The Ebac Neptune dehumidifier is ideal for medium size application in industrial and commercial environments. Furthermore, it is quiet enough to still use in a residential basement, garage, or any area of one’s home. It is not the prettiest cabinet to look at so most people will prefer using it in an unfinished area or for emergency and urgent water removal situations that may arise from flooding due to the weather or interior malfunctions.
| PARAMETERS | STAR RATING |
| 1. Room Coverage Based on 24 Hour Moisture Removal |  |
| 2. Noise Level | |
| 3. Low Temperature Operation |  |
| 4. Quality of the Continuous Drainage Option Included (Ease of hose attachment, location above the ground to improve the flow of water w/ gravity and provides the hose) |  |
| 5. Bucket Capacity | Not Applicable |
| 6. Size, Weight and Maneuverability | |
| 7. Ease of Access to Bucket & to Remove and Replace | Not Applicable |
| 8. Energy Rating | |
| 9. Ability to Access Filter & to Remove, Clean and Re-install | Not Applicable |
| 10. Quality of Construction & Warranty | |
| 11. Value for the Price | |
Pluses:
- Energy Efficient: uses low energy to run dehumidifiers – 2.25 RLA (running load amps) per hour
- Powerful: has a compressor that handles 5,600 BTU per hour
- Easy mobility: dehumidifier has 1 durable carry handle for transport
- Affordable: priced within the budget of most restoration specialists or homeowners
- Low temperature operation: hot gas defrost is a great feature of these Ebac dehumidifiers, and particularly important in cold basements or unheated areas that require constant dehumidification; without a defrost feature, dehumidifiers can shut off for long periods of time
Minuses:
- No adjustable humidistat, however the optional humidistat controller sold below can help power the dehumidifier on and off based on the desired humidity level chosen
- Dehumidifier does not include a condensate pump, however the optional pump sold below can help remove the moisture automatically
- Not as mobile as the Ebac Triton, since the Neptune does not have wheels
Summary:
The Ebac Neptune Dehumidifier is a rugged, yet portable dehumidifier with a carry handle that will operate under extreme conditions and pull large amounts of moisture from the air. Features such as a powerful and efficient compressor, hot gas defrost, rugged exterior, extra long power cord, and anti-vibration rubber feet provide fast, dependable, and energy-efficient drying. The low temperature operation and high water removal capacity make it an excellent choice for any room or rooms as large as 1000 to 1200 square feet in a home or commercial environment. To make it easier to move from place to place it would have been nice if it came with casters since many persons choose to use it in this fashion. Furthermore, including an adjustable humidistat would make it better suited for residential humidity control on a permanent day in day out basis. However, one has to consider what they are getting for the price and the Neptune does offer a lot in the way of performance to the extent we feel you will not hesitate to purchase it and be willing to overlook these minor shortcomings.
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