Delonghi Bambino TRN0808M Oil Filled Radiator

[LionsDen]

Good evening fellow formite’s - I am looking to buy 2 number oil filled radiators for the winter season to be used in conjunction with a Meaco DD8L Dehumidifier that I have on board.

Has anyone used a Delonghi Bambino on board - I particularly like the look and low height etc of these units as they are less likely to fall over IMHO if the boat encounters a bit off a swell whilst me and SWMBO are not on board. Proposed set-up put one unit in main and side cabin with all doors open and the dehumidifier placed just outside these areas which should do the trick or am I putting to many items on board bearing in mind also that the dehumidifier will give out approx. 600w of heating when working.


Many thanks

Terry

 

[rafiki_]

I really don't think you need this much heat when you are not on board, as it will create condensation that your dehumidifier will have to dry.

I have total 240w in the engine room, 120w in the saloon.

Will the boat take itself out to sea when you and wife not on board? Can't understand the comment on swell when you are not on board?

 

[LionsDen]

Hi Rafiki

My boats 45' and I was going to put them on a low setting around 8 degrees when not on board and turn this up at night in the winter when we are on board so we get a decent good night sleep without the ebersbacher running.

What with the electric blanket and woolly hat SWMBO will at least be warm in bed

I was also going to put a couple of tube heaters in the engine and lazarette for frost protection.

The swell comment was to do with the boat sometimes rocking when the police and tug boats go by a bit rapido

 

[rafiki_]

Ok. I would still stick with the rubies when not on board. Theyare sooooooo safe. Use them with a thermal plug so they operate when you need them. The dehumidifier you cold set to run 4 hrs a day in your absence.

 

[LionsDen]

Ok. I would still stick with the rubies when not on board. Theyare sooooooo safe. Use them with a thermal plug so they operate when you need them. The dehumidifier you cold set to run 4 hrs a day in your absence.

Sorry for being a bit .. what is rubies - The dehumidifier is set to be on 24/7 and checks the air every hour for 5 minutes if the humidity is ok then it goes back to sleep for another hour if not it removes excess moisture until the preset 50% or 60% is achieved then goes back into sleep mode.

 

[carlton]

Sorry for being a bit .. what is rubies ...

Looks like raf's been using predictive text. Think that's supposed to say 'tubes'.

 

[rafiki_]

Looks like raf's been using predictive text. Think that's supposed to say 'tubes'.

Yes sorry. IPad intervention

 

[Mike k]

Good evening fellow formite’s - I am looking to buy 2 number oil filled radiators for the winter season to be used in conjunction with a Meaco DD8L Dehumidifier that I have on board.

Has anyone used a Delonghi Bambino on board - I particularly like the look and low height etc of these units as they are less likely to fall over IMHO if the boat encounters a bit off a swell whilst me and SWMBO are not on board. Proposed set-up put one unit in main and side cabin with all doors open and the dehumidifier placed just outside these areas which should do the trick or am I putting to many items on board bearing in mind also that the dehumidifier will give out approx. 600w of heating when working.


Many thanks

Terry

Hi Terry

I have the 'bambino' not sure the code ref but its fine and worked well at a low setting last winter- didnt fall over at all and I just make sure its not touching any adjacent surfaces.I have it in the forward cabin as its the lowest point of the accomodation . I used dessicant (about 6 trays) for humidity from Wilkinsons 'Kilrock' all dotted about the place.That combo worked for me ok. Oh and a tube heater in the engine bay set at 5 degrees.c
Good luck

Mike

 

[DAKA]

I use a similar oil filled heater when we are on board but NOT left unattended.

You dont really want a warm boat over the winter, warm will allow mould to thrive.

Warm air on cold windows will condensate.

Be careful with desiccant dehumidifiers, the wet slosh you remove is caustic soda and will eat carpets if spilt.

Best to have one or two dehumidifiers working with drain to sink no heating.

 

[george unthank]

Good evening fellow formite’s - I am looking to buy 2 number oil filled radiators for the winter season to be used in conjunction with a Meaco DD8L Dehumidifier that I have on board.

Has anyone used a Delonghi Bambino on board - I particularly like the look and low height etc of these units as they are less likely to fall over IMHO if the boat encounters a bit off a swell whilst me and SWMBO are not on board. Proposed set-up put one unit in main and side cabin with all doors open and the dehumidifier placed just outside these areas which should do the trick or am I putting to many items on board bearing in mind also that the dehumidifier will give out approx. 600w of heating when working.


Many thanks



Terry

This probabally sounds naive . I plead guilty to the charge - But please advise what or how is your heater going to be powered , Do you have a genni aboard . I ask this because I too have been researching this very topic on this forum ,There seem to be many objections to having a gennie - chiefly these relate to the noise they cause , and particularly so when you would erstwhile happily be in tranquil slumber .My own first choice would be to run a geni and a transformer/ ac/dc-converter , I have shore power available only rarely , and I also need electricity yo run the microwave and cooker - there are other options for cooking - a spirit type stove , and there's the option of bbq -ing in more clement weather
Regarding dehumidifying - I would usually be ashore at my home berth where I can like up to shore power for this period , using some simple timer .
If you do have a geni
a/ what make
b/ what is its output in KW
c/ are you happy with it .

 

[neale]

Be careful with desiccant dehumidifiers, the wet slosh you remove is caustic soda and will eat carpets

no sure what you mean by this. The water that comes out of a dissicant dehumidifier like the ddl8 may be very slightly acidic, ph around 6, but will not damage anything. I use it at home to water the plants! It is actually quite pure, similar to water produced by reverse osmosis with low Tds and low hardness.

If you mean the liquid that comes out of those non electric type with the dissolvable tablet you may be right.

 

[LionsDen]

no sure what you mean by this. The water that comes out of a dissicant dehumidifier like the ddl8 may be very slightly acidic, ph around 6, but will not damage anything. I use it at home to water the plants! It is actually quite pure, similar to water produced by reverse osmosis with low Tds and low hardness.

If you mean the liquid that comes out of those non electric type with the dissolvable tablet you may be right.

Apparently you can use the water collected in irons as the process distills the water