quick dehumidiifer question

[criticalencore]

So I have a 550ish gallon tank in the wall of my house. I basically have turned a whole bedroom into a fish room. There is close to 850 gallons total volume in that room with frag/sump/fuge. I was good all summer with two window fans blowing out. Now that it is getting to freezing outside at night I had to close the window. It stays 75-80% humidity in that room and now my whole house has raised to around 70% ( I keep the door to the room shut). I even have some of my ceiling air returns lose to that side of the house that sweat at night. I was debating between humidistat controlled fans in the room blowing out and adding a couple more heater (around 1800w total) or this dehjmidifer. I can get this dehumidifier for a good deal and didn't know if I should just add it to the room or leave the room door open and try to donmy whole house (1200sqft).
Wasn't sure if I could post a link so I copy pasted the info. Its a ebac cs60. Thanks



Ebac Commercial Dehumidifier

The Ebac (CS60) is a no-nonsense, heavy-duty, portable dehumidifier that is at home in a hostile industrial or marine environment. It is ideal for either permanent installation at remote pump stations, pipe galleries, electronic and mechanical equipment areas, or for a quick transport between job sites and problem areas. You can rely on this durable unit to perform faithfully without complicated maintenance or costly down time. Under the operating conditions of 80°F and 60% Relative Humidity, the Ebac (CS60) will remove more than 56 pints of harmful water vapor per day.
Long term durability:
This unit features an epoxy coated, heavy gauge steel chassis with sturdy military-type collapsible carrying handles, powder coated for durability
Ebac's 'Hot Gas' defrosting:
This feature automatically eliminates frost build-up, providing effective operation at low ambient temperatures
Moisture Removal Options:
Featuring a gravity drain and provision for permanent drainage, this unit will allow you to put the removed water exactly where you need it to go
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Specifications
Dimensions: 14" H x 14" W x 20" D
BTU/HR: 6,625
EER: 10.8
Effective Volume: 8,369 cu ft
Compressor: High Efficiency Rotary
Refrigerant: R22
Noise Level: 57 dba
Gravity Drain
Electronic Defrost Timer
Provision for permanent drainage
High efficiency rotary compressor
Holds approximately 1-1/2 Gallons of Water
Compact Size
Ebac CS60 Industrial Marine Dehumidifier
Warranty: 1 year limited
Power: 880 W
Frequency: 60 Hz.
Airflow: 360 cfm
Current: 7 A
Voltage: 110v
Weight: 63 lbs.
Whisper-quiet fan
Water tank with "œfull" indicator lamp
Sturdy carrying handle for easy mobility
Internal Adjustable Humidistat
Standard 110 v. plugs in anywhere
Brand: Ebac
Model: CS60

 

[criticalencore]

I know the R22 is an issue but I talked to my HVAC guy and he says he could service it needed and that it shouldn't need r22 unless it develops a leak anyways

 

[smb2415]

I'm not familiar with the dehumidifier however you definitely must do something or you'll quickly have a serious mold problem.

I also have a similar sized system and I am opting to go with a vent enclosed canopy. By vented I mean it will draw air in form the room thru a vent. Then the canopy will have a 400cfm exhaust fan which will discharge that air outside. the fan will turn on/off via a humidity sensor.

From what I have read on these forums a whole home dehumidifier is the best solution however you'll need to consult with an HVAC person to size and install properly. Some which have dedicated fish rooms opted to have a split AC system installed in that room, not cheap but probably less than a whole home and with added advantage of controlling temp/humidity in that room separately. Then of course there's the portable units - probably not going to solve your problem but better than nothing.

Looking at the specs on the unit it appears as though it may work IF correctly installed and will require a drain. As for cost this unit is around $700-800 and for just a bit more you could have a split system installed (mentioned above). This system will also create additional heat so that may be an issue. using a split system running the AC removes heat and humidity. I'd suggest setting up an appointment with a few Heating contractors - preferably ones that also do commercial work.

 

[criticalencore]

So far this thing is a beast and has dropped the humidity around 15% in 2 hrs. The 2° increased temp it buts the air out might even help with the central heat...I have it set to 50% humidity so hopefully by the time I get up tommorrow it will be there

 

[moondoggy4]

They work good but your runs at 880 watts, the room will be nice and warm.

 

[criticalencore]

Best money I have spent in awhile. Overnight (12hrs) it dropped house humidity from 80% to around 62% and pulled about 3g of water..

 

[moondoggy4]

I always now when the humidity is over 70 percent my glasses fog up when I walk into the house. We're at 49% right now, raining today. We do not get humidity usually over 30% here in So Cal.

 

[ridetheducati]

Let us know how it works out in the spring and summer.