Garage humidity question??
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From: Deep in the heart of New Jersey
For marine use they use an item called a golden rod. You place it by or under the motor in the engine compartment. I believe they come in different wattage, bit they give off as much heat as say a 40 watt light bulb. That in turn keeps the temperature constant so you won't have condensation. Which as we all know will help rust and corrosion from starting.,,
Road Master
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From: Ontario, Canada
Hmm... wouldn't it be cheaper to put a 40 watt bulb there instead?
Road Warrior
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From: Breaux Bridge, LA
I am fighting the same issues down here in south Louisiana. I have 3 bikes that are stored in non-climate controlled areas and it is killing me knowing that the chrome is getting wrecked because of the moisture. The only thing that kills me more is the possibility of condensation building up inside the engine or other crucial areas that I can't see.
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From: Deep in the heart of New Jersey
I believe there is a thermostat that cycles it on and off. A bulb may burn your cover or worse. Just a sugestion.
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Being a controls guy, it wouldn't be hard for me to piece together a device that would trigger near dewpoint and energize a relay that operated a fan, heater or whatever.
Hey, maybe one of you guys here wanna use my idea and get rich....go for it.
I've experienced it only once this winter, but the effect was rather severe....I went out to the garage for something and entered thru the regular passage door where I left it open while I dug around for a few minutes....While I was there all three scoots became quickly and totally soaked in condensation(floor too). I quess the ambient conditions were just right so the laws of nature held court on my scoots.
My garage is not attached to my house, nor is it heated or air conditioned...If yours is attached to your house, then consider adding a ceiling supply register and a simple thru the wall return vent to tie it in with your home heat/ac.....You can open the supply register slightly to help prevent the condensation without dramaticly increasing your utility bill.....All you are attempting to do is avoid dewpoint conditions, so a little goes a long way in that regard, and doesn't require full heat or a/c.
Hey, maybe one of you guys here wanna use my idea and get rich....go for it.
I've experienced it only once this winter, but the effect was rather severe....I went out to the garage for something and entered thru the regular passage door where I left it open while I dug around for a few minutes....While I was there all three scoots became quickly and totally soaked in condensation(floor too). I quess the ambient conditions were just right so the laws of nature held court on my scoots.
My garage is not attached to my house, nor is it heated or air conditioned...If yours is attached to your house, then consider adding a ceiling supply register and a simple thru the wall return vent to tie it in with your home heat/ac.....You can open the supply register slightly to help prevent the condensation without dramaticly increasing your utility bill.....All you are attempting to do is avoid dewpoint conditions, so a little goes a long way in that regard, and doesn't require full heat or a/c.
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Being a controls guy, it wouldn't be hard for me to piece together a device that would trigger near dewpoint and energize a relay that operated a fan, heater or whatever.
Hey, maybe one of you guys here wanna use my idea and get rich....go for it.
I've experienced it only once this winter, but the effect was rather severe....I went out to the garage for something and entered thru the regular passage door where I left it open while I dug around for a few minutes....While I was there all three scoots became quickly and totally soaked in condensation(floor too). I quess the ambient conditions were just right so the laws of nature held court on my scoots.
My garage is not attached to my house, nor is it heated or air conditioned...If yours is attached to your house, then consider adding a ceiling supply register and a simple thru the wall return vent to tie it in with your home heat/ac.....You can open the supply register slightly to help prevent the condensation without dramaticly increasing your utility bill.....All you are attempting to do is avoid dewpoint conditions, so a little goes a long way in that regard, and doesn't require full heat or a/c.
Hey, maybe one of you guys here wanna use my idea and get rich....go for it.
I've experienced it only once this winter, but the effect was rather severe....I went out to the garage for something and entered thru the regular passage door where I left it open while I dug around for a few minutes....While I was there all three scoots became quickly and totally soaked in condensation(floor too). I quess the ambient conditions were just right so the laws of nature held court on my scoots.
My garage is not attached to my house, nor is it heated or air conditioned...If yours is attached to your house, then consider adding a ceiling supply register and a simple thru the wall return vent to tie it in with your home heat/ac.....You can open the supply register slightly to help prevent the condensation without dramaticly increasing your utility bill.....All you are attempting to do is avoid dewpoint conditions, so a little goes a long way in that regard, and doesn't require full heat or a/c.
