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DSYenko
06-07-2005, 06:48 AM
Dont know if this has been discussed but what is a range or a ideal percentage to set the dehumidifier at in my car storage building.Thanks in advance

LVCamaro
06-07-2005, 07:22 AM
The average relative humidity [ARH] in Las Vegas is 39% in the morning and 21% in the afternoon [Phoenix/Tucson is 52%/25%]. Several major airlines store their excess and out of service airplanes here and Phoenix/Tucson because of the ideal ARH, so I concluded that a constant humidity of 30% would work well in my shop. No problems with surface corrosion so far, after 25 years.

SS

Belair62
06-07-2005, 07:36 AM
Have you looked in the mirror lately LV ? Looks a little corroded to me,

LVCamaro
06-07-2005, 07:41 AM
ARH in Chicago is over 70%, so I'd go check under the tarps at Bulaw's car shop for the rewards of that smartass remark http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Belair62
06-07-2005, 08:21 AM
I have...its all been there so long it never had a chance to rust !!! Mark on the other hand...well he is rusting pretty good..

70 copo
06-07-2005, 01:24 PM
Car Capsule works well non HVAC storage areas. My small 3 bay garage is climate controlled. Keep your area at positive pressure at all times and you will be ok. Air movement is the key. Kevin Hand has fans running on his cars all the time at his place.

Phil http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

camaromb
06-07-2005, 07:39 PM
Bob,
No rust problems here... just continued greying!!!
Mark

Belair62
06-07-2005, 07:46 PM
You look a bit rusty to me Mark !

SamLBInj
06-07-2005, 07:51 PM
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You look a bit rusty to me Mark !

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Better rusty than Crusty http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

DSYenko
06-08-2005, 07:02 AM
That helps a lot,,thanks for the info i appreciate it.