Metal sheds
#13
10-10-2017 | 12:09 PM
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From: Newcastle, OK
Hi Guys
I store my 883 in a large steel shed in my garden, I found that when it's very humid outside or if it's very wet outside my bike will have a very thin covering of moisture over it.
The shed does not leak, I'm guessing the bike 'sweating is due to the metal shed, I've never had any problems with my bikes in wooden sheds in the past,I've found if I leave the heater on the bikes great.
Do I need more ventalation in there or I've even thought about buying a de-humidifer (sp!).....not sure how these things work or more importantly how much they would cost to run all the time........advice anyone?
Cheers
Mark
I store my 883 in a large steel shed in my garden, I found that when it's very humid outside or if it's very wet outside my bike will have a very thin covering of moisture over it.
The shed does not leak, I'm guessing the bike 'sweating is due to the metal shed, I've never had any problems with my bikes in wooden sheds in the past,I've found if I leave the heater on the bikes great.
Do I need more ventalation in there or I've even thought about buying a de-humidifer (sp!).....not sure how these things work or more importantly how much they would cost to run all the time........advice anyone?
Cheers
Mark
Last edited by hvacgaspiping; 10-10-2017 at 12:14 PM.
#14
10-10-2017 | 12:13 PM
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From: Southeast Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
Coolness in the evening/night will form condensation on and in metal sheds because of metal's non-insulating quality. Wooden sheds absorb the condensation and keep what's in them relatively free of condensation. A dehumidifier is NOT adequate. Only heat will adequately help prevent the moisture from forming in a metal shed. An absorbent bike cover may help...
#15
10-10-2017 | 12:17 PM
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From: Southeast Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
The moisture thing is a very common problem in the northern climate ... Do not cover the scooter with anything that doesn't breathe ... It will trap the moisture under the cover and on the scooter and make a real mess out of it ... This happens every year to me ( for the last 50 or so ) ... I have had it happen in storage sheds, garages and attached garages ... the moisture will evaporate relatively quickly and hasn't caused any problems for me.
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