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It's pretty quiet on the low power setting. I don't run it at night. My guitars are snug in their cases that protect them from fluctuations effectively (monitored by humiditrak) and then run it as and when I want to reduce humidity in the room. The unit can take it from 60% to 45% in minutes. Sometimes I'll run it for a couple of hours with all the cases open as this has proved the best way of keeping the cases dry and not soaking up moisture over time.
They all say about the same, 40%-50%
http://www.thermastor.com/information/relative-humidity-and-your-home.aspx
Will defo try it in another room and try calibration. ALso another one for reference and try this dehumidifier when I get it.
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http://www.which.co.uk/reviews/dehumidifiers/article/how-to-buy-the-best-dehumidifier
http://www.dehumidifier-reviews.co.uk/
http://www.fixmyroof.co.uk/videos-and-guides/condensation-cure/best-dehumidifier/
I'm going for dessicant as it's often lower temp in the room and they seem to be lighter and quieter and more efficient at lower temps. Best Buy:
http://www.dehumidifiersuk.com/meaco-dd8l-domestic-desiccant-dehumidifier-which-magazine-best-buy-2014.html?___SID=U
These two seem to be the best on the market:
http://byemould.com/2015/02/23/ecoair-dd122mk5-and-meaco-dd8l-differences/
DC12 is another.
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Using the salt cap method in a tub, it reads 77% when it should be 75%, so I know the unit itself is ok.
Going to go with an ecoair dessicant unit - I do hear dessicant have worse reliability but everything else about them seems better. The mk5 is the most popular but I'm all about space and simplicity so will likely get the smaller DD122.
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Humidity at work using the same hygrometer is showing 46%.
Going to order the dehumidifier today.
Ordered ecoair (apparently better customer service than meaco) dd1 mini.
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Haven't put it in yet but I'm glad I got the mini one - a nice size!
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Humidity already down to 58%, as low as it's ever been!
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I can't help about the shape I'm in, I can't sing I ain't pretty and my legs are thin
But don't ask me what I think of you, I might not give the answer that you want me to
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They are a very worthwhile bit of kit, with a decent acoustic in the house.
I can't help about the shape I'm in, I can't sing I ain't pretty and my legs are thin
But don't ask me what I think of you, I might not give the answer that you want me to
I think your one stops at 40% - OK, but 45% or 50% would be ideal
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
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Well fear not. Overnight it has gone back up to 70%!! WTF.
Yesterday I left it on with the door closed and set it to 8 hours full blast.
Over night the door was open.
Maybe I need to set it on full blast with all the doors open to dry out the whole flat a bit more..
Damn.. This is going to take a week or more, I reckon.
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It would make sense to get that sorted 'at source' if possible, you will have less corrective work to do and lower your risk if the tech fails, or you forget to switch it on...