{"id":14903,"date":"2023-10-19T15:45:55","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T13:45:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trotec-blog.com\/en\/?p=14903"},"modified":"2023-10-18T16:17:44","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T14:17:44","slug":"smart-synergy-for-enhanced-dehumidification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trotec-blog.com\/en\/trotec\/smart-synergy-for-enhanced-dehumidification\/","title":{"rendered":"Smart synergy for enhanced dehumidification"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"EffektiveDo you ever get that sinking feeling that the damp patch on your wall isn\u2019t going away? Whether you\u2019re dealing with lingering moisture from water damage or battling dampness in a new-build property<\/strong>, drying walls quickly is paramount in averting mould growth and ensuring efficient construction. While professional dehumidifiers<\/strong><\/a> and building dryers<\/strong><\/a> are your go-to solutions, it is also possible to harness the power of fans<\/a> to turbocharge the drying process<\/strong> while simultaneously reducing electricity consumption.<\/span><\/h2>\n

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External fans for superior air circulation<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

Much like a <\/span>stiff breeze<\/span><\/b> expedites the drying of laundry on a clothes line, the same principle holds true for saturated building materials. To create optimal airflow, you can rely on purpose-built <\/span>fans<\/span><\/b>, as the fans integrated into building dryers or dehumidifiers often fall short in adequately circulating air in standard-sized rooms. For maximum effectiveness, it is advisable to run at least one <\/span>external fan<\/span><\/b> alongside <\/span>each dehumidifier.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Effective circuit accelerates dehumidification<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

It is best to position the fan so that it directs air <\/span>diagonally across the centre of the room, starting from one corner<\/span><\/b>. The fan\u2019s airflow should be directed <\/span>along the walls at an angle<\/span><\/b>, facilitating the absorption of moisture from surfaces. The now moisture-laden air is then directed towards the dehumidifier, which dries the air before sending it back in the direction of the fan\u2019s rear. This setup initiates a <\/span>highly efficient cycle<\/span><\/b> that significantly <\/span>expedites the dehumidification process<\/span><\/b>. In the case of irregularly shaped or large rooms, the fan should be repositioned every two to three days.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why two devices are more energy-efficient than one\u202f<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s worth noting that employing both a dehumidifier and a fan together not only enhances their effectiveness but also leads to significant energy cost savings. This is because <\/span>a fan consumes substantially less electricity compared to a dehumidifier<\/span><\/b> while greatly speeding up the drying process. This results in <\/span>lower energy consumption<\/span><\/b> compared to using a dehumidifier alone.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Pro tip: Measure electricity consumption with Trotec\u2019s range of energy cost measuring devices\u202f<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

To work out the energy consumption of your electrical appliances, why not use an <\/span>energy cost measuring device like the <\/span><\/b>BX09<\/span><\/b><\/a> or the <\/span><\/b>BX50 MID<\/span><\/b><\/a>,<\/span> designed for<\/span><\/b> professional applications in the construction and renovation sector. <\/span>Click here for more information!<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Do you ever get that sinking feeling that the damp patch on your wall isn\u2019t going away? Whether you\u2019re dealing with lingering moisture from water damage or battling dampness in a new-build property, drying walls quickly is paramount in averting mould growth and ensuring efficient construction. While professional dehumidifiers and building dryers are your go-to solutions, it is also possible to harness the power of fans to turbocharge the drying process while simultaneously reducing electricity consumption.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":14894,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3,125],"tags":[22,26,756,33,92],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trotec-blog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14903"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trotec-blog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trotec-blog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trotec-blog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/26"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trotec-blog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14903"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.trotec-blog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14903\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14906,"href":"https:\/\/www.trotec-blog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14903\/revisions\/14906"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trotec-blog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14894"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trotec-blog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14903"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trotec-blog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14903"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trotec-blog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14903"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}