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Dehumidifier

  • 25-10-2024 10:32PM
    #1
    chewinggum
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17 ✭


    has anyone got a recommendation for a cordless dehumidifier needed for a shower room with no window or possibly of putting in a vent or fan. Thanks

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  • #2
    chewinggum
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17 ✭chewinggum


    I meant to say no possibility



  • #3
    noodler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,666 ✭✭✭✭noodler


    I use Meaco branded ones in the house but I've not seen a cordless one.

    Maybe one of those disposable aero things on Amazon? (salts etc just suck in moisture)



  • #4
    10-10-20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,388 ✭✭✭10-10-20


    There is no such thing as a cordless dehumidifer (other than the useless salt based ones) - they pull a fair bit of power so aren't suited to be battery powered. Can you site the dehumidifier outside the bathroom and leave the door open instead?



  • #5
    chewinggum
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17 ✭chewinggum


    Thanks. I am hoping to get something abit better. I not sure are the disposable ones strong enough.



  • #6
    chewinggum
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17 ✭chewinggum


    thanks for reply.i think nearest plug outside door is about 10 feet away. Do you think that is too far away to locate it?I am wondering would moisture travel to it or go else where?



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  • #7
    Deregos.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,313 ✭✭✭Deregos.
    Time to put childish things aside.


    I take it that it's a downstairs shower room that isn't built against an external wall if there's no way of putting in an air vent or extractor fan?

    I have no knowledge about cordless dehumidifiers. I'd just get a regular one and leave it outside the bathroom door and turn it on and leave the door open after every time the showers used.



  • #8
    10-10-20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,388 ✭✭✭10-10-20


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122764195#Comment_122764195

    Oh it travels alright. Basically, the dehumidifer will warm and dry the air outside and that will replace the damper air in the bathroom. It will be less effective than having it in the bathroom, but it will also have the benefit of lower the humidity in the whole house.



  • #9
    chewinggum
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17 ✭chewinggum


    thanks for reply. Yes, not possible to do vent or outlet due to location



  • #10
    chewinggum
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17 ✭chewinggum


    that’s good to hear!



  • #11
    chewinggum
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17 ✭chewinggum


    Registered Users, Registered Users 2Posts: 26,549 ✭✭✭✭25-10-2024 10:39pm

    I use Meaco branded ones in the house but I've not seen a cordless one.

    Is this a good brand?



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  • #12
    10-10-20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,388 ✭✭✭10-10-20


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122764308#Comment_122764308

    Meaco are good. You just need to decide on a desiccant or a compressor type.

    https://blog.meaco.com/when-to-buy-a-desiccant-dehumidifier-and-when-to-buy-a-compressor-dehumidifier/

    You just need to decide on the size of the dehumidifier on the basis of the room/area after that, it's all covered in that new article.



  • #13
    chewinggum
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17 ✭chewinggum


    thanks very much for your help



  • #14
    Flinty997
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,314 ✭✭✭✭Flinty997


    Get an electrician to fit a socket closer to it.



  • #15
    horse7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,871 ✭✭✭horse7


    Can't find one in Aldi this week.



  • #16
    Esel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,288 ✭✭✭✭Esel
    Not Your Ornery Onager


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122772757#Comment_122772757

    An electrician or a dehumidifier?

    Not your ornery onager



  • #17
    steamdave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 188 ✭✭steamdave


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122764195#Comment_122764195

    Why can you not use an extension cord? Put the dehumidifier in the bathroom plugged into the extension and close the door as far as possible. It will work OK like that.

    Depending on your budget and size of the room, Have a look at the Meaco Arete (One or Two) range. They are compressor types and quite economical to run for that sort of device. The desiccant type use considerably more electricity for similar results. I bought an Arete Two about 1 month ago and have been impressed by its efficiency, especially for laundry drying.

    Dave



  • #18
    cnocbui
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,159 ✭✭✭✭cnocbui


    You need a compressor type dehumidifier and an extension cord.



  • #19
    Flinty997
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,314 ✭✭✭✭Flinty997


    Opinions very if an extension lead is appropriate for a dehumidifier. I'm not an electrician so won't advise.

    But assuming this will be a regular thing why not get a socket wired closer to where you need it.

    I notice in other countries they fit ceiling or wall dehumidifiers in bathrooms. Why this isn't a thing in Ireland considering our damp climate and poor design of bathroom ventilation is puzzling.



  • #20
    fatbhoy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,192 ✭✭✭fatbhoy


    If the house is warm, get a compressor type one; if the house is cold, get a desiccant type one. I've a desiccant type one because I seldom put the heating on in my house.



  • #21
    chewinggum
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17 ✭chewinggum


    Thanks everyone all above information is very useful



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  • #22
    10-10-20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,388 ✭✭✭10-10-20


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122778529#Comment_122778529

    Opinions very if an extension lead is appropriate for a dehumidifier.

    Between 150 and 700W for a dehumidifier - no issue there.



  • #23
    NIMAN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,876 ✭✭✭✭NIMAN


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122764835#Comment_122764835

    Extension lead?



  • #24
    Flinty997
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,314 ✭✭✭✭Flinty997


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122779363#Comment_122779363

    Extension lead = duct tape solution.

    Untitled Image


  • #25
    chewinggum
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17 ✭chewinggum


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122779634#Comment_122779634

    😂 😂



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