Garage Humidity
Discussion
Now that I have the Vanquish settled in my timber frame garage I am wondering if I need a dehumidifier to make sure that the car stays in top condition.
There is some ventilation but as an example today it says that it is 7C and 80% humidity.
I also keep a soft cover on the car.
Does anyone have any storage experience and know what the ideal humidity should be, and following on any recommendations for dehumidifiers if one is required?
Thanks
There is some ventilation but as an example today it says that it is 7C and 80% humidity.
I also keep a soft cover on the car.
Does anyone have any storage experience and know what the ideal humidity should be, and following on any recommendations for dehumidifiers if one is required?
Thanks
If you don't intend to use your car until the spring any humidity will cause corrosion, especially noticable on the discs. All mine are kept in a dehumidfied and heated garage and I can safely leave them there for the entire winter safe in the knowledge that nothing is going to turn brown and drop off!
On the odd occasion that I go into the garage over the winter months it still amazes me that just opening the door for 5 mins will produce at least of pint of water from the dehumidifier over the next 24 hours.
I have mine set up so that it drains via pipework straight outside so that I don't have to keep an eye on when the water tank needs emptying. The other thing worth mentioning is to ensure that the dehumidifier is self defrosting or the elements will freeze into a block of ice (if the garage is unheated) and you will not get any benefit.
On the odd occasion that I go into the garage over the winter months it still amazes me that just opening the door for 5 mins will produce at least of pint of water from the dehumidifier over the next 24 hours.
I have mine set up so that it drains via pipework straight outside so that I don't have to keep an eye on when the water tank needs emptying. The other thing worth mentioning is to ensure that the dehumidifier is self defrosting or the elements will freeze into a block of ice (if the garage is unheated) and you will not get any benefit.
I'm not sure of the make. Mine is an industrial unit filched from a mate that used to work in that field.
A google for self defrosting dehumidifiers should point you in the right direction.
To ensure good circulation of water free air I set up the unit at the back center of the garage and then ran ducting from the dry air out vent through ducting to the two from coners. Thus ensuring that air circulation is constant no air "pockets" were left. Looks a bit Heath Robinson but works a treat.
A google for self defrosting dehumidifiers should point you in the right direction.
To ensure good circulation of water free air I set up the unit at the back center of the garage and then ran ducting from the dry air out vent through ducting to the two from coners. Thus ensuring that air circulation is constant no air "pockets" were left. Looks a bit Heath Robinson but works a treat.
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ack0 said:
Like your thinking Lady Topaz but its not a daily driver unfortunately and has to rest up when the salt is down.
And when it's raining,
and when its snowing,
actually you may have a point......
Hey, mine was a very tongue in cheek comment. If I had the opportunity, my car would be tucked away, treated with egg nog, grapes etc, (actually that sounds foul).And when it's raining,
and when its snowing,
actually you may have a point......
Sadly and with heart in mouth on occasion I have to use mine every day. I did miss a few last year, but would much prefer to know she was warm and dry. I honestly dread this time of year.
Di
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