Best choice of dehumidifier

i_sail

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Anybody know the outcome of the test that was done in PBO or YM regarding the best buy for dehumidifiers? I think it was either Nov or Dec 2010 issue, but could not swear to it. Anybody know, I would be most grateful. I am just about to buy one and would rather take advice based on a test than pot luck. Am willing to spend up to £200 for the right one, thats going to do the job. By the way, its for a 36 yacht.
 

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They rated the B&Q 10 litre one pretty well. I bought one and am very pleased with it. My local branch selling them off at £60 last week.
 

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Wow, top tip thanks, think I will visit my local B&Q tomorrow, see if I can get one of those

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Karl

I bought one last year and have used it on board and also in my :rolleyes: caravan with great results, got to say, it's a little noisey if sited on a worktop, but very effective for the money.
 

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I bought the Meaco after reading the PBO test, very pleased with it, very quiet when the fan is on low, no compressor noise, and works well even in winter temperatures.
 

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Definitely buy a desiccant model like the Maeco mentioned above. They work better at low temperatures, are quieter, are often smaller and are soooooooo much lighter.

Most of them also have a setting that will produce heat as well. On the Maeco one above it is the laundry setting I think. This provides a similar level of heat output to a fan heater on the 1kw setting. It can warm a small boat in the middle of winter so avoids you having to carry a fan heater as well.

They are more expensive but it is well worth the extra.
 

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Thanks for the advice

Thanks everybody for the advice. I have ended up getting a B&Q 10 litre for £60, and so far, it has been great. I felt the boat was actually dry but despite that, its amazing how much water it takes out of the air!
 
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