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minus-squaresubignition@fedia.iolinkfedilinkarrow-up19·1 year agoIf a “passive dehumidifier” is possible using this and a funnel/hose, that could be extremely exciting for basement and cellar owners everywhere
minus-squareacosmichippo@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up3·1 year agodepends how space efficient it is. maybe you would you need to fill your entire basement with the stuff for it to work.
minus-squaresubignition@fedia.iolinkfedilinkarrow-up2·1 year agoA surface-area maximizing structure like a radiator grille could probably be used if it’s anywhere near reasonable, but yeah, that could be a concern
If a “passive dehumidifier” is possible using this and a funnel/hose, that could be extremely exciting for basement and cellar owners everywhere
depends how space efficient it is. maybe you would you need to fill your entire basement with the stuff for it to work.
A surface-area maximizing structure like a radiator grille could probably be used if it’s anywhere near reasonable, but yeah, that could be a concern