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Should I Use A Dehumidistat In The Summer?
I just moved into a house in Florida this past Spring which has a thermostat
and a separate dehumidistat. The dehumidistat apparently controls the air conditioner separately from the thermostat. Even if the thermostat is off, the dehumidistat will kick on the A/C if it is set below the actual humidity level in the house. Should I use both of them in conjunction with one another during the summer? If not, I'm wondering why the dehumidistat was even installed since there is not a dehumidifier in the house. Thanks in advance! |
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"Dutch Buckhead" wrote in message reenews.net... I just moved into a house in Florida this past Spring which has a thermostat and a separate dehumidistat. The dehumidistat apparently controls the air conditioner separately from the thermostat. Even if the thermostat is off, the dehumidistat will kick on the A/C if it is set below the actual humidity level in the house. Should I use both of them in conjunction with one another during the summer? If not, I'm wondering why the dehumidistat was even installed since there is not a dehumidifier in the house. Thanks in advance! yes The A/C *IS* the dehumidifier |
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"Noon-Air" wrote in message
. .. "Dutch Buckhead" wrote in message reenews.net... I just moved into a house in Florida this past Spring which has a thermostat and a separate dehumidistat. The dehumidistat apparently controls the air conditioner separately from the thermostat. Even if the thermostat is off, the dehumidistat will kick on the A/C if it is set below the actual humidity level in the house. Should I use both of them in conjunction with one another during the summer? If not, I'm wondering why the dehumidistat was even installed since there is not a dehumidifier in the house. Thanks in advance! yes The A/C *IS* the dehumidifier Why would I need a separate dehumidistat, though? |
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On Jul 12, 11:02 am, "Dutch Buckhead"
wrote: "Noon-Air" wrote in message . .. "Dutch Buckhead" wrote in message freenews.net... I just moved into a house in Florida this past Spring which has a thermostat and a separate dehumidistat. The dehumidistat apparently controls the air conditioner separately from the thermostat. Even if the thermostat is off, the dehumidistat will kick on the A/C if it is set below the actual humidity level in the house. Should I use both of them in conjunction with one another during the summer? If not, I'm wondering why the dehumidistat was even installed since there is not a dehumidifier in the house. Thanks in advance! yes The A/C *IS* the dehumidifier Why would I need a separate dehumidistat, though?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Some new units have a variable speed DC blower that runs on very low speed for dehumidification, on low speed it is said to remove twice the water per hour while cooling little. If you have one of the VSDC blowers you are lucky as its low speed design is humidity removal. |
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"ransley" wrote in message
oups.com... On Jul 12, 11:02 am, "Dutch Buckhead" wrote: "Noon-Air" wrote in message . .. "Dutch Buckhead" wrote in message freenews.net... I just moved into a house in Florida this past Spring which has a thermostat and a separate dehumidistat. The dehumidistat apparently controls the air conditioner separately from the thermostat. Even if the thermostat is off, the dehumidistat will kick on the A/C if it is set below the actual humidity level in the house. Should I use both of them in conjunction with one another during the summer? If not, I'm wondering why the dehumidistat was even installed since there is not a dehumidifier in the house. Thanks in advance! yes The A/C *IS* the dehumidifier Why would I need a separate dehumidistat, though?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Some new units have a variable speed DC blower that runs on very low speed for dehumidification, on low speed it is said to remove twice the water per hour while cooling little. If you have one of the VSDC blowers you are lucky as its low speed design is humidity removal. Would be nice to have one of those, but I don't. |
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On Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:56:19 -0400, "Dutch Buckhead"
wrote: I just moved into a house in Florida this past Spring which has a thermostat and a separate dehumidistat. The dehumidistat apparently controls the air Isn't this really a humidistat? Connected to something that dehumidifies. I'm sort of reminded of my grandmother who had diabetes and tried especially to buy diabetic food, instead of dietetic food like the doctor recommended. conditioner separately from the thermostat. Even if the thermostat is off, the dehumidistat will kick on the A/C if it is set below the actual humidity level in the house. Should I use both of them in conjunction with one another during the summer? If not, I'm wondering why the dehumidistat was even installed since there is not a dehumidifier in the house. Thanks in advance! |
