I am using a dessicant jar setup. Consumer Aviation did a review of these and thought they were effective. It is a pretty simple gizmo and you could build you own cheaper than buying one if you are so inclined. The "bottle" is about size of a half-gallon milk jug, the air pump is about $20 from aquarium supply, and I bought a timer that cycles on for and hour and off for an hour. Run small clear tubing from air pump thru the bottle of dessicant (with or without a light bulb (unnecessary) and into the breather tube which you can seal off with a rubber or foam stopper. You can google "aircraft engine dehumidifier and see set ups and even get a pdf of how to build: http://www.barkeraircraft.com/files/Engine_Dryer_Sport_Avi.pdf
Dan Caliendo Ercoupe Mach 0.14 3658H On Nov 18, 2009, at 6:11 AM, Richard McClure wrote: > > Tech, > > I have a hanger (like most) that is not heated or even insulated. What is > the best way people have found to eliminate condesation in and on your motor > and plane during these colder days of the season where dew point temperature > is always around? I have heard of using fans, I saw a device than > thermostactically controlled air movement thru the motor with a desicant jar > and heat lamp. Has anyone used this thing successfully? What other ways have > you found successful? I'm just trying to keep her (N94004) in good shape. > > thanks, > Richard > >
