Better solution to the Thirsty Hippo?

Post by **Airconvent** » Sun Sep 11, 2005 12:45 am

hi all
for those who do not want to buy a dry cabinet, perhaps this is a better alternative to the thirsty hippo.
no specs on how low it can go but the faq mentioned as long as 40% humidity.

http://www.eastpacificpl.com/Product_ECO.htm

cheers!

kochu · Post by **kochu** » Sun Sep 11, 2005 4:43 pm

Hi All,

I found another alternative worth trying.

It is a small power heater , available in 8,12 , 15 watts etc. , in the shape of a straight fluroscent lamp. It is meant as a de-humidifier to be used in wooden wardrobes to prevent fungus.

Input power is 220 V AC. The 8 W variety is sold in CK Tangs for 55 S$ on 3 rd or 2 nd level along with electrical appliances
Made in USA (???)
Probably worth giving a try if you are keeping large scopes in wardrobes or wooden cabinets.

Kochu/11-9-05
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Tachyon · Post by **Tachyon** » Sun Sep 11, 2005 10:27 pm

Hmm.. the ECo will only support up to 5' x 5' space. That's only space for 2 EPs. Enough?

kayheem · Post by **kayheem** » Sun Sep 11, 2005 10:56 pm

Errr... isn't 5' = 5ft?
That's pretty big isn't it?

ariefm71 · Post by **ariefm71** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 12:08 am

yes, it's 1.5m x 1.5m x ??

Post by **weixing** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 12:33 am

Hi,
I use the below:
http://www.digihub.com.sg/Detail.asp?PI ... te_Level=2

Not suitable if you take out the item to offen or not in a sealed box.

Have a nice day.

Post by **Airconvent** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 1:47 am

yes...the info is not complete...the area of effectiveness is decribed in 2 dimension...but 5' is around 1.6m...that's alot.

Kochu : i know of the heater tubes but this one is truly portable. you charge it and then use it without external power. beats having to cut a hole and seal the gap in your cabinet....

rich

Post by **weixing** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 9:27 am

Hi,
I think all those dehumidifier is only suitable if you seldom "open" that enclosed area. I've use it for quite sometime... I found it you need to "charge" it very often if you "open" that enclosed area often and the result is that the dehumidifier will "die" faster... I think I need to replace one of my dehumidifier soon...

By the way, the "big brother" also looks more interesting: http://www.eastpacificpl.com/Product_Petite.htm

Have a nice day.

PS: I'm thinking of putting one in my Newtonian OTA next time

Tachyon · Post by **Tachyon** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 11:20 am

kayheem wrote:Errr... isn't 5' = 5ft?
That's pretty big isn't it?

:oops:

Oh yeah! Remind me not to write msgs after 10 pm!

I have a similiar one that came with my drybox. I agree with Weixing - I generally have to 'recharge' it about once a week if I open the box 2-3x a week.

It's just too humid here...

Cheers!

kohjb · Post by **kohjb** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 1:21 am

weixing wrote:Hi,
I think all those dehumidifier is only suitable if you seldom "open" that enclosed area. I've use it for quite sometime... I found it you need to "charge" it very often if you "open" that enclosed area often and the result is that the dehumidifier will "die" faster... I think I need to replace one of my dehumidifier soon...

By the way, the "big brother" also looks more interesting: http://www.eastpacificpl.com/Product_Petite.htm

Have a nice day.

PS: I'm thinking of putting one in my Newtonian OTA next time

I actually have one of these Petite Dehumidifiers. It needs to run off AC power, so it can't really replace the rechargeable dehumidifiers since you still have to cut a hole, and not only that, you still need to empty the water in the collection tank every so often, otherwise it will cease to operate properly. I think it can be modfied (not under warranty) to drip the water out through a pipe, but then it becomes quite "lecheh" already :-)

SingAstro

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