Control Posted May 2, 2005 Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 Unfortunately heatpumps don't dehumidify anywhere near as well as a good dehumidifier even when they are in dehumidify mode. Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted May 2, 2005 Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 I haven't had any problems with it putting dust in the house, perhaps it depends on what the insulation is, or how old the house is. I agree it doesn't cool the house in summer but the heater in the system avoids the cold in winter. I just have the timer set for half hour on, half hour off overnight - so its only on for about 4 hrs a day. Still wouldn't be without it Cheers Jude (who is going to be accused of being off-topic if she doesn't shut-up) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pies Posted May 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 Jude - Its my thread, go for it. I want to install a aircon/dvs/heatpump as some stage... So many options, so much money. Control - How do you know that? I need to concentrate on getting this sump room finished. The cealing is done, coats on there tonight! W00t. Should be 'finished' by Sunday! AWESOME! Not long until the big move... SCARY! Pie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Control Posted May 2, 2005 Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 Pies wrote Control - How do you know that? I have an Daikin heat pump system, they are the best if you are going to get one. I deliberately oversized it for the requirement and don't regrett it. I also have a Delonghi Eco, I will never buy that brand again. The next dehumidifier that I buy will be a Suki or Mitshubishi since they are supposed to be as good as each other in reliabilty. The Suki has a few less features but they're 1/3 the price so I'll probably get a Suki Heat pumps and dehumidifiers have an automatic cutoff regardless of setting so the humidity will not go below a certain level. I think the recomended level for Humans 60% or 65% which is where most heathumps go to. Dehumidifiers can have theres safety cutoff at around 50%. Dehumidifier have the advantage that they pass the air through the hot part of the cycle before the cold which keeps the temp coming out of them pretty much room temp. Heatpump when in cold or dehumidify mode only pass the air through the cold part of the cycle because the heat is at the other end in these modes, so when in dehumidify they can be a bit cool on the room. Most deliberatly limit the fan speed when in dehumidifie mode to lesson the the level of cold air that gets pushed into the room The biggest problem with heatpumps is that they don't work as a dehumidifier when in the hot cycle becase the cold part of the cycle is then outside at the compressor end because the cycle is reversed. So in the winter when you need it the most you have to use them on auto heat which will case them to switch betwen hot and cold to mantain the temperature, this make them more expensive to run. Dispite that they are the best and most efficient way to heat and cool a house. Pies if you do get a heatpump system don't get a ducted one installed. Get a big outside unit and put individual units in the rooms you want , this give you far better controll If you don't get a Daikin make sure that the compressor varies it's speed to control the refridgerant instead of stopping and starting as alot of cheaper brands do. Stopping and starting is the biggest killer of a compressor. If you've got the money get Daikin, it is the best. Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted May 2, 2005 Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 Consumer Magazine put the Woods Dehumidifier as one of the better performing ones. You used to be able to buy them at the Warehouse at a much lower price than the Mitsubishi's. I however have had a mitsubishi dehumidifier for the past 4 years and have had no problem with them... ... Got one for my father as well and that dried out his place in a couple of months... the house is much warmer now without all that moisture in the house. Go get a Woods dehumidifier if you can find one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Control Posted May 2, 2005 Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 Haven't seen the latest consumer. When there up at that level of quality the value for money and how many litres they remove is my only issue. Wok How many litres does the Woods remove and do they rate the quality as high as the others. Aaron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RnB Posted May 2, 2005 Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 I have DVS in AKL and think its great, but if i lived somewhere slightly colder I would go for air con..... After 8 years in the UK, AKL seems tropical. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 Just as another alternative. Try looking at the HRV system. It heats and dehumidifies. Has a better filter and pump than DVS so removes dust, smoke, pollen and poisionious gasses and is cheeper to run at about 10c per day. www.HRV.co.nz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pies Posted May 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 Now if only I knew someone friendly who worked for HRV i'd be sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Sorry Control... can't remember back 2 years ago. I know that the warehouse had a flier saying that it was recommended in the consumer magazine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Control Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Wok The artical that I read was far more recent than that. Aaron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Oh... :oops: I don't get the consumber mag The one I saw was when the warehouse was selling the Wood's dehumidifier.... if I recall correctly it was NZ made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pies Posted May 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Right, first off lets drop all this dehumidifier crap and get on with some good old tank lovin. Here is a pic of the tank is situ with the collar fitted. Jane is in the forground to provide scale. Same but this time without Jane. Things are looking good for the tank coral wise, time to sit back and watch it grow and take shape. Also had the pleasue of RnB visiting tonight, always a pleasure entertaining a JAFAs Good to see you again, hope to pop up for a visit sooner rather than later, again thanks for the loan of the book. PS: Anyone who can help me find some rotifers would be helping me out a great deal. Enjoy. Pies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 nice tv... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Bannerfish??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pies Posted May 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Bannerfish? WTF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 tv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pies Posted May 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 What? I am confused. What Bannerfish? Whats the smiley for? What is going on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 maybe my mistake....white black&yellow fish??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 ambiguous humour. even funnier you are confused Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pies Posted May 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Sailfin Tang? None of those ghey bannerfish in my tank. Piezola PS: Why did Chimera say TV? Am I retarded? WTF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 got me??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pies Posted May 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 I am over confused. Steve, what you think of the tank now the collar is on? *pies changes the subject* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 there is a inside nzl 'banner' on the tv. tv looks like a fishtank. bannerfish. comprende? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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