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All Air conditioners working at a Saturation temperature and pressure
below the Saturation temperature or dewpoint of the low pressure steam in the air, Dehumidify. However, without Electric, Hot gas or Bypass air Re-heat, control of temperature and humidity by a Humidistat-Themostat combination is not possible. "Dutch Buckhead" wrote in message reenews.net... I just moved into a house in Florida this past Spring which has a thermostat and a separate dehumidistat. The dehumidistat apparently controls the air conditioner separately from the thermostat. Even if the thermostat is off, the dehumidistat will kick on the A/C if it is set below the actual humidity level in the house. Should I use both of them in conjunction with one another during the summer? If not, I'm wondering why the dehumidistat was even installed since there is not a dehumidifier in the house. Thanks in advance! |
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Well Dutch
As you have been told that your AC is dehumidifier. getting control of humidity can be achieved two three different ways most simplest way is variable circulation fan motor by reducing speed of motor you are at same time reducing temperature of your cooling coil, resulting taking much more of moisture out. Note: motor does not need to be a variable it could be multi speed which it serve same purpose. The other ways is by adding preheat coil before the evaporator or adding electrical heater elements both configuration will do practically same job. Question remain why? well since you are in Florida where humidity could be high all year round that would be easiest way maintaining desirable humidity range inside any enclosure such as in this case house. With electrical elements you need to have fat valet because you would be bucking cooling with heat. Tony www.cas-environ.com "Dutch Buckhead" wrote in message reenews.net... I just moved into a house in Florida this past Spring which has a thermostat and a separate dehumidistat. The dehumidistat apparently controls the air conditioner separately from the thermostat. Even if the thermostat is off, the dehumidistat will kick on the A/C if it is set below the actual humidity level in the house. Should I use both of them in conjunction with one another during the summer? If not, I'm wondering why the dehumidistat was even installed since there is not a dehumidifier in the house. Thanks in advance! |
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Telstra wrote:
All Air conditioners working at a Saturation temperature and pressure below the Saturation temperature or dewpoint of the low pressure steam in the air, Dehumidify. However, without Electric, Hot gas or Bypass air Re-heat, control of temperature and humidity by a Humidistat-Themostat combination is not possible. No. Simply varying airflow can do it. Nick |
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Hi Tony,
I usually understand what you say, but why would he need a fat valet? maybe he does not have a car to be parked? A fat wallet has a wad of money, though. "Tony" wrote in message news:ihwli.2192$YH3.1416@trnddc08... Well Dutch As you have been told that your AC is dehumidifier. getting control of humidity can be achieved two three different ways most simplest way is variable circulation fan motor by reducing speed of motor you are at same time reducing temperature of your cooling coil, resulting taking much more of moisture out. Note: motor does not need to be a variable it could be multi speed which it serve same purpose. The other ways is by adding preheat coil before the evaporator or adding electrical heater elements both configuration will do practically same job. Question remain why? well since you are in Florida where humidity could be high all year round that would be easiest way maintaining desirable humidity range inside any enclosure such as in this case house. With electrical elements you need to have fat valet because you would be bucking cooling with heat. Tony www.cas-environ.com |
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YES A humidistat cannot vary Air flow
wrote in message ... Telstra wrote: All Air conditioners working at a Saturation temperature and pressure below the Saturation temperature or dewpoint of the low pressure steam in the air, Dehumidify. However, without Electric, Hot gas or Bypass air Re-heat, control of temperature and humidity by a Humidistat-Themostat combination is not possible. No. Simply varying airflow can do it. Nick |
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At low airflow and low ambient temperature the RH would be High and at
low airflow and high ambient temperature the RH would be Low. The airflow therefore has to be controlled by a microprocessor with humidity and temperature sensors. wrote in message ... Telstra wrote: All Air conditioners working at a Saturation temperature and pressure below the Saturation temperature or dewpoint of the low pressure steam in the air, Dehumidify. However, without Electric, Hot gas or Bypass air Re-heat, control of temperature and humidity by a Humidistat-Themostat combination is not possible. No. Simply varying airflow can do it. Nick |
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Should I Use A Dehumidistat In The Summer?
