Bulk desiccants anyone

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    Squaregrouper

    Squaregrouper

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    Sep 10, 2009
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    Pikesville, Peoples Republik Of Marylandistan
    Qbeam said:
    Gents,

    Thanks for the heads up. Didn't know it was that corrosive. It's away from the metal items on the floor of the safe. I'll make sure to not spill the liquid/juice as I remove it. I'll look at the powered rod option, but how much does it cost in electricity to run them? A few bucks ($4-$5) per month is ok, but $20+, may look at the bulk desiccant option.

    As a side note, if you know anyone in the aviation repair industry, they pack turbine engines, and other items with desiccants when they ship them. They usually throw the bags out. Unfortunately, they don't change color, but you put them on a rotation cycle.

    Q
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    I BELIEVE mine uses ~15-20 watts. I'll guesstimate <$5 per month
     
    Squaregrouper

    Squaregrouper

    Kragaphile
    Sep 10, 2009
    17,013
    Pikesville, Peoples Republik Of Marylandistan
    Qbeam said:
    Gents,

    Thanks for the heads up. Didn't know it was that corrosive. It's away from the metal items on the floor of the safe. I'll make sure to not spill the liquid/juice as I remove it. I'll look at the powered rod option, but how much does it cost in electricity to run them? A few bucks ($4-$5) per month is ok, but $20+, may look at the bulk desiccant option.

    As a side note, if you know anyone in the aviation repair industry, they pack turbine engines, and other items with desiccants when they ship them. They usually throw the bags out. Unfortunately, they don't change color, but you put them on a rotation cycle.

    Q
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    Sounds like Bentonite to me. Is it a gray "kitty litter" type material?
     
    Qbeam

    Qbeam

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    Apr 16, 2008
    6,083
    Georgia
    squaregrouper said:
    Sounds like Bentonite to me. Is it a gray "kitty litter" type material?
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    Well, mine are 1/8" diameter white balls. We used them when shipping JT8s and CFM engines. The mechanics handed me a half full (~20 lb) bag and said Merry Christmas. I took some small mesh bags, filled them, and kept them in my gun cases when I was storing my firearms in the cases. Then I got a safe. Still have about 5 lbs of it rolled up and duct taped in the garage.
     
    Pinecone

    Pinecone

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    Feb 4, 2013
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    If you have the bulk, non-color changing dessicant, just buy a small indicating type. When the indicating dessicant changes color, bake ALL of your dessicant bags.

    It won't hurt to bake them early.
     
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    DC-W

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    Lol, I just raid the discarded equipment boxes at work. Apple puts really nice bags in their pro and monitor boxes.
     
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