Basement humidity ?

[B@DA$$08BUS@]

Does anyone in their infinite wisdom know what a good moisture level is for a basement.

A few weeks back I bought a dehumidifier for the basement because we had a huge downpoor and the uphill side wall was damp and then a couple days later mildew/mold started to grow on the wall. All is well with basement now, but I have the dehumidifier set @ 50% any lower and it runs continous. @ 50 it runs for a short period of time then shuts off for while and then runs for a brief period and so on and so forth.

 

[aussiekeeper]

30% to ensure no fungus or bacteria, set it even less if it is usually dark or cool.

 

[rusheriv]

No idea, don't have them in Florida.
:tiptoe:

 

[B@DA$$08BUS@]

30% to ensure no fungus or bacteria, set it even less if it is usually dark or cool.

I had tried to set it to 45% and runs continuos. I have the largest one they make, so it definitely is designed to do the trick. Hmmmmmmmm maybe just need to get the BEE Dry people in here to take a look at it.

 

[macon454]

What aussie said,, i let mine run 24 hours a day on low in my basement, and i will get 2 to 3 gallons of water a day out of mine.

 

[chrisjp]

time to get dry wall...

 

[aussiekeeper]

Drywall will absorb the moisture and promote fungus and mold.

Of course, if you were attempting to make a joke.........................