Bulk desiccants anyone

[mikebalt]

desiccants are expensive online - I found a place that sells 55 lbs of blue indicating for about 150 shipped - considering most desiccants are 6.00 for 40 grams, that is about 60.00 as opposed to bulk which is 3.00 per pound... of course you get the little container but still...

I don't need 55 lbs but would split an order if someone(s) would be interested.. it comes in one big bag but could easily be split up...

 

[Engine4]

I bought this not long ago for my ammo cans.

http://www.amazon.com/Silica-Gel-Desiccants-Inches-Packets/dp/B009NH5S8U/ref=pd_ys_sf_s_rp_a1_1_p?ie=UTF8&refRID=145C6DYSXRHQFEF7KZ26

 

[mikebalt]

That ends up being 14.00 per pound.. i like the idea of a lot of it for use in a large gun safe.. not hard to make a big container out of pvc pipe and put on caps and drill holes..add a magnet to stick to the side and you can make 1 lb desiccant tubes... who knows that might be a good business to get into!

 

[Mark75H]

I could go for 2lb

 

[Qbeam]

Is there anything wrong with using Damp Rid and checking it monthly? I get a little water in the container monthly, and empty it out, and refill the pellets as needed.
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[mikebalt]

silica gel desiccants can be recharged in an oven or microwave thousands of times... so nothing wrong with that damprid stuff but again if you do the economics of it...

 

[Sharadeth]

http://www.amazon.com/Clear-Choice-Crystals-Pail-12-Pound/dp/B0002ML1OK

There you go. Picked up this tip from some friends that use it as humidity control for cigars. The only problem is keeping cats out of your ammo box

 

[mikebalt]

http://www.amazon.com/Clear-Choice-Crystals-Pail-12-Pound/dp/B0002ML1OK

There you go. Picked up this tip from some friends that use it as humidity control for cigars. The only problem is keeping cats out of your ammo box

Unfortunately not the same stuff - can't be recharged and does not change color to let you know when its not working any longer... not bad tho if you just want to pore it into an ammo can = for gun safes and cases I want the better stuff...

 

[coopermania]

Is there anything wrong with using Damp Rid and checking it monthly? I get a little water in the container monthly, and empty it out, and refill the pellets as needed.
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Damprid is a bad idea with firearms..

7. "Avoid metal " appears on the container. What is the danger? DampRid is a salt product. If the absorbed moisture comes in contact with metal for a period of time, the metal will corrode.

 

[gaueri]

how much for half of 55lbs will be.

 

[mikebalt]

how much for half of 55lbs will be.

75

 

[DoormanTNT]

I'd be in for a three way spilt. Half would probably be little much.

You have a link?

 

[Mark75H]

http://www.amazon.com/Clear-Choice-Crystals-Pail-12-Pound/dp/B0002ML1OK

There you go. Picked up this tip from some friends that use it as humidity control for cigars. The only problem is keeping cats out of your ammo box

What's the name for a box you keep cigars in? Oh, yeah, a humidor:

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deal humidity in a humidor is around 68-72% of relative humidity.Though it can go higher or lower depending on the cigar smoker's preferences, it should never go higher than 75% due to the possibility of hatching tobacco beetles. The more empty space, the more readily the humidity level of the box will drop or rise.

All humidors contain a humidifying system which keeps the air moist, which in turn keeps the cigars moist.

Not what you want to do with a gun or ammo

 

[mikebalt]

I'd be in for a three way spilt. Half would probably be little much.

You have a link?

I sent you a PM

 

[Sharadeth]

What's the name for a box you keep cigars in? Oh, yeah, a humidor:

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Not what you want to do with a gun or ammo

You are right, but it was my understanding that the idea was to soak them a little first and the desiccant will release the water at a steady rate. If you leave them dry then they should help dry the air out.

I'm definitely not an expert on silica but that's my limited knowledge

 

[Squaregrouper]

Damprid is a bad idea with firearms..

7. "Avoid metal " appears on the container. What is the danger? DampRid is a salt product. If the absorbed moisture comes in contact with metal for a period of time, the metal will corrode.

Correct. It is Calcium chloride (CaCl2)- the same white pellets sold as driveway ice melt.
It will work, but if you spill the "juice" you'll have a firearm rust nightmare on your hands. I wouldn't take the risk.

 

[Squaregrouper]

I use a lot of desiccant in air drying systems for ozone generators. In my safe, I use a Goldenrod.
I have found this to be a good value...
http://www.amazon.com/ATD-Tools-788...8&refRID=0YVRZ95QV48C69TGXPEV#customerReviews

 

[lawrencewendall]

I use this. $6.00 per pound

http://www.amazon.com/Activa-Silica...18745350&sr=8-1&keywords=flower+drying+silica

 

[Qbeam]

Damprid is a bad idea with firearms..

7. "Avoid metal " appears on the container. What is the danger? DampRid is a salt product. If the absorbed moisture comes in contact with metal for a period of time, the metal will corrode.

Correct. It is Calcium chloride (CaCl2)- the same white pellets sold as driveway ice melt.
It will work, but if you spill the "juice" you'll have a firearm rust nightmare on your hands. I wouldn't take the risk.

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.

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[Squaregrouper]

I use a lot of desiccant in air drying systems for ozone generators. In my safe, I use a Goldenrod.
I have found this to be a good value...
http://www.amazon.com/ATD-Tools-788...8&refRID=0YVRZ95QV48C69TGXPEV#customerReviews

I prefer the color changing beads- Royal Blue to Baby Blue to Clear/Pinkish Clear because they are very indicative of moisture removal and how soon a desiccant recharge is needed. I use it mainly for ozone production (large marine aquariums). Ozone production is very dependent on a low dew point/dry air.
There is no question whatsoever on their condition with the type of beads linked above.