[C38] dehumidifier

[D McC]

 Hello Ken,
We tried using Peltier solid state units and they could not keep up with the humidity in the boat. You would need several of these units scattered around to be effective. Few of them had a drain tube available so you have to manually empty a collection pan.
GREAT technology but not quite up to the task.
We have tried 2 different compressor style dehumidifiers. Small is good. Soleus makes a very quiet model that is small with low amp draw. Sears also has a 35 pint model that is small but noisy. The Soleus has had electronic problems with the control circuits. The Sears unit has been reliable. Both have the major drawback that they will not restart automatically if the power is interrupted and then restored. Soleus now has a small model available that brags that it will automatically restart at the previous setting in the event of a power interruption. a MAJOR advantage and next on our list to replace the current model. We stand ours on the counter outboard of the sink and use the drain hose feature to empty into the sink. 
Since using the dehumidifier and running at 45% or less we have had no mildew or mold, even in the dark places on board. It took almost a week of continuous operation before all the fabric and cushions were dried out. 

Stay Dry~!~

Dave McCarthy
SV Pretty Lady ~ Catalina 38 #148
San Francisco



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>Sent: Monday, October 8, 2012 11:48 PM
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>I am looking at getting a dehumidifier for the boat. Any suggestions on what size to get and where to locate it on board? Olympia, Wa. gets pretty damp and wet in the winter.
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>Ken Sutto
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