Gary75 Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 I want to store and use my Leslie and BX3 in my garage but worry about moisture content over long periods. Thinking of installing enclosure heaters on both. Any of you guys fitted any yourself. Looks like I"ll only need 10 watts each. https://uk.rs-online.com/mobile/c/enclosures-server-racks/enclosures/enclosure-heaters/ If I recall correctly, I"m sure some Hammonds had heaters fitted at factory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoken6 Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 I fully admit to complete ignorance here, but I heard a tip that an old-fashioned incandescent lightbulb puts out enough heat to keep moisture out of a garage. It looks like you're in the UK Gary? You can't buy normal incandescents here any more, but look for "rough service" bulbs at builders' trade counters and the like. They are made to take more extreme conditions, and are still sold. Cheers, Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisDespo Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 This might also help (assuming they have something similar there?) : DampRid moisture absorber Quote Kurzweil Forte,Roland Fantom 6,Hydrasynth,Numa C2X, SpaceStation V.3, other stuffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gary75 Posted May 25, 2021 Author Share Posted May 25, 2021 I fully admit to complete ignorance here, but I heard a tip that an old-fashioned incandescent lightbulb puts out enough heat to keep moisture out of a garage. It looks like you're in the UK Gary? You can't buy normal incandescents here any more, but look for "rough service" bulbs at builders' trade counters and the like. They are made to take more extreme conditions, and are still sold. Cheers, Mike. It would certainly work in the space of a Leslie, but I"d want it running 24/7 so needs to be 5-10 watts for it not to show on my monthly bill that I"d notice. Plus the energy used wouldn"t be purely heat but primarily light with heat as secondary result. I"ve got the option of installing a mini thermostat as well. Yes I"m in the UK Mike, non stop rain the last month! I have those wardrobe sachets Chris, but I think a heat source would be more suitable with electronics than just a moisture trap which tends to be used with fabrics and stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoken6 Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Incandescent bulbs emit over 90% of their energy as heat. That's why a 50w incandescent is as bright as a 5w LED - the remaining 45w is heat. Plus a 15w rough service bulb costs £1.32 https://www.lamps2udirect.com/standard-incandescent-light-bulbs/15-watt-es-e27mm-frosted-rough-service-gls-light-bulb/67641 much cheaper than an enclosure heater. Cheers, Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary75 Posted May 27, 2021 Author Share Posted May 27, 2021 I didn"t realise bulbs would generate so much heat. Thanks for that info! I"d assumed the contrary. I have a hygrometer which measure 78% humidity in the garage yesterday so I"ll get one of those rough bulbs and pop the Leslie in over night with the cover on and see what it measures at with bulb in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary75 Posted June 24, 2021 Author Share Posted June 24, 2021 Done a few mods, Leslie I have a rough service 20w bulb on a clamp on the right, to the left is a wardrobe hanging dehumidifier. Centre is a hygrometer. Went in after a few hours and it was 22C internally and 16C externally. Humidity was 38% internally, 55% prior to heating cabinet. BX3 has a 5v USB fan pushing air out over a 27W heater/dehumidifier combo (contains desiccant granules) Both Leslie and BX3 have been coated with ACF50. That includes circuit boards on BX3 and power amp/metal parts aside from belt/o-rings on Leslie. ACF50 is used in military and aviation on airframes and electronic components to stop corrosion. Should keep everything nice in garage. First time I"ve had lid off BX3 and there"s plenty of space to mount my HX3 inside. Using thermal synthetic covers, not cotton which would pull in moisture and hold it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphollis Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 The other approach is to dehumidfy the garage itself, which is what I do. A $200 unit bought online can take care of a big garage. I run a hose outside, and it pulls a crazy amount of moisture from the air. Now everything in the garage is protected. Nice and dry even in the current muggy weather. EDIT: Here is one, maybe more than you need: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B073VBWKJZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It is relatively quiet in operation. Connect a drain hose (or buy one with a pump). My last one laster about 20 years. Usually keeps it at 55% humidity, or less. Quote Want to make your band better? Check out "A Guide To Starting (Or Improving!) Your Own Local Band" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary75 Posted June 24, 2021 Author Share Posted June 24, 2021 At the moment I"m using 50watts. What are you using for your dehumidifier? I have to factor in cost plus noise. As this is totally silent and we live on a cul-de-sac, it seems a great option. It"s not massively humid in the garage, in general between 60-70% at its most humid, but I"d like my gear to be in normal home humidity levels of 40â50% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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