JohnnyUK Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 Aldi have silica gel dehumidifier bags in at the mo for about a fiver... I did use a pot of table salt last year so I guess this will be a step forward! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 Good plan. I use these... https://www.amazon.co.uk/LARGE-DEHUMIDIFIER-REUSABLE-MOISTURE-ABSORBED/dp/B00AZZB5UY And a large dehumidifier in the garage (but that's stops working when the temperature drops below a certain level). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 As it will be my first winter with the Boxster i hadn't even thought about this but i'll 'invest' in some of these just in case. Hoping we get some decent dry sunny days nevertheless so the car doesn't have to be laid up the whole time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulQ Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 I found the bag types didn't do much at all, but the 151 dehumidifier box type work really well. Which reminds me I need to buy some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billzeebub Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 I got one of those microwaveable de-humidifier bags from Tesco. When the colour indicator shows full of moisture just pop them in for a few minutes. I leave it permanently behind the passenger seat and never have any condensation problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyUK Posted September 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 They can often mist up even after a run with the windows open. Mine is not wet or damp but I was using salt to trap moisture most of last winter, whilst it did absorb I collected the silica gel pack on the shop trip today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 16 minutes ago, PaulQ said: I found the bag types didn't do much at all, but the 151 dehumidifier box type work really well. Which reminds me I need to buy some I make sure I properly remove any absorbed moisture by baking the beads in the oven following the instructions. Microwaving them only partially works apparently. I never have condensation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulQ Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 15 minutes ago, rowbos said: I make sure I properly remove any absorbed moisture by baking the beads in the oven following the instructions. Microwaving them only partially works apparently. I never have condensation. I put the beads on a baking tray in the oven as per instructions, but the problem is they just don't soak up any moisture in the first place in my experience. The 151 types are full in 6 to 8 weeks or so in the winter time, and I just replace them. They are only a couple of quid or so each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV8 Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 Good topic. i noticed some condensation inside my car this morning and used to use something like these in my old TVR when that lived outside with very good results. http://seaflo-uk.com/rechargeable-moisture-absorbing-dehumidifier-twin-pack-portable-caravan-288-p.asp i have ordered a pair of them and will see if they are as good as the ones from a few years ago. The reviews are mixed but people seem to be putting them in bathrooms now rather than cars or caravans, so time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 4 hours ago, PaulQ said: I put the beads on a baking tray in the oven as per instructions, but the problem is they just don't soak up any moisture in the first place in my experience. The 151 types are full in 6 to 8 weeks or so in the winter time, and I just replace them. They are only a couple of quid or so each. Fair enough. I know mine change colour after a time and I then heat them up to purge the moisture. It’s hard to know what they have actually absorbed but I just know I don’t get any condensation at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulQ Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 12 hours ago, rowbos said: It’s hard to know what they have actually absorbed Weigh them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 19 minutes ago, PaulQ said: Weigh them Yeah I know ? It was one one of those can’t be bothered I’m sure they are working approaches! Maybe I will do a before and after. Particularly as I can’t use the car at the moment. I will report back ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usman10316 Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 so out of a consensus which is the best thing to buy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, usman10316 said: so out of a consensus which is the best thing to buy? Good question ? I’m happy that I don’t get any condensation at all but have not scientifically tested the extraction properties of the bags yet...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon61 Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 And at the risk of stating the obvious - use your air conditioning if you have it. I've heard/seen quite a few people over the years say something along the lines of 'I didn't get air conditioning because I always have the roof down when it's hot' - so presumably some people don't realise that aircon is at least as useful in the winter because it dries the air as well as cooling/warming it, so it does a great job of clearing condensation. Not a complete solution of course if you leave your car standing for long periods in the winter, have blocked drains, TVR/MG-style gaps in your hood/window seals etc but just thought I'd mention it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usman10316 Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 I didn't get A/C because... I didn't have the option to choose lol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulQ Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 8 hours ago, usman10316 said: so out of a consensus which is the best thing to buy? If you look on Amazon there are loads of different types, and all will have good and bad reviews im afraid. Its just a case of trying them out, and finding something that suits/works for you If your car is garaged, and/or you use it every day, then you probably wont need anything. Mines lives outside, and often doesn't get used for two or three weeks or so at a time in the winter months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 How has nobody posted this yet ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usman10316 Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 13 minutes ago, PaulQ said: If you look on Amazon there are loads of different types, and all will have good and bad reviews im afraid. Its just a case of trying them out, and finding something that suits/works for you If your car is garaged, and/or you use it every day, then you probably wont need anything. Mines lives outside, and often doesn't get used for two or three weeks or so at a time in the winter months. Mine is always kept in the garage. In the winter months, I don't know if I will be using it daily though. Will see. I guess the only thing it will help me with is demisting when coming back to the car. My 924 was a bit of a pain to wait for it to demist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyUK Posted September 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Jason986S said: How has nobody posted this yet ? Glad you spotted the reference!☺ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 7 hours ago, JohnnyUK said: Glad you spotted the reference!☺ I did. But as soon as I see any thing that intimates GOT all I see is... and that distracts me ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstar Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 I might try one of those rechargeable dehumidifiers in our bedroom. There are several on amazon. Car is garaged but might need a bit of drying out as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pquadro Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 im assuming if you keep it underground garage is not a prooblem right>? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyUK Posted September 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 29 minutes ago, pquadro said: im assuming if you keep it underground garage is not a prooblem right>? Well you will know by December! ☺ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 1 hour ago, pquadro said: im assuming if you keep it underground garage is not a prooblem right>? That depends how water tight your garage is when we get the next floods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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