 6-8 reels of filament. If you want to drive the humidity lower you can just add another unit.
Here is the Amazon URL: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H0XFCS
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Get one of these and oil your guns.
Buy one of these https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H0XFCS
It's the same silica, but in a box that has a built-in heater so you can reuse the silica
So I did something very similar, for the dehumidifier part I used this instead - Eva-Dry New and Improved E-333 Renewable Mini Dehumidifier. It is awesome and works really well and when the indicator shows that it needs recharged you just plug it in for a bit and then you can use it again.
I also do tubs. They can hold a lot of spools. I currently have two tubs and seven 1KG spools in each but I could fit a few more in each.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CZOKOWI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
and
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H0XFCS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
I can't speak for Damp-Rid but I've been using this in mine and it is awesome. I just take it out once a week to dry out for a few hours and then its good to go again.
I bought this mini one here. It should do the trick.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H0XFCS/
Get one of these, too. Keezers and fermentors have a lot of problems with mold because you're operating outside the designed temp parameters.
That ziploc storage bin looks perfect! going to my local walmart to see if they have one. Would you say the silica gel is better than one of these fancy dehumidifiers?
This is the dehumidifier I was thinking about. It doesn't have a compressor and I've read others post about using ones like this with the Peltier technology with success. Hopefully it'll work out.
If I upgrade to a larger chamber I'll probably spend a little extra and get a better controller too. But for a first one I'm hoping this works out.
Well I have 2 fans in there and a small dehumidifier that help with the temps, then I also put in a 1 liter frozen water bottle per day to make sure my rez is nice and cold. I have never had a temp higher that 83 degrees.
Clip on Fan
Dual Oscillating Fan
Dehumidifier
We bought [this](http://Eva-dry Edv-1100 Electric Petite Dehumidifier, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H0ZDD2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Y7huzb0K23SA6) for our fanless bathroom and it worked great!
"Eva-Dry Dehumidifier" on Amazon. You can also try "Gurin Dehumidifier"
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;field-keywords=eva-dry+humidifier
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I have this one (it's not too big: 6.8 x 8.5 x 14)
http://www.amazon.com/Eva-Dry-Edv-2200-Eva-dry-Dehumidifier-Mid-Size/dp/B001QTW6KQ
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Smaller one (which probably means it's takes longer to lower humidity)
http://www.amazon.com/Eva-Dry-Edv-1100-Eva-dry-Electric-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0ZDD2
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To give you an idea what to expect when the dehumidifier turns on, here is a chart -- I have a bunch of temp/humidity sensors connected to an Arduino that uploads to the cloud and keeps history :)
So I have opened the window, kept the door open (it’s only me and my s/o). And we have this guy.
We personally haven’t done anything to this bathroom except fixed some grout
Just bought the mini version and this guy. Fairly inexpensive and work great.
I have one of these, and for the budget minded it's not a bad deal. I think you'd be taxed to get 8 guns in there, but it's doable. Just don't put the popular one at the back or you'll have to empty the safe just to get at it.
And if you're looking for a storage cabinet, you could knock some shelves together and just use this thing to store ammo. It's handy.
A month or two ago they had the 8-gun safe on sale, so I upgraded to that. They're about the same size.
Don't forget a dehumidifier!
I have two stack on dehumidifiers.
I was having issues with rust on my Savage rimfire rifles. Haven't had a problem since. I check them every couple of weeks and recharge them every three to six months (summer is worse, of course).
I'm not sure. I was thinking of maybe something like this. Otherwise a whole room sized dehumidifier. And yeah, you're right, I'm wondering where I'm going to get the money for this atm. A 'cheap' one is looking to be around $100 and a more expensive one is $200+ : /.
Get damp rid. $10 should last about 6 months.
DampRid FG50T Hi-Capacity Moisture Absorber, 4-Pound Tub https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0029EGUNG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_IvfFybNAGF8V6
I live in Idaho where we see occasional sub-zero temperatures in the winter. I have both a fridge-turned-kegerator and a chest-freezer-turned-fermentation-chamber in my detached garage.
For my kegerator, which I keep at 42°F, I've installed a 75w incandescent light bulb at the base of the fridge which I leave running constantly any time the average temps are below my target temp. Basically I just screw the bulb in between September and May.
