Dehumidifier question:600 sq foot basement

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Meast21

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In the summer no matter what I do I can't get the humidity below 65%. I have a newer medium to large dehumidifier, could it just be the dehumidifier is not that good? Would a bigger one bring the humidity below 65%?
 
Boatguy

Boatguy

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Is your basement finished? Walls, Ceiling, and vapor barriers? If not the house is soaking up the humidity.
 
thumper60

thumper60

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Meast21 said:
In the summer no matter what I do I can't get the humidity below 65%. I have a newer medium to large dehumidifier, could it just be the dehumidifier is not that good? Would a bigger one bring the humidity below 65%?
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how many pints is its rated for in a damp basement u need at least a 70 pint
 
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Meast21

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thumper60 said:
how many pints is its rated for in a damp basement u need at least a 70 pint
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I think its 50 pints, maybe 60... Should a dehumidifier be constantly lowering the humidity?? Like should the humidity keep going down with it running? My humidity flat lines like around 65% running non-stop.
 
Boatguy

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Meast21 said:
Nope, not finished.. Would a bigger and better dehumidifier help?
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Not likely. Easiest solution would be to build an enclosure with plastic sheeting and strapping.
You will have no temp, humidity, or odor control without something.
 
thumper60

thumper60

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Meast21 said:
I think its 50 pints, maybe 60... Should a dehumidifier be constantly lowering the humidity?? Like should the humidity keep going down with it running? My humidity flat lines like around 65% running non-stop.
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if it flat lines at 65% u need a bigger dehuy.the bigger ones really don't use more juice because they run half the time.
 
Renfro

Renfro

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A 70 pint per day would be minimum.

I like the Phoenix Dehumidifiers, they run forever and really pull the humidity down. That said they are costly. Just remember that cold air is much harder to dehumidify than warm air.
 
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Meast21

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A lot of these dehumidifiers say you can't use an extension cord. Is this just a myth or what? Why shouldn't you not use an extension cord??
 
Renfro

Renfro

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The reason they say that is that most extension cords are made using only 16 gauge wire.

As long as you use a 12 gauge extension cord you should be fine, they are costly, it's often cheaper to make your own out of some #12 SJOOW of the reel at home depot and 15 amp rated plug and receptacle.
 
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Meast21

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What's the best dehumidifier for a 700 sq foot basement under $250.. Renfro thanks, how do u know a lot about dehumidifiers?
 
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Meast21

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Renfro said:
The reason they say that is that most extension cords are made using only 16 gauge wire.

As long as you use a 12 gauge extension cord you should be fine, they are costly, it's often cheaper to make your own out of some #12 SJOOW of the reel at home depot and 15 amp rated plug and receptacle.
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Renfro how do I know that the current extension cord I have is a 12 gauge?? This extension cord is thick and says 15 amps on it, 225V, and 2150 watts. Is the extension cord good enough?? Also note the cord is only 6 ft long.
 
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Meast21

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Also Renfro, what do you spray on you're plants for spider mites?? Any tips you can give me? Do you spray them when their young, etc..
 
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