harvestbarn
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After some research Meaco recommended their 20l low energy model with the optional HEPA filter fitted as the only model in their range that was suitable for a woodworking environment . I have purchased this model and in the first 24hrs it has dropped the humidity from 84% to 68%.. The workshop is well insulated with 70mm Celotex lined with 18mm plywood all on 9" hollow concrete blocks well filled with concrete as it was a bull pen originally and is within a barn. The inner roof is filled with about 8"of mineral wool with 9mm ply ceiling and tongue and grooved flooring above. The barn roof is then above this and air drying timber can be stored on top. I have had no problem with rust the machine beds are waxed despite only heating when occupied. This winters weather has been so wet the humidity has been approaching 90% regularly.
Oak that I have been using has been moving and I believe this is the reason, currently I have dialed in 55% as the target humidity do you think this is an optimum level.
Has anyone tried using HEPA filters in a Dehumidifier and if so have they been a problem clogging up, I intend to vac them regularly. My workshop has ducted chip collection with a modified Axminster single bag collector having a Thein separator in the middle. A large twin motor vac is used for sanders etc so dust levels are tried to be reduced if this is not working there is also a Ventaxia 12" wall mounted but this cools the workshop in the winter.
Oak that I have been using has been moving and I believe this is the reason, currently I have dialed in 55% as the target humidity do you think this is an optimum level.
Has anyone tried using HEPA filters in a Dehumidifier and if so have they been a problem clogging up, I intend to vac them regularly. My workshop has ducted chip collection with a modified Axminster single bag collector having a Thein separator in the middle. A large twin motor vac is used for sanders etc so dust levels are tried to be reduced if this is not working there is also a Ventaxia 12" wall mounted but this cools the workshop in the winter.