One of the most popular features on our website is the ability of customers to ask a question about a particular dehumidifier. We gets lots of questions from customers every single day. Occasionally I post the questions and answers here so that more people can see the answers. Today’s batch cover;
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Which dehumidifier is best for a conservatory?
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Does the desiccant need to be replaced on a DD8L?
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Does the filter need to be changed on the DD8L?
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Are there any consumables on the DD8L?
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Can the Meaco 20L be used with an extension lead?
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What do the symbols mean on the Meaco 10L?
Using a dehumidifier in a conservatory
Conservatories tend to suffer from a lot of condensation because they use glass for their walls and ceiling which means that the surfaces are colder and much closer to the outside temperature than a normal brick wall would be. At night temperatures drop faster in a conservatory because of the lack of insulation and condensation forms on the glass.
Conservatories tend to be next to kitchens and/or become a convenient location for drying washing and these factors will increase the amount of moisture in the air.
The correct dehumidifier to use in a conservatory is one that is used to temperatures below 16°C because of that overnight drop in temperature so it has to be a desiccant dehumidifier because the temperature in winter is likely to spend most of its time overnight well below 10°C.
So the best dehumidifier for a conservatory would be the Meaco DD8L or the Meaco DD8L Junior.
Do you replace the desiccant on the DD8L?
The simple answer is no – the desiccant will be good for the life of the dehumidifier.
Does the filter need to be changed on the DD8L?
No – just vacuum it on a regular basis (every week or so please).
Are there any consumables on the DD8L?
No.
Can the Meaco 20L be used with an extension lead?
Yes – as long as the extension lead is in good working order (which applies to any electrical appliance really).
What do the symbols on the Meaco 10L mean?
On the left from top to bottom we have;
Power
Tank full
Defrost mode
On the right from top to bottom we have the humidistat set points
Laundry mode – which runs continuously
40%rh
60%rh
80%rh
If you have any dehumidifier questions then please feel free to post them via the product page or to email myself directly via askaquestion@meaco.com.
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Hi,
I have an arete one 12L, how do I get it to provide me with just a reading of the rooms/houses humidity levels.
Wben it’s turned on it is straight into smart dehumidification mode and is lowering the level based on the setting in use.
I’m trying to determine the base level.
Many thanks,
Mark
Mark,
Thanks for your question. The Arete One doesn’t have a “monitor-only” mode. Once it’s switched on it will start dehumidifying according to the target you’ve set.
When the unit reaches the target RH, it enters sleep mode for around 30 minutes. During this time, the display freezes on the most recent reading, so you can see the level the unit achieved before pausing.
If you want to measure your room’s baseline RH without any influence from the dehumidifier, the only way is to use a hygrometer.
Hope that helps,
Omar@Meaco