Tubular heaters and ventilation

[Skub]

Mine is only a 2 or 3 litre container but it takes about a week to fill it.

When the conditions are right mine can pull 2 litres out of the air overnight.

[MrLongbeard]

6 hours later the drain tube appears to be working fine.
Section that's flat on the floor is full and the dehumidifier is chucking water down it but it's not backing up in the vertical section of tubing.

[MrLongbeard]

Another 24 hours and all's good.
It's cost a fiver to run so far, which is expected as it was chonking along at 600+ watts to start, had dropped to 30 watts tonight which I assume is just for the fan running, will see what it averages out at after a week.

[MrLongbeard]

14 hours later things are not optimal, not bad just not playing 100% nicely.
The internal tank was half full this morning for no discernible reason, best guess, it's that ruddy cold the tubing has gone rigid and slipped off the drain point a smidge / created a gap.

But the garage is sitting at 5 degrees whilst the cars outside are covered in ice, and a nice 50% RH.
I'll keep an eye on it and get a softer hose if it keeps playing silly buggers

[cheb]

You probably know this but silicone hose is best for cold conditions. My Meaco came with a length. Happily not needed now, the new shed is dry.

[MrLongbeard]

I do know that, but didn't give it a thought and just bought a cheap length of aquarium tubing ah well on order now, decided I didn't want to take the risk as it bumps the dehumidifier back up to 600+ watts when you take out the tank and replace it.

[Horse]

Mine is only a 2 or 3 litre container but it takes about a week to fill it.

When the conditions are right mine can pull 2 litres out of the air overnight.

Is there any risk that, perhaps where walls etc. are absorbing damp from outside, than drying the inside will pull in more moisture?

[Skub]

Mine is only a 2 or 3 litre container but it takes about a week to fill it.

When the conditions are right mine can pull 2 litres out of the air overnight.

Is there any risk that, perhaps where walls etc. are absorbing damp from outside, than drying the inside will pull in more moisture?

Who knows man. There isn't any visible damp anywhere,just when there are temperature fluctuations I get condensation.

As long as the dehumidifier keeps the bikes and tools dry,I'm happy.

[MrLongbeard]

Well that's that for now, it's too bloody wet with the rain we've been having for the past 3 days, and it's costing 4 quid a day to run, so plug pulled until it gets cold.

[Rockburner]

Well that's that for now, it's too bloody wet with the rain we've been having for the past 3 days, and it's costing 4 quid a day to run, so plug pulled until it gets cold.

What are you using to measure the electricity usage?

[MrLongbeard]

Well that's that for now, it's too bloody wet with the rain we've been having for the past 3 days, and it's costing 4 quid a day to run, so plug pulled until it gets cold.

What are you using to measure the electricity usage?