Question 1

I don't understand where you place it to "recharge". Putting it outside in -5 degrees is not an option. Where have others placed it? Thanks

Accepted Answer

Just plug it into any wall outlet.  It generates a small but harmless amount of heat.  "Recharging"  is an imprecise term.  What you are doing is actually heating up the device with a small internal heating element, which dries out the silica dessicant inside the frame, which, when "charged" or more correctly redried, allows the silica dessicant to again absorb moisture at a higher rate.  When the Dessicant has lost its blue color, it absorbes moisture at a less efficient rate.  The blue is restored by flipping up the outlet tabs on the back of the unit, and plugging it into the wall to engage the heating element. This product is made for small spaces, not to dehumidify your house.  Main use is for gun safes, tool boxes etc.

Question 2

Does this work on 220-230v without a stepdown transformer?Thanks

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Yes, it works on 220-230v without a stepdown  transformer.

Question 3

I get a lot of moisture around my windows in the winter, would this help if I put it on the window ledge?

Accepted Answer

I agree with Gina. In my case, I had a lot of moisture with my old, single-pane windows and, come to find out, my furnace had an automatic humidifier on it so I shut that off and now use other, less "wet" methods for humidifying only the areas in use, in the winter. So, moisture around the windows lets me know that I'm humidifying too much.

Question 4

I was thinking of putting these inside an air duct to prevent mold.  Does the back need to have open access to air?

Accepted Answer

Silica gel is a granular, vitreous, porous form of silicon dioxide made synthetically from sodium silicateworks by the adsorbtion of water in the air clinging to the silica gel's surface. It can only adsorb moisture from the air it comes in contact with. You won't see these beads become swollen and soggy; they can't grab and hold that much water. I believe the weight ratio of gel to the amount of water it can hold is about 40 to 1. So 40 grams of gel could hold onto about a gram of water. Silica gel works best in high humidity and poorly at low humidity.

ASIN	B000H0XFCS
Best Sellers Rank	#66,847 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #70 in Dehumidifiers
Brand Name	Eva-Dry
Capacity	170 g
Colour	white
Country of Origin	USA
Customer Reviews	4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (34,043)
Dehumidification Capacity	0.38 Pints per Day
Floor Area	333 Square Feet
Global Trade Identification Number	00832856000060
Included Components	Dehumidifier, User Manual
Item Dimensions D x W x H	159D x 32W x 121H Millimeters
Item Weight	658 g
Manufacturer	Eva-Dry
Material Type	eva
Model Name	E-333
Model Number	E-333
Number of Items	1
Operation Mode	Automatic
Other Special Features of the Product	Lightweight
Part Number	E333
Recommended Uses For Product	home
Tank Volume	0.02 Centilitres
UPC	832856000060
Upper Temperature Range	105 Degrees Fahrenheit
Voltage	110 Volts
Wattage	22.5

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