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08/08/2008, 04:19 PM
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Controlling Basement humidity?
I have a tank in my basement that adds to my already bad humidity problem down there. I was running as high as 90% sometimes, so i bought a dehumdifier. It's working great at keeping the humity between 50%-55%, but running 24/7 to keep it there. Does anyone use a fan or blower connected to a humistat to keep there basment/fishroom under control? Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated, thanks
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09/05/2008, 10:00 PM
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Location: Orlando, Florida
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a fan will help some what, but keep using the dehumidifer. You might want to get a larger one that will run less often
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09/06/2008, 12:59 AM
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Location: North Central Illinois.
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Here's the best thread I've found on the subject. Related to large systems, but advise for all.HTH.
Todd http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...hreadid=640757
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09/06/2008, 06:46 AM
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Location: central illinois
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how many pint dehumidifier did you get?
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09/06/2008, 10:56 AM
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Location: Southeast Michigan
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I have my basement sealed up good except for a single 8" fan in a window, I went from somewhere around 85% to right around 55% just by doing that. Dehumidifier barely ever runs now and the fan is way cheaper to run than the dehumidifier
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