What's the price difference between them and a Quest? They are still pretty expensive.Any opinion on the Active Air or Ideal Air models? I see these in a lot of Hydro stores and the grower I know swears by Ideal-Air.
Ideal-Air™ Pro Series Dehumidifier 180 Pint | Ideal Air
Ideal-Air™ Pro Series 180 Pint Dehumidifier has automatic restart if power is lost. Easy-to-use digital display humidity readings, internal condensate pump, removable washable filter, 1 speed fan motor, powder-coated metal casing for long life and a heavy-duty compressor. Built-in defrost that...www.ideal-air.com
Not saying these are the way to go in fact your prob right but I want to see what you have to say anyways.
Thanks?!
question about dehumidifiers
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xIPhobiaIx
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$1,061.50 @ https://premierhydroshop.com/ - Ideal-Air Pro Series Dehumidifier 180 Pint
$934.08 @ https://shopbvv.com/ - Active Air Dehumidifier, 190 Pint
This is compared to like $2,741.99 for the Anden Grow-Optimized Industrial Dehumidifier, 210 Pints/Day 240v
What's a quest 155 worth? They are like 3k here so should be half that there?
xIPhobiaIx
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$2,212.95 is the cheapest I can find
Nizza
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xox
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because the plants perspire increasing the humidity in the room especially when the lights are off and your air conditioner isnt running as much when the lights are off so you will often see the humidity spike during that time so it is good to have one set to your desired humidity level so it maintains the correct humidity at all times.
Choco8
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Agree with all of this. I've been running a Santa Fe Compact70 24/7 for over a year without a problem, hanging from the ceiling. The MERV 13 filter is a big plus too.
xIPhobiaIx
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Size of room and how many gallons of water per week in total for all your plants in watering?
kingromano
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in my experience the trotec Ttk 140 S is just enough for 2400w of hps
in your case you need 2 to dehumidify 4000w of light
in your case you need 2 to dehumidify 4000w of light
Choco8
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It's 10x10 room, 12 gallons of nutes twice a day x 7 days = 378 gallons
xIPhobiaIx
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How many plants? Just this information is going to help me size my unit approximately as plants expire 97% of water they are given so ill know how many pints are in the air.
kingromano
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you need 80l/24h, not less
Choco8
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xIPhobiaIx
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You mean basically 170 pints per day?
Would either the Active Air Dehumidifier, 190 Pint or the Ideal Air, 180 pint work?
I know different pints are rated per day at different temp and RH so not sure what temp and RH 170 would apply to.
Also, I know typically Ideal Air is a good brand from what I hear... anyone use Active Air?
xIPhobiaIx
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At 4 plants that would be 6 gallons of water per plant per day (3 gallons twice daily). Holy damn lol. And that 70 pint really keeps up with the humidity? My calculations on "https://www.hydrotekhydroponics.com/dehumidifier-sizing-calculator" say you would need a 168 pint dehu and 70 is keeping up.... that is crazy. There is something either wrong with that calc or that 70 pint rating is not doing that unit justice lol.Anywhere from 2 to 4, but they are on the larger side.View attachment 4845611
kingromano
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again it also depends on the outside temperature ..
during winter=AC's running in heat mode during dark time=no dehumidification from the AC= need bigger dehumidifier
during summer=AC's running in cold mode even during night time=AC dehumidify the room=less need of dehumidification
and dehumidifiers ratings are subjective, because they say 40liters per day for exemple .. but thats for 30 degree 100% humidity
your room will need to stay in the 50% at 25 degree .. meaning the same dehu will only pull like 20 liters per day maximum ...
the best price/quality values are these:
fr.trotec.com
not sure they sell in us
this one is rated 40liters/day .. and i know its just enough for 2400w sealed
(running non stop, lol)
for your setup (4000w) 2 would be perfect
during winter=AC's running in heat mode during dark time=no dehumidification from the AC= need bigger dehumidifier
during summer=AC's running in cold mode even during night time=AC dehumidify the room=less need of dehumidification
and dehumidifiers ratings are subjective, because they say 40liters per day for exemple .. but thats for 30 degree 100% humidity
your room will need to stay in the 50% at 25 degree .. meaning the same dehu will only pull like 20 liters per day maximum ...
the best price/quality values are these:
Déshumidificateur TTK 140 S
Le TTK 140 S est un robuste déshumidificateur à carter acier doté d'un hygrostat. Fabriqué en UE, il a une capacité d'extraction max. de 40 l/24 h et convient pour la déshumidification de locaux ou le séchage des murs après un dégât des eaux.
fr.trotec.com
not sure they sell in us
this one is rated 40liters/day .. and i know its just enough for 2400w sealed
(running non stop, lol)
for your setup (4000w) 2 would be perfect
Choco8
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Really depends on a lot of things! If the intake air is hot and humid during the summer, it's hard to keep it under 60% during the light period without overheating the room above 90 degrees F. ( I don't have an AC unit). But that doesn't seem to cause any issues with the heat-resistant sativa hybrids I generally grow. It has no problem pulling down to 35 or 40% during the dark period if I need that, so I am pretty happy with it overall. Nice and quiet too.
xIPhobiaIx
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My setup is 6000w... so 3.... yikesagain it also depends on the outside temperature ..
during winter=AC's running in heat mode during dark time=no dehumidification from the AC= need bigger dehumidifier
during summer=AC's running in cold mode even during night time=AC dehumidify the room=less need of dehumidification
and dehumidifiers ratings are subjective, because they say 40liters per day for exemple .. but thats for 30 degree 100% humidity
your room will need to stay in the 50% at 25 degree .. meaning the same dehu will only pull like 20 liters per day maximum ...
the best price/quality values are these:
Déshumidificateur TTK 140 S
Le TTK 140 S est un robuste déshumidificateur à carter acier doté d'un hygrostat. Fabriqué en UE, il a une capacité d'extraction max. de 40 l/24 h et convient pour la déshumidification de locaux ou le séchage des murs après un dégât des eaux.
not sure they sell in us
this one is rated 40liters/day .. and i know its just enough for 2400w sealed
(running non stop, lol)
for your setup (4000w) 2 would be perfect
kingromano
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its hot where you live ?