Desiccant or compressor dehumidifier?

Desiccant or compressor dehumidifier?

    DESICCANT DEHUMIDIFIERS

    While a compressor dehumidifier has a compressor and a cold surface that it utilizes to yank the moisture from

the damp air, the desiccant dehumidifier works more like a sponge or silica gel, simply absorbing the moisture from

the humid air via a desiccant wheel. The wheel is regenerated by an inbuilt internal heater that allows the process

to go on and on.

    The desiccant dehumidifiers are generally quieter and more compact in design and are thus preferred by many

customers. Below are some of the pros and cons of using a

desiccant dehumidifier.

    ADVANTAGES OF DESICCANT DEHUMIDIFIERS

    They work well in both cold and warm climates: Unlike the compressor dehumidifiers that are really built for a

warm ambient temperature, the

moisture absorber boxes will maintain a superior standard of performance in both warm and cold ambient

temperatures. This is because while the compressor dehumidifiers work on a condensation principle that requires a

temperature gradient between the atmosphere and a condensation surface, the desiccant dehumidifiers utilize an

adsorption principle where the water molecules adhere onto a surface to form a thin film of moisture on the

dehumidifier material. This makes them highly effective as dehumidifiers in spaces with high humidity at low

temperatures. As a result, with the moisture absorber refill, you do not have to grapple with the 15°C cut-off room temperature for

optimal performance that is required for the compressor dehumidifiers.

    Little packets of silica gel are found in all sorts of products because silica gel is a desiccant -- it adsorbs

and holds water vapor. In leather products and foods like pepperoni, the lack of moisture can limit the growth of

mold and reduce spoilage. In electronics, it prevents condensation, which might damage the electronics. If a bottle

of vitamins contained any moisture vapor and were cooled rapidly, the condensing moisture would ruin the pills. You

will find little silica gel packets in anything that would be affected by excess moisture or condensation.

    Silica gel desiccant canister is nearly

harmless, which is why you find it in food products. Silica, or silicon dioxide (SiO2), is the same material found

in quartz. The gel form contains millions of tiny pores that can adsorb and hold moisture. Silica gel is

essentially porous sand.

    Silica gel can adsorb about 40 percent of its weight in moisture and can take the relative humidity in a closed

container down to about 40 percent. Once saturated, you can drive the moisture off and reuse silica gel by heating

it above 300 degrees F (150 C).

    Refrigerator deodorizers help to reduce bacteria

growth and therefore reduce smells and extend the life of food. Adding more toxins to your fridge will only create

an additional growth area, so opt for deodorizers made of non-toxic ingredients.

    Look at the lifespan of your deodorizer. If you are someone who is good at remembering when it is time to

change out your deodorizer, one with a shorter lifespan could work for you. If you are often away from home for

extended periods or need something for your rental property, choose a deodorizer that does not need to be

frequently changed.

    Air purifying bags, as

their name suggests, are bags that purify the air. The bag contains activated minerals such as bamboo charcoal to

filter the air in its space. It does this by absorbing the chemicals, toxins, and odor and it gives off a fresh

scent. However, a bamboo charcoal air purifying

bag does not work like aerosol sprays that make the air smell good. In fact, it does not even give off a

distinct smell. If your room smells better after you placed the air purifying bag, then that is the smell of clean

air.

    All products can benefit from adding the packets to your production system. Whether storing or shipping,

Silica-Gel Desiccant Packets are an affordable and efficient way to guarantee longer life for products.  The

benefits of silica gel desiccant packets go beyond

protecting the product during transport to your customers. Customers can continue to use the silica gel desiccant

packets for personal use.  Here are some examples of reusing silica gel desiccant packets.