Dehumidifier, sticky doors?

[Rudi McAnichal]

Meaco DD8L are quite good, not a single issue so far.

We have have a Meaco DD8L for about 7 years and and an Ecoair DD1 Simple for about 4 years. Both dessicant type (to suit our fairly cold NE climate). No problems with either.
Meaco has more sophisticated controls, you can set the run time, but you have to press a button to start it.
Ecoair has no built-in timer, but (unlike the Meaco) it will operate from a simple £5 mechanical timer plug.

 

[not done it yet]

Yes but in my workshop I get very little issues with humid air when the ambient is low. And contrary to popular belief, it still does pull moisture out of the air down to the point at which I don’t have issues. Does that make sense?
What I’m saying is - it works.

I don’t get any issues in my workshop, even when the ambient temperature is low.

 

[not done it yet]

Meaco has more sophisticated controls, you can set the run time, but you have to press a button to start it.

Mine is/are controlled by a time clock switch for on and off periods. Obviously no cool-down period as per usual machine turn-off, but that has been no problem with mine. I have three. Normally 2 available and one either awaiting repair or repaired. None were bought new and only one was in one piece on purchase (even that one was not working - hence all being cheap).

I have set two going together, when I have been away. Two on shorter run-times mean they collect twice the amount of condensate before switching off due to full collection vessels (or only one is likely to fail while I am away).

 

[MattF]

They actually work at lower temperatures whereas the compressor type are fairly useless below about 10 Celsius.

The ones I use are spec'ed within the range of 5° to 35°, room temperature. I leave the workshop one on constantly.

 

[minimutly]

I don’t get any issues in my workshop, even when the ambient temperature is low.

Well if you want to nit-pic, what I should have typed is I don’t get issues when the temp is low even without the dehumidifier. The point being is we get warm westerlies blowing it in. When it’s cold the wind is dry, generally.

 

[not done it yet]

Well if you want to nit-pic, what I should have typed is I don’t get issues when the temp is low even without the dehumidifier. The point being is we get warm westerlies blowing it in. When it’s cold the wind is dry, generally.

I was not ‘nit-picking‘ as you suggest. If you don’t write what you mean, and/or later claim it was different, then why should anyone believe you either way? Seems to me that you change direction just like the wind does.

One should only write the truth. I try to, all the time.

 

[minimutly]

I was not ‘nit-picking‘ as you suggest. If you don’t write what you mean, and/or later claim it was different, then why should anyone believe you either way? Seems to me that you change direction just like the wind does.

One should only write the truth. I try to, all the time.

Well whoop de do to you.
Added to my ignore list....

 

[Bryan Williams]

We use a dehumidifier for drying clothes when then weather is naff. Even heavy towels are dried within 12 hours and the heat from it keeps the room warm.

Had a few second hand ones that have been used in the garage and never last long due to the dust and dirt. In the house for drying we bought one of these although it was much cheaper when we got it

Blyss WDH-316DB 16Ltr Dehumidifier - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Ideal for removing excess moisture and controlling damp and condensation. Features automatic shut down, carry handle, LED display and reusable air filter. Suitable for rooms from 30 to 35m³. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

Had one of these a week or so now and it's pulled loads out of the air.
Still had to sand the front door though.. Ended up costing me twice as much though as had to buy the daughter the same model..
Thanks for the advice, seems like a good little unit.

 

[Shox Dr]

Had one of these a week or so now and it's pulled loads out of the air.
Still had to sand the front door though.. Ended up costing me twice as much though as had to buy the daughter the same model..
Thanks for the advice, seems like a good little unit.

wait until it has settled down, and then adjust the humidity so it just comes on. And leave it. we empty ours about every 10-14days

 

[Bryan Williams]

wait until it has settled down, and then adjust the humidity so it just comes on. And leave it. we empty ours about every 10-14days

Cheers, I noticed it keeps running even when it's dropped below the set humidity, I've just turned it off then. It's when I've swapped from laundry mode to the other. Maybe I'm not letting it settle between changing modes.

 

[Shox Dr]

Cheers, I noticed it keeps running even when it's dropped below the set humidity, I've just turned it off then. It's when I've swapped from laundry mode to the other. Maybe I'm not letting it settle between changing modes.

If you have it set to low it will cycle forever.
Ive never liked the modes on any machine ive used. Much perfer to get the humidity down to where I want it. Then manually set it. Just keep checking to see its not full.

Keep the water, its good for the iron. (if you live in a hard water area)
Appartently is not good for Dogs, so dont let them drink it

 

[Bryan Williams]

If you have it set to low it will cycle forever.
Ive never liked the modes on any machine ive used. Much perfer to get the humidity down to where I want it. Then manually set it. Just keep checking to see its not full.

Keep the water, its good for the iron. (if you live in a hard water area)
Appartently is not good for Dogs, so dont let them drink it

It's set on 60, cycling between 58/59 but fan still on.. Temp 18,central heating stat showing 19 5 other end of the room, positioned a bit higher though.

 

[Bryan Williams]

It's set on 60, cycling between 58/59 but fan still on.. Temp 18,central heating stat showing 19 5 other end of the room, positioned a bit higher though.

I think my dogs have ingested a fair bit of lead and mercury somewhere along the line judging by their usual behaviour..

 

[Bryan Williams]

Yeah, I've just been playing around with it changed the setting up to 70,the sensor is showing 59/60 but the fan is still going, so not sure what's going on.

 

[Shox Dr]

Yeah, I've just been playing around with it changed the setting up to 70,the sensor is showing 59/60 but the fan is still going, so not sure what's going on.

I would take much notice of the %, you'll get to know where it needs to be

 

[Bryan Williams]

I would take much notice of the %, you'll get to know where it needs to be

Does yours automatically turn off though?

 

[Shox Dr]

Does yours automatically turn off though?

Yes. I have 3. All different makes

 

[slim_boy_fat]

On the basis of reports/reviews here I've ordered a Meaco DD8L machine, we'll see.....

It's all your fault.