how do I know when room is dry

RobAMerc

we've had a leak go on for quite a while. There was even mushrooms growing on some of the rafters.

Since then, I have fixed the leak and gone and got a rental industrial dehumidifier.

Its pulling about a half bucket of water a day out of the kitchen and then half at night out of the utility.

Question is, how do I know when its done ? The rafters I looked at are now dry feeling or at least drying quickly, the mushroom has shriveled up and the mould on the wall which I cleaned off is not coming back ( by the looks of it )

Am I ok to hand the de-humidifier back now ?

Thanks

LenWoods

When the dehumidifier stops filling the bucket then the area is dry as theres not enough moisture to accumulate within the bucket

RobAMerc

wouldnt there be a residual amount on a daily basis though ? I notice the amount gets to a certain level daily and seems to stop filling really

littlevillage

Probabaly don't need industrial deHumidifier anymore ... but maybe buy a cheapo one in Currys (I have one for €100 Brand is called "Essentials" and it takes a cup full of water out of my bathroom in about 3 hours). I use it every now and again in various places around the house. (I live in a poorly insulated older house)

I also use those Unibond Aero dehumidifiers with the chalk tablets inside. Takes about 4 weeks to fill up and then just replace the chalk. Good deal on the chalk re-fills in Woodies at the moment.

LenWoods

RobAMerc wrote: »

wouldnt there be a residual amount on a daily basis though ? I notice the amount gets to a certain level daily and seems to stop filling really

If the amount gathered becomes consistent and you said it is there then sounds like your done,

RobAMerc

I was thinking, that instead of keeping the industrial one for another week, I might buy a smaller one and run it in the bathroom upstairs for a bit. the wall up there is still soaked but I cant get the industrial one up there.

listermint

RobAMerc wrote: »

I was thinking, that instead of keeping the industrial one for another week, I might buy a smaller one and run it in the bathroom upstairs for a bit. the wall up there is still soaked but I cant get the industrial one up there.

Screwfix sell them. Just opened store in sandyford. Saw one on offer at the desk today.

garv123

RobAMerc wrote: »

I was thinking, that instead of keeping the industrial one for another week, I might buy a smaller one and run it in the bathroom upstairs for a bit. the wall up there is still soaked but I cant get the industrial one up there.

Smaller ones are very handy, No harm using them in any rooms that might get damp.
We use ours by the clothes horse when the fire goes out. Keeps the clothes from smelling damp and finishes off drying them.