CA2OR Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 So....so far so good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coralreefaquarist Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 i only have 40 gallons and no sump but the tank is in my bedroom(nono).i only evap like a gallon mabey gallon and a quarter a day. but the humidity is bad. i have a ceiling fan 1 tower fan and 2 floor fans aswell as my window open half way 24/7. even when it was snowing outside it was friken hot in here. ive been looking for a small dehumidifier but have yet to find a cheap one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 i only have 40 gallons and no sump but the tank is in my bedroom(nono).i only evap like a gallon mabey gallon and a quarter a day. but the humidity is bad. i have a ceiling fan 1 tower fan and 2 floor fans aswell as my window open half way 24/7. even when it was snowing outside it was friken hot in here. ive been looking for a small dehumidifier but have yet to find a cheap one. Look into something called Driz-air, (sp.), they are designed for closets and cost under $10 and you can refill them. Or if you have a ACE Hardware near your their website listed a 12-15 pint unit for $50. Thats a small unit that would fit your situation. Where as the one I got is a 70 pint unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TankIt Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 De Humidifier What are all the specs on the one you got I am shoping for 1 right now but the Home depot by me in sherwood, or said that they are no longer carrying them....... I will probably order online but I would like to get 1 that has worked good for someone else. My other question is that with a dehumidifier do you notice more evaporation of your tank water? I have a small 2 bdr apt and a small living room with a 75 reef ( I need to update signature I know), single 400 MH 18 PC actinics and one powerful 4" fan built on my fixture, with 20 gal long refug/sump. I also have my little vacant biocube that is looking for a new home owner or renter right now, but I need new lights first! I think moisture was already a problem with my apts before I moved in because they made me sign this mold/ moisture aggreement with my lease. Makes sence because 1 whole wall of my apt is in a hillside. So anyway got mold in all my windows, even bedrooms, mold in corners inside of metal door is always wet and water on floor at bottom of the door...... I am allergic to mold and do not have the time to bleach windows and walls everyday so I need something that works or some suggestions. I am at work all day and do not feel comfertable leaving a window open all day while I am gone. HELP!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted January 8, 2009 Author Share Posted January 8, 2009 We bought the 70 pint unit from Lowes for $239. They also had a 50 pint unit for $199 and a 30'ish pint unit for $159. We have only had it for a few days but so far it is working awesome! It has the room down to 50% relative humidity. So far it appears that it has lessened my evaporation. Which right now I don't mind, since 5+ gals a day was kiling me and my back!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriswaters Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 I got a bad joke about relative humidity....but I won't post it here!!! I am so happy that I put everything out in the garage! It has been a challenge, but I have none of the issues with moisture. The garage is WELL ventilated, and even at freezing temps outside, I am able to crack a door on the sump enclosure and clear out excess moisture. I did notice a problem with moisture when the 55 was in the spare room. I too left the window cracked at all times. Albeight, I never had to use the heater in that room! Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdadof2 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Oh do tell the joke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanmike01 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 I got a bad joke about relative humidity....but I won't post it here!!! Kris It applies doesent it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share Posted January 12, 2009 Well the dehumidifier is working awesomely! Keeping the room at 50%RH. I can't say it has lessened the evaporation but I can't say it has increased it either. An added bonus to running the dehumidifier is that it is keeping the garage a few degrees warmer. And boy has it changed the feeling of the room in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TankIt Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Dehumidifier Got 1 ordered. It the Goldstar 50 pint unit with electric controls from walmart.com $145 plus 22$ shipping. It had really good reviews in consumer report so I figured it couldn't be to bad. I would have gone to Lowes but the Lowes by me has employees that are pretty much all dumb and some are #*%^$@@$^&. So I went the online route. I will have it between the 21-25 th of Jan and I will give it a week then post me results here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 Just for others information mine is a Frigidaire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 The Frigidaire works well? Any problems with it? At all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 Only two weeks old or so but nothing yet, (knock on wood). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 hopefully it stays like that. good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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