We used about 10 of the Surround Air dehumidifiers in the galleries, conservatory, and office space. Hot and humid south Mississippi summers mean they get emptied at least every other day. The pan holds about 4 liters of water. YOu can get more specifics at this site. http://www.theallergyreliefcenter.com/store/moreinfo2.cfm/Product_ID/320
 
I even see that the price has dropped considerably since we made the purchase. . They are relatively small, on wheels so are easy to move, and pretty quiet.  
 
Cheers,
Christy Jones
Archivist
MS Armed Forces Museum
Camp Shelby, MS 39407> Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:15:20 -0700> From: [log in to unmask]> Subject: [MUSEUM-L] portable de/humidifiers> To: [log in to unmask]> > I checked the listserv archive, and it doesn't look like this has been> discussed for a few years, so....I'm curious about what the current> thinking is on small portable humidifier and dehumidifier units.> > We have a display area that does not have its own climate control, and> the humidity tends to rise and fall dramatically, depending on what is> happening with the building's main air conditioning units. > > Although my preference would be for a console unit hooked into the> building's drainage and water supply, so that we don't have to> constantly refill and empty pans, I don't think it's going to be> possible.> > I don't want to just buy a cheap home unit, however, because I keep> coming across cautionary tales about bacteria growing in the units,> about humidifiers depositing lime on collections, etc.> > Are portable units acceptable when there are no other alternatives? If> so, any recommendations for humifiers and dehumifiers (separate units or> combinations) that are good in a museum setting, do the job, do no harm,> and are relatively quiet?> > Thanks for your insight,> > Nancy Jenner> > =========================================================> Important Subscriber Information:> > The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes).> > If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).
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