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 Post subject: Choice of dehumidifier?
PostPosted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 11:01 pm 
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Hi all,

I'd like to ask what make of dehumidifier forum members have in their shops.
To narrow things down, I'd be looking at models available in North America.

I figure since humidity is a concern for serious guitar makers, there would be some pretty informed choices. I also figured there'd also be some makes/models to steer clear of.

Thanks all,
Jake.


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PostPosted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 8:21 am 
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First name: ernest
Last Name: kleinman
City: lee's summit
State: mo
Zip/Postal Code: 64081
Country: usa
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I bought a Soleus 230 $ after reading the reviews on amazon, use it for 900 sq ft bsmt . hose runs into a drain Works well


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PostPosted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 12:07 pm 
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Location: United States
State: Texas
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+1 on Soleus.
5 years and counting, & it's quiet.
On the Gulf Coast where I live, average 80% RH, it keeps my shop at 40%

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PostPosted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 1:01 pm 
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Location: Washington State
First name: Mark
Last Name: Schrier
State: Washington
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I have a portable Danby unit. It does a great job, but despite their claims, it is not a good cold weather unit. Tends to freeze up below 62 degrees F.

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PostPosted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 3:10 pm 
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My basement is 2400 SF and I could not manage the RH until I got one of these Sante Fe dehumidifiers. It rocks! Quiet, energy star rated and my whole basement stays at 49% and it rarely runs now after the initial "drying out" which took about a week.

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PostPosted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 3:58 pm 
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First name: Joey
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City: Palmetto
State: Florida
Zip/Postal Code: 34221
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Large Soleus as well. Works well, although if I don't hook up the drain (haven't yet) it won't max it's gpd capability without emptying it a couple times during the more humid months.


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