Humidity Issues.

[Grant_C]

Had the dehumidifier on for 2 days and its still sucking up plenty of water.

It only fills about 330ml at a time- but I have emptied it a couple of times in the last few days.

Is this normal?

 

[Caswellbot]

That does seem like a lot but I'm not sure exactly what a "normal" amount would be. 330ml a day is the equivalent to a can of cokes worth. That's a fair amount of moisture.

Any scientists want to chime in?

 

[Grant]

I'm no scientist but that seems like a lot of moisture. Is it extra ordinarily freezing cold down your way and you are compensating with loads more heat which is causing the extra moisture. I could be wrong tho.

 

[Frunkstar]

:lol: I can piss more than that, thats nothing at this time of year, empty mine every 24 hours & it must have about 4 litres in at a time in a 5lt tank, try that in my tank room & you would make it 4 X's that, it all depends on the dehumidifier, some are tiny some are massive & very powerful, if I put the old one on I had it would be taking 10+ litres out a day, remember that once the moisture in the air is depleted it will start stripping it from the plasterboard, material & even wood, so its best not to over do it with them, sounds like your not able to with yours anyhow :lol: :lol: :lol: - stop panicking Grant, this time of year the moisture level in the air is pretty high.

 

[Caswellbot]

Ha ha. Thanks for the input Frank. At ease Grant!

 

[Grant_C]

Thanks guys.

Its just all this vintage cardboard and moister makes me paranoid. :lol:

 

[Frunkstar]

Over do it & the cards will be the least of your worries, as you'll be drying the bubble glue out - got you worried again yet :twisted: :lol:

 

[Michael Sith]

:lol: I can piss more than that, thats nothing at this time of year, empty mine every 24 hours & it must have about 4 litres in at a time in a 5lt tank, try that in my tank room & you would make it 4 X's that, it all depends on the dehumidifier, some are tiny some are massive & very powerful, if I put the old one on I had it would be taking 10+ litres out a day, remember that once the moisture in the air is depleted it will start stripping it from the plasterboard, material & even wood, so its best not to over do it with them, sounds like your not able to with yours anyhow :lol: :lol: :lol: - stop panicking Grant, this time of year the moisture level in the air is pretty high.

I apologise in advance that I don't have anything constructive to offer,

But Frank s. "I can piss more than that" 8) :lol:

Had me in stitches Frank :wink: :lol:

 

[Frunkstar]

Glad I could bring a moment of happiness to someone, even if in a rather random manor :lol:

 

[x-pack]

Our house has a moisture problem in the upstairs front room. Since I lagged the attic the windows get condensation and eventually mildew starts. I get rid of it with mold and mildew remover. Still, at this time of year you can expect some high humidity. I heard that part of the problem is that the government are driving all these free insulation deals and advising everybody to insulate their houses. Older houses apparently don't cope well with all the extra insulation and it leads to condensation.

A well heated, well insulated house meeting cold air can potentially lead to humidity. This also depends on ventilation. In theory the least damp rooms should be downstairs.

Next week i've got a guy coming round to assess if our house is suitable for free insulation. I'm not arsed about the cavity wall treatment but the salesman said he would probably give me some pointers on the condensation.

 

[Grant_C]

Cheers guys,

Life is to complicated without humidity.