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Does anyone use a Dehumidifier in their Pain Cave?

Paul HoughPaul Hough
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I've never worked so  hard on my trainer before I switched to power as I do now.  The only downside is that I sweat buckets and buckets.  Although my trainer is on a mat, I still put newspaper down to absorb the pools.  And I'm going through 2 to 3 handtowels per ride as well.   I'm wondering if anyone has any experience using a dehumidifier in their pain cave and if it's helped keep the room drier.  Even if I push the airconditioning down to 72-74, I'll drive the room temperature up to 80 when I'm working out.  I'm thinking a drier atmoshphere might help some. 

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  • Jenn EdwardsJenn Edwards
    Hi Paul,

    Yes, we do. Our pain cave gets hella hot and humid so the dehumidifier is right between our rear wheels. We are losing some of the heat acclimatization benefit (the heat + humid, specifically) but well worth not getting mold in the house, IMO.

    Have to empty the bucket almost every day...
  • Coach PatrickCoach Patrick
    I do..there's one in my basement anyway, and it's set to kick on at 40%....so it's off until bike workout day (in the winter) when I kick it on...kinda part of my mental "that was a real workout" feeling. image
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