The fermentation chamber is a little more tricky. For this I have the STC-1000 wired for dual stage. The heating stage has a small ceramic space heater plugged in to it which sits inside on the freezer's compressor hump.
Temperature control aside, you might run into some issues with dampness and mold. Supposedly DampRid does a good job of controlling this.
You may want to use DampRid or something else to control the moisture. Mold rarely grows where it is dry.
http://www.amazon.com/DampRid-FG50T-Hi-Capacity-Moisture-Absorber/dp/B0029EGUNG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1410898349&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=damprid+fg50t
Hm. LOTS of DampRid in your lens cases and camera bag. Possibly someone makes a version with antifungal stuff in it? Hm.
I would ask a couple of pro photographers... HEY! I know a pro photographer who worked in Bali for a couple of years. I'll ask him.
Get a dehumidifier and/or find the water leaks. Even something like this would likely help.
Wow we usually wash the sheets about every 4 weeks. You must have some major moisture! You need some Damp-Rid. http://www.amazon.com/DampRid-FG50T-Hi-Capacity-Moisture-Absorber/dp/B0029EGUNG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1404582205&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=damp+rid
If you are worry about moisture I would just use one of those http://www.amazon.com/DampRid-FG50T-Hi-Capacity-Moisture-Absorber/dp/B0029EGUNG
https://www.amazon.com/DampRid-FG50T-Hi-Capacity-Moisture-Absorber/dp/B0029EGUNG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1487216661&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=dessicant
I'm no pro, but if it were mine, I'd grab some DampRid stuff to dry it out, then I'd rent a RugDoctor with upholstery tool to do a hot water extraction.
Let me know if you figure out how the hell to put a collar on this thing. I've got the same exact unit. Also, make sure you get something to keep the moisture down in there, you get a ton of condensation when it doesn't go down to freezer temperature. I picked up some Damprid and it works alright.
Can you get the little dehumidifers, that have the little balls in them? Kind of like this We could find them in pretty much any store in our city, it helps.
Sop the water out and check it any time it rains. Get several pails of desicant to start sucking up the moisture. You can find such in the paint section and you can recharge it in your oven if funds are tight. That should hold till the shop is ready, it's probably something simple like the trunk gasket.
I had condensation issues until I found a huge leak in my lid. I bought and still use this: Damp rid although it's not an issue anymore, I keep it in there to be safe.
You can try Damp Rid
Damp-Rid is great stuff! We leave a tub in the bathroom behind the toilet and it sucks all the moisture out of the air.
https://www.amazon.com/DampRid-FG50T-Hi-Capacity-Moisture-Absorber/dp/B0029EGUNG
Thanks a lot!!! I was really unsure of which of the two to get, but Damprid seems to be more popular. And I do plan on fanning for 2 days beforehand.
One more question, I plan on getting this size: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0029EGUNG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1415820236&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=SY200_QL40 Is this enough or too much for the shrooms I'll get from 5 cakes using PF Tek (after fanning that is)?
Here is the mobile version of your link
it's a product here in the us that is a moisture-absorber product. here is an example of the product as available on amazon. They have different bin sizes and even one that you can hang in a closet to keep clothes from smelling musty.
Hope this helps explain it. oh, and a bin type like this example would also keep pets from getting into it.
I already have a chest freezer for fermentation that I've been using for nearly a decade. I'm quite familiar with the condensation issue. I use one of these: http://www.amazon.com/DampRid-FG91-Easy-Fill-Moisture-Absorber/dp/B002MPPYUM/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1373377924&amp;sr=8-6&amp;keywords=damprid
Have you tried using a dehumidifier?
You can get some pretty cheap on amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002MPPYUW/
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002MPPYUM
I use one like those in my bedroom and I could already smell the difference after just a week or so. (I live in a very humid climate.)
Also try opening the window.
I use these:
Star brite No Damp Dehumidifier 14 oz Hanging Bag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004A7MF6Q/
Something like this reusable silica dehumidifier might work well for you. It indicates when it's saturated and can be refreshed in an oven.
http://www.amazon.com/Cannon-Safe-SGD57-Silica-Dehumidifier/dp/B005HH5UCE - something like this?
Anyone have any thoughts on a dehumidifier like this?
http://www.amazon.com/Gurin-Renewable-Wireless-Mini-Dehumidifier/dp/B00ANX1PAI/ref=pd_sbs_hg_4
Since his camper is a fairly small, I imagine this might help absorb passively.
