oh yeah theres a lotta wood in the toy boxes but I figure with the number of times I open them and the amount of moisture I see in the desiccant tubs that its plenty wet hence the worry and amount of drying I do. your right though its a balancing act. my thing is I am scared that one day I wont go in them for a longer length of time and when I open them up there will be mold and rust covering everything. I have seen this with several other guys safes and it scares me to death so I guess risking a cracked stock from over drying to me is better than a lotta rust and mold.
Which Desiccant For Safe ?
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oh yeah theres a lotta wood in the toy boxes but I figure with the number of times I open them and the amount of moisture I see in the desiccant tubs that its plenty wet hence the worry and amount of drying I do. your right though its a balancing act. my thing is I am scared that one day I wont go in them for a longer length of time and when I open them up there will be mold and rust covering everything. I have seen this with several other guys safes and it scares me to death so I guess risking a cracked stock from over drying to me is better than a lotta rust and mold.
If you area has that high humidity, maybe a dehumidifier may be in order.
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W2D
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Bump for using indicator cards to know what the humidity actually is inside.
Inside safe:
And inside each can.
Inside safe:
And inside each can.
j_h_smith
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- Jul 28, 2007
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Those cards only last a year or so. At that point you won't be able to tell what the level is, it all looks the same. I've used them for some time now and I've never gotten more than 2 years out of them.
Just an FYI.
Just an FYI.
I think that's the one I have. DO NOT trust the hangar that comes with it! It unhooks itself from the unit very easily. Next time I dry mine, I'm going to glue the hangar in place.
My biggest complaint (other than the hanger) is that I feel like I'm always recharging it. I think I remember the instructions saying not to leave it plugged in for more than six continuous hours, but it seems to take over ten to get dry. I don't trust leaving it unattended, so it's kind of a pain. I think I just need to get a second one and rotate them frequently.
doggyjacket
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I use this for the closet where I store my guns. I like it b/c it's very visual. Any thoughts on it? Should I upgrade to some other options?
https://www.dollartree.com/The-Home-Store-Moisture-Eliminators-9-8-oz-/p326485/index.pro
https://www.dollartree.com/The-Home-Store-Moisture-Eliminators-9-8-oz-/p326485/index.pro
- Apr 25, 2017
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Interesting. My hanger snaps in place and is very secure.
I think you feel like you're always recharging it because you're not doing it long enough. The write up at Amazon says 12-14 hours. https://www.amazon.com/Improved-Eva-dry-500-Renewable-Dehumidifier/dp/B00BD0FN8A. Plug it in a couple hours before going to bed and check it when you get up. Recharging time will vary so time isn't exact, so just check the humidity indicator.
- Apr 25, 2017
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Like anything else, if it's working and you're happy I'd keep doing what you're doing.
j_h_smith
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- Jul 28, 2007
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I have the Remington version of these and it take every bit of 12-14 hours to recharge them. Then you have to understand, if you're in and out of your safe like I am mine, it won't last that long anyway.
My safes all have a goldenrod, the Remington Rechargeable unit and 2 Hydrosorbent Co 360 grams silica gel boxes. This may be overkill, but it is what it is.
My safes all have a goldenrod, the Remington Rechargeable unit and 2 Hydrosorbent Co 360 grams silica gel boxes. This may be overkill, but it is what it is.
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j_h_smith
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- Jul 28, 2007
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Mag Dump
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Another vote for the GoldenRod dehumidifier (or similar product design).
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https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0013BKDO8/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500391754&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=acurite+00613+indoor+humidity+monitor&dpPl=1&dpID=516gPXAOs5L&ref=plSrch
I have 1 of these in each of my safes, as well as in several rooms of my house. They work well.
I have 1 of these in each of my safes, as well as in several rooms of my house. They work well.
I have one in the safe, and one outside next to the safe, so I can compare the basement humidity to the safe humidity.
dad4
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Eva-Dry 333 Mini-Dehumidifier
I have been using this one. When it indicates high moisture plug it in and dry it out.
I have been using this one. When it indicates high moisture plug it in and dry it out.
Dave
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ive bought two of these guys, and then I just toss them in the oven (minus the clear plastic window) on low heat for a few hours to dry them out once the color changes.
https://www.amazon.com/Lockdown-Sil...rd_wg=5DJUD&psc=1&refRID=47WBSX060TW2EZFAQ2FS
https://www.amazon.com/Lockdown-Sil...rd_wg=5DJUD&psc=1&refRID=47WBSX060TW2EZFAQ2FS
vette97
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Back in Feb 2010, I bought three Eva-Dry units and keep one in the safe, one in the laundry room, and one in my closet. When I see one is pink, I take all 3 and plug them into a power strip and recharge on my work bench. The next day, when they're recharged, I rotate them to another location. Seven years and still going strong.
Yeah, I have a locker and not a safe, so it isn't remotely fully sealed. It is in my basement right next to the dehumidifier. Basement stays around 60%RH in the summer time, but it is about 50-52% right next to the dehumidifier (if I don't run the dehumidifier, my basement hangs around 68%RH all summer, no AC vents down there). In the winter time I don't run it as it stays around 40% during the heating season. Should be plenty low to avoid rusting. Once I finally get a safe I'll get a couple of the plug in rechargeable ones and cycle them every week or two. Especially since it'll be in my bedroom closet then where it'll be exposed to open windows in fair weather and stuff, which means >>70% humidity on occasion.
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This is an issue with the salt based systems. Like this:
https://www.amazon.com/DampRid-FG50...UTF8&qid=1500439984&sr=8-1&keywords=damp+away
The silica gel desiccants, like the link in the OP, will NO do this.
