Widetech wdh 101p De humidifier

[Captain_Chaos]

As a matter of interest does anyone have a widetech dehumidifier and if so, what is the knack of attaching the tube so that it can run continually. I know the theory, push the tube through the back of the casing, through another hole and push it onto the spout (which would otherwise fill the removable tank).

I dont know whether this bit of the kit was designed by a moron but on mine, the holes and the spout are out of line and it is a real balls-ache setting the thing up. I would love to know why the manufacturer chose to complicate something that should be so simple.

As a word of caution to anyone thinking of buying a Widetech for use on board while you are away, DONT.... or at least see how fiddly it is to set up before you part with any dosh.




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[andyball]

I've got one- works well down to 10C & surprisingly good down to 5C.

pulls more water out than some larger hot gas defrost ones,though naturally it's weaker at low temps.

Anyway, the hose is fiddly, but not that hard. I got a piece of nearly sized hoze & heated up just the end in boiling water, pushed & poked 'til it went on.Needs to be reasonably stiff stuff so you can push it home, hence need to soften the end.



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[Oldhand]

Did the same with the hose as andyball. A bright illumination of the connector helps to get it on.

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[Trevethan]

Speaking of dehumidifiers

We have one, its bit and heavy and gets in the way, unless we put it on a shelf in the pilot house, but then it does bugger all to dry out the saloon and aft cabin.

I am thinking about ripping it apart and attaching ducting so that it direct dry air where I want it, and it can live in the engine room in a soundproof box....



Any thoughts?



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