Like one of these guys? http://www.amazon.com/Gurin-DHMD-110-Renewable-Wireless-Dehumidifier/dp/B00ANX1PAI
I read the reviews on that one as well, it appears to work best for really small spaces, like safes and storage boxes. One like this might work better for you. It says it will work on a small to medium sized room.
I was able to help the humidity by getting the air naturally circulating in my house. I eventually broke down and bought a dehumidifier. This is the one I bought.
This is the dehumidifier I used in the dorms last year. It will only need to be used a few weeks of the school year, but is definitely a good idea to have. This one worked great with no problems.
I've been using one of these mini dehumidifiers, works pretty well:
https://www.amazon.com/Momentum-SM-E500-Eva-Dry-Dehumidifier/dp/B00BD0FN8A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1466430496&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=evadry
It absorbs moisture, then once it is full, you plug it into an outlet and it heats up and drys out the moisture so that you can use it again. There are different sizes for various prices, but the above is what I have. I don't think I'd go to a smaller one, bc it does get filled up throughout 1 fermentation.
Nice safe, I just got mine last month. I did some searching and got this for mine.
New and Improved Eva-dry E-500 Renewable Mini Dehumidifier https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BD0FN8A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_I9m5Ab5HBACN8
I use this thing to prevent this problem. Works great.
I use these in a storage container
New and Improved Eva-dry E-500... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BD0FN8A?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Thanks for the critique. Here is a link to the dehumidifier
Essentially its a dehumidifier that sucks moisture out of the air. When it is plugged in, the heating coil causes the beads to release their moisture, essentially recharging the ability to dehumidify. I was hoping that by turning the circuit on with an inkbird or other hygrostat, I could set the dehumidifier to release moisture should my chamber get too dry.
These use batteries if you want to
https://www.amazon.ca/Eva-dry-500-Renewable-Wireless-Dehumidifer/dp/B00BD0FN8A/ref=mp_s_a_1_18?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1539280597&amp;sr=8-18&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=dehumidifier+small
Probably will need more than 1
Something like this?
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I have a similar set up with room for a carboy. When I started I had issues with leaks as well. Several inexpensive purchases have made all the difference:
Hopefully those four things should help cut down on any leaks. You can do all of them for under $20. You can also buy a cheap dehumidifier on Amazon to help with condensation issues:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BD0FN8A/ref=sxr_rr_xsim_1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_p=9ddc66f6-9fc0-49ff-b2fa-06a39d9859e6&amp;pd_rd_wg=ujPbX&amp;pf_rd_r=KKB8W3MC2HPWZV3JBFZS&amp;pf_rd_s=desktop-rhs-carousels&amp;pf_rd_t=301&amp;pd_rd_i=B00BD0FN8A&amp;pd_rd_w=LrMBC&amp;pf_rd_i=dehumidifier&amp;pd_rd_r=c9839b3f-1124-4437-89f1-47d030cfa844&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1541099547&amp;sr=1
Last, I found who fills the CO2 bottle can make a huge difference. The bottle actually needs to be chilled to get a full charge of CO2. My local fish store is significantly cheaper to fill, but they never give a good fill; I have to pay extra at the Homebrew store to have them do it right.
I have one of those but found that I'm happier with the eva-dry
Any enclosed cabinets are going to retain moisture. Most houses should be built with this in mind. If you absolutely have to have something closed in then yes, you'll want something in there (full dehumidifier, heating rod, rechargeable dessicant) to absorb excess moisture. These work great for me:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BD0FN8A
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D1WYXR0
Kind of related but Ive been using an Eva-dry in a large metal tool box I keep in my trunk (I also wipe down my tools after I'm finished with them) and have been doing this for about a month with no apparent rusting, are you saying its not worth messing with desiccant because it will absorb from the outside atmosphere and not just in the car or why? I certainly would not want to ruin my tools but how big of a threat is it? I just assumed that 'dehumidifier' would work well enough as long as I keep it 'charged'
It definitely works. I have this from Amazon, which is just a fancy plastic box containing the same beads inside the paper packets you get in shoes etc. It's re-usable though -- you plug it in to the wall once the beads are maxed out and it heats up and dries them out again.
I have a shitty leaky truck that fogs up terribly on the inside, but with this inside overnight it's noticably better (not completely fixed, but it's a really shitty truck).
