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#diy #engine #dehumidifier. Even when hangared, aircraft engines will go through temperature cycles and ingest humid air which condenses on metal parts causing corrosion.

A solution is a closed loop system pumping dry air through oil filler neck and collecting "exhaust" via the breather.

Instead of paying hundreds $ I built my own for $50. The 6lb of dessicant will require reconditioning every few months - TBD.

@kayaker2

Last winter I was forever wiping with bleach and soda to stay ahead of mold.

This past summer the wood got repainted with yacht varnish, which is now making the condensation bead ON the window- and porthole frames rather than soak INTO the wood.

Adding one dehumidifier and—if this proves itself over the coming weeks—a second one, will reduce the need to wipe everything down 2× a day or more.

Next week a 330W dehumidifier arrives. It was recommended by a friend and should take care of the condensation on the windows.

Hopefully this appliance won't attempt to dehumidify the entire canal. 😅

If the appliance pulls a lot of moisture from the air, I'll look at wall-mounting it up high. There's an option to continuously drain the water through a hose—so it'd have to sit up higher than the canal's water level.

Someone in our area posted on NextDoor a unique and clever idea.

They bought a portable #dehumidifier, and plugged it in on their porch. They reported being able to get about 1 gallon an hour during the early morning and evening humid times. One can then use the water for flushing, or treat it for washing dishes.

So VERY unused to the idea of having power but no water, I would never have thought of this.

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Hey science nerds: How much is my dehumidifier actually helping if it's outlet just runs into the far end of the bath?

That trail of water does end up in the drain, but presumably it's an evaporation-path along the way.

I should buy a longer tube I guess.

Not heard of 'Stosslüften, or "shock ventilation"' before. It 'involves opening multiple windows as wide as possible for several minutes, to allow for a significant changeover of air inside, and then closing them again.'

Already got a (Meaco) dehumidifier. Will try this as well.

bbc.co.uk/news/business-676232

Man looking at mould
BBC NewsWhy there's a boom for damp-busting machinesSales of dehumidifiers are booming as people try to reduce damp and mould problems, and save money.

If you are looking for a #Dehumidifier that isn't awful, check out the #Midea 50 pint. We just moved into a 200 yo house with a porous granite basement including a small stream and this thing is a _champ_. Keeps the basement at 63% humidity no problem. Amazing.

Midea 50-Pint CUBE Smart Dehumidifier with Pump, 3X More Water Capacity, ENERGY STAR MOST EFFICIENT for up to 4,500 sf

homedepot.com/p/Midea-50-Pint-
SKU# 315869075