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Not all HVAC units have one. Here's an article from Trane https://www.trane.com/content/dam/Trane ... n_0905.pdf
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@robbiestoupe mentioned the words "air dryer" and "dessicant".Dehumidifier? I don't know of any other "air dryer".
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Okay, yeah, we're talking about a dehumidifier. I thought you meant something else.
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sorry missed your post RT.
So I likely don't have one.
So I likely don't have one.
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I've never heard anyone actually call the device an 'air dryer', is all.@robbiestoupe mentioned the words "air dryer" and "dessicant".Dehumidifier? I don't know of any other "air dryer".
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It's different than a dehumidifier. It's moot at this point, but much of the work I do at my job involves drying air. Refrigerators and air compressors are notorious for providing wet air.I've never heard anyone actually call the device an 'air dryer', is all.@robbiestoupe mentioned the words "air dryer" and "dessicant".Dehumidifier? I don't know of any other "air dryer".
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Gotcha.
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So, in summary - does(should) my AC/air handler have one of these or no ?
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Seems like it's an optional thing, so it's hard to tell. Do you have an air humidifier? I have one that I use during the winter to keep the air from becoming too dry. Maybe yours was on during the summer?
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I definitely do not have a humidifier nor a dehumidifier.
I just have a humid house..
I just have a humid house..
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I am thinking a winter project may be to start and do some of my basement, little by little. First step is obviously coming up with a plan and all that jazz. Then framing and insulation. Question: I have a block wall foundation, with insulation on the exterior. Is there any reason I should also insulate the interior?
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Insulation is cheap, and unless you have a high R value on the current insulation, I’d certainly add more. Do it right the first time.
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I was leaning that way for sure. Seems that polystyrene foam board is the unanimous decision, if not spray foam. Then do horizontal furring strips, and then vertical on top of that.
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This is where I am. The entire basement is in contact with the ground. Last year when we had stretches with highs around zero it got down to the fifties in the basement, but that was without any carpet & padding insulating from the bottom, sheetrock, or any ducting being open.I am thinking a winter project may be to start and do some of my basement, little by little. First step is obviously coming up with a plan and all that jazz. Then framing and insulation. Question: I have a block wall foundation, with insulation on the exterior. Is there any reason I should also insulate the interior?
I'm well under 20% being above grade so I don't have to insulate for code, it's just about efficiency versus $$
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I'm in the same boat as you mac, but I probably won't start my basement for another few years. I would think a vapor barrier would also be a must in order to cut down on wet basement syndrome.
Are you planning on putting a bathroom in the basement, and if so, do you have plumbing set up for it? That's my biggest hurdle right now. In order to get the drains in for the toilet, shower and sink, I'm going to have to break into the concrete. Not too eager to get that started.
Are you planning on putting a bathroom in the basement, and if so, do you have plumbing set up for it? That's my biggest hurdle right now. In order to get the drains in for the toilet, shower and sink, I'm going to have to break into the concrete. Not too eager to get that started.
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They stubbed mine, but the shower cutout is a foot off so I've got to extend it. That gives me nightmares.I'm in the same boat as you mac, but I probably won't start my basement for another few years. I would think a vapor barrier would also be a must in order to cut down on wet basement syndrome.
Are you planning on putting a bathroom in the basement, and if so, do you have plumbing set up for it? That's my biggest hurdle right now. In order to get the drains in for the toilet, shower and sink, I'm going to have to break into the concrete. Not too eager to get that started.
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Yeah my stuff is stubbed in too but they were kind enough to put the water main inlet right where the toilet rough drain is. So I'm probably gonna have to move something.
I have a waterproof coating on the outside of the foundation with a 20 year warranty.
I'm like probably 90% underground. If not more.
I have a waterproof coating on the outside of the foundation with a 20 year warranty.
I'm like probably 90% underground. If not more.
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Spray foam insulation is superior to all others, but man is it expensive. Foam board is where I’d be going, as well.
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@mac5155 I hadn't thought about it until you started talking about finishing your basement, but maybe your humidity problem is due to the new concrete floor down there? When was it poured?
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I’d be shocked if that were the cause. They can’t frame until around a week later, give or take, and it should be fully cured after 3-4 weeks. He’d likely see actual condensation on the floor or in the corners if there was a moisture problem, IMO.
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In other news, I’m looking for a paving contractor to replace my asphalt driveway in the spring. Found one that looked decent and had good reviews, then I saw the giant banner at the top of their site: “OUR BOSS IS JESUS CHRIST!”
I ain’t hiring no ****’ carpenter to replace my driveway, you fools.
I ain’t hiring no ****’ carpenter to replace my driveway, you fools.
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Floor was probably poured a year ago. My Facebook memories just showed the framing complete today. I was thinking it may be plaster curing? It cured for 2 weeks and we painted sometime in late February. Primed with Loxon and top coat with Cashmere, both sherwin williams products.@mac5155 I hadn't thought about it until you started talking about finishing your basement, but maybe your humidity problem is due to the new concrete floor down there? When was it poured?
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You’re right, I was thinking of curing. Drying is three months or so, IIRC.
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Curing ≠ drying.I’d be shocked if that were the cause. They can’t frame until around a week later, give or take, and it should be fully cured after 3-4 weeks.
Curing is a chemical reaction that leads to concrete reaching it's intended strength, and ideally it is achieved with the surface being kept wet for the entire curing time.
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Okay, I assume you deleted your original post and reposted it after I replied.
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