One of the most popular features on our website is the ability of customers to ask a question about a particular dehumidifier. We gets lots of questions from customers every single day. Occasionally I post the questions and answers here so that more people can see the answers. Today’s batch cover;

  • Which dehumidifier is best for a conservatory?
  • Does the desiccant need to be replaced on a DD8L?
  • Does the filter need to be changed on the DD8L?
  • Are there any consumables on the DD8L?
  • Can the Meaco 20L be used with an extension lead?
  • What do the symbols mean on the Meaco 10L?
  Using a dehumidifier in a conservatory

Conservatories tend to suffer from a lot of condensation because they use glass for their walls and ceiling which means that the surfaces are colder and much closer to the outside temperature than a normal brick wall would be. At night temperatures drop faster in a conservatory because of the lack of insulation and condensation forms on the glass.

Conservatories tend to be next to kitchens and/or become a convenient location for drying washing and these factors will increase the amount of moisture in the air.

The correct dehumidifier to use in a conservatory is one that is used to temperatures below 16°C because of that overnight drop in temperature so it has to be a desiccant dehumidifier because the temperature in winter is likely to spend most of its time overnight well below 10°C.

So the best dehumidifier for a conservatory would be the Meaco DD8L or the Meaco DD8L Junior.

 

Do you replace the desiccant on the DD8L?

The simple answer is no – the desiccant will be good for the life of the dehumidifier.

 

Does the filter need to be changed on the DD8L?

No – just vacuum it on a regular basis (every week or so please).

 

Are there any consumables on the DD8L?

No.

 

Can the Meaco 20L be used with an extension lead?

Yes – as long as the extension lead is in good working order (which applies to any electrical appliance really).

 

What do the symbols on the Meaco 10L mean?

On the left from top to bottom we have;

Power Tank full Defrost mode

On the right from top to bottom we have the humidistat set points

Laundry mode – which runs continuously 40%rh 60%rh 80%rh

If you have any dehumidifier questions then please feel free to post them via the product page or to email myself directly via askaquestion@meaco.com.