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  • ROGER4314

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    For very dry instrument compressed air, dessicant dryers are sometimes used in combination with refrigerated air dryers. There are two dessicant chambers that switch functions. One is drying the compressed air while the other is heated to "recharge" it. A timer switches the chambers from operation to recharge cycles.

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    Kenny D

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    I picked up some dissectant at walmart that comes in a little blue bowl. It is made by airBoss and is classified as a closet de-humidifier. It has a layer of dissectant at the top and the moisture it traps can be seen at the bottom. When the level of water rises up so high, just toss it out and replace with a new bowl. I found it in the closet/storage isle. 3 bucks a pop. Works like a charm in my safe.
     

    Davetex

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    I picked up some dissectant at walmart that comes in a little blue bowl. It is made by airBoss and is classified as a closet de-humidifier. It has a layer of dissectant at the top and the moisture it traps can be seen at the bottom. When the level of water rises up so high, just toss it out and replace with a new bowl. I found it in the closet/storage isle. 3 bucks a pop. Works like a charm in my safe.

    Agreed, I've used these too. They really suck up the moisture in your safe. And you can see them working by the amount of water in the bowl.
     

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    For very dry instrument compressed air, dessicant dryers are sometimes used in combination with refrigerated air dryers. There are two dessicant chambers that switch functions. One is drying the compressed air while the other is heated to "recharge" it. A timer switches the chambers from operation to recharge cycles.

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    Add a charge of molecular sieves and you've got some very dry air.
     

    TipBledsoe

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    These little desiccant packs come with most everything we buy now days, from shoe boxes to medicine bottles, and from linens to our firearms. I toss them in a small re-sealable container that I dump into my safes each time it gets full.

    My safes are also inside the house in conditioned spaces, but I’ve never had any problems with any rust.

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    single stack

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    I’ve used a Golden Rod for the last 7 years in the safe in the garage here in humid, humid Florida.
    They work great.
     
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    Ranger60

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    I have my safe in an insulated back room of my garage. I have a Golden Rod to raise the temperature a bit above ambient. In addition I use an Arm and Hammer Moisture remover and change it out when it fills. The combo seems to work well.
     

    45tex

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    This may be covered already in this very old thread.
    Is your safe fireproof? I have used some smaller business safes that had water jackets on the interior walls. Sometimes if the safe was not opened for a couple of days the currency and papers within would feel damp. Just using the door once a day would stop the dampness.
    I know I'd never store a gun in one.
     

    308nato

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    I use a product called DampRid Moisture Absorber that I get at Dollar general
    and you can see how it works with the crystals on top and the moisture collects on the bottom.
    When it is full just dump it and replace with a fresh one.
     

    leVieux

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    I have a 64 gun safe which, when purchased, I put a qt. container of Desiccant.
    The can's contents have never changed color or appeared damp.
    I recently bought a hygrometer, & it states the humidity is ~70% which I believe is
    higher than desired.
    Anybody have any experience or recommendations?

    Marine equipment suppliers often stock electric dehumidifiers for use in "closed" boat cabins during storage.
     

    ZX9RCAM

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    Marine equipment suppliers often stock electric dehumidifiers for use in "closed" boat cabins during storage.

    Thanks.
    In the 8 or so years since I posted this, I have bought a goldenrod.


    ETA: For some reason I only got a notification of this last post.
     
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