I don't understand where you place it to "recharge". Putting it outside in -5 degrees is not an option. Where have others placed it? Thanks
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Plug it into any electrical outlet in your house for approximately 8-12 hours. That will power a small internal heating element which causes the trapped humidity to evaporate from the silica gel beads, at which point the color indicator should be a dark blue.
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There is a plug on the back of the unit that flips out and plugs into a normal electrical wall socket. That drys the unit out and makes it reusable.
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You plug it into any outlet inside your home to dry it out. After a couple hours you put it back in your safe. I generally just use the outlet closest to the safe.
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You have to plug this item indoors, which defeats the purpose of de-humidifying a room. The instructions suggest a garage or some area of the home where one can afford extra humidity. I live in an apartment, so this is a HUGE problem in the summer, when I have excessive humidity. There is no easy solution to this problem if you cannot affford any extra humidity while the Eva-dry re-charges. Sorry.
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Just plug it into any wall outlet. It generates a small but harmless amount of heat. "Recharging" is an imprecise term. What you are doing is actually heating up the device with a small internal heating element, which dries out the silica dessicant inside the frame, which, when "charged" or more correctly redried, allows the silica dessicant to again absorb moisture at a higher rate. When the Dessicant has lost its blue color, it absorbes moisture at a less efficient rate. The blue is restored by flipping up the outlet tabs on the back of the unit, and plugging it into the wall to engage the heating element. This product is made for small spaces, not to dehumidify your house. Main use is for gun safes, tool boxes etc.
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If you want to use these for general house dehumidifying, these are not the item to use. But if you want to make closets or cabinets dryer and then release that humidity back into the main room, these are fine to use that way. You can plug them into any larger space in the house or in the basement or garage if you have one.
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Plug it in your bathroom, turn on the exhaust fan, close the bathroom door. Humidity goes out, cost to do so is low, and the unit dries out like normal.
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Just plug it in any wall outlet. I haven't had to recharge mine yet but I'll have to go back and read directions because there is a time limit on how long to to leave it pluged in
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Thanks for the answer. I will be picking up a couple of them. I bought a Remington one at Dicks and when I pulled it out of the wall a door opened and half the pellets went all over the floor. I will have to try this. Thanks again.
1999231
Sorry, that would be better answered by CTeck Support, there are temp and ventilation concerns for the areas where you charge the batteries. So honestly I am not sure.
1864490
its not weather proof because the bottom is chrome and it would discolor... you could put it outside for normal weather as it can be charged up and then unplugged.
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I think high temperatures would be considered charging it in a very very location like 80+ degrees or charging it in direct sunlight. I would take it as the advice given as NOT to leave one's cellular phone in a hot car. Heat lowers the internal resistance but this stresses the battery.
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It does not "recharge". When it turns red it's absorbed all the moisture it can. Flip out plug heats it to dispel moisture.
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gently place it in the seating for it and leave it alone. moving it about while it is charging will wobble it. take it out of the seating and use base as a night light when it has charged a bit. it will hold charge for a long time.
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I just got my charger, used it at a dry campground in my 16 ft trailer. Plugged it into the 12 volt connection inside the trailer, placed it by a window, it kept my power up. I also set up a connector from my battery and had it come out by my elec cord. That way if I am in shade I can connect from outside and have the 10 ft extension to sun. I do not have outside access to my battery, it is under a cabinet.
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i think it is not advisable to put outdoors. the outer built of the device is sturdy and solid, the inner parts will likely to spoil easily. i have 1 that broke down which i also do not understand why. and the battery compartments are loose, i had to place some blu tack to keep the batteries tight.
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keep your battery indoors to charge/when not in use. do not set in garage, it gets too hot in the summer my home is never below 60 degrees nor above 85, that is the opitmal tempurature of these Lithium Ion battery packs, the only time to keep them out is when your doing the yardwork as it is usually well above 80(where I like in Oklahoma) in those seasons of course that goes without saying! The tollerance is quite high, but the directions say it is best stored/charged at room tempurature indoors, not in a shed or garge.
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Very simple, remove plastic tab in back which allows battery to work once removed. Pick a spot where you like to put in your vehicle once selected there will be a velcro strip. Peel back layer off it and stick where you want the unit placed. I suggest running external wire to outside of car before sticking to velcro. Once wire is ran properly to outside of car you are now ready to use your product :) enjoy!
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Hey there, I left mine plugged in this winter and it completely drained it and it wouldn't hold a charge. The note on the charger clearly says not to keep it plugged in at cold temperatures. So totally my fault. I went to Batteries Express and had it replaced(well there are actually two inside of it), just shy of 120 bucks, but cheaper than buying a whole new unit.
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Yes, that is exactly what I have done for 1-1/2 years. I take short trips that don't recharge the battery fully. This tops it off once a week. If you are in frigid weather and you mean, will it start a car at -30, your battery may not be strong enough to do that, even if it is fully charged. That is a different issue.
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Im in MA. I store my batteries in an unheated garage for several years since ive bought it....no issues thus far. But i agree that they are so small....so if you are worried, just bring them into the house when it gets really cold.
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Haven't Opened mine up so I can't help you. You might be on to something as it seems to Over Charge my Battery during the warmer months. My Solar Panel Controller does not seem to be able to account for this properly so I am forced to disconnect the Solar Panel for awhile when this happens. I plan to open mine up & look once it warms up again & the snow is gone for the season.
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I guess it depends on 'how humid your storage area is?' I try to minimize it by placing my valued items in freezer bags or air tight boxes in my safe. This definitely extends to time between recharges. Also, the more humidity the more you need to recharge it. The best part is that you can see when it needs recharging.
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Allow it to charge with the switch off for a few good sunny days, then try it. If that does not work I would return for a refund. I noticed that ours these not work on nights when the weather had been overcast during the day.
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I have done nothing to mine and have kept it outside since I bought it. I thought about wrapping it in plastic where the usb plugs in to make it outdoor safe, but have not done so. they are pretty tough. I am sure I am drastically reducing the life of mine but it is just temporary until I get a line buried.