Dehumidifier kiln

[Derek Trent]

Started a build on a dehumidifier kiln and just wanted to share. Used pid controller and a WiFi hydrometer and temp sponsor to monitor will I’m outta town. A small dehumidifier for about 300sqft pulls moisture pretty well through a baffle after some sealing and insulating I was able to hold temps at 125 pretty steady with ambient temps around 25 using a 250watt heat lamp and100watt ceramic bulb both wired to the pid. I am using 3 seed mats to help ramp temperature up quick to around 95 which then they shut off as the bulbs take over and maintain temps. I have air dried the Osage since august I don’t use a moisture meter because well they are kinda useless on such a hard would so I’ve taken weights on certain pieces to see what moisture I can draw in 3 week intervals.

 

[EdLongshanks]

I will be building a kiln very soon. I see I have a steep learning curve ahead of me.

 

[Derek Trent]

I will be building a kiln very soon. I see I have a steep learning curve ahead of me.

Not that hard man. Just seal out the outside air from getting in circulate and monitor temps and humidity go slow as to not case harden the wood

 

[EdLongshanks]

Not that hard man. Just seal out the outside air from getting in circulate and monitor temps and humidity go slow as to not case harden the wood

You have an elaborate set up. It’s sweet.

 

[Derek Trent]

You have an elaborate set up. It’s sweet.

Thanks man I just nerd out on stuff sometimes

 

[Little FR]

I love hygrometers. I monitor my house, helps with allergies.

Cool setup.

 

[Derek Trent]

You have an elaborate set up. It’s sweet.

Thanks man I just nerd out on stuff sometimes

 

[Derek Trent]

Just in case anyone is curious also this little get up cost around 150 minus the scrap lumber for the frame and one of the fixtures I had lying around