How does it perform under hot and humid environment? (i.e. tropical africa 70-80% humidity)
51507
I've not been to Africa with it but it works well in south texas which has similar humidity
1790697
We've had ours for a few weeks, the best it's done is 36%, but it's really dry here and the temp has hovered between -5 and 20 degrees. Without this humidifier we were only between 12 and 18%, so it's a big improvement! We don't run it on high though,, go between med and low.
2239655
I use distilled water to spray the inside cover every few days. It holds a nice 60 - 70 humidity..and I'm in the desert.
56242
I live in the tropics. It's hotter here than where you live. We are on same latitude as the Sahara Desert.This stuff holds on for a long time. And stays black too.
1574969
I took mine to Hawaii for a couple of weeks. It went to the beach all day everyday and I had no problems with overheating or with the humidity.
1289283
Really hard to say, I've only used it in the north east U.S. and so far it's been fine. It won't keep humidity out of the cover, obviously the holes for hands stay open, but I mean it won't make a different in terms of how humid it would get inside. There's enough air flow, especially if the bottom zipper is unzip so just the cover rests on top. I will also say this though. I've tried using it once, it was very difficult to use honestly. It's near impossible to adjust a zoom lens manually and hard to see the LCD screen or through the eye hole. I would only buy this product if you just want something affordable to keep light mist or light rain or light snow out. Really hard to say, I've only used it in the north east U.S. and so far it's been fine. It won't keep humidity out of the cover, obviously the holes for hands stay open, but I mean it won't make a different in terms of how humid it would get inside. There's enough air flow, especially if the bottom zipper is unzip so just the cover rests on top. I will also say this though. I've tried using it once, it was very difficult to use honestly. It's near impossible to adjust a zoom lens manually and hard to see the LCD screen or through the eye hole. I would only buy this product if you just want... » Read More Really hard to say, I've only used it in the north east U.S. and so far it's been fine. It won't keep humidity out of the cover, obviously the holes for hands stay open, but I mean it won't make a different in terms of how humid it would get inside. There's enough air flow, especially if the bottom zipper is unzip so just the cover rests on top. I will also say this though. I've tried using it once, it was very difficult to use honestly. It's near impossible to adjust a zoom lens manually and hard to see the LCD screen or through the eye hole. I would only buy this product if you just want something affordable to keep light mist or light rain or light snow out. « Show Less
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I live on the west coast of Flordia and we are using our unit exclusively to cool our mobile home until we finish remodeling. As you might know the humidity can get very high this time of year. It has worked extremely well and we move it from the living room to the bedroom every evening. I am considering buying another one for the Flordia room due to the fact it doesn't have a/c
803853
Mine has not had any problems, we live in eastern NC which has high humidity, very good fan.
127962
I didn't have any problem with that-I used it Mongolia though, and it was not in a hot & humid environment. There is still plenty of airflow through it in spite of the pocket (which was where I had my rain gear-was riding on horses)
260748
I have used them outside in S Florida with ultra high humidity. They have been out there close to 6 months with no issues. Hope this helps.
2043565
dear God return it if you can!!! I keep mine on 50-55% humidity. Not a temp. but a percentage of humidity. bad designed product, I exchanged mine 3 times in the last 3 years at home depot.....
1759127
I use it outdoors, in humid Hawaii. I have it mounted under my roof's eve and, just in case, I custom made a plastic water deflector over the top of it (mainly protects from dust/dirt and bugs from collecting on top of it). Works perfectly.
396761
As far as I know there shouldn't be any problem using it in a humid environment. I have been using it in my basement and it is usually somewhat damp down there. It has been working very well for me.
1960764
I live in MN...pretty humid in summer, but not the rain forest. I take it in if there's going to be lots of rain. It dried it well, and I've noticed no problems. I used it from summer through October.
214038
I've never used it in "wet/humid weather". I'm sure it'll dry quickly as it is very thin.
1351338
Although this unit is great in dry climates, I find it doesn't work so well when the humidity is up. Better off with a fan or two.
396762
Yes, I am using it in the humid environment. The thermostat has been working as expected.