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I just thought I'd share a possible problem solving excercise for people who spend months away from their properties, not actually living in the TRNC full time.

There is a possibility of coming back to damp, or stale musty smelling properties etc.
I think there have been previous discussions along those lines.

I have bought a 12v solar panel used for trickle charging/topping up a car battery, along with a 120mm computer cooling fan (brushless type).
The 12v solar charger cost £11.99 and the fan cost £1.65 from ebay (I think I've subsequently seen the solar charger for £8.99).

I hooked these up together and everytime the sun shines, the fans fires up and spins silently to itself.

So the plan is to put a couple of these fans on ventilation points in the house to circulate air whilst I'm away.
The solar chargers are weather resistant but I would think keeping them away from direct rain is wise.

They could also be used for "cooling" larger solar panels (they reduce in efficiency at higher temps).

Just thought I'd let everyone know.

Chris

Wont be damp in the summer and 15 mins with the doors and windows open soon freshens up.

We were out in Jan after having bought our place. Previous owners left small bowls of salt around the place....not sure if it helps stop the damp. The day we left we had a few minor plumbing probs, fortunately all sorted before we came home but the mopping up before we left no doubt left dampness in the air. Returned in early May - place a bit musty but windows opened and soon ok. Bought damp absorbers from Mr Piound and will see what they do. Also have friend who will open up every so often to circulate air..... Think we should be ok.

Hi Chris. Brilliant idea i would also like to try it out
Can you tell me where to buy the solar panel at the cheaper price please ? even better if you can send me the link.
Thanks for the tip.

but surly you still need to have a window open somewhere to let out the moisture?

The solar panels are on ebay or Amazon.
So are the fans, they are used on computers so will last for years.

I'm going to place the fans on a ventillation grill, pushing the inside air out.
So air from the outside will tend to flow in in other parts of the building, being solar powered less air will flow in on cloudy days (more likely to be damp) and more air will flow in on sunny days (more likely to be dry).

Thats the theory anyway