Comparison of dehumidifiers for car storage |
| Feature |
Meaco DD8L/Junior |
Meaco Zambezi |
Meaco 10L |
| Low temperature extraction rate |
8 litre/day |
Up to 8.3 litres per day |
Up to 10 litres per day |
| Type |
Adsorbtion dehumidifier |
Adsorbtion dehumidifier |
CFC free R134a compressor dehumidifier |
| Applications |
5 bedroomed homes, large unheated garages, workshops, conservatories |
5 bed homes, garages - full auto feature |
5 bed homes, garages - full auto feature |
| Temperature Independent? |
Yes.
Operates 1-40 degrees
|
Yes. Operates 1-37 degrees |
Operates 5-35 degrees |
Power consumption
(at 15p/unit)
|
0 / 30 / 330 / 650W
0p/0.5p/5p/10p per hr
|
45 / 350 / 660w
0.6p/5p/10p per hour
|
183w at 20 degrees. 3.9p/hr
|
| Tank capacity |
2.5 litre built in, auto cut-off, permanent drain hose |
3 litres. Water tank full alarm, auto cut-off |
2 litres, water tank full alarm |
| Noise level |
29dBA at low fan speed |
41-50dBA |
Max 46 dBA (very quiet) |
| Adjustable range |
humidistat 40%, 50%, 60% |
Variable 40-70% humidistat control in 5% steps |
Electronic humidistat |
| Fan speeds |
3 |
3 |
1 |
| Airflow |
100 cu m per hour |
85-150 cu m per hour |
Up to 88 cu/m per hour |
| Continuous drain option? |
yes, hose supplied |
Yes, hose supplied |
Yes, hose supplied |
| Filters |
Active carbon filter for high quality filtration and odour removal |
Anti-bacterial filter & coated tank |
Yes |
| Auto cut-off if tipped over? |
yes |
yes |
no |
| Timer |
Up to 8 hours |
On/Off & Daily Run |
n/a |
| Carrying |
Integral fold-down handle |
Integral fold-down handle |
Integral fold-down handle |
| Net weight |
6.4kg |
7.8 kg |
8.75 kg |
| Dimensions |
35w x 18d x 50h cm |
36w x 20d x 55h cm |
30w x 18d x 43h cm |
| Warranty |
12 months |
12 months |
12 months |
| Our opinion |
Junior - best for garages, boats. DD8L best for homes. |
Premium machine for domestic use, businesses |
Super quiet. For heated home/office use. |
| Price |
£164.99/£194.99 |
£239.99 |
£99.99 |
