I don't like the idea of mains in an open circuit design underneath a petrol bomb...sorry the 3000°C light filament is protected by super thin glass, so it should be ok! :Hilarious::Hilarious::Hilarious::Hilarious::Hilarious:
Hmmm. Just looked up space blankets and they don't get a terribly good press, especially from outdoors type sites. I use a large, cheap decorators thin plastic sheet from a diy store as first layer, followed by fleece blankets for insulation to minimise condensation and enable the inside to build up some warmth. It doesn't matter if they get damp because the plastic layer keeps the bike dry. Underneath is a small dehumidifier to create a dry and slightly warm microclimate but I expect a green-house heater would be just as good
Sorry I didn't realise that there was a general item called space blanket. I meant the brand name.... Yep those first aid things are useless.
Well the bulb I'm using isn't an old fashioned filament type - it has the light emitting stuff inside a big plastic blob (christ, I'm 56 - I should know what it's called). The bulb sits 2" above the garage floor towards the front wheel of the bike and is plugged into the mains via an RCD. My bikes tanks do not leak and there is a complete absence of petrol (or any other) fumes in the garage. You can call me reckless but I reckon I'm going to get away with this . Andy
If I had to have a dehumidifier running all that time, I wouldn't ever remember to empty it. I'd be drilling a hole in the bottom of the tank and running a hose out to the nearest drain. Call me lazy [emoji106]
Needs emptying every 24 hours so far....... I'm away for a few days mid Feb, might have to get a hose but don't want to cut a hole in my lovely refurbished wooden garage.
All my motorcycles* were leak free of oil, water and fuel.....until they leaked.:Banghead: Ducati have a reputation of fuel connectors...don't you know.:Greedy: *I've been a bit of a bike slut over the years, so there have been a few.:Shamefullyembarrased:
Both.... Having strips over the bike makes it easier to remove...but put a normal bike cover on first.
Virtually all of them have a short drain pipe (into the tank)...just swage something on then to outside...
Weatherboarding on vertical battens (nail / screw through to the studwork) Both on top of moisture barrier tacked across the outside of the studs…100mm Minimum laps. Slab insulation between the studs 50mm -100mm thick (Depends on stud depth and cost) Vapour barrier across inside of the studs 100mm minimum laps……..seal the laps with suitable tape Sheet material on top of vapour barrier to line the inside of the walls with 6mm ply (or 9mm plasterboard will do if the studs are close enough) Same principle with the roof….Batten direction depends on which roof covering. Lap internal vapour barrier on roof to vapour barrier on walls.
Humidity down to 75%. Bikes bone dry since I bought the £100 dehumidifier. Turned it off now to see if it goes back up. Only issue with the dehumidifier is minimum cut out is 70%, I'd rather it was 85% so didn't run constantly. Overall, very pleased.
When this thread started I had a little condensation on one bike in the shed and on the other bike in the garage, both are as dry as a bone now and have been for a few days. I haven't done or spent anything to achieve this. Steve
When this thread started I had 50% RH in my unheated Wood Garage, I still have 50% RH now, evidently it is the ideal RH for vehicle storage. any idea how I could make it a little worse so I could join in this thread, I'm feeling a little left out :Sorry:
