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hvac:dehumidifier [2018/01/21 13:09]
frater_secessus [Humidity] 		hvac:dehumidifier [2018/01/21 18:53]
frater_secessus [full-time habitation]
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 ==== full-time habitation ==== ==== full-time habitation ====
  
- +Humidity due to constant habitation can be reduced with increased ventilation, as with [[hvac:roof vent|roof vent]], assuming exterior humidity is lower than that of the interior.
-[[http://amzn.to/2h8QeIO|{{ https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41j242B4RdL._AC_US160_.jpg}}]]Humidity due to constant habitation can be reduced with increased ventilation, as with [[hvac:roof vent|roof vent]], assuming exterior humidity is lower than that of the interior.+
  
 [[http://amzn.to/2Dy19L3|Window vents]] can be used to crack windows without allowing rain in.  [[http://amzn.to/2Dy19L3|Window vents]] can be used to crack windows without allowing rain in. 
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 A "sacrificial window" may work as an unpowered option.((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Condensation-AGAIN?pid=109944#pid109944)) A "sacrificial window" may work as an unpowered option.((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Condensation-AGAIN?pid=109944#pid109944))
  
 +Relocation to a drier climate sounds like a severe response, but [[camping:snowbirding|snowbirds]] often follow comfortable weather.
 ==== fossil fuels ==== ==== fossil fuels ====
  
-Humidity due to use of [[fuel:propane]] or [[fuel:butane]] can be reduced with increased ventilation and the use of more efficient propane appliances.+Humidity due to use of [[fuel:propane]] or [[fuel:butane]] can be reduced with increased ventilation, reduced cooking/heating times, and the use of more efficient propane appliances to reduce overall consumption.
  
 ==== cooking ==== ==== cooking ====
  
-Water vapor is often released during cooking, most visibly during a boil.+Water vapor is often released during cooking, most visibly during a boil.  Methods to reduce the production of water vapor include:
  
-Methods to reduce the production of water vapor include: 
   * covering anything that steams:  pots, cups, etc.   * covering anything that steams:  pots, cups, etc.
   * reducing beverage temperatures if appropriate - coffee requires near-boiling temperatures but most other hot beverages do not. Green tea is generally steeped at 160F and black tea at 190F.   * reducing beverage temperatures if appropriate - coffee requires near-boiling temperatures but most other hot beverages do not. Green tea is generally steeped at 160F and black tea at 190F.
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 ==== dehumidifiers ==== ==== dehumidifiers ====
-Products containing calcium carbide ([[http://amzn.to/2DXyiNO|DampRid]], etc) or silica gel ([[http://amzn.to/2DoJDpg|Eva-Dry]], etc)may help control excessive moisture, particularly in very small or confined areas.   +Products containing calcium carbide ([[http://amzn.to/2DXyiNO|DampRid]], etc) or silica gel ([[http://amzn.to/2DoJDpg|Eva-Dry]], etc) may help control excessive moisture, particularly in very small or confined areas.   
 +[[http://amzn.to/2h8QeIO|{{ https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41j242B4RdL._AC_US160_.jpg}}]]
 Some silica gel units can be "refreshed" by plugging them into a 110v socket whenever the color indicator advises.  This gently heats the gel and drives off the moisture, so do this somewhere other than your camper!((https://www.eva-dry.com/frequently-asked-questions)) Some silica gel units can be "refreshed" by plugging them into a 110v socket whenever the color indicator advises.  This gently heats the gel and drives off the moisture, so do this somewhere other than your camper!((https://www.eva-dry.com/frequently-asked-questions))
  
 Eva-Dry units are named after the cubic feet of space they are designed to handle.  Example: the Eva-Dry units are named after the cubic feet of space they are designed to handle.  Example: the
 [[http://amzn.to/2DoJDpg|E-500]] is made for 500 cubic feet, approximately 8x8x8'.  Units larger than 500 are peltier or some other non-chemical technology. [[http://amzn.to/2DoJDpg|E-500]] is made for 500 cubic feet, approximately 8x8x8'.  Units larger than 500 are peltier or some other non-chemical technology.
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