Garage Storage - Humidity & Condition

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So looking for advice, i have moved my new M to my garage and purchased a humidity / temp sensor.

Its reading around 60-75 humidity and around 10 degree's in the garage.

Anyone can simplify the best way i can store the car long term, i am considering a airflow chamber as the car will only be used afew months a year, but they are like £450.
 
I do have some of my old clothes in a pile near the sensor and rubber matting on the floor which i think could play a factor.
 
I have no damp, but i read you should have around 50 humidity not 70 thats all, all the bricks are dry
 
Personaly, unless your garage gets cold and damp I wouldn't spend extra conditioning the air for a humble Z4. Mine is under the house bone dry and have never spotted even a hint of condensation on the Zed, when parked in it. So my point is if you don't get condensation in your garage, why do you need to dry the air?
 
I need to go out in the mornings and check . Garage is not attached too the house so it does get cold but damp it doesn't feel like it.
 
Before you get too into the humidity data, have you calibrated your hygrometer? They can be miles off.

Agree with buzyg, it’s just a Z4!
 
I use a couple of these in the car, they work.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pingi-Dehumidifer-Car-Home-Multicolor/dp/B00I3VKBJS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1551480465&sr=8-2&keywords=humidity+absorber+microwave
 
ClubberL said:
I use a couple of these in the car, they work.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pingi-Dehumidifer-Car-Home-Multicolor/dp/B00I3VKBJS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1551480465&sr=8-2&keywords=humidity+absorber+microwave
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Those T bags are great, if use properly. :thumbsup: We used to use similar items to keep equipment dry out in humid conditions. Might be worth placing one in and one under your car and see how often they need drying out.

Might just get one for my son's Mx5, that is sat on the drive for the next year, too. It gets a little condensation in the boot.
 
Watching this thread closely, my garage is new build and i have a humidity problem.

im working through a list, insulating the walls and metal door, next thing is adding a dehumidifier, found one that is about £50 and does nearly 3000 square foot. Humidistat controlled so cuts in out will run it to drain outside. Removing any damp sources (Such as wash buckets and sponges) , storing everything in plastic boxes with lids... I think I have a summer project... :P

:D
 
JimsZ said:
Watching this thread closely, my garage is new build and i have a humidity problem.

im working through a list, insulating the walls and metal door, next thing is adding a dehumidifier, found one that is about £50 and does nearly 3000 square foot. Humidistat controlled so cuts in out will run it to drain outside. Removing any damp sources (Such as wash buckets and sponges) , storing everything in plastic boxes with lids... I think I have a summer project... :P

:D
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If you are buying a dehumidifier for a garage get a desiccant one. They work better in lower temperatures so ideal for garages.
 
Good point, I didn't realise there were two different types and desiccant is a must for space that go below 15 deg C :thumbsup:
Explanation https://www.meaco.com/blog/when-to-buy-a-desiccant-dehumidifier-and-when-to-buy-a-compressor-dehumidifier/
 
If you’re looking for a long term solution I’d agree with Jim and suggest focusing on insulation first. Assuming your garage is bare brick you could put insulated plasterboard on the walls, otherwise you’ll be fighting a losing battle with a dehumidifier / heater.
 
possibly not relevant, but used to find my motorbikes when kept in my garage would get lots of condensation on them in the winter until someone suggested putting carpet tiles on the floor under the wheels.
never a problem after that.
assume the same would work on a car.
 
And here's me having thrown my M in a separate single skin garage since 21st December and not worried about it since :roll: :lol:

Honestly though mate I wouldn't worry that much, if you've not got damp literally running off the walls it'll be fine
 
Ewazix said:
Good point, I didn't realise there were two different types and desiccant is a must for space that go below 15 deg C :thumbsup:
Explanation https://www.meaco.com/blog/when-to-buy-a-desiccant-dehumidifier-and-when-to-buy-a-compressor-dehumidifier/
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I nearly bought the wrong type. Only doing some research did I discover this.

I bought one of these to go in my £80 Air Chamber. :D

https://www.meaco.com/dehumidifier/home-dehumidifiers/meaco-dd8l-junior-dehumidifier-multi-award-winning

And yes I need it. I have a pit which fills with water so putting the car in this is a good thing to do.

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Ed Doe said:
And here's me having thrown my M in a separate single skin garage since 21st December and not worried about it since :roll: :lol:

Honestly though mate I wouldn't worry that much, if you've not got damp literally running off the walls it'll be fine
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As long as you've got a decent amount of ventilation/airflow going through there shouldn't be a problem - it's not as though you're garaging a 1980's Lancia that'll turn into a pile of red dust if there's a damp tissue in the garage...
 
Not much point in trying to dehumidify a garage unless its reasonably airtight, otherwise you'll be trying to dehumidify the world!

I looked after ventilation & AC on ships for a while and it was the devil's own job to try and convince people that the systems worked much more effectively if the upper deck doors were kept closed except for access.
 
ClubberL said:
I use a couple of these in the car, they work.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pingi-Dehumidifer-Car-Home-Multicolor/dp/B00I3VKBJS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1551480465&sr=8-2&keywords=humidity+absorber+microwave
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I have 2 of these in my Z4. One in each doorcard pocket. Ever since I put them in my car, the inside of the windscreen hasn't had condensation on. They certainly do their job very well :thumbsup:
 
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