Blog: Calorex Dehumidifers in Action at Colchester Zoo
Colchester Zoo’s popular Koi Carp building was suffering from damage caused by high relative humidity levels. The quick installation of a Calorex Dehumidifier has led to this well-loved attraction being safe from moisture damage and ready for visitors.
Humidity Problems
Colchester Zoo is ranked as the second favourite zoo in the UK. It is home to an exciting collection of Koi Carp and Japanese Bitterlings, all housed in the beautiful Japanese inspired exhibit called Koi Niwa.
The Koi Niwa exhibition features two large pools, where visitors can watch these stunning species. As part of the mechanics of the building, the large pools operate with two filtration systems. The temperature of the exhibit has caused large amounts of water from the ponds to evaporate into the air.
This continued evaporation raises the relative humidity level within the exhibit, and this began to cause problems with condensation, damp and mould.
The water intensive exhibition, left untreated, could suffer more severe structural problems due to damp in the framework of the building.
Humidity Solutions from Calorex
Deputy Estate Manager of Colchester Zoo, John Game, quickly sought an effective drying solution for the indoor wildlife display.
In his own words John Game explained; “We were having problems with condensation within the Koi Niwa building, which had led to the discolouration of the internal bamboo cladding. Following technical guidance from Calorex, a wall-mounted Calorex DH60AX dehumidifier unit was fitted to remove moisture from the atmosphere.”
“The unit was good value for money and we were very happy with the service provided by Calorex.”
Having such a large amount of water indoors led to high relative humidity within the fish wildlife environment. The damage caused by the high levels of humidity could have made the exhibit unsuitable for visitors.
If this was left to carry on, the Zoo could have incurred massive costs in mending the structural damage rendered by the excess moisture in the air.
Calorex Dehumidifiers across Colchester Zoo
The successful installation of a Calorex Wall mounted Dehumidifier (Model: DH60AX), in the Koi Niwa exhibition, was not the only area of the Zoo to have benefited from a Calorex dehumidifier.
The Australian Rainbows exhibit at Colchester Zoo houses a stunning group of Rainbow Lorikeets. The environment they need requires vast amounts of heating and moisture, which was causing mildew problems in the staff room next door.
The installation of a Calorex DH15AX wall-mounted dehumidifier, quickly solved this problem, creating a more suitable environment for the Lorikeets, visitors and staff alike.
Practical Applications of Calorex Dehumidifiers
National Heaters Shops is a proud supplier of Calorex Dehumidifiers. From wall-mounted to free-standing units, we provide a vast range of Calorex’s dehumidifiers for all types of spaces with humidity problems.
Far from just being suitable for indoor wildlife habitats, Calorex industrial dehumidifiers can be used to manage relative humidity levels and prevent moisture problems in a range of commercial and industrial spaces, such as:
- Libraries/Community Halls
- Cafes/Commercial Kitchens
- Basements/Garages/Cellars
- Galleries/Museums
- Warehouses and Storage Units.
Dehumidifier Possibilities
This fantastic case-study is just one small example of how Calorex Dehumidifiers can be applied in different environments to prevent problems with condensation, damp & mould caused by high relative humidity.
National Heater Shops supplies Calorex’s high performing dehumidifiers, for an array of spaces and applications.
Browse our Calorex dehumidifier range and speak to our support team to stop humidity from damaging your workplace today.
