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Old 10-24-2011, 05:45 PM
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Can anyone out there tell me what they do to control the relative humidity in their house. I have a 180 gal. and a 150 gal. the humidity is extremely high and I don't want to dehumidify to the point of risking my tanks. Any suggestions?
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Old 10-24-2011, 05:55 PM
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I use to have a stand alone plug in dehumidifier running but it ran up the power so I installed a Humidex in my house. It cost alot less to operate. You might wanna take a look at that. You can set the level you desire with it.
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Old 10-24-2011, 05:57 PM
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most people with that much water get an HRV (whole home version) installed. Do you have a forced air furnace or electric heat?
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Old 10-24-2011, 06:54 PM
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HRV's are great at removing humidity in the winter but in the summer a good dehumidifier is the way to go.
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Old 10-24-2011, 07:10 PM
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The most cost effective and efficient method to reduce humidity is an HRV system.
you can get 300$ back in federal rebate right now.
we install lots of units in calgary.
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Old 10-24-2011, 07:49 PM
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I also have a HRV, no issue's on my end now.

Before the HRV, use to get ice build up on my windows on the inside. And lots of it. Now worst case I may have a bit of moisture on them, but very little. HRV works very well, summer or winter.
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HRV club member here as well. Same experiences, used to have major sweaty windows and ice build up. Nothing since HRV went in. Plus since it is a whole house solution everyone benefits with the fresh air that is brought in.
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Old 10-24-2011, 10:17 PM
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I'm interested in looking into this. Can someone who has this system give me some information on who installs them in Calgary.
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Old 10-24-2011, 10:17 PM
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What is involved in a HRV installation? Will drywall wall have to come down to install new venting pipes?

I'm replacing an old furnace and if I could put in an HRV that would be great.

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