so i re-routed my dryer vent.... - Orchid Board

onlyartificiallight · #1 02-20-2008, 07:21 PM

trying to get a lil more warth n humidity in the basement with chids (no orchidarium yet)but read some stuff online that its not a good idea because of lint getting into the air. i watched it go and it didnt seem to be a problem, didnt see any lint coming out. brought humidity up from 33 to 55 too!

anybody know the deal with these? anybody use one?

Ross · #2 02-20-2008, 07:51 PM

It actually works! Aim the end of the dryer vent into a container of water and that will trap the lint. I've done it myself and will testify it works. You can actually buy a container that accepts the end of a dryer vent hose and contains water! Go figure! So all you need to do is set up the end of the dryer vent hose to aim directly into a large container of water and you are good to go. Don't forget to scoop the lint off the the top of the water!

kiki-do · #3 02-20-2008, 08:07 PM

This is the setup I have in my basement every winter. Helps keep the cold from coming through the vent area. We block that hole up and use the container. I never see lint but in the container. I don't have any orcids in my basement, though, but I wouldn't hesitate if I had a set up there. Hmmmmmm, would make more space for orchids.....hmmmmmm.

Now that is a new idea I hadn't thought of before.

onlyartificiallight · #4 02-22-2008, 06:07 PM

ok ill just roll with it till spring then. i do have it routed into a store bought contraption with water to trap lint.

CodiMN · #5 02-27-2008, 01:46 AM

Wow, I know in my town it's against code to vent your dryer inside. It used to be ok...really helped it not get so dry inside in the winter!

onlyartificiallight · #6 02-27-2008, 10:10 PM

yes i had heard it was against code in some places. thats kinda why i was wondering if it was cool to do...

dave b · #7 02-27-2008, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by onlyartificiallight

yes i had heard it was against code in some places. thats kinda why i was wondering if it was cool to do...

Do a search online for 'venting clothes dryer', and you'll quickly find hits regarding the dangers. Fire hazards (dried lint is very flammable) and mold/humidity problems top the list.

onlyartificiallight · #8 03-02-2008, 02:31 AM

def not worried about mold/humidity. in winter im usually at about 30%

. 50-60% with the dryer on

dried lint though...

but like i said i watched it in action and it didnt seem to be releasing any lint...

onlyartificiallight · #9 03-09-2008, 06:04 PM

ok, so following up for others interested, the indoor dryer venting does in fact release a considerable amount of lint, ive started finding little lint balls everywhere. so despite the humidity increase benefit, i dont believe its such a good idea...