Ray Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Purely out of habit whenever I leave Dakota between trips I set the dehumidifier running on a low but constant setting (it has a drain tube that I can leave in the sink) It occurred to me that this could actually be too much of a good thing as I do it all year. Any thoughts or experience in this regard among members, am I in danger of over drying the wood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 As long as you leave it set at 65% or normal that will be fine. 65% is normal relative atmospheric moisture. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted October 4, 2019 Author Share Posted October 4, 2019 Thanks, that's a relief as I suddenly had a feeling I might have been doing more arm than good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetAnne Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 It has been known for wooden cabin sides to dry out during long dry spells in the season and then leak like a sieve for a few days before swelling back up and sealing when the weather breaks. All part of the fun of wooden boat ownership... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted October 4, 2019 Author Share Posted October 4, 2019 It's always fun, sometimes scary, but fun! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted October 5, 2019 Author Share Posted October 5, 2019 14 hours ago, Ray said: I might have been doing more arm than good! I appear to have dropped my aitch! ☺ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floydraser Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 If you have Wi-fi at the mooring I can recommend using a Sonoff to control the dehumidifier. I'll be fitting another one to control the bilge heaters for this Winter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted October 5, 2019 Author Share Posted October 5, 2019 There is WiFi but I'm very lucky and only live a 15 or 20 minute drive away so can make adjustments as needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Make sure the dehumidifier operates with a timer, some makes don't restart if they are turned off with a timer. Ideally they are best run between 10am and 5pm as that is the warmest time, usually. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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