How do You Deal With Evaporation?

[Jon Fishman]

Just curious, as i am thinking about doing something similar. Does putting a sheet of glass over the display cause an issues with oxygen levels in the water?

The idea of sealing off the top of the tank completely and having a sump in a cabinet makes me wonder how much fresh oxygen will be present at the water surface.

I run a ton of flow, so lots of surface agitation, oversized skimmer, and Ozone, which really cranks up the O2 levels.

Of course I had a recent mystery-death, so you never know

 

[DeepSouth]

I started a 130 display this summer. I had no problems until recently when the temperature hit where neither air nor heat were running. Like with you condensation built on the windows, and we were concerned about mold.

Purchased a de-humidifier, dropped to 50%, and that seems to have solved the problem.

 

[Bryan68]

I had the same issue with my 180. Once the ac stopped running for the season, my humidity shot up. Bought a dehumidifier, and problem solved. I'm pulling about 4 gallons of water a day from the house.

 

[daftwazzock]

I had the same issue with my 180. Once the ac stopped running for the season, my humidity shot up. Bought a dehumidifier, and problem solved. I'm pulling about 4 gallons of water a day from the house.

What's the TDS on water pulled from a dehumidifier?

 

[Jon Fishman]

What's the TDS on water pulled from a dehumidifier?

If someone can test it, and show it under 5, I would buy a dehumidifier today Nd have it drain directly into my ATO reservoir........

 

[salty joe]

I have a large tank and it's covered. Otherwise, dealing with all the humidity would be expensive.

 

[Terri Caton]

I'm living in the high desert. I'll take all the humidity I can get! lol

 

[SandJ]

If someone can test it, and show it under 5, I would buy a dehumidifier today Nd have it drain directly into my ATO reservoir........

My dehumidifier water tests at 44 TDS. It is only a couple weeks old and the sample came from the bucket so it could be contributing to the TDS. I am goi f to try and get a sample into a clean container and test it.

 

[motortrendz]

Is there a way to put an exhaust vent in your hood to your attic

 

[mich2599]

Had the same issue. Bought this unit and problem solved.

 

[Brian_68]

When the A/C stops for the season cracking a window just slightly and letting cold dry air in is a lot cheaper for me than running a dehumidifier 24/7. For me a 1/4" opening is enough. A natural gas furnace with these commodity prices is great.

 

[EricHop]

Maybe look into a whole home dehumidifier? I purposely put my tank below a furnace return vent thats in my ceiling becuse I have a whole home dehumidifier hooked up to my furnace in the basement. Not sure if this actually helps or not because the tank is just getting started, but I hope so.

 

[krash7172]

I have a built-in 180 and sump in a closet. A single return vent is plenty. I do not have a dehumidifier but I believe the furnace distributes the humidity enough to eliminate the problem.

 

[Skynyrd Fish]

If you have forced air it should deplete your humidity issue. I’m feeling you have heated floors or baseboard heat. I never run my humidifier on my furnace, as my tank evaporation keeps the house good. You can set up a couple fans it will keep the windows dry. The dehumidifier is a great idea.

 

[S.Pepper]

I do have an ATO. My concern is that the humidity in my house is at around 80% causing molding near the window seals.

But your title is about evaporation? I will say it's amazing how much evaporation there is... especially during the winter. Thank gawd for ATOs.

 

[daftwazzock]

My dehumidifier water tests at 44 TDS. It is only a couple weeks old and the sample came from the bucket so it could be contributing to the TDS. I am goi f to try and get a sample into a clean container and test it.

Could be that it's picking up gases from the air when condensating, so probably not an option for the ATO

 

[salty joe]

Is there a way to put an exhaust vent in your hood to your attic

If you go that route, it needs to continue through the roof to be exhausted outside.

IDK if this has been mentioned but a lid cutting down on evaporation reduces the energy needed to heat the tank.

 

[Fishbob50]

I have 750 gallons in a finished lower level. A whole house dehumidifier was a must. If your humidity is that high, i would think you would have significant moisture and potential for damage in the attic.

 

[Murica]

+1 for glass lids

 

[Brian_68]

Is there a way to put an exhaust vent in your hood to your attic

No, not the attic...... Just like a small fan exhausting improperly into the attic and not outside that ruins all your plywood roofing from condensation in the winter, only worse with a tank 24/7.