E.M Posted November 17, 2009 Share #1 Posted November 17, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hey all , I have been worrying a lot lately about humidity. I have about 70 to 80 % humidity in my appartment , and when I open the window an hour or so it declines to 60 - 64. But after that it rapidly increases again to 70 and more. I would like an electrical device to dry the air during these winter-months, my room is about 4x5 meters. Any of you have exerience with this , would appreciate advice on brand , noise , expenditure ,cost etc. Thanks a lot ! Etienne Michiels Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jeffwros Posted November 17, 2009 Share #2 Posted November 17, 2009 I use a GE brand dehumidifier that does a wonderful job in the summer months for me which usually gets to around 65% (+/- 5% on average). I use it to knock the humidity down to around 35% - 40% (the limit is 35%). Noise is only an issue if I'm on the phone because I keep mine close to where my workstation is. Simple push of the button takes care of that, though. Otherwise, it does not bother me. One can set it up in a fixed location so that a tube drains the water outside. I like to keep it portable so it means emptying the bucket. Usually a daily thing for me to do on the days when it's 60% or more. I've owned mine for about 3 years and it has not given me any trouble. The current version of what I use is here: GE® Dehumidifier | AHR40LM | GE Appliances Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.M Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted November 17, 2009 Thank you Jeff, I will look into that brand tomorrow, hope it is available in Europe, because it seems to be good and the price is okay. Only 60 % humidity where you live, I could live with that, or is that already too high a value for the gear ? Etienne Michiels Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leitzmac Posted November 18, 2009 Share #4 Posted November 18, 2009 Hi Etienne, Earlier this year I spent some time in Lima, Peru with my brother. He lives very near the sea front and the humidity is at times quite astonishing - he told me that when he first moved there he noticed mould growing on clothing within a very short space of time! He doesn't use (or at least didn't) use a de-humidifier, instead he had tubs containing what I believe to be some sort of desiccant placed in each of his cupboards. They seemed quite effective and I know they were relatively inexpensive. During my time there I kept all my gear in ziploc bags with silica gel packs whilst I was not using it. If you're interested in knowing what these tubs were called/what they contained I can certainly ask him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted November 18, 2009 Share #5 Posted November 18, 2009 If you are worried about your rcameras and smaller items, get a camera cabinet with dehumidifier. Google for your cities supplier. They are relatively cheap. Certianly less than a Leica lens service. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.M Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share #6 Posted November 18, 2009 Thank you for your reply Leitzmac and rob_x2004. I think I am going after an electrical device, which will dry the whole room, because there is also other things like scanner and for me personally it's healthier between 40-60 %, I guess. Etienne Michiels Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted November 19, 2009 Share #7 Posted November 19, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi Etienne, Too much humidity can give problems as mushrooms in optics and the electronic of cameras also does not like humidity ! ...and you have this on your lens : http://www.summilux.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=722&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=champignons+optiques&start=120 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mc_k Posted November 20, 2009 Share #8 Posted November 20, 2009 link above requires password Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted November 20, 2009 Share #9 Posted November 20, 2009 Sorry... Here another link without password and speaking about fungi on lens : Propagation des champignons : vrai ou faux ? look at the second picture Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.M Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share #10 Posted November 21, 2009 Thanks all for your reply. And Doc Henry, the second image is scarry indeed, but I guess you still can sell the lens to a DX shooter. Etienne Michiels Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicefor88 Posted November 21, 2009 Share #11 Posted November 21, 2009 Hey all , I have been worrying a lot lately about humidity. I have about 70 to 80 % humidity in my appartment , and when I open the window an hour or so it declines to 60 - 64. But after that it rapidly increases again to 70 and more. I would like an electrical device to dry the air during these winter-months, my room is about 4x5 meters. Any of you have exerience with this , would appreciate advice on brand , noise , expenditure ,cost etc. Thanks a lot ! Etienne Michiels You really need to create a draft in your appartement because high humidity is bad for the health too. Bad air quality is a source of many health problems... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.M Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share #12 Posted November 21, 2009 Thank you for your concern Nicefor88, I just bought a dehumidifier today for 149 euros. A Duracraft DD-TEC10E, trademark of Kaz, Inc., Hudson, New York. I have 83 % of humidity today, hope it is not too late for my gear. Etienne Michiels Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiukuic5609 Posted November 22, 2009 Share #13 Posted November 22, 2009 I just got this for my leica "shelf". I am thinking it is better than nothing... It's been quite humid in my apartment and after the last lens I bought had fungus.. I figured I would be careful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.M Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share #14 Posted November 22, 2009 I hope it works for you, danvprod, because for me it didn't. I put some similar thing in my slide together with my lenses, and the humidity was the same. I also checked for a dry cabinet, but hard to find where I live. Etienne Michiels Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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