Bubba already answered that question. "Dutch Buckhead" wrote in message reenews.net... "Noon-Air" wrote in message . .. "Dutch Buckhead" wrote in message reenews.net... I just moved into a house in Florida this past Spring which has a thermostat and a separate dehumidistat. The dehumidistat apparently controls the air conditioner separately from the thermostat. Even if the thermostat is off, the dehumidistat will kick on the A/C if it is set below the actual humidity level in the house. Should I use both of them in conjunction with one another during the summer? If not, I'm wondering why the dehumidistat was even installed since there is not a dehumidifier in the house. Thanks in advance! yes The A/C *IS* the dehumidifier Why would I need a separate dehumidistat, though? |
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"DIMwit" wrote in message ... Hi Tony, I usually understand what you say, but why would he need a fat valet? maybe he does not have a car to be parked? A fat wallet has a wad of money, though. With electrical elements you need to have fat valet because you would be "bucking cooling with heat." Public service or your power Co. will love you. Tony "Tony" wrote in message news:ihwli.2192$YH3.1416@trnddc08... Well Dutch As you have been told that your AC is dehumidifier. getting control of humidity can be achieved two three different ways most simplest way is variable circulation fan motor by reducing speed of motor you are at same time reducing temperature of your cooling coil, resulting taking much more of moisture out. Note: motor does not need to be a variable it could be multi speed which it serve same purpose. The other ways is by adding preheat coil before the evaporator or adding electrical heater elements both configuration will do practically same job. Question remain why? well since you are in Florida where humidity could be high all year round that would be easiest way maintaining desirable humidity range inside any enclosure such as in this case house. With electrical elements you need to have fat valet because you would be bucking cooling with heat. Tony www.cas-environ.com |
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Should I Use A Dehumidistat In The Summer?
Sometimes the house reaches thermostat set temp while the
humidity is still too high. -- Christopher A. Young You can't shout down a troll. You have to starve them. .. "Dutch Buckhead" wrote in message news:46966ca0$0$97243 : summer? If not, I'm wondering why the dehumidistat was even installed : since there is not a dehumidifier in the house. : : Thanks in advance! : : yes : The A/C *IS* the dehumidifier : : Why would I need a separate dehumidistat, though? : : |
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On Thu, 12 Jul 2007 21:33:40 -0400, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote: Sometimes the house reaches thermostat set temp while the humidity is still too high. Like every one of your half assed hacked in pieces of **** huh stormy. |
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Now I think you are originally from Switzerland or Germany if you use a V
for a W I have a wallet in my pocket, not a valet. We all understand you don't want to heat up a house with heating elements if your intention is to cool it. "Tony" wrote in message news:2rAli.4512$mS3.385@trnddc03... "DIMwit" wrote in message ... Hi Tony, I usually understand what you say, but why would he need a fat valet? maybe he does not have a car to be parked? A fat wallet has a wad of money, though. With electrical elements you need to have fat valet because you would be "bucking cooling with heat." Public service or your power Co. will love you. Tony |
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"DIMwit" wrote in message ... Now I think you are originally from Switzerland or Germany if you use a V for a W I have a wallet in my pocket, not a valet. I am Sorry We all understand you don't want to heat up a house with heating elements if your intention is to cool it. but if you want confort that is the way it is "Tony" wrote in message news:2rAli.4512$mS3.385@trnddc03... "DIMwit" wrote in message ... Hi Tony, I usually understand what you say, but why would he need a fat valet? maybe he does not have a car to be parked? A fat wallet has a wad of money, though. With electrical elements you need to have fat valet because you would be "bucking cooling with heat." Public service or your power Co. will love you. Tony |
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"Tony" wrote in message news:dkLli.1$I76.0@trnddc05... "DIMwit" wrote in message ... I am Sorry NO.... YOu are Tony. We all understand you don't want to heat up a house with heating elements if your intention is to cool it. but if you want confort that is the way it is Wow.... -- |
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