Engine Room Moisture Problem

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This winter has been warm and humid around here.

Normally I do not have any problems with sweating in the engine compartment. However this winter is different. Now I have the engine room hatch propped open a couple of inches to provide for air circulation.

I keep a small dehumidifier in the cabin, but not sure I want that in the engine room unless I can find one that is certified for that use.

Does anyone have any ideas?

George
 
Keep a fan on down there or use those heated dehumidifying tubes/pipes to raise the ambient temp.? Some people use a light bulb to raise the temp.
 
A bilge heater would be approved and do the job. Not as cheap as other options, but USCG approved. I'm partial to Xtreme Heaters myself.
 
oil pan heaters ! After i installed mine a few years ago motors are pristine. No more rust.

I have two giant cummins radiators now .

Rob
 
What are "heated dehumidifying tubes/pipes?"

George
 
How about a golden rod? They are used to keep moisture at bay. No ignition /spark issues. I am using a 36 inch one now in the ER. These are the things you keep in your gun safe to keep everything operating nicely. These things force moisture out of the air. You can google golden rod dehumidifiers and get info on them.
 
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How about a golden rod? They are used to keep moisture at bay. No ignition /spark issues. I am using a 36 inch one now in the ER. These are the things you keep in your gun safe to keep everything operating nicely. These things force moisture out of the air. You can google golden rod dehumidifiers and get info on them.

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That is what I use in mine. I have 2 36" rodes, one on each side. No issues here :)
 
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Originally posted by jlee815

How about a golden rod?

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That is just what I was talking about when I said "rods/tubes" I just couldn't remember the name.
 
That looks interesting. Cost is not bad.

How would you use one in a gun safe? I think the door on my gun safe would cut the cord.

George
 
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That looks interesting. Cost is not bad.

How would you use one in a gun safe? I think the door on my gun safe would cut the cord.

George

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My safe has a plug in the back that you remove to run the Golden Rod dehumidifier cord to an outlet.
 
Thanks for the info. I guess that is something that you do before loading the safe and bolting it to the wall. I do not think that I am going to pull everything out to see if mine has one. Plus, the house air conditioning is run most of the year.

George
 
I have my bilge covers propped open with a PFD. I also leave the cabinet open, head door open, floor open (mine's removable), and windows open. I have extra vents put in the shrink-wrap to allow for more air movement. I have thought of the kitty litter mix, but have never gotten to it.
 
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