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003KWJ9TS
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BD0FN8A/
I really, really recommend one of the reusable moisture absorbers. ala https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BD0FN8A/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Awesome setup and gorgeous woodwork!
Wanted to share some advice on the Keg Freezer setup as I have built a couple of these now.
Make sure that you have a temp controller that handles a 5 min cycle delay. Most digital temp controllers have this capability but the first one I bought did not and I had to replace the freezer after about a year due to compressor failure.
Also you mentioned moisture issues, you can take a look at these devices available on Amazon. I use these in mine and it helps quite a bit and all you have to do it plug them periodically in to re-charge.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BD0FN8A/ref=s9_acsd_hps_bw_c_x_3_r
Cheers!
That quickly and completely? Doesn't seem likely but then I am still fairly new at all this. I just have one of these in there and it's only slightly closer to needing to be plugged in than it was before I started the cold crash.
Thinking back, it was probably closer to two gallons of headspace in the fermenter, but that shouldn't significantly affect your calculations from earlier, would it?
Not sure if this is the place to ask this, but here goes. I have two nice leather jackets in a closet that is also used to store some firearms in. It's been getting fairly cold and a little humid in the room/closet, so I decided to purchase a goldenrod dehumidifier to mitigate any rust that might occur. To my knowledge, the goldenrod heats up the ambient air slightly, decreasing the humidity in the area (ideally a safe, but I'm working with what I have).
Will this environment be bad for the leather coats? They can always be moved to another closet, but will again be exposed to the cold and somewhat higher than I'd like humidity. Thanks all!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IJYH02U/ref=s9_acsd_omwf_hd_bw_bI6dnf_c2_x_2_t?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-2&pf_rd_r=6NGXQP89MNRWYNZZHTM1&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=be192b5f-33bd-4a0a-90b0-c63fafd4e8e5&pf_rd_i=267557011
Odd, I copied the url from what I was looking at.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IJYH02U/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
I have this one. It also has a built in sensor but I found that it read the humidity as much higher than it actually is (according to my other sensors, at least) and therefore it wanted to run all the time. I now have it plugged into a smart plug which uses an automation triggered by Abode's temperature/light/humidity sensor. I've found this has the dehumidifier run anywhere from 2-5 times a day which uses less electricity than before and still maintains the humidity level I'm looking for. (Sorry for the information overload!)
These are kinda cool.cant attest to how well they work.
https://www.amazon.com/Eva-dry-333-Renewable-Dehumidifier-2-PACK/dp/B00LVN7BM0/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?adgrpid=72493982379&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI79jYj7XQ5QIVypyzCh2wIQz1EAAYASAAEgJVIvD_BwE&amp;hvadid=356251716195&amp;hvdev=m&amp;hvlocphy=9004809&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvpos=1t1&amp;hvqmt=b&amp;hvrand=1445874224055327036&amp;hvtargid=kwd-300738523671&amp;hydadcr=12188_9467458&amp;keywords=dehumidifier+plug&amp;qid=1572865654&amp;sr=8-4
I use a chest freezer with this https://www.amazon.com/Eva-dry-333-Renewable-Dehumidifier-2-PACK/dp/B00LVN7BM0/ref=sr_1_6?hvadid=174238331492&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9017499&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=8928047396260506473&hvtargid=aud-648254335185%3Akwd-2107540628&keywords=evadry+dehumidifier&qid=1554989840&s=gateway&sr=8-6
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It stops all condensation. You can get a new chest freezer for around $100 if you shop the sales right and hook it up to an inkbird.
The simplest thing to do is get a bunch of zip-loc bags large enough for spools (I bought the 2 gallon size - a bit too large, 1g size may do) and keep each roll sealed in one of those. Throw a packet of silica gel in each one if you want to go pro. Whenever I seal one up I tend to suck most of the air out quickly before sealing the bag. I have 10 spools open right now sealed this way and another 12 or so stored in one of those plastic tubs with the foam seal around the edge (with a dehumidifier inside). I am thinking of moving all my rolls to bags just to let me be more flexible with the space (the bin is a bit large)
Desiccant packs can help, but an occasional light coat of oil will help a lot more. I have a couple of them that I can just plug into the wall for a few hours and they'll dry out. They're more expensive, but it's a whole lot better than having to run the oven at 400* for a few hours every week or two. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LVN7BM0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Welcome to the wonderful world of kegging! Enjoy 30 min packaging days, fewer trips to the recycle, and never having to soak another bottle ever.
