De-Humidifier problems

[DIW]

De-humidifier appears to have a mind of its own. Set to 'continuous operation' and running all ok when leave the boat but on return (7-10 day periods at present) it has switched itself off. It is fitted with a continuous drain system not a holding tank and a frost/ice protector. The only idea that I can come up with is if the shore power supply is interupted this would cause the unit to close down. Grateful for any other ideas that might cause the problem.Thanks
Ian /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[hlb]

Maybe it just got the humidity to the right level, so switched off.

 

[DIW]

DOH !!!!!!! Never thought of that .
Thanks HLB /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[blueglass]

actually if its like mine continous operation means just that, so it shouldn't switch off, so you may still have a problem. This is not a good setting for when you are away for a while - best to use normal or whatever so it does switch off when correct humidity reached.

 

[carlton]

What's the internal temperature in the cabin? Some dehumidifiers shut down at/below 5 degrees celcius.

 

[wp1234]

Mine is also sensitive to the level when on continuous drain.
Placed sloping ever so slightly the wrong way a sensor detects and switches the unit off - a red full tank light come on.

 

[buster3]

IF the tank is full put to magazines under the front edge the it should drain, thats what some one told me and it worked !

 

[DavidJ]

A problem I had with mine is that the micro switch which comes in contact with the removable 'tank' tray was set too finely. I 'codged' by putting some tape over the tray bit which comes in contact with the switch and all is well.

 

[DIW]

Thanks for the advice Guys, I will investigate this weekend and see if I can sort it.
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