Gun safe in humid area, need dehumidifier advise?

[CJATE]

I know there are a lot of product out there, but I am sure 1/2 dont work. their is no power, so I need one that is battery or no power at all, it’s in a closet in the garage, and very humid. I also keep papers in it, that I don’t want to mildew. It’s a typical big save from academy, nothing special, but will keep the kids and smash and grabs(ers) out.

What do you boys suggest?

I hear good things about the goldenrod, but it only plugs in as best I can tell,

[AEA]

Goldenrod is supposed to be good but it does have to be plugged in.

I just use a box of silicone crystals and a little strip on the box turns pink when I have to put it back in the oven for a couple of hours to dry it out. It goes for about a year at a time between the oven routine. But, my safe is inside a bedroom........

I would suspect that a safe in a unheated/air conditioned garage could go thru some large swings in moisture. If at all possible, run a wire out to the garage (underground is easy) and have a power strip on the end in the garage. Then get the Goldenrod and plug it in. I really think that would be your best bet.

[WildBill]

I just use a box of silicone crystals and a little strip on the box turns pink when I have to put it back in the oven for a couple of hours to dry it out.

Actually, they are "silica" crystals.

[Mike1951]

This is one choice.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=180353

It recharges by plugging into an outlet, but power is not required for operation.

Safe dealers typically recommend these AND a Golden Rod type, but since you don't have power, you might use two of these.

Besides these, there are dissicant containers that you recharge in your oven.

[AEA]

I just use a box of silicone crystals and a little strip on the box turns pink when I have to put it back in the oven for a couple of hours to dry it out.

Actually, they are "silica" crystals.

Thanks!

[anygunanywhere]

Remington makes one that you plug into an outlet and it self-regerates.

You can find it pretty much anywhere.

Anygun

[Mike1951]

Sometimes I feel invisible!

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=180353

It recharges by plugging into an outlet, but power is not required for operation.

[anygunanywhere]

Sometimes I feel invisible!

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=180353

It recharges by plugging into an outlet, but power is not required for operation.

Sorry mike1951. Didn't mean to steal your thunder. I didn't click the link.

What mike 1951 said.

Anygunanywhere

[Mike1951]

No problem. It's been happening close to 50 years.

[CJATE]

thanks guys,

I knew that unit was round, but was really looking for feed back, anyone got one?

well, for $25 I can see if it works, and post back,

[NcongruNt]

I use desiccant packs that I made myself. A tip: those all-crystal cat litters... just silica gel. You save yourself tons of money by buying one of those little bins of the stuff and making desiccant packs yourself. I simply got shop towels (those blue towels for working on cars and stuff), cut 2 pieces the size I want, and staple 3 sides. Fill with the crystals, staple the last side shut, and wa-la! Desiccant packs in whatever size/quantity you want.

I first did this when my living situation warranted that I keep my guns locked up in my van. I had a lockbox that I had built myself, and found that my rifles had some rust in the bore after a couple of weeks of sitting out there. After I made some desiccant packs to put in the lockbox, I never had an issue again. I keep them in my ammo boxes and gun cases.

[Skiprr]

Anybody seen Mike1951 lately? I sure miss him around the Forum.

Another creative, no-cost solution: Visit your local Harley-Davidson dealer. The bikes come shipped with some industrial-sized desiccant packs. Most dealers just toss the silica packets in the dumpster when they unpack the bikes; no real reason to keep them. If you ask, you can probably have an armful to carry away.

[CJATE]

Anybody seen Mike1951 lately? I sure miss him around the Forum.

Another creative, no-cost solution: Visit your local Harley-Davidson dealer. The bikes come shipped with some industrial-sized desiccant packs. Most dealers just toss the silica packets in the dumpster when they unpack the bikes; no real reason to keep them. If you ask, you can probably have an armful to carry away.

good idea, I "kind-a" know the owner,,, Guess I could colect them from my over the counterr meds as well,,,

[pfgrone]

+1 on the silica (desicant) packs. Dry them out in the oven.

[WildBill]

I use desiccant packs that I made myself. A tip: those all-crystal cat litters... just silica gel.

Another tip: Make sure you do it before the kitty uses it.
Actually I got mine similar to Skiprr. At work, we got in a big piece of machinery shipped to us from China. It had more than ten huge dessicant bags in the shipping crate. When the riggers left I asked the supervisor if I could have them. He gave me a weird look and asked me what I wanted them for. I told him for the "tools" in my garage.