Dri-Eaz Introduces the DrizAir LGR 2000
New dehumidifier removes over 230 pounds of water in 24 hours

BURLINGTON, WA – December 20, 2001 – Dri-Eaz Products proudly announces the release of its newest dehumidifier, the DrizAir LGR 2000. Tipping the scales at only 132 pounds, it delivers industrial-strength performance by removing up to 28 gallons of water a day. That's over 230 pounds of water—1.75 times its own body weight! Yet it's still nimble enough for one person to quickly ascend stairs or load in the van. Pound for pound, the DrizAir LGR 2000 is the most powerfully efficient dehumidifier for water damage restoration.

How is the DrizAir LGR 2000 able to remove such a high volume of water while it trims weight and size? It uses low grain refrigerant technology to optimize its water removal capability.

Low grain refrigerant technology explained
The benefits of a low grain refrigerant like the LGR 2000 need to be explained in the context of traditional dehumidifier technology. Traditional refrigerants cool the incoming air to the dewpoint temperature with an evaporator coil. Once the air reaches dewpoint, moisture condenses on the coil and runs out through the drain. The problem is that a traditional refrigerant wastes a lot of energy cooling the air as it passes through the evaporator coil instead of collecting moisture.

A low grain refrigerant dehumidifier like the LGR 2000 improves upon this traditional design by pre-cooling the incoming air before it passes through the evaporator coils. This allows the evaporator coils to focus more energy on removing moisture from the air instead of cooling it to the dewpoint. The LGR 2000 pre-cools the air using patented heat pipe technology—the very same technology that NASA employs on the Space Shuttle's heating and cooling system. Heat pipes superconduct the heat of incoming air around the evaporator coils without affecting airflow. In effect, the heat takes a detour while the pre-cooled, moisture-laden air passes directly through the evaporator coils.

The LGR 2000 works more efficiently
The end result is that the LGR 2000 can remove more moisture from the same amount of air as other larger, traditional refrigerant dehumidifiers because it works more efficiently. Dri-Eaz engineers capitalized on this advantage by creating an ideally sized dehumidifier for water damage restoration—the DrizAir LGR 2000 is large enough to tackle heavy water volumes, light enough for restorers to maneuver easily on the job, and small enough to fit into any truck or storage space.

Packed with features
In addition to removing more moisture, weighing less and taking up fewer square feet in a shop or van, the LGR 2000 sports all the features professional restorers have come to expect from Dri-Eaz. The rugged and extremely durable rotomolded polyethylene housing won't rust, scratch or dent. An electronic touchpad control panel automates the unit's pump purge, defrost cycle and job run-time. A telescoping handle and semi-pneumatic wheels provide balanced handling during transport. The intelligent hot-gas bypass speeds up the defrost cycle to save time. And it's all backed by Dri-Eaz's 7-year limited warranty.

About Dri-Eaz
Dri-Eaz Products, Inc. provides solutions for the drying and restoration of water-damaged buildings. The company manufactures dehumidifiers, airmovers, structural drying systems, moisture detection instruments and antimicrobials. Dri-Eaz also founded the Center for Advanced Restorative Drying, a facility dedicated to advanced research and professional training in the water damage restoration field. For more information, contact Dri-Eaz at 1-800-932-3030 or visit www.dri-eaz.com.

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