Humidity %?

[Arsenal11]

Bought a new de-humidifer today for the basement, has digital readout on what to set the humidity at & the current humidity in room,what would be a good setting for this time of the year? Keep in mind around 700 gal of water flowing thru my system. Readout is at 45% on startup.

 

[kpc01]

anywhere between 40-60 percent is a pretty good rule of thumb. Since its higher now than winter...maybe set it in the 50s so it doesn't have to work too hard all the time? but for the 40-60....that is whats recommended by ASHRAE(a hvac group)

 

[akrimmel]

i run one in my basement and i keep it at 55%, keeps the basement warmer but dry as a bone.

 

[Im Lon 2]

Kurt,

where did you put it in your fish room, or on the out side area?

Also How big of a unit did you get?

 

[akrimmel]

you said !!!UNIT!!!!

 

[Arsenal11]

Its over by the pool table outside the room, if it was inside would suck water out of the tank i would think.






LG Model (Comfort-Aire) LHD65EL
LGETA Factory Model TD651EHE0
Pints 65
Control Type Electrical, Low Temp
Energy Factor 1.50
Energy Star Yes
CAPACITY
Dehumidification (pts/day) 65
Power Rating 115V / 60Hz
Watts 850
Amps 8.3
Circuit Size (Amps) 15
Compressor Type Rotary
Refrigerant Type R 22
Refrigerant Weight (oz) 8.46
Refrigerent Weight (g) 240
Noise Level (High / Low) @ Front 52 / 50
+1dB(A) (High/Low) @ Back 54 / 50
AHAM
AHAM Marking Yes
FEATURES
LED Display (Set Humidity) Yes
Dial Control N/A
Touch Pad Button Yes
Energy Timer Yes
Auto Restart Yes
Automatic Humidistat Control Yes
Fan Speed Selection Switch Touch Pad Button
Fan Speed 2
Air Flow CFM (High / Low) 131 / 120
Air Flow CMM (Hjgh / Low) 3.7/ 3.4
Fan Type Turbo
Bucket Type Removable
Bucket Loading Direction Front
Bucket Full Indicator Yes
Bucket Pints 21
Automatic Shut-Off System Yes
Automatic Defrost Control Yes
Low Temperature Operation (?) 42
External Drain Connector Yes
Washable Air Filter Yes
APPEARANCE
Front Grille Color White Gray
Easy-Roll Casters Yes
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS
Overall Width (inches) 15 5/32
Height 21 1/4
Depth 13 3/8
Packing Width (inches) 17 9/16
Height 22 1/4
Depth 15 1/8
Approximate Shipping Weight (lbs) 53.4
Approximate Shipping Weight (kg) 24.2
Approximate Net Weight (lbs) 48.

 

[Arsenal11]

Lonnie, they have come along way in the looks department also

 

[chadscamaro]

Kurt, turn in your warranty info if you have it . I have the same one and it lasted 4 months . Now it will start up shake real bad then shut off !

 

[Arsenal11]

tHANKS FOR THE INFO CHAD, I WILL DO THAT,BTW IF YOU HAVE IT AT 4MTHS, RETURN IT TO HD & THEY WILL REFUND OR GIVE YOU A NEW ONE, I SWAPED OUT A 8MTH OLD WINDOW A/C TODAY.

 

[chadscamaro]

got mine off the internet. Same model ,but mine is grey.

 

[astrea]

I have one in the basement set on 45 keeps the basement dry and i assume it will make the AC/heater unit last longer as well since it takes out the moisture and salt from the air.How do I know? Ok I was cleaning the filter the other day and noticed there was a thick white powdery substance on the filter so I took a lick of it and man was it salty. Although it is a little wonder there is so much salt in the air with a skimmer that constantly aerosoloizes(sp?) salt water.

 

[Arsenal11]

Ok I was cleaning the filter the other day and noticed there was a thick white powdery substance on the filter so I took a lick of it and man was it salty.

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