A complete teardown of a desiccant drum dehumidifier, just in case you wondered what's inside one.
These are an interesting alternative to the classic compressor based units. They are much quieter and will perform very well at low temperature. They put out a continuous stream of warm dry air, which is useful in winter. I've never tested the efficiency of one of these next to a compressor one, but I use both. Compressor in the warmer part of the year and desiccant in the colder months.
Don't mix this unit up with the mini peltier based units. This type is massively more efficient.
The water sump is prone to gunking up in these due to the use of a slight water-trap to avoid loss of the hot air being circulated through the condenser. The other section of the sump I didn't mention is for a drip pipe from the hot air circulator fan housing.
This technology is still relatively young, and they have an early history of heater failures. They seem to be evolving with time though, and are much more reliable. I tend to operate mine at the low power setting (300W) which also has a noise and efficiency advantage.
It's worth mentioning an unusual quirk that these dehumidifiers have. The drum absorbs natural odours from the environment and when the unit starts up it can create a sudden amplified burst of the odour. Sometimes that can make a musty smell, but it's just a brief burst on each cycle.
The conspiracy Karens have done their usual thing and claimed that the zeolite drum is a form of asbestos. It's not. It's a different mineral completely and is not known to pose any risk.
Supporting the channel with a dollar or two on Patreon helps keep it independent of YouTube's quirks, avoids intrusive mid-video adverts, gives early access, bonus footage and regular quiet Patreon live streams.
https://www.patreon.com/bigclive
#ElectronicsCreators
These are an interesting alternative to the classic compressor based units. They are much quieter and will perform very well at low temperature. They put out a continuous stream of warm dry air, which is useful in winter. I've never tested the efficiency of one of these next to a compressor one, but I use both. Compressor in the warmer part of the year and desiccant in the colder months.
Don't mix this unit up with the mini peltier based units. This type is massively more efficient.
The water sump is prone to gunking up in these due to the use of a slight water-trap to avoid loss of the hot air being circulated through the condenser. The other section of the sump I didn't mention is for a drip pipe from the hot air circulator fan housing.
This technology is still relatively young, and they have an early history of heater failures. They seem to be evolving with time though, and are much more reliable. I tend to operate mine at the low power setting (300W) which also has a noise and efficiency advantage.
It's worth mentioning an unusual quirk that these dehumidifiers have. The drum absorbs natural odours from the environment and when the unit starts up it can create a sudden amplified burst of the odour. Sometimes that can make a musty smell, but it's just a brief burst on each cycle.
The conspiracy Karens have done their usual thing and claimed that the zeolite drum is a form of asbestos. It's not. It's a different mineral completely and is not known to pose any risk.
Supporting the channel with a dollar or two on Patreon helps keep it independent of YouTube's quirks, avoids intrusive mid-video adverts, gives early access, bonus footage and regular quiet Patreon live streams.
https://www.patreon.com/bigclive
#ElectronicsCreators
I put one of these in the shed on medium and it basically runs like a small spring, there's never not water coming out in a constant little stream…
What are those Brown stains on that Dessicant Drum, are those Farts?😅♡
had to look. but you have tore these apart several times and its cool to see not much has changed in their designs.
It's a water maker.
sad to see this unit bite the dust, but your previous video on the ecoair was very useful for me when it came to me servicing my own one, so hopefully this helps more people keep theirs running 😀
I wonder how well one of those would work in "take a deep breath and quench your thirst" Indiana
What make and model is this dehumidifier? thanks
I'd be real curious to use an equal powered compressor unit side by side and see which one can collect more water for the power used.
I tried looking through my eBay history to find the motor I bought. It was 115v, and I wound up grinding a flat into it to drive the drum. The fan has stopped in mine & I need to take it apart & see what’s going on.
That was very interesting
Ok WOW now I get it! There's two air paths. Never heard that most important detail before now… no idea why, seriously! So thanks!
Funny you mentioned slime, because I haven't had a fountain drink since I saw an ice machine and soda dispenser being cleaned on a HVAC channel. Now I want my drink in an unopened bottle or can, hold the ice please. Heavy on the ethanol!
Hi, you wanted to tell us how to prevent the water turn to slime?! Can you please tell us how to? Because that problem can happen inside the 'little' tank of the mobile airconditioner aswell!