Reply To: Car cocoons

[David & Sue White]

Hi Richard

Just a Quick word of advice.

Obviously in the UK in most parts we suffer from low outdoor temperatures during winter and so after research for the reasons below in low tempurature properties I buy Desiccant dehumidifiers because the normal ones are mentb rto operate in homes but stop working below 3 degrees, which can be just at the  important time when condensation can be the most problomatic.

Importantly, the two technologies perform differently in the lower temperature range. Desiccant dehumidifiers are capable of operating in cold temperature conditions, as the silica gel desiccant still adsorbs moisture regardless of temperature.

Conversely, refrigerant dehumidifiers suffer a fall in water extraction at colder temperatures, as the dew point is harder to reach and condensation of moisture out of the cold air is more difficult to achieve.