There are Dehumidifiers and there are Building Dryers, so what is the difference?

A dehumidifier has a Humidistat that controls the level of humidity. Some models offer a manual control that is a rotary switch to set the level, but many models are now fitted with more accurate Digital Control. A humidistat will switch the dehumidifier on and off depending on the % of humidity set. A Building Dryer is simply a dehumidifier without a humidistat, typically used in the building trades where constant dehumidification is required. 

Which EBAC Dehumidifier is suitable for you.

All of our EBAC products advertised will indicate a Nominal Effective Volume. For example if the volume of the space is 200m3 then you would select a unit that has a nominal effective volume to suit, or as close as possible. In certain situations it would necessary to fit more than one unit to cater to the volume.

Do I need a model with a water collection tank, a permanent drain or a Condensate Pump?

The small EBAC dehumidifiers/dryers are normally fitted with a collection tank that you would need to empty every day or two. When the tank is full, the unit will switch off. Some of those models can also be fitted with a short length of drain hose. This is useful if you have a nearby drain that is lower that than the dehumidifier/dryer, and therefore can be left unattended. Many EBAC models are now fitted with an internal pump. This allows flexibility of drainage as a pump can pump uphill to a height of 3m on most models. The pump can also pump to a distance of around 7m. The pump activates once a small internal tank senses a level of water. If the pump were to fail the dehumidifier will automatically turn off.

Why would I need an EBAC Desiccant Dehumidifier?

There are two types of dehumidifiers. Either refrigerant based or the Desiccant type. The EBAC refrigerant models, though shown to operate to 3 deg C, are doing very little at that temperature. We indicate the typical extraction rates of a dehumidifier based on 27C & 60%rh. As temperature and relative humidity change then so does the extraction rate. As temperatures fall then so does the extraction rate. Generally it may be advisable to use aN EBAC Desiccant Dehumidifier below around 14/15c for more efficient dehumidification. A Desiccant Dehumidifier is far more effective at lower temperature as there is no drop in performance. An EBAC Desiccant Dehumidifier can operate to -20c and can achieve extremely low relative humidity as low as 4%

If you are unsure of the product that is right for you, please email or call 01225 436 236