Dehumidifier recommends

[Momac]

Then maybe you would prefer another source which indicates the compressor type to have the greater fire risk

 

[Supertramp]

Does the same risk apply to refrigerators? I have one at home that's been running for over 20 years......

 

[KompetentKrew]

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I don't believe any modern compressor dehumidifier is at risk of this - all the current models I looked at on Amazon have a "defrost mode", i.e. a temperature sensor; they will leave the fan running and the compressor off if there's any risk of freezing.

 

[KompetentKrew]

Then maybe you would prefer another source which indicates the compressor type to have the greater fire risk
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It's not the compressor that "sucks air in". Did someone on Reddit write this?

 

[Marceline]

looks like the Meaco DD8 is arriving today

any tips on picking a setting for the boat ? (I've got a tubular heater with a thermostat in the boat already which will also hopefully help)

 

[Alex_Blackwood]

Then maybe you would prefer another source which indicates the compressor type to have the greater fire risk
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Ball Ox.

 

[wonkywinch]

looks like the Meaco DD8 is arriving today

any tips on picking a setting for the boat ? (I've got a tubular heater with a thermostat in the boat already which will also hopefully help)

I set my Ebac unit on medium automatic and that seems to keep the RH below 55%.

The heater will help, one to protect the dehumidifier against freezing temperatures and second to raise the air temperature to enable the dehumidifier to extract more water.

The ability of air to hold water falls with temperature (which is reason for condensation on cold surfaces). I aim for min temp of %C and max RH of 55% in the boat. That seems to be working, albeit boosting MDL's profits.

 

[wonkywinch]

Then maybe you would prefer another source which indicates the compressor type to have the greater fire risk
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Need to fact check that, aren't the second two the same thing? As someone else says, the compressor doesn't suck air over the coils, a fan does that, the compressor cools the coils which is surely how the second item is described. The internet is a dangerous place for fact checking.

 

[Momac]

The internet is a dangerous place for fact checking.

Especially forums

Any way I see this as low risk regardless of the type of dehumidifier .
Desiccant type are however said to be better at low temperatures which is when they are needed on a boat in the UK climate.

 

[lustyd]

any tips on picking a setting for the boat ?

On mine I used a sharpie to write "dry" next to the three drops setting to remind me that that means drier than one drop. Also use high fan unless I want it quiet. Middle dryness setting is "comfortable" but my preference is to suck as much moisture out as possible in the cabin so that the cupboards and bilges evaporate a bit better.

 

[Momac]

any tips on picking a setting for the boat ? (I've got a tubular heater with a thermostat in the boat already which will also hopefully help)

For an unoccupied 33ft boat I find the one drop and lowest fan setting is sufficient .

 

[Marceline]

great - many thanks for the suggestions

 

[Stemar]

If anyone's hesitating about getting a dehumidifier, have a look at this

I'm just surprised they waited so long.

If you haven't got mains power, the chemical ones aren't great, but will help to keep condensation at bay when mains power isn't available.

 

[lustyd]

For an unoccupied 33ft boat I find the one drop and lowest fan setting is sufficient .

Should have said I never use mine when I’m not there but I’d agree with that, no need for max setting if it’s always on.