Disposable dehumidifiers

[sadako]

Does anyone in the PH massive know where I can find something like this in the uk?



http://www.otltd.co.uk/brands_pages/handypages/pop...

I can only find them at wholesalers by the pallet.

[speedychrissie]

wilkinsons have them

[Sixpackpert]

Any DIY shop like B&Q and Focus have them as well.

[sadako]

Sixpackpert said:

Any DIY shop like B&Q and Focus have them as well.

I tried my local ones. No joy. I will keep looking.

The quarter lights in my smart are leaking, I need something like this to dry the carpet out. I am going to re-seal them this weekend...

[GreenDog]

Try Home Bargains is there's one near you

[bigdods]

Sorry to have to say this, but a complete waste of money, They can only absorb a small amount of water and will suck it out of the atmosphere first. Once the atmosphere is dryer than your crpets then they will begin to dry. TVRs arent exactly airtight so its most likely that more damp air will find its way in to replace the dry air quicker than this thing can remove the moisture from the air. Add to that that fact that a damp carpet can hold a quite unbelievable amount of water and you wont get the result you are hoping for.

Your best bet is a proper electric dehumidifier. I bought one that is suitable for a 4 bedroom house that is capable of totally drying out my damp carpets in about 24 hours of continuous running. They cost about £60 in B&Q but I picked mine up on ebay for £20 inc shipping.

[LeeThePeople]

They are great for electronics that have fallen into water though, I dropped my phone in the bog and it wouldnt work, out it into one of these and sealed it up for 48 hours and its like new again.

[bigdods]

LeeThePeople said:

put it into one of these and sealed it up for 48 hours and its like new again.

Yep thats a good application, you have to seal out the atmosphere or all you are doing is trying to dry out the planet....

[bazking69]

My parents used to use them, and they were rubbish. Woefully inadequate.

[sadako]

bigdods said:

Sorry to have to say this, but a complete waste of money, They can only absorb a small amount of water and will suck it out of the atmosphere first. Once the atmosphere is dryer than your crpets then they will begin to dry. TVRs arent exactly airtight so its most likely that more damp air will find its way in to replace the dry air quicker than this thing can remove the moisture from the air. Add to that that fact that a damp carpet can hold a quite unbelievable amount of water and you wont get the result you are hoping for.

Your best bet is a proper electric dehumidifier. I bought one that is suitable for a 4 bedroom house that is capable of totally drying out my damp carpets in about 24 hours of continuous running. They cost about £60 in B&Q but I picked mine up on ebay for £20 inc shipping.

I can't easily fit one in a smart car though

[bigdods]

If I can fit one in the footwell of my TVR you can fit one in a smart :-). I would lend you mine if you were close by . They arent that big , this is the same as the one I have

Ebay Link

Edited by bigdods on Monday 18th May 17:44

[Mobile Chicane]

TBH if it's a Smart, you're probably better off mopping up as much as you can with a microfibre towel, starting the engine and turning the heater and fans on.

[Pigeon]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SILICA-GEL-COLOUR-CHANGE-FOR...

Silica gel - reusable too.

Cheap but not reusable - open bag of cement.

Probably most effective: fan heater.