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Dehumidifiers...domestic or commercial?
Anonymous user 15/03/2024 - 2.54 PM
I'm about to get a room tacked and rendered but have a ten day gap where I was thinking I'd try to dry the room out a bit first (it's not terrible but there's some minor issues) I can rent a commercial dehumidifier which costs 120 a week, or buy a domestic one for quite a bit less (and then could probably resell it on Ebay) Is there a really a big difference between the two? Rooms not huge, low ceiling, about 3 meters by 4.
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4 Answers
Malone's
Rating: 5 out of 5
Based on what you’ve said, I’d just get a domestic dehumidifier. The commercial ones are for areas where there has been heavy flooding of some sort and can be very loud and inconvenient if staying in the property. You’ll be able to get a decent sized domestic one that would do the job no problem along with ventilation and heating.
Answered24 February 2020
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Anonymous user
Yeah the domestic one should be ok for a room that size just make sure to close the window at night as the dehumidifier will pull moisture from outside or even a toilet if theres one in next room ,so keep all doors closed when in operation
Answered25 February 2020
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Clwyd Plastering Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
I agree, a domestic dehumidifier would be good enough. The floating or render needs time to cure and some commercial dehumidifier could dry it two quickly , not giving it time to dry naturally and may cause crazing.
Answered26 November 2023
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Domestic Plastering Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
My advice,Allow the plaster to dry naturally, do not put the heating on high do not use dehumidifiers, in the first 48 hours, but let the drying take its natural time-this will aid a stronger plaster bond and reduce the the chances of cracking.
Answered26 November 2023
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