Kontrol Streamline Moisture Trap 500g

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As well as automatically turning off when the tank is full, the dehumidifier also provides cleaner air, thanks to an anti-bacterial filter and ioniser. We see this moisture when condensations forms on our windows, an unsightly patch of damp forms or wallpaper or paint work begins to peel or flake. Excess atmospheric humidity can also cause damage to structural wood, furniture, car body work, boat hulls as well as causing unwanted odours and/or musty stale air both of which are detrimental to health and well-being. litres – medium capacity. Suitable if there are more of you creating moisture through activities such as showering, cooking and washing clothes at home, and/or your damp problem is more severe. Another clever feature sees the fans run for an additional five minutes before turning off for 30 minutes, making sure the target air humility has been met. Then, after 30 minutes have elapsed, it will repeat the test, before turning off for another 30 minutes. Our dehumidifiers require no power and work by attracting and extracting the excess moisture in the air. Like iron filings to a magnet, the calcium chloride within our krystals and tabz readily attracts excess moisture in the air, bringing it out of suspension and causing

If available, make use of timer or automatic shut-off features so the dehumidifier isn’t running continuously while you’re out of the house or asleep. Like iron filings to a magnet the hygroscopic Krystals attract and remove moisture from the air, helping prevent damp and associated mould, mildew, unsightly stains and aiding in the neutralisation of odours. The streamline moisture trap is ideal for use throughout the household, ideally one per room where there is a damp problem and particularly suited for use on windowsills assisting in the prevention of condensation. Look at our test scores. Every dehumidifier we review has an energy efficiency rating, so our highest-scoring models are most likely to be the least wasteful. It’s important to do get rid of your dehumidifier in a way that isn’t harmful to the environment. If sent to landfill, it could release the refrigerant into the environment. In some models, particularly older ones, these can be HFCs, which are greenhouse gases. Timer Allows you to program the dehumidifier to turn on and/or off after a specified time. This could help you to save money if you're on a tariff offering cheaper energy at certain times of day, or if you want to leave the dehumidifier on for a few hours after going out, but you don't need it on all day.

The non-electric option is budget-friendly, although you will need to buy tabs for it from time to time – each refill should last for up to three months. You’ll be able to keep an eye on when the tab needs changing, thanks to an indicator.

Night mode Dehumidifiers can be noisy machines. If you intend to run it at night, look for a model with a 'night mode' or a 'silent mode'. If there’s one thing that can shorten the life expectancy of your caravan, it’s damp. As soon as it takes over, the dreaded mould and mildew will follow. While good ventilation is the best way to combat damp, having one of the best caravan dehumidifiers can help on a shorter term basis. The desiccant dehumidifier will be ideal for keeping on top of the moisture when your caravan is in temperatures that are below 10C too. If you’re running a dehumidifier, keep the door to the room the dehumidifier is in open, so that air can circulate through your home. But close the window, so that damp air outside – which will migrate towards drier spots – isn’t drawn to the drier air indoors.

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Integrated cord storage This is handy for saving space when the dehumidifier isn’t in use, and removes the risk of tripping over a sprawling cable. Dehumidifier manufacturers have started to update their older models or create new ones using refrigerant gases with less of a global warming impact, such as R290. If you buy an older second-hand model, it may use a HFC (hydrofluorocarbon) refrigerant that can be a potent greenhouse gas if leaked. On average a 4 person household releases 10 litres of water into the household atmosphere each day through cooking, washing, using tumble dryers and also breathing. This excess moisture can cause one or more of the issues listed above, however, our Damp Kontrol range of products are here to assist you in managing excess ambient moisture and mitigate unwanted issues. We’d say this non-electric motorhome dehumidifier is a good model to consider if you want a budget-friendly option for your ‘van that will run silently. Thanks to its compact and portable design, it should be well suited to those who have a small motorhome. It’s designed to offer 360 degree air circulation, and something we like is that it’s simple to set up and operate.

We also like that it’s well-suited to colder temperatures, as its a desiccant dehumidifier, and can operate at temperatures below 10C. When you’re thinking about a caravan dehumidifier, there are a couple of different options to consider. Models that operate on electricity will be able to absorb more moisture from the air, which may be a practical option if your caravan storage facility lets you use electricity. However, while they come with auto-switch off functions when the tanks fill, you’ll still need to go and empty them. Then there’s the running costs to factor in as well. Which one you need depends on the size of the space you want to use it in, how many people are living in the home generating moisture through activities such as cooking, washing and doing laundry, and the extent of your damp problem.Find out more about improving your indoor air quality at home. Moisture absorbers: can they help with damp? The Kontrol moisture trap works through a natural process, The hygroscopic crystals (calcium chloride) helps to removes moisture preventing condensation, mould, mildew,allergens and dust mites by absorbing excess moisture from the air. They’re quite reasonably priced, and they should last for around one to two months, based on the moisture in your tourer. We think they could be particularly useful if you’re worried about clothes starting to smell of damp in your tourer’s wardrobe.

We like that they’re reasonably priced, and once they’re in use, they should last for up to two months, depending on the amount of moisture there is in your motorhome. Some dehumidifier brands routinely do well or badly in our tests, while others are a lot more hit and miss.Wheels/castors These could come in useful if your dehumidifier is heavy – they can weigh from 6kg to more than 16kg. Whether we realise it or not our living and work environments act as massive moisture traps. Older buildings and external facing walls act like sponges and absorb moisture from the outside atmosphere, while modern buildings and leisure vehicles are air tight to comply with modern building regulations and mechanical design and build specifications meaning that moisture is trapped inside. Dehumidifiers can use a lot of energy, especially if used inefficiently. The electricity required to power a dehumidifier can be generated from a mixture of burning fossil fuels, renewables, gas and nuclear. But as this is mixed up in the grid, you can’t guarantee it’s coming from a renewable energy source.