2009 at the Hammond Barn

[Lionelgee]

Originally Posted by Bob Carriere

Locked in moisture can be a problem.......

.....depending on the model some containers do have some kind of water proof vents.... more intended to equalize inner/outer air pressure but not large enough to remove moisture.

I have seen modified containers used for storage of chemicals and "in process" sheet metal and all of them had been retro fitted with ventilation system some passive other had electric fans....... once the air is circulated condensation can be kept to a minimum. It certainly can't be worst than driving your car in a semi heated car garage with a car dripping with road salt every night.

I think a ventilation fan with a solar power hook up would be ideal.

All the Best for the NEW YEAR...

Boob

G'day fellow MLU'ers

Moisture trapped inside can be a big problem - my sister had furniture and other goods inside a container for 12 months and most of it was ruined because of the condensation trapped inside.

If it had something like a whirlybird fitted to it this might not have been an issue. Not sure if the same product has different names around the world so here is a picture and a link to the site http://www.edmonds.com.au/html/produ...ator_300mm.htm. There is also a solar powered fan like Bob suggested http://www.solatube.com.au/homeowner...FQQwpAoduX7XzQ

As I formerly come from a horticulture background it was not uncommon to have shipping containers converted as chemical storage sheds and these were fitted with whirlybirds and did not leak. They also had the bonus of being lockable.

Anyway Happy New Year to all from Bundaberg Queensland Australia.

Kind Regards
Lionel