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.

My safes are inside, but both have plug in dehumidifiers. I Don't use them between late October and May.

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.

Good tip. Thanks.

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.

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. 

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.

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

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.

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..

That's the same one I use tony seems to be ok

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.

Makes sense. Thanks again.

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...

"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.

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..