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.
19 Customer Review
Morgan B. Verified Customer
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2023
It is pretty quiet and easy to operate. But I haven't had it for long enough to determine the efficiency level. As of today, I definitely recommend this to anyone who has problems with high humidity
Peter D. Verified Customer
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2023
This beast tackled an area of 4000 sq ft no problem. I've had it for about 9 months and no a single problem yet.
Archie F. Verified Customer
Reviewed on 07 Feb 2023
This unit is a life saver. It lowered the humidity levels from 70 to 35% no problem in a couple of hours.
Charles F. Verified Customer
Reviewed on 05 Feb 2023
Someone asked to check if it has a filter, so I did and it does. There's a "filter" button too
Max K. Verified Customer
Reviewed on 03 Feb 2023
My daughter lives in a very humid area to the point where she even had trouble sleeping. She finally has some peace of mind and the humidity levels in the house have dropped drastically.