Friendly suggestion: Buy humidity reducing devices like the Eva-Dry 333. Especially when it's humid out, at ale serving temperatures you will likely get plenty of condensation in there. I had about a small pond in there when I got back from a longish vacation after forgetting to reset the dehumidifier. Okay, hyperbole, more like a puddle but you get the point. Those Eva-Dry things are rad.
Also carefully consider the length of your lines. BeerSmith has a good article to start with. It's shocking just how much this affects the pour from your faucets.
Finally, sit back and enjoy. Personally I still bottle a couple of batches per year for special brews but my keezer has been a huge upgrade in enjoyment and time savings. Cheers!
Thanks for mentioning this! The shipping to Canada is prohibitive but this encouraged me to look on amazon.ca and I found these ones:
https://www.amazon.ca/Ivation-Renewable-Rechargeable-Wireless-Dehumidifier/dp/B00TXSQ162
They are CDN $38.99 for a 2-pack or $24.99 each and seem to be about the same size as the Eva-Dry E333. I just ordered a pair that should be here in about 10 days. I've had a moisture problem in my keezer that is causing rust and mold and it would be nice to solve it!
I have a couple of these that I swap out whenever I remember. I don't have any problems with rust, though I'm in a relatively dry part of the country to begin with. If you're really having problems it's hard to beat a nice light coat of oil.
The type of unit I linked to is usually allowed where normal window air conditioners aren't.
I've never heard of an apartment complex disallowing the type of air conditioner I linked to.
But yeah, if it's cool get a nice Dehumidifier. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Frigidaire-70-Pint-Dehumidifier-Effortless-Humidity/dp/B00UWP07LK/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1518672680&amp;sr=8-6&amp;keywords=dehumidifier&amp;dpID=316rM8FWZvL&amp;preST=_SY300_QL70_&amp;dpSrc=srch
I own the 50 pint dehumidifier which I use in the winter, and I own the air conditioner I linked to, which I use in the summer.
I recommend both!
This is the setup I have....was all pretty simple:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UWP07LK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/Little-Giant-VCMA-20ULS-Condensate-Removal/dp/B000SM342Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1469043771&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=condensate+pump
I live in Texas where in February/March/April, it's humid AF but not hot enough to run the AC yet.
I solved the problem by buying this 70 pint Frigidaire dehumidifier.
If the humidity is over 70%, it'll fill up overnight and I empty it in the morning and let it rip until I get home and empty etc.
I suspect I really need two of them for my 2200 sqf house as it struggles to keep up because I turn it off when I want to watch TV etc. Still, it does a remarkable job of keeping mold out and the inside of the house pleasantly unmuggy.
Except that the unit that is being recommended in the discussion here is actually 745 W. So u/ten-million could be right if it runs say 3/4 of the time or more.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UWP07LK/
Thank you, TheSingingKid! Seems I have spend a bit more (although I have already spent a lot to set things up) I found two types. One is conventional and cheap, like this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UWP07LK/
The other is crawlspace specific and expensive, like this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LW8WRUP/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza
Do I need the 2nd one, powerful but almost 5 times pricier, to make things right?
I have this one and I'm very happy with it. I only recently found out you're not supposed to use extension cords with it (or any other dehumidifiers) so maybe keep that in mind.
I had a Soleus that I got from Menards and the pump quit on me in about 2 months. I threw it out and got this. Works great.
But it in an airtight container overnight with one of these
Eva-dry E-333 Renewable Mini Dehumidifier
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H0XFCS/
If you can swing $18, these renewable dehumidifiers do a pretty good job at keeping moisture down. Never used it in a grow tent but have used in fridges and works well. Can just plug it in for like 12 hours once it "fills up". You could probably just leave it plugged in in your tent too, but it generates a small amount of heat.
Desiccant packs or a diesel heater.
You can dry desiccant packs in an oven or microwave to reuse them. A dutch oven on propane might work too.
not sure if you can find these in japan, but it might useful to get a dehumidifier
http://www.amazon.com/Eva-dry-Renewable-E-333-Wireless-Dehumidifer/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=lp_267557011_1_2?s=home-garden&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1422048312&amp;sr=1-2