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by DocV
Sun Mar 03, 2019 3:40 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: What do you use to monitor safe humidity?
Replies: 34
Views: 9631

Re: What do you use to monitor safe humidity?

jason812 wrote: Sun Mar 03, 2019 1:51 pm
DocV wrote: Fri Mar 01, 2019 8:02 pm

Some google searches suggest VCI emitters may yellow paper over time. So not a good idea for passports, etc.
The Google foo must be strong with you. I couldn't find anything about paper discoloration but just how they work.

I will just keep the plugged in rod and some dicassant bags in the safe and see how everything goes. If I decide to use a VCI emmitter, I think I will put documents in a sealed container to be on the safe side.

Thanks for the info.

Again on the zerust site (guess what emmiter brand I use :) )
https://www.zerustproducts.com/firearms ... m-storage/
Over an extended period of time, Zerust products will “yellow” paper so do not use them in the proximity to antique books, photographs, valuable documents, etc.
Your idea about sealing documents in a container is good. Another option is an off site saftey deposit box.
by DocV
Fri Mar 01, 2019 8:02 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: What do you use to monitor safe humidity?
Replies: 34
Views: 9631

Re: What do you use to monitor safe humidity?

jason812 wrote: Fri Mar 01, 2019 2:55 pm
Bitter Clinger wrote: Fri Mar 01, 2019 12:41 pm
jason812 wrote: Fri Mar 01, 2019 11:53 am
DocV wrote: Thu Feb 28, 2019 11:57 pm I uise Zerust VCI emitters, paper indicators, and Eva dry "renewable" dehumifiers. I have two of the dehumidifiers and alternate between them evey three or four weeks.
I have seen these and wondered do they leave a film on stocks, optics, or other sensitive items that might be inside?
WHY would they leave a film? They do not off gas any condensibles, they merely adsorb higher molecular weight components.
VCI emitters release a vapor that then is deposited on metal to prevent rust. I would be curious how that also effects wood, plastic, glass, and other items (passport, birth certificates, etc.) that are in the safe.
Some google searches suggest VCI emitters may yellow paper over time. So not a good idea for passports, etc. I can not find anything definitive about optics except for https://www.zerustproducts.com/products ... rage-bags/ which claims:
Our patented technology is non-toxic and safe to use on any weapon or firearm. Our products won’t leave a residue on metal or wood, and won’t harm stocks, grips, optics, ammunition or any metal finishes. Once an item is taken out of storage, the anti-rust molecules will simply dissipate into the air.
by DocV
Fri Mar 01, 2019 12:37 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: What do you use to monitor safe humidity?
Replies: 34
Views: 9631

Re: What do you use to monitor safe humidity?

I have not observed any film on stocks or firearms. I do not have optics and am unable to comment on what to expect with those.
by DocV
Thu Feb 28, 2019 11:57 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: What do you use to monitor safe humidity?
Replies: 34
Views: 9631

Re: What do you use to monitor safe humidity?

I uise Zerust VCI emitters, paper indicators, and Eva dry "renewable" dehumifiers. I have two of the dehumidifiers and alternate between them evey three or four weeks.

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