Desiccant dehumidifiers, like this Meaco DD8L, are popular where people want a quieter, lighter dehumidifier or where the space is cold and would benefit from some warmth. If your application is below 10°C then desiccant is definetely the best choice.
The Meaco DD8L is a great dehumidifier for household use, giving you real value for money with up to 80% reduction in running costs, quiet operation and Meaco's unique intelligent control logic system. A Which? Best Buy since 2014, it’s also a highly reliable unit. When testing the DD8L in their review Which? said 'The Meaco DD8L is small but mighty - and very versatile.'
As a desiccant type dehumidifier, it also doesn't mind low temperatures which means that it is perfect for looking after areas that are likely to be colder, such as caravans, camper vans, boats, garages, cellars, classic cars, motorhomes, holiday homes. Boat owners in particular will appreciate the lack of castors on the unit, so it will not roll around on board.
It has been standard within the industry for desiccant dehumidifiers to run their fan continuously, regardless of the relative humidity. They do this so that they can react to rises in relative humidity and start to dry the air again. This, however, provides a level of accurate dehumidification that is over-kill for domestic applications. The alternative provided by most compressor dehumidifiers is for the dehumidifier to turn off when the relative humidity target is reached. This saves energy but does mean that the dehumidifier potentially misses increases in relative humidity and could allow organic materials in the home to absorb the excess moisture and mould to grow.
The Meaco DD8L provides the best possible solution to this problem.
When the target relative humidity is reached, the unit runs its fan for five minutes to check that all is OK and then it turns itself off to save energy. Thirty minutes later the fan turns back on and samples the air again for five more minutes. If the relative humidity has increased above the target, it starts dehumidifying again: if the relative humidity is OK it goes back to sleep again for another 30 minutes. In a well-sealed home this will mean that the fan will run for just 10 minutes an hour instead of 60, using just 1/6th of the power of other desiccant dehumidifiers. This gives you the perfect balance between protecting your environment and keeping costs to a minimum.
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Compressor or Desiccant? |
Desiccant |
Extraction Rate at 20°C and 60%rh |
7.5 litres per day |
Weight |
6.4kgs |
Dimensions (HWD) |
500 x 351 x 188mm |
Noise Level |
39 / 43 / 48 dB(A) depending on running mode |
Power Supply |
220-240V, 50Hz |
Power Consumption at 20°C and 60%rh |
330W |
Approximate Electricity Cost |
21.5c / hour based on 43c / kWh on fan speed 1 |
Operating Temperatures |
1°C - 40°C |
Filter Type |
Anti-bacterial dust filter |
Tank Size |
2 litres |
Variable Humidistat |
Between 40%rh and 60%rh |
Maximum Air Flow |
80 / 100 / 115m³/hour depending on fan speed |
Digital Display |
No |
Automatic Lourve |
No (manual) |
Fan Speeds |
3 |
Meaco Control Logic |
Yes |
Laundry Mode |
Yes |
Auto Restart |
Yes |
Child Lock |
No |
On Timer |
No |
Off Timer |
Yes - between 1 and 8 hours |
Ioniser |
Yes (can be switched on & off) |
Ozone Rating |
0.022ppm |
Continuous Drainage Option |
Yes - hose not included |
Hose Dimensions (for continuous drainage) |
8 x 11mm |