water evap Question

[Rich_1833]

When you put a pound indoor ( in the basement ) do you have any problem with the water that evap's out messing with the wood floor or anything like that.

 

[rallysman]

I think that you would. It's always a good idea to have a big dehumidifier in the same room.

 

[Rich_1833]

how big of one would I need for about 1000 gals

 

[rallysman]

A lot would depend on the temperature. The less evaporation there is, the less you'll need. I dont have any first hand experience with ponds, but I dont think that it would require one that is too big. I think a large window A/C unit would take care of it, so a similar rated dehumidifier should do the trick.

 

[Reno159]

im running a small old dehumidifier but it doesnt seem to be doing the trick, so Im gunna add a big fan to help mov the air and I'll post back with how it works.

 

[Vivid]

I have a regular 2 or 3 gallon dehumidifier. Since I put a 100g tank in the basement, this thing fills up every 3 days.

 

[doubleA]

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[Dr Joe]

im running a small old dehumidifier but it doesnt seem to be doing the trick, so Im gunna add a big fan to help mov the air and I'll post back with how it works.

Where's the fan going to blow to?

 

[Dr Joe]

I have a regular 2 or 3 gallon dehumidifier. Since I put a 100g tank in the basement, this thing fills up every 3 days.

Does that account (equal) for the loss in the tank?

 

[Dr Joe]

how big of one would I need for about 1000 gals

It depends on the size (sf) and the relative humidty in your basement. Adding to large of a dehumidifier can actually evaporate water from your pond.

If your serious, get a rel. humidity meter and check your basement over several weeks.

If it turns out that your basement has a low humidity, it will cause evaporation from your tank too.

But once you have a starting point (before tank is installed) you will quickly be able to calculate the size de-humidifier you need. Best guess - 2-3 gal/day adjustable.

Can't remember who, but someone setup a really cool temp tank out of a small (600g-700g) swimming (kiddie) pool, I jsut can't find the tread. Anyway he put a tented cover it to hold in humidity.

Hey, Has anyone used a de-humidifier and let it drain right back into the tank/pond? can't remember seeing it anywhere.

Dr Joe

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