Anyone have experience using a dehumidifier?

PerplexyHexy · Jan 7, 2019

Just got my 300 gallon frag system up and running and the humidity is off the charts... Ive really never heard too many prople say they used a dehumidifier, but Im thinking thats my only option... I know nothing about them... If someone could give me some input on what kind or type I would need, that would be great. Or any other alternative... keeping the window open is oit of the picture... I have the window open right now with a box fan blowing all the air oit the window... feels better, but I cant do that with the weather right now...

goodtimes · Jan 7, 2019

I think quite a few people use dehumidifiers with big tanks. Depending on the room setup you may have other options. I just got a new 70 pint dehumidifier today.

PerplexyHexy · Jan 7, 2019

goodtimes said:
I think quite a few people use dehumidifiers with big tanks. Depending on the room setup you may have other options. I just got a new 70 pint dehumidifier today.

Not sure what to do... sounds like thats my only route... Whats a good one to look at purchasing? I have a 300 gallon system in a room thats a little bigger than average bedroom

goodtimes · Jan 7, 2019

I got a refurbished LG model on amazon for a good savings. I guess it depends on what features you need, built in pump, timers, etc.

goodtimes · Jan 7, 2019

I’ve also seen fans that can automatically vent when certain humidity levels are reached. If you have an enclosed room that may be an option.

Skynyrd Fish · Jan 7, 2019

Or a vent fan like in your bathroom. I run a dehumidifier almost year round in my basement in the back room where the filtration is.

PerplexyHexy · Jan 7, 2019

goodtimes said:
I’ve also seen fans that can automatically vent when certain humidity levels are reached. If you have an enclosed room that may be an option.

How is something like that installed?

goodtimes · Jan 8, 2019

PerplexyHexy said:
How is something like that installed?

Cut a hole in the wall and install it. Of course knowing how to properly flash it, make it water tight, etc... is needed. But that’s for a different forum.