Do I need a humidifier in my shop?

Bdubbs · Jan 1, 2022

Hey everyone,

Hope everyone is having a safe and happy New Year!

Tonight is the lowest level humidity I've seen in my shop. But it's also -12 degrees and super dry outside. Generally before today it's been around 25-35 percent humidity.

I have my ceiling fan running 24/7. I know storing cars in a dry place is much better than a place with high humidity.

I keep my shop temperature at 59-62 degrees all winter.

I appreciate the help!

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olympic · Jan 2, 2022

Low humidity is only a problem if it's a living space. Shouldn't be an issue in a shop. I actually keep a couple dehumidifiers in my shop for when cars are brought in loaded up with ice and snow or for the occasions I wash something inside and it's too cold to open the doors.

PhoenixM3 · Jan 2, 2022

I’d add that if you’re working on electronics much, static electricity can be a problem if your space is below 45% humidity.

03cobra#694 · Jan 2, 2022

You lost me at -12.

Double"O" · Jan 2, 2022

I need a DE humidifier in my pole barn lol

Dry is good man...i wouldnt worry about it

specracer · Jan 2, 2022

I would not. Irrelevant in my opinion. Making the assumption you only care about the cars (vs your own personal comfort). Dehumidifier or AC in summer is a must to dry things out.

CobraBob · Jan 2, 2022

I was a bit shocked to hear -12 degrees and it's only the beginning of winter. Is that below the average? Or does it get even colder through January and February.

beau t · Jan 2, 2022

When its rainy and cold here (nowhere near your cold lol) when i open the garage door i would get a moisture film on everything causing my tools to rust and floor to get slick, running a dehumidifier it seems to cut down on it and cars seem to crank easier in a dry aired shop ( the cars cranking easier may just be a mental thing though). I would say its more important in the summer time vs the winter in your area , at your temps i doubt your getting a film and causing your floor to get slick and tools to rust lol.

ford fanatic · Jan 2, 2022

I'd love to have my shop that dry.

365 Saleen · Jan 2, 2022

I have a heat pump in my garage. Set at 60* in the winter and 74* in the summer. Maine is horrible for humidity and the heat pump does a fantastic job of keeping it dry.

Bdubbs · Jan 2, 2022

CobraBob said:
I was a bit shocked to hear -12 degrees and it's only the beginning of winter. Is that below the average? Or does it get even colder through January and February.

It's hard to say really. This winter has seen a fair share of really cold. But then we get random days like tomorrow which will hit 30 degrees. Then by Thursday a high of -3 degrees.

It's Minnesota, the temperature can change drastically in a day or two. It's dumb lol.

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Double"O" · Jan 2, 2022

ford fanatic said:
I'd love to have my shop that dry.

Same!!!

CobraBob · Jan 2, 2022

beau t said:
When its rainy and cold here (nowhere near your cold lol) when i open the garage door i would get a moisture film on everything causing my tools to rust and floor to get slick, running a dehumidifier it seems to cut down on it and cars seem to crank easier in a dry aired shop ( the cars cranking easier may just be a mental thing though). I would say its more important in the summer time vs the winter in your area , at your temps i doubt your getting a film and causing your floor to get slick and tools to rust lol.

He's talking about using a humidifier, not a de-humidifier. His garage is on the dry side. No issue with moisture.

jessie_sanders · Jan 2, 2022

I would say low humidity is a non issue in your situation. Low humidity would matter in a living space with hard wood floors and other wood furniture as it will separate and crack.

Nice shop btw. Thats a dream.

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98 svt · Jan 2, 2022

Wouldn't too dry be bad for leather, rubber, etc?

jessie_sanders · Jan 2, 2022

98 svt said:
Wouldn't too dry be bad for leather, rubber, etc?

I thought about that too after I posted. Along with real wood trim.

But with a shop like that I'm sure the man conditions his leather, if it's equiped.

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ford fanatic · Jan 2, 2022

98 svt said:
Wouldn't too dry be bad for leather, rubber, etc?

I don't think it's that dry year round, that would probably be an issue.

PhoenixM3 · Jan 2, 2022

98 svt said:
Wouldn't too dry be bad for leather, rubber, etc?

Wondered about that myself....

Bdubbs · Jan 2, 2022

98 svt said:
Wouldn't too dry be bad for leather, rubber, etc?

This was my concern. Cobra seats have leather and my notch has cobra seats. The 67 fastback has leather, unless it's vinyl?

ford fanatic said:
I don't think it's that dry year round, that would probably be an issue.

It's definitely not this dry year around. Probably only during the winter months.

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biminiLX · Jan 2, 2022

DoubleO said:
I need a DE humidifier in my pole barn lol

Dry is good man...i wouldnt worry about it

Agreed. I would expect you need a dehumidifier in the spring/fall.
Good idea to keep air moving and jump on any mold if you see it start.
Great shop.
When’s the 2-post going in?
I built my shop in 2015 and started with one of each, now a 4-post and two 2-posts. Lifts are awesome.
-J

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