Mugwump's Fish World
Other topics and Interests => Do-It-Yourself Things => Topic started by: P4Angels on October 17, 2012, 01:28:27 PM
Subject: DIY Air Venting System Sat Feb 18, 2012 9:19 pm
I have been think of a way to cut down on humidity in the house. I was surfing the internet and found something that will work great.
Its a Stanley Pivoting Blower Fan:
(http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/300/9c/9c1b4fb2-6d27-4b6d-87e6-b8a0c084f6e0_300.jpg)
Point it up plumb it to the window. Add a piece of plywood out the window and use a dryer vent to the out side. Run it with the lights so it turn off at night. When summer (warmer weather) hits then run it 24/7. Has to be cheaper then running a dehumidifier?
Here is what I made:
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Got it up and running yesterday. Keeps the fish room and house humidity down. Works for me just wanted to share the idea..
Nice rig......do you run it on a low or high speed?? I'd have to run it on low in our basement, so as not to create a 'Venturi' effect and pull air down the water heater vent and snuff the pilot..
I run it on a medium setting on a timer with the light so it running all day. Combined with the dehumidifier I got off of craigslist (for FREEEEEE. 8) ) my humidity run from 50-60 depending on how warm it is out side.