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PostPosted: 10:59 - 18 Nov 2010    Post subject: Would having a de-humidifier in the garage stop corrosion? Reply with quote

As the title really. I'd probably never be bothered to buy one, as I keep my bikes fairly clean anyway, but would a dehumidifier be good enough in a relatively dry garage to stop much/any corrosion?

Would this be enough to eliminate the need to hose down after a salty ride, or are they just not good enough?
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PostPosted: 11:10 - 18 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Zero substitute for a hose-down.
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PostPosted: 11:39 - 18 Nov 2010    Post subject: Re: Would having a de-humidifier in the garage stop corrosio Reply with quote

AngelGrinder wrote:
As the title really. I'd probably never be bothered to buy one, as I keep my bikes fairly clean anyway, but would a dehumidifier be good enough in a relatively dry garage to stop much/any corrosion?

Would this be enough to eliminate the need to hose down after a salty ride, or are they just not good enough?


The salt is the issue, not the humidity.
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PostPosted: 12:07 - 18 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have always wondered, if you left a de-humidifier outside and turned on permanently, what would the potential be? A de-humidified entire earth?
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PostPosted: 12:14 - 18 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

if everyone did it with dehiumidfyiers the size cars.... no. lol
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PostPosted: 13:14 - 18 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

CarlosCBR wrote:
I have always wondered, if you left a de-humidifier outside and turned on permanently, what would the potential be? A de-humidified entire earth?


Only if you jetisoned the condensate into space.
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PostPosted: 13:44 - 18 Nov 2010    Post subject: Re: Would having a de-humidifier in the garage stop corrosio Reply with quote

AngelGrinder wrote:
... but would a dehumidifier be good enough in a relatively dry garage to stop much/any corrosion?

Would this be enough to eliminate the need to hose down after a salty ride, or are they just not good enough?

No.
Still need to hose down after a salty ride.
Assuming that's not a euphemism for oral sex Embarassed

If you mean clean your bike then no, it'll still need a wash.
However, if you don't want to get a hosepipe out then those large pump-up spray bottles they sell in the likes of garden centres work really well.

As for the dehumidifier I'm thinking you'll still get condensation in the garage. There's not many that are included in the central heating. Besides you'd really have to seal the gap in the bottom and sides of the door. So, all things considered, not really viable.

Far better to use FS365 or that other stuff, ACF-50. Both slightly different in the way they do their job. Failing that old fashioned grease on everything that doesn't touch the clothes, brakes, tyres, engine, etc. Wash it all off in summer.
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PostPosted: 13:58 - 18 Nov 2010    Post subject: Re: Would having a de-humidifier in the garage stop corrosio Reply with quote

AngelGrinder wrote:

Far better to use FS365 or that other stuff, ACF-50. Both slightly different in the way they do their job. Failing that old fashioned grease on everything that doesn't touch the clothes, brakes, tyres, engine, etc. Wash it all off in summer.


Hi Map,

I've always used FS365. What is the difference between the two?
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PostPosted: 14:02 - 18 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Generally speaking, FS365 neutralises the salt (you put this on after a "salty ride" Laughing), and ACF50 is a barrier you put on before.
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PostPosted: 14:08 - 18 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

MarkJ wrote:
Generally speaking, FS365 neutralises the salt (you put this on after a "salty ride" Laughing), and ACF50 is a barrier you put on before.


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PostPosted: 14:13 - 18 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

JAMSXR wrote:
...I've always used FS365. What is the difference between the two?
MarkJ wrote:
Generally speaking, FS365 neutralises the salt (you put this on after a "salty ride" Laughing), and ACF50 is a barrier you put on before.

Thumbs Up What he said.
ACF-50 is like a pre-treatment, similar to the wax stuff they used (or still do) spray under cars, into the sills, etc. Bike is best thoroughly cleaned before applying. There are specialist who will apply it for you rather than you just trying with a rattle spray can.

The FS365 is like a top-up to help stop prevent rust forming.

Both good at their job, just as I said, do it in different ways.
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PostPosted: 14:15 - 18 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

You can make the atmosphere in your shed drier and that will be a good thing, ventilation is important.
If it's a smallish shed and you put the bike in wet sometimes it can make the place damp(er) for weeks this time of year.

What's the floor made of?
If wood it should be fairly good in there anyway, but a concrete floor without damp proof membrane makes for a damp, cold building.
With a damp proof membrane the concrete becomes very dry mass which acts a bit like blotting paper - it will actually help the place stay drier through the winter months.
You can't realistically change it but worth bearing in mind if building.
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