How do the decissant dehumidifiers operate?
Desiccant dehumidifiers use an absorbent material, usually Zeolite, that soaks up water vapour from the air, just like silica gel. The desiccant material is located in the wheel, that slowly rotates. The fan draws the air through that wheel, and the air dries. Moisture is extracted from the desiccant by heating a portion of the wheel not being used to dry the air. This transforms the water back into vapour, which is then passed over a cold plate to cool the mixture and cause the water to condense.
Desiccant dehumidifiers will work best in temperatures from 1℃ up to 40℃. They are also very practical and efficient with a very high capacity for water extraction.
How do compressor dehumidifiers operate?
Compressor dehumidifiers work best at higher temperatures, starting from 15℃. Note that tests are made in the temperature of about 30℃ and humidity level of 80%.
The performance of such dehumidifier tends to depend on environmental conditions, which is referred to as sensible capacity. Note that in the real working environment, the sensible performance of a compressor dehumidifier will be lower, that in the test environment.
What is the difference between the compressor and decissant boat dehumidifier?
The compressor dehumidifier works best at 15℃ or higher. The desiccant dehumidifier, on the other hand, can work at temperatures as low as 1℃. In case you plan to leave the boat dehumidifier without supervision for an extended period during winter, the desiccant dehumidifier is ideal for you. Ensure the dehumidifier has the automatic restart feature, in case the electricity is unstable.
What are the important features to look for in a boat dehumidifier?
The crucial features are the humidistat, automatic reset and a cut off switch. The automatic reset will turn the dehumidifier on when the power source comes back. The humidistat will make sure that your dehumidifier is working on an optimal level, and will turn off as soon as the humidity reaches the pre-set level. The cut-off switch will stop the operation of the dehumidifier, as soon as the water tank is full. There is also a light indicator of such an event that will turn on.
10 Customer Review
Ethan F. Verified Customer
Reviewed on 06 Feb 2023
I purchased this unit two years ago so I can deliver a weighed opinion. Still runs perfectly and pulls water just fine. The noise level is not big, along the same lines as a standard AC
Rhys O. Verified Customer
Reviewed on 03 Feb 2023
Just got a new house and right away noticed that it has humidity issues, especially in the basement. This unit saved the day and lowered the humidity levels significantly right away, within the first few days!
Scott S. Verified Customer
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2023
We kept this unit running 24/7 said goodbye to the wet spots in the basement. It has concrete floors and the walls are not refinished yet. Good progress!
Connor S. Verified Customer
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2022
This unit is rather quiet,compared to many other models. Some noise is expected, of course, but this one is possible to use even in the bedroom
Louie H. Verified Customer
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2022
This dehumidifier gets the job done no problem! Definitely recommended. I use it in the basement and haven't had problems since