Condensation & dehumidifier questions

IM

shiraz99 said:

IM said:

BUFF said:

desiccants tend to be cheaper to buy, work better at cooler temps but cost more to run (perhaps 2x) than compressor dehumidifiers. I would suggest that you consider the temperature where you intend to use it & for how long at a time  & choose type accordingly. You can then narrow down to make/model.

The room is unheated, so all it will get is the ambient heat from the rest of the house, plus whatever the washing machine/tumble dryer.

In terms of running time, I thought you ran them all the time at a low level?

It's worth getting some cheap room thermometer/hygrometer to check the temperature and RH in that room. If the ambient temp is over 16 degrees I's stick with a compressor dehumidifier, if the temp drops quite low in there get a desiccant model but, as mentioned they are more expensive to run in comparison.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/ThermoPro-TP50-Digital-Thermometer-Temperature/dp/B01H1R0K68/ref=sr_1_6

or the ones I got:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08DJ6M3HV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o02_s00

Nice one! Have ordered one of those, and will see what it shows.

Better to spend a tenner now and get the right type/size/capacity for our needs.