[SEL] Condensation problem in shop

[Rick Rowlands]

It can be a big problem.  On warm days after cold snaps, the Tod Engine will 
shed between 50 to 100 gallons of water.  I have given up on any ideas of 
stopping this.  I just make sure all bright surfaces are painted or covered 
with oil.

In small spaces perhaps a couple of dehumidifiers may help out.

Rick

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Best, George" <George_Best at adp.com>
To: "The SEL email discussion list" <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 11:53 AM
Subject: [SEL] Condensation problem in shop


>I know this isn't a problem for some of you.
> You may live in a dry climate or may have a heated shop building.
>
> However, in my case I have an unheated shop building in a wet climate.
> I do have a wood stove that gets used occasionally to warm up part of the 
> shop if I'm working.
>
> The problem is especially after periods of cold weather followed by warmer 
> weather,
> all the metal (machine tools, engines, etc) will be covered with 
> condensation.
>
> I can't afford to keep a 30x60 building heated so wonder what my other 
> options are.
>
> I've read some people have had luck using ceiling or box fans to keep the 
> air moving in their buildings,
> and that has resolved the problem.
>
> However, I don't want to be running fans in the building all the time if 
> it isn't needed.
>
> George
>
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