Tank location

[wisnia99]

Hi,
Im planning my new tank.
It will go against the wall in the picture. I have a concern with the HVAC return.
Will this suck up all the moisture and cause my furnace to fail? I'm planning to put a canopy on the tank.

Thanks!

 

[AtlantiCat]

I have several tanks next to/under/over returns and there's never been an issue with humidity. I could see it being an issue if you have really huge tanks, but you're probably safe with any standard tank. We have very dry Winters and although I get a lot of evaporation, I actually get more when the A/C is running than when the heat is on.

 

[All_talk]

I do agree the size of the tank is a factor, but I think your concern is is valid. You might want to read through this thread, post #13 in particular.

Ducting humid air outdoors

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[wisnia99]

Thanks for the input. I think this is now a valid concern. I will try to vent the canopy to the right with some fans i hours I could also use the glass covers on the tank

 

[All_talk]

Thanks for the input. I think this is now a valid concern. I will try to vent the canopy to the right with some fans i hours I could also use the glass covers on the tank

That sounds like a good idea, if it turns out you need further mitigation, I suspect a filter at the return grate would catch most of the salt and protect the rest of the HVAC, but would also create a additional point of maintenance.