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12-20-2014, 04:37 PM
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What kind of humidity are we talking here in order for a house to burn down? In fact it seems like I could benefit from a little added humidity in the house. I certainly don't want to get involved with any kind of advice that could lead to a potential loss of somebody's home, but for me, it seems to be fine.
I do have a bathroom fan that through an access panel is technically the same room, so I run that once in a while to ventilate. 
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12-20-2014, 05:23 PM
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A lot.
But your mechanical room door isn't opened regularly either so with a sump in there humidity will build up fast. Over time it could seize your breakers. Call an electrical company and ask if there is any potential danger putting a large open top body of water with water movement and evaporation in close proximity to your panel. But your panel isn't in that room so it doesn't really apply to you.
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12-20-2014, 10:22 PM
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A bit of reading on the subject of corrosion in electrical panels & the primary causes. Seems we need to be aware of more than a fish tank or bathtub in the basement. I guess no matter what your set up, it's a good idea to have a peek inside the panel from time to time, or have an inspector do it if you're uncomfortable taking the panel cover off yourself. Perhaps make it at least an annual routine, like replacing the battery in your smoke/CO2 detector.
http://inspectapedia.com/electric/HolmConf.htm http://inspectapedia.com/electric/El...l_Moisture.htm http://blog.schneider-electric.com/p...ensation-away/
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