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Apparently it’s suitable for use in flats, apartments, 3 bedroom houses, 5 bedroom houses, garages, boats, caravans, holiday homes – anywhere you have a damp problem. Or so the “sales pitch” tells us.
A Desiccant can work in temperatures down to 1 degree, and it also acts as a heater as it pushes out air 11-12 degrees warmer than the air taken in.
The one I’m thinking of getting also has:
– Sterilising Ioniser
– Energy Saving Laundry (you can even dry your clothes with it)
– On / Off Timer
– Displays the room relative humidity and temperature
– Removes up to 8 litres of water a day
Here’s one of the Meaco specialists explaining the difference between Compressor and Desiccant models:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwY1jVwb_40
I don’t think it will completely solve my problem but if I situate it nearer to my tools, I think it will solve a lot of my problems. Especially as I will also be coating them in 3-in-1 oil. That said, it’s pricey at £260.
I hear what you say about localised comfort in hot countries, but as mentioned above, people have been using them upstairs in a 3 bedroom house, and it’s solved their problem. Also, the manufacturers seem to be UK based so I’m hoping they are aware of the needs of UK residents and what it would take to combat a damp/moisture build-up problem.
All the above is what I’ve read/watched. However, you have given me pause for thought because I was all but certain to buy the above Dehumidifier.