Thorair ships commercial LGR dehumidifiers, air movers, HEPA air scrubbers and thermal imaging cameras from Queensland to building contractors, resource companies, property managers and homeowners across Papua New Guinea, from Port Moresby and Lae to Mount Hagen, Madang and the mine and LNG sites of the Highlands and Western Province. PNG uses the same 240 volt supply and Type I plug as Australia, so every unit runs straight out of the box.
Drying buildings in Papua New Guinea
PNG is one of the wettest countries on earth. Lae records several metres of rain a year, the wet season from December to March floods rivers across Morobe, Madang and the Sepik, and coastal humidity rarely drops below 75 per cent. Air-conditioned offices, hotels, apartments and camp accommodation sweat on every cold surface, timber and plasterboard stay wet for weeks after a leak, and mould is a constant battle in staff housing and stores.
The resource sector sets the standard. Mining and LNG camps, workshops, laboratories and site offices need equipment that survives rough handling, runs from generator power and keeps stock, electronics and records dry in the Highlands and at coastal plants alike. Port Moresby's high-rise apartments, hotels and government buildings face the same leaks and condensation as any tropical city, with far fewer local suppliers to call.
Common jobs we equip in Papua New Guinea
- Camp accommodation, mess and store drying at mine and LNG sites in the Highlands and Western Province
- Apartment, hotel and office leaks in Port Moresby, from Waigani to Harbour City
- Wet season flood recovery in Lae, Madang and Wewak
- Mould control in staff housing, schools, clinics and churches
- Humidity control for warehouses, laboratories and communications rooms
Power, plugs and compatibility
| PNG supply | Thorair equipment | What you need |
|---|---|---|
| 240 V, 50 Hz | 220–240 V, 50 Hz | Nothing extra; plug in and run |
| Type I plug (AS/NZS 3112) | Type I plug, 10 A | Identical plug; no adaptor |
| Generator and camp power | Compressor-driven LGR dehumidifiers, 750 W air scrubbers | Run from site generators rated comfortably above the total draw; restart units after outages |
Recommended equipment
| Job | Equipment | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Donga, single room or bathroom | Pro LGR 50L dehumidifier + 2 air movers | Compact and stackable, runs from one standard 10 amp outlet |
| Whole-of-building flood | 70L or Pro LGR 90L + 6 to 8 air movers | Up to 90 L/day removal, 600 CFM airflow, pump-out to drain |
| Mould remediation and dust control | HEPA air scrubber + dehumidifier | 500 to 2000 CFM H13 HEPA filtration, optional carbon stage for odour |
| Finding hidden moisture | Thermal imaging camera | Locate wet walls, ceilings and subfloors before you set up |
| Office and accommodation air quality | ThorAir air purifier | HEPA and UV purification for large rooms |
All Thorair dehumidifiers use low grain refrigerant technology with thermostat defrost control, washable filters and a built-in condensate pump. Read how LGR drying works or compare the range on the commercial dehumidifiers page.
Shipping to Papua New Guinea
Orders ship with tracking from our warehouse at Currumbin Waters, Queensland, Australia, one of the closest supply points to PNG. International shipping is calculated at checkout, in kina where available or Australian dollars, and PNG import duty and GST are payable on arrival. Site and fleet orders are palletised and quoted by sea or air freight to Port Moresby or Lae, or consolidated with your company's regular freight; email info@thorair.com.au or call +61 434 083 031 with your delivery address and we will confirm freight before dispatch.
Support after the sale
Every machine is supported from Queensland by email and phone, in the same time zone as Port Moresby. Replacement HEPA filters, pre-filters, hoses and pump kits are kept in stock and shipped to PNG, WiFi-enabled dehumidifiers can be checked from your phone while they run on site, and our team can size a drying set-up or put together fleet pricing for a PNG contractor or resource company.
Frequently asked questions
Do Thorair dehumidifiers need an adaptor in PNG?
No. Papua New Guinea uses the same 240 volt, 50 hertz supply and AS/NZS 3112 plug as Australia, so Thorair equipment plugs straight into any standard outlet or camp power board.
Can you ship to a mine or LNG site?
Yes. We regularly palletise equipment for resource projects and can deliver to your Brisbane, Cairns or Townsville freight forwarder for consolidation, or quote direct freight to Port Moresby or Lae.
How long does delivery to PNG take?
Air freight for one or two units typically arrives within one to two weeks of dispatch from Queensland. Sea freight to Port Moresby or Lae takes two to four weeks; we confirm the timing with your freight quote before dispatch.
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