ray ponds

[Miles]

+60% is the bad zone for mold.. anything over that you should expect problems.

Cover the tank if you can.. the more gas exchange, the more humidity you'll create.

Wonder if your basement was already condensed? My basement was at 55% before I even installed the air exchanger, due to a bad slope and water building up in the foundation of my house. It's not like i have standing water or leaks, but the cement is definately not 'dry' as much as it should be..

Also, make sure you have good circulation if you're going to use a dehumidifer or something similar.. From what I understand, they will only draw in as much moisture is directly close to them, so you have to keep the moisture circulating.. I also understand that mold and moisture is less likely to take effect if it is constantly being circulated.

Good Luck buddy don't take the ponds down!

 

[john C]

well i talked to the guy that i got this dehumidifier and i am having him install a another this weekend humidity is running 60% now so a lot of the moister is leaving the house i am feeling a little better. i finally put a couple rays in one of the tubs today. they seem to be happy. i hope this second dehumidifier dose the trick . i am ready to start enjoying the basement. i will post some pics of the tubs tomorrow.

 

[Nic]

well i talked to the guy that i got this dehumidifier and i am having him install a another this weekend humidity is running 60% now so a lot of the moister is leaving the house i am feeling a little better. i finally put a couple rays in one of the tubs today. they seem to be happy. i hope this second dehumidifier dose the trick . i am ready to start enjoying the basement. i will post some pics of the tubs tomorrow.

i would try a large fan first.... if you move alot of air out of the room you will be fine... i might be even able to get you a good deal on a good blower... and keep some small power compacts lit at all times... the little bit of light will help keep mold under control