electrical calculation please
We are looking at a portable dehumidifier. It apparently runs off a/c via a d/c adapter. specs says it draws 20w DC and is " energy efficient " How much of and energy hog will it actually be?...
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DFord wrote:
Dehumidifiers are commonly rated in "pints per day"
At only 20watts, I'd doubt if it could remove a pint in 24 hours.
How about sharing the brand and model of what you're looking at and we can give you a much better idea of what it can do and what you can expect. Without that information we're all just wasting our time guessing.
Ok, here goes: humidifier
I don't plan on using this as a whole house unit. A/C seems to take care of that. Also, the TT has 2 max air vent covers and I leave the vents open 24/7 and we have not had a problem.
Where I planned to use this unit is in my workshop / storage area under the house ( house on pilings ). It is approx 12x14. There is no standing water issue outside, it is built on slab, no leaks. Just trying to eliminate a musky smell / dampness that I think comes because the room is closed up 95% of the time. No window. No A/C, just portable heater.
BTW My man cave is adjacent to this space and same size. Small pool table. It has a window A/C /heat pump. It is used much more often and there is no musky smell there unless it is closed up for a week or so. I also have an exhaust fan I run there at times for air exchange.
So there it is, you wanted more info. What do you think?
