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Argh! Help!!  I've been getting along just fine in the TT, the temp doesn't bother me, but this morning the humidity is through the roof! I really don't want to run the a/c if at all possible since I'm plugged in to a 20 amp outlet with a 100 foot extension cord. I'm wondering if there are any recommendations for a SMALL dehumidifier(both small in size and in energy consumption)  to help get some of the moisture out of the air so I don't have to wring it out before I breath it to avoid drowning!  LOL

 



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That's what an A/C does............Pulls out the humidity. You should be able to run one A/C if don't run anything else at all.

A dehumidifier would also create a lot of heat inside while running.



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Be very careful, you very well melt the extension cord and could possibly start a fire. A 20amp circuit is marginal and then the 100 ft. extension cord puts it beyond marginal and into the dangerous category.

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flyone wrote:

Be very careful, you very well melt the extension cord and could possibly start a fire. A 20amp circuit is marginal and then the 100 ft. extension cord puts it beyond marginal and into the dangerous category.

Flyone


 Yes the "100 ft" cord I wouldn't like to do. When I run mine on a 15 amp circuit..........I will run 1 A/C but nothing else at all. I will run as short of a cord as possible (usually 25') and it's a HEAVY gauge not light.



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Yes even the 30 amp (25') cord with the 30 to 15 adapter works for me to run (1) one A/C.

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We have 2 of these and they work great....low voltage and quiet.....amazingly removes a lot of water....

http://dehumidifierlowes.blogspot.com/2013/07/eva-dry-electric-petite-dehumidifier.html

 



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The Junkman wrote:

I think they are right on the ac's acting as a dehumidifiers..


 Well that's what an A/C does..................................Pulls humidity out of the room, area or building. The more the evaporator drips water that means it's pulling lots of humidity out of the air.



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Please note that we only use our Eva drys in the winter when our windows are close and heat is on....spring and fall we open windows...summer we use the a/c.

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