so i live on the south coast of Iceland. I live in a rainy area and the humidity is not the best friend of a car restoring ,or the tools .so how can i keep the garage air dry or at a lower humidity level . i will us a radiand floor heating . and what would be the right humidity level in a garage
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heat and keep the garage airflow dry
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jkwilson
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More important than actual humidity level is preventing temperature swings that cause moisture to condense on metal objects. Warm, moist air meeting cold steel makes for wet tools and cars. If your floor heating will be on all the time and is capable of maintaining a constant temperature, you should be covered there.
A dehumidifier would be the next step.
A dehumidifier would be the next step.
Asphalt Angel
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A ceiling fan or one that can run all the time to keep air moving will help-does not have to move fast to be effective.
ashtonbrady45
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A ceiling fan or one that can run all the time to keep air moving will help-does not have to move fast to be effective.
That was the good topic what you have described
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In my shop I try to maintain 50-55 % humidity. I use a standard dehumidifier that most people use in basement. It is a low temperature model which will work down to 41* F.
My shop is well insulated, doors is almost always closed. Heated in the winter, the shop remains very cool in the summer without A/C.
Before I starting using a the dehumidifier at about 70% bad things started to happen. Mold on organic items was the first issue noticed. Never let it get bad enough for rust to form. My regular garage with no heat and used often has severe condensation on the slab when outside humidity is over 75%. I just live with that and as soon as the weather changes it goes away.
My shop is well insulated, doors is almost always closed. Heated in the winter, the shop remains very cool in the summer without A/C.
Before I starting using a the dehumidifier at about 70% bad things started to happen. Mold on organic items was the first issue noticed. Never let it get bad enough for rust to form. My regular garage with no heat and used often has severe condensation on the slab when outside humidity is over 75%. I just live with that and as soon as the weather changes it goes away.