jackandjill 683 Posted January 30, 2015 Any experience using DampRid in the safe that's in outside conditions ? I am seeing moisture on firearms when I take them into the room. Not sure if its due to cold surface immediately attracting moisture or problems in the safe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeerSlayer 241 Posted January 30, 2015 My safes are inside, but both have plug in dehumidifiers. I Don't use them between late October and May. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldguysrule649 397 Posted January 30, 2015 Certainly very important to control humidity levels in your safe. In addition, a tip from my photography hobby: before bringing it into a warm environment, put it in a zip lock bag with excess air squeezed/sucked out. Any condensation should form on the bag, not the gun. Once the temperature normalizes, then take it out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackandjill 683 Posted January 30, 2015 Good tip. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lecky 1 Posted January 30, 2015 Eva Dry Renewable Mini Dehumidifier is what I use, I have 2 in my safe with a damp rid for pack up. The Eva Dry is good for about a month then you have to plug it in overnight,so the damp rid is a good backup. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maintenanceguy 510 Posted January 30, 2015 We keep welding rods in a large metal cabinet in a cold, drafty, damp corner of the shop. Welding rods absorb humidity and need to be kept dry. We installed a 100W light bulb in the bottom of the cabinet. It keeps the inside of the cabinet a couple of degrees warmer than the outside air. It's worked for 15 years or more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ted527 21 Posted January 30, 2015 taking anything metal from a cold location into a warm house will cause condensation to form on it. dehumidifier in safe will do nothing to stop it. low wattage bulb controlled by a thermostat to keep inside of safe warm would help if possible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony357 386 Posted January 30, 2015 This is the one i am using, plugs in to recharge.. http://shop.factory-express.com/STACK-ON-SPAD-100-Rechargeable-Cordless-Dehumidifi-p/A-SAFE2002.htm?gclid=CJ_wjtzvu8MCFdNj7AodgH4AIA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJM981 924 Posted January 30, 2015 This is the one i am using, plugs in to recharge.. http://shop.factory-express.com/STACK-ON-SPAD-100-Rechargeable-Cordless-Dehumidifi-p/A-SAFE2002.htm?gclid=CJ_wjtzvu8MCFdNj7AodgH4AIA Have you tested the humidity level of your safe with a hygrometer? I'm curious of how effective it is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony357 386 Posted January 30, 2015 Have you tested the humidity level of your safe with a hygrometer? I'm curious of how effective it is. no but not a bad idea i have a inside weather station that tells humidity inside i should put it in their for couple hours and see what it reads.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikeythumbs 1 Posted January 31, 2015 That's the same one I use tony seems to be ok Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrumpyOldRetiree 38 Posted February 1, 2015 Damprid is just calcium chloride. It is very corrosive when in solution. So if the container it is in leaks, the liquid collected at the bottom will do some serious damage to any metal it comes in contact with. I wouldn't (and don't) use it in my safe. The plug in, rechargeable silica crystal modules are a much safer alternative. As others have posted, any cold item (like my eye glasses) will have moisture condense on it when brought into a warmer, more humid environment. I wouldn't interpret the condition you describe as a problem with the safe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackandjill 683 Posted February 1, 2015 Makes sense. Thanks again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladtepes 1,060 Posted February 1, 2015 This is the one i am using, plugs in to recharge.. http://shop.factory-express.com/STACK-ON-SPAD-100-Rechargeable-Cordless-Dehumidifi-p/A-SAFE2002.htm?gclid=CJ_wjtzvu8MCFdNj7AodgH4AIA im using the same thing under a different brand.. I can not say to how well it works.. other than it appears to work as it should.. recharging is simple.. no complaints... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtRider300 0 Posted February 1, 2015 "As others have posted, any cold item (like my eye glasses) will have moisture condense on it when brought into a warmer, more humid environment. I wouldn't interpret the condition you describe as a problem with the safe." Exactly. A light bulb in the safe to elevate temperature is the best bet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony357 386 Posted February 1, 2015 If you case the firearms before bringing them in let stand in case for 15-20 minutes that should work.. that will insulate it from shock of temp.. just like putting a new fish in a bag of water for 1/2 an hour before letting it loose as not to shock it.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites