Dew in my garage! What to do?
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Tourer
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From: Austin, TX
Dew in my garage! What to do?
Weird situation. I have a 30x40 detached garage/workshop, unheated, no electric (for now). The floor is sealed. Whenever the temps are right for dew on the ground outside, I get dew on the floor in the garage. I wouldn't be too concerned except for the fact that the Wide Glide also gets dew on it as a result. What can I do to keep this from happening? Putting a cover on it does not seem to help (maybe it's too loose?) What about putting carpet underneath it? Any thoughts would be appreciated. BTW, I live near Austin, TX in case that helps.
Road Warrior
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From: Simpson County Kentucky
Run an extension cord out there and get a bike capsule.
http://www.cyclegadgets.com/products...p?Item=CAPSULE
http://www.cyclegadgets.com/products...p?Item=CAPSULE
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From: Long Island New York
I keep my bike in a SHED< the moisture, use to annoy me no end. I found a heat rod( sold in boat stores, to prevent mildew in cabins etc. draws little energy, COVER BIKE, and put the heat rod under bike ,( In my case on the floorboords) gives off just enough warmth( like a 200 watt lightbulb would) to prevent moisture) saves my CHROME< gastank, etc,
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From: MA
Go to the local HD shop and request some of the large Silica Gel Packs that get shipped in the crates with their bikes. Put a soft cover on the bike and place some of the Gel Packs under the bike and cover; they should absorb any bit of moisture.
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The desiccant packs will only hold so much moisture.
I use a device in my gun safe called a "golden rod". It does as piggy described, continually taking the humidity out of an area. Obviously, unless you are willing to insulate your shed and put a french drain around and away from it, you aren't going to be able to dry the entire shed but, if you buy an electric dehumidifier and place it under a tarp over your bike you will have success.
I use a device in my gun safe called a "golden rod". It does as piggy described, continually taking the humidity out of an area. Obviously, unless you are willing to insulate your shed and put a french drain around and away from it, you aren't going to be able to dry the entire shed but, if you buy an electric dehumidifier and place it under a tarp over your bike you will have success.
Road Warrior
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From: Simpson County Kentucky
The desiccant packs will only hold so much moisture.
I use a device in my gun safe called a "golden rod". It does as piggy described, continually taking the humidity out of an area. Obviously, unless you are willing to insulate your shed and put a french drain around and away from it, you aren't going to be able to dry the entire shed but, if you buy an electric dehumidifier and place it under a tarp over your bike you will have success.
I use a device in my gun safe called a "golden rod". It does as piggy described, continually taking the humidity out of an area. Obviously, unless you are willing to insulate your shed and put a french drain around and away from it, you aren't going to be able to dry the entire shed but, if you buy an electric dehumidifier and place it under a tarp over your bike you will have success.
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