Author Archives: Chris Michael

About Chris Michael

Chris Michael has been in the humidity business since 1989 and founded Meaco in 1991. Much of his knowledge comes from the numerous years spent working with museums and art galleries across Europe controlling and measuring relative humidity to protect the works of art. He is a regular guest speaker on relative humidity at the British Library and is always happy to pass on his knowledge in a practical way to his customers. Outside of Meaco Chris is married with four children and is very active in the local community, especially through rugby and swimming.

Mould and Condensation Issues in the Press Again

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Chris Michael

Came across this news story today in the online edition of the Skeness Standard and although I feel sorry for the lady concerned this is exactly the sort of issue that we get calls about time and time again each … Continue reading →

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Meaco sponsored Rachel Cawthorn takes final steps towards Olympic selection

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Chris Michael

Meaco sponsored international kayaker Rachel Cawthorn has headed out to Pozan in Poland this week ahead of the first of three World Cup events in a bid to secure her place on the Team GB Olympic team. Chris and Michelle first … Continue reading →

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Meaco dehumidifier distributor in Switzerland

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Chris Michael

Robert and Mark in their converted restaurant dehumidifier showroom. Meaco dehumidifiers are available across the whole of Europe and in South Africa and I thought that it was about time that we introduced them all via the Meaco blog, so, … Continue reading →

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Dehumidifiers are still needed in spring and summer

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Chris Michael

Sales of dehumidifiers peak during the winter when the outside air temperature drops and people see condensation on their windows and for those that are really unlucky mould growing on outside walls. Sales drop off as the weather warms up … Continue reading →

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87 days until London 2012 Olympics

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Chris Michael

Meaco are one of Rachel Cawthorn’s sponsors and we try and keep a close eye on her progress and our fingers crossed that she does not pick up any injuries or ilnesses.  Although Rachel performed fantastically well over the past few years … Continue reading →

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How Meaco dehumidifiers now save 80% of energy used.

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Chris Michael

One of the advantages of me sitting in the main office and taking a turn in answering the telephone is that I get to talk to a lot of customers and listen to what they have to say.  A recurring … Continue reading →

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My dehumidifier is bigger than your dehumidifier – no it’s not!

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Chris Michael

One of the things that really confuses customers is the dual standards that exist for dehumidifiers which means that in British applications an 8 litre a day desiccant dehumidifier is actually larger than a 10 litre compressor dehumidifier and in … Continue reading →

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Which dehumidifier should you buy for a flat?

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Chris Michael

The most common request that we get is for a dehumidifier for use in a flat or an apartment, more so than any other dehumidifier application. This is because the vast majority of flats and apartments do not have room … Continue reading →

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A video guide to dehumidifiers and condensation in the home

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Chris Michael

One of the most popular features that we have ever put onto the website are the help videos. This one below is full of good advice from our many years of using and selling dehumidifiers.  It should simplify matters for you. Once you … Continue reading →

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Condensation, the tennant verses the landlord

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Chris Michael

If like me you have been dealing with dehumidifiers and relative humidity for over 20 years then news stories about damp and condensation issues will catch your eye (I realise that I will be in a minority here).  The winter … Continue reading →

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