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Spring Newsletter We have put together a mold clean up process just in time for spring cleaning. This is not your typical cookie cutter boat or RV spring cleaning checklist. This is Spring Cleaning with emphasis on mold and mildew clean up in your boat or RV. click here
Summer Newsletter Three Steps you should take to reduce moisture in your boat or RV.
Fall Newsletter
Dehumidifiers and Ventilation not just for Summer Use but important for Fall use too: Boating and RV season is winding down, but don't let your guard down with cooler temps and lower humidity levels. Unexpected and extended period of warm, humid weather can create ideal conditions for mold and mildew growth in your boat or RVs interior. Well, don't despair, we have put together a mold and mildew prevention
program to employ during Fall.
Winter Newsletter
Condensation is the biggest problem during the winter season.
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In the winter months in our northwest climate our 28 foot sloop remains
afloat in the marina, but seldom leaves the slip. We found it unpleasant to be aboard in the damp and black mold was growing everywhere on interior surfaces. It was a thoroughly unpleasant environment. Then we installed our dehumidifier. Since then we have had a dry and warm cabin where I often enjoy a quiet afternoon aboard. The DH-5-1 is a neat and efficient unit that has made all the difference in the use of our boat for much of the year. QW Port Townsend, WA |
Step 3
Reduce the sources of moisture in your boat or RV.
Dry out carpeting, sails, cushions, life jackets and other equipment before
storing these in your boat.
Cooking and bathing generates considerable amounts of humidity in your boat or
RV.
Therefore, employ the use of exhaust fans or hatches in the galley and head. I don't know why manufactures
don't install more exhaust fans. Perhaps they don't realize that moisture is the number one cause
of odor, mold and mildew in boats and RVs. If your head or galley doesn't already have an exhaust,
consider installing or retrofitting an exhaust fan. Even if you can't install a fan consider installing a
hatch or such like, that can opened while you are cooking or
bathing.
A good source of exhaust fans for RV Owners can be found at:
Jcwhitney
http://www.jcwhitney.com/RV-Ceiling-Fan-Vent-Install-Kits
or
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Product/
RV Part World
http://www.rvpartworld.com/categories.php?catID=248
Camping World
http://www.campingworld.com/
For boat Owners:
West Marine has a good selection you can find it here
http://www.westmarine.com
For a complete mold prevention program in your boat or RV see or
mold prevention program.
Model: DH-10
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Discontinued: Please note that the McIntire Company no longer produces the DH-10 Dehumidifier. If you would like a dehumidifier similar to the DH-10 we recommend the Dry Pal manufactured by Mermaid Marine http://www.mmair.com/marine_division/dehumidifiers/dry_pal_dehumidifier Dry Pal or the
CD30 CD30 Manufactured by EbacUSA http://www.ebacusa.com/cd30.htm
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Recommended Usage Table for your boat and RV dehumidifier.
If you have employed the use of extensive fine wood flooring, paneling, trim, cabinets and furniture in your boat or RVs interior, you will want to keep your humidity levels between 50% RH and 60% Rh. At levels lower than 50% woodwork may become dried out with extended usage. |
Usage |
Application |
How? |
Marine and RV Dehumidifier Usage
Galley, laundry, head, berth |
Protect your valuable investment and equipment. 40 - 50%RH Improve your personal comfort by removing that "caramel apple" sticky humidity from your environment. 60% RH Store your equipment such as sails, PFDs, electronics, bedding, towels, in a low humidity environment you create. 40 - 50% |
Reduces harmful levels of humidity that contribute to corrosion, rust,
mold and mildew that thrives in humid and damp environments.
Reduces condensation and dampness on cold walls and surfaces during mild weather by removing naturally occurring moisture. |
Control Humidity |
Kitchens, bathrooms, laundry room, living spaces 50 - 60% RH
If you have employed the use of extensive fine wood flooring, paneling, trim, cabinets and furniture in your boat or RVs interior, you will want to control the humidity. Wood absorbs and looses moisture. At a high humidity level wood absorbs moisture and expands and contouring may occur. At a low humidity woodwork may become dried out and contracts and cracking in seams may occur. 50% RH - 60% RH
Small crawlspaces, small basements, and cellars. 50 - 60% RH (Less than 1000 square feet) |
Reduces naturally occurring moisture and moisture generated from cooking, bathing, washing
Use your dehumidifier to keep your humidity levels between 50% RH and 60% RH. At levels lower than 50% woodwork may become dried out.
Reduces the humidity or dampness that permeates through the floor, walls, cracks, seams etc. |
Protect Your Valuable Investment and Equipment Please note: that their are other agents of deterioration that must be considered when storing your collections or equipment. These agents include visible light, ultraviolet radiation, temperature, dirt, etc. which may affect your environment. |
Storage and utility rooms for electronics, equipment, memorabilia, keepsakes, books, tapes, photos etc. see table below
Furniture, sails, PFDs, electronics, bedding, towels 40 - 50% RH
Construction trailers, Field Offices |
Reduces harmful levels of humidity that contribute to corrosion, rust, mold and mildew that thrives in humid and damp environments
Use your dehumidifier to Create a low humidity environment/room for storage
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Reduce Condensation |
Boat and RVs, campers, pop ups 50 - 60 % RH |
Reduces condensation and dampness on cold walls during mild weather by removing naturally occurring moisture. |
Improve your personal comfort
Improve your personal health
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Campers, Pop Ups, RV’s Mobile homes, Field Offices, Attics 60 % RH
Living spaces, cabins, basements, crawlspaces.
-Less than 1000 sq
feet |
Reduces naturally occurring moisture and moisture generated from cooking, bathing.
Prevent Condensation and dampness on cold walls
Some people are allergic to mold, mildew and bacteria, which thrive in damp, humid environments. By reducing the humidity in the air you help to prevent their growth. |
Restore Freshness |
Rooms, Cabins,
Campers, Living Space |
Musty odors are caused by mold and mildew growth. Inhibit their growth by reducing the moisture they need to thrive on. |
Relative Humidity Optimum Ranges for Various Materials as Recommended by the National Park Service for their Park's Museum Collection. Please note: that their are other agents of deterioration that must be considered when storing your collections or equipment. These agents include visible light, ultraviolet radiation, temperature, dirt, etc. which may affect your environment. This guide only addresses relative humidity levels as recommended by the NPS for their collections. |
Paintings..................................................................40% - 65% Paper ......................................................................45% - 55% Photographs/Film/Negatives ...................................30% - 40% Other organics (wood, leather, textiles, ivory).........45% - 60% Metals.....................................................................<35% |
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