So far so good, at the moment the inside temperature of the dome is 14˚C the mount temp is 11.7˚C, no condensation has formed. The humidity inside the dome is 64%.
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Originally Posted by rat156
Where does the condensate go?
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Hi Stuart, there are two options for the condensate. The dehumidifier has a catchment tank which will fill up over time and then has to be emptied, or a hose can be attached to the outlet pipe and directed outside. The latter option is what I will be doing. I will attach a hose and run it down through the floor and out from under the dome.
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Originally Posted by ChrisM
Phil,
To my surprise, I've had a heap of condensation on the mount twice in the last month or so when it's been cold. I keep a cover over the scope and mount
Delonghi also needs a button pressed to start it.
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Great setup Chris, I would be doing what you said, trying to duct the dehumidified air up through the pier or up under the cover. I guess you could run the dehumidifier next the the telescope an see if that makes a difference.
I was playing around with the button just now, if you keep the button depressed the unit will come back on when it is disconnected and then reconnected to the mains. I don't know if it will cause problems if the button is depressed for a long period of time.
Cheers