will777 0 Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Hi, Im just wandering if anyone has had problems with damp/condensation when using metal containers for storage? I know older shipping containers are used widely not just by shoots but by anyone needing cheap readilly available storage. Just wandering if damp is a problem? Thanks Will Quote Link to post
just jack 998 Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 howdy WILL, what do you keep in the container, i think it could be, when the sun is banging down its gonna be like an oven in there, then at nite, it condenses, if its your container try drilling a hole and put a vent in(like the ones you get on the top of vans) you just need some airflow mate and don't lave wet gear inside JACK Quote Link to post
leegreen 2,153 Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 I have two 20' metal shipping containers and condesation will always be a problem if any thing damp is put in to them as they heat up and cool down so much. You can either put a dehumidifier in it or line it with some insulation this will sort it. What are you using them for? Quote Link to post
mackem 26,261 Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 I have been inside shipping-containers with no condensation nor damp whatsoever,its all down to your air-extraction and circulation,I could probably get you a couple of hundred quid trade-discount on one of these units http://www.hg-hydroponics.co.uk/shipping-c...iners-122-p.asp Quote Link to post
fireman 10,869 Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Have green fingers do we Mackem :drag: lol,he is right though need airflow. Quote Link to post
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