According to World Health Organisation (WHO), occupants of damp or mouldy buildings are at increased risk of respiratory symptoms, respiratory infections and exacerbation of asthma and increased risks of allergic rhinitis, asthma. hypersensitivity pneumonitis, allergic alveolitis, chronic rhinosinusitis and allergic fungal sinusitis. Relative humidity greater than approximately 50% increases indoor dust mite levels.

You may have heard or used Thirsty Hippos before. These are also used as dehumidifiers. However, those large disposable plastic containers (costing around $3 each) are single-use and causes air pollution when incinerated; the chemical used cannot be burnt, resulting in land pollution; and when the liquid is poured down the sink, causes water pollution - all of which affect biodiversity, ecosystems, and human health worldwide.

The PowerPac 3.8L Mini Dehumidifier Thirsty Hippo IF3253 is environmentally friendly and sustainable. Purchasing this product not only saves you a lot of money, but also helps you and your family save the environment. It has:

Highly efficient dehumidification : extracts up to 900 ml of moisture daily in a humid environment of 30^oC and 80% relative humidity.

Automatic shut-off : switches off when the water tank is filled with water to avoid the risk of overflow, and the indicator light lights up red to remind you to empty the tank.

Ultra-quiet and illuminates with 7 LED lights : uses Peltier's effect in semiconductors to condense water vapour from humid air, rather than a compressor; as a result, it is compact and quiet (20 - 30 dB); 7 colour-changing LED lights that can be switched to 1 colour or switched off.

Timer can be programmed to operate for 1 to 24 hours; Displays Current humidity in numbers; Night mode where Display is dimmed.

Specification

• Highly efficient dehumidification
• Compact and quiet, suitable for small to medium sized rooms
• Extracts up to 900 ml of moisture daily
• Automatic shut-off when full to avoid overflow, indicator light turns red when full
• Ultra-quiet and illuminates with 7 colour-changing LED lights
• Quiet; operates below 20 - 30 dB
• Comes with timer; 1 - 24 hours
• Displays Current humidity in numbers
• Night mode where Display is dimmed
• Coverage Area: < 55 cm²
• Input DC 9 V 2.5 A
• Power 80 Watts
• Volume: 3800 ml
• Capacity: 900 ml (30^oC, Rel. Humidity 80%)
• AC Adapter 1400 mm
• Packaging size : 273 x 171 x 404 mm
• Product size : 238 x 135 x 372 mm
• Safety Mark : 231011-12
• The Product Comes With 24 Months Motor Warranty (With Proof of Purchase)

User manual for IF3253 (updated by 30 July 2024)