John H wrote:
I live further south than Florida (43degrees south of the equator in
Christchurch, New Zealand). Our older houses are poorly insulated as
in the past we never took the cold seriously just built a bigger
fire. The humidity isn't particularily high here, the last few days
have been 70 to 75%. People who use dehumidifiers say that even in
modern houses they are a good idea.
John.

Yes at 70% you will want a dehumidifier and will enjoy the results.
That also may explain the term "moisture meter"


"Joseph Meehan" wrote in message
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John H wrote:
I had acrylic window panes fitted and I think that people may expect
more improvement than they get (as measured by heating bills).
Using a dehumidifier is a free way (for them) of getting that
better result. John

I am not at all sure what you are getting at. Is it possible
you are in the south, like Florida hurricane belt? Up north we
seldom use acrylic windows and dehumidifiers are generally only
needed for damp basements.



"Joseph Meehan" wrote in message
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John H wrote:
Does anyone know about the accuracy of electronic moisture
meters. I have just had double glazing installed and the sales
person said I should get a dehumidifier and moister meter. I have
a hygrometer on an old barometer in the hall.
John

I find that most of the electronic meters are reasonably
accurate and they usually are consistent.

The questions that comes to my mind is why did the sales person
suggest you get a dehumidifier and moisture meter? I think this
may be a more important issue.

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Joseph Meehan

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