Tanks Tanks Tanks Is this going overboard? (2 Viewers)

[Guest]

My new system consists of a 209g custom with a 55g sump, 30g fuge and a 30g isolation tank. And a 39g freshy upstairs for the wife. Probably put Discus in there.

 

[Guest]

I have seen this type of display before..

The guy had some MAJOR built-ins and had his tanks like that.. I belive his smaller tanks were viewable with a scuba helmet on each side.. Very wicked.. It was posted on RC quite somme time ago

 

[Guest]

With the exception of the main display, all other equipment is in the garage.

 

[chadhender]

Yea I have a 120 and just got the 215 up ad running. I am going to plumb them together when the 215 matures. I also have about a 70 gallon sump/fuge. The 215 has had water in it for about 3 weeks and have not noticed an increase in humidity (yet). I have no dehumidifier. Does dehumidifiers increase evaporation? How long to guys think I should wait to plumb the new tank to the old one? It almost done with the cycle. I was thinking to wait a month or 2.

 

[MarkieB]

Does dehumidifiers increase evaporation?

NO... it just removes what is already in the air.
The water it removes is that which has already evaporated.

 

[chadhender]

I read somewhere that it changes the humdity of the air which creates more evaporation. I dont remember exactly what it was but it made since at the time I read it. Hum

 

[DonnieKim]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe that if you plumb them together no it would be like a big water change and should'nt cause any problems.

But I would wait and see what everyone else has to say on this!

Good Luck & Let's see some pics!

 

[incysor]

I read somewhere that it changes the humdity of the air which creates more evaporation. I dont remember exactly what it was but it made since at the time I read it. Hum

You have it backwards.
The more humid the existing air is, the slower your evap rate will be.

If the surrounding humidity is at 98%, then you evap will be slower than if the surrounding humidity is 3%

This is why people use swamp coolers in desert climates to cool their houses, but they don't use them here.

It's the reason that people say a dry heat is more tolerable than a humid heat. When you sweat in Houston with a 98% humidity level, it doesn't evaporate effectively, so you're miserable. In Phoenix, when you sweat it evaporates quickly because of the low humidity so you're more comforable...Still hot, but not as hot.

B

 

[chadhender]

Yep thats right. I think that is what i said earlier but not quite as clear. Thats why I dont run one. My humdity in my house stays around 40-50%

 

[MarkieB]

40 - 50% is fine. Actually it is very dry for Houston. You dont need one.

My humidity in the house in the summer is more like 65-70 %. I need one. Unless you are talking about this week, then yes it has been running about 40-50 %. As I mentioned before it depends on the age of your home, and how well it is sealed. Mine is not running right now, no need.

It is on auto, and as soon as the heat picks up, it will kick on.

I am not trying to sell anyone. Nick just asked some questions and I answered. Personally in my situation, and not running the air conditioner all day, it pays to have it. I dont like the moisture in the air for both me, or my electronics.

 

[chadhender]

Yea I know I was just throwing some idea out there for him on why I Dont use one.