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Condensation in the garage

graham tompkins

graham tompkins

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Hi Guys
has this forum gone to sleep? Or perhaps youve all cashed in on the increased values and sold your 3.2's , or possibly all moved to your winter homes in the South of France.
Anyway, over the past month I have noticed an amazing increase in the level of condensation in the garage, due to the odd temperature fluctuations we have had here in the South. Constant damp, warm days, colder nights and humidity levels of 90-98%. My garage Is a large double, with open rafters and bone dry. Got airbricks and ventilation under the doors and eaves. During November I stated to notice abnormal levels of condensation on the car. Car is normally covered and the cover started to feel damp.
i have never had this before in 20 years. Talking to people, they all said it was due to the abnormal temperaturesq and humidity, and the simple answer is to improve the air circulation around the car.
I was sceptical but put an Oscillating fan in the garage. It worked considerably better than I expected, and the garage and importantly the car is now totally clear.
Basically what I'm saying is that whilst you think you have adequate circulation and no previous issues, check it to make sure your car is not quietly rotting away in what you thought were perfect storage conditions.

Regards and happy Xmas etc etc to you all, except you bastards basking in the Cote de Zur.

Regards

Graham
 
The only thing that will remove your problem is installing a dehumidifier.
I've used one for the past 25 odd years ( not the same one however ! ) and condensaction has never been an issue.
Cheers, Nick.


 
I agree with Nick, a dehumidifier is the way forward, they are relatively inexpensive and will save you in the long run.

Cheers

Philip
 
Ive used a dehumidifier as a matter of course for years now and whilst it helps, it cannot cope with the current 98% levels. its a £200 job and needs emptying frequently, also has a cut out.
Garage is too big I guess and needs a self draining industrial job.
tiles are properly insulated with rock wool and plastic membrane so not a lot to improve that.
I am now convinced that decent air circulation is the answer, which is exactly the same principal that a carcoon uses, just in a smaller environment. the other thing with the dehumidifier is that I found that every time I open the doors, car still starts clouding over... black really shows it!
As I said, only been a problem in the recent climate...and not for the past 20 years!

Good news is the the humidity level is now 74% according to my iPhone, yesterday it was 97%,

California Dreaming.

 
My Targa is in her home and although used quite a lot never suffered from condensation the garage is well vented and the tumble drier is also in there and as we all know she has no rust .Have a good Christmas and hope to see You all in the New year
Paul


 
I have mine in a Carcoon & my garage is heated. Great piece of kit is the Carcoon. Never an issue with condensation or dust :)
 
I think I have posted here several times before about the benifits of a dehumidifier (with a drainage pipe) and an oscillating desk fan (on the floor) in the garage. Have used these for over 30 yrs for my 'classics' in the garages. This system works a treat.

Richard




 
My garage is 11ft wide by 36ft but the wife has taken the back 8ft for her office but still managed to rebuild the engine and then strip the car to have a respray and then put it all back together
Paul
 
Good job she did not take the 8ft x 36ft you'd of had precious little left then. So to sum up she's very generous

Terry
 
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