06-20-2017, 12:42 PM
(06-20-2017, 12:25 PM)Stichill_imp Wrote: The issue we have around here with non-heated spaces is extreme water condensation with changes in ambient temperature and humidity. Metal gets cold and then the ambient air suddenly warms up and brings in a load of high humidity, which condenses on anything that is colder than the dew point. The only solution is to have a heat source that keeps the bike warmer than the dew point.
With a bike stored in a confined crate, I don't think forced air is necessary. Simply having, for example, a 100W incandescent lamp or two inside would be enough to keep the air temperature inside the crate higher than whatever the ambient air temperature is outside the crate, thus preventing any chance of condensation.
Yes, temperature changes causing moisture is my concern, you explained it nicely. I have thought about an incandescent light but I like moving air idea more. In Illinois we can get extreme temperature swings, from below freezing at night to we'll above 32 in the day.