In safe dehumidifiers

ardeekay · 04-01-2008, 09:17 PM

I am considering a 110 v, plug-in dehumidifier... my concern is where does the humidity go in a sealed safe ??? Bob

lefty o · 04-02-2008, 12:50 AM

goldenrod, a good purchase. they dont actually remove humidity, but control it by slightly warming the air inside the safe.

GlockMeister · 04-02-2008, 01:05 AM

And remember, if your safe doesn't have an opening in it already for the cord to plug it in, you'll have to put one in it.
The 450gram silica boxes with the recharge indicators on them work great. Just put them in the oven to recharge. I had one box in my safe, found I was recharging it every 60-90 days needing it or not. Just bought 2 more boxes and now hoping 90-120 days before recharging needed, if not even longer then that now?

I didn't go the rod route because I didn't have the hole in the safe for the cord and really didn't want to go putting a hole in it. My preference. Just didn't know if doing that would effect the fire rating or time it's suppose to hold up, is/was the main reason.

Nathan123 · 04-02-2008, 02:10 AM

I have a tin of Damprid in my safe. As the moisture collects in the bottom i empty out the water and refil the top container with new product.

madcratebuilder · 04-02-2008, 08:07 AM

I have been using Bullfrog emitter strips for years, tool boxes, sheds and greenhouse, gun safe, they flat out work.
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blaster · 04-02-2008, 08:41 AM

I've had a golden rod in my safe for about 20 years now (same one) and it works great. I live in a very humid and salty area and have never had any of my guns rust while in the safe. my safe is a cheapo one and I can close the cord in the door without having to drill a hole.

AKHunter · 04-02-2008, 12:20 PM

I use a silica box also, just like Glockmeister does. No complaints here only good results
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ArkansasHunter · 04-02-2008, 12:25 PM

MadCratebuilder THANK YOU for the link !!!! Never heard of those products Thanks !!!...A.H

04-01-2008, 09:17 PM	#1
ardeekay Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 15	In safe dehumidifiers I am considering a 110 v, plug-in dehumidifier... my concern is where does the humidity go in a sealed safe ??? Bob

04-02-2008, 01:05 AM	#3
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 6,157	And remember, if your safe doesn't have an opening in it already for the cord to plug it in, you'll have to put one in it. The 450gram silica boxes with the recharge indicators on them work great. Just put them in the oven to recharge. I had one box in my safe, found I was recharging it every 60-90 days needing it or not. Just bought 2 more boxes and now hoping 90-120 days before recharging needed, if not even longer then that now? I didn't go the rod route because I didn't have the hole in the safe for the cord and really didn't want to go putting a hole in it. My preference. Just didn't know if doing that would effect the fire rating or time it's suppose to hold up, is/was the main reason. __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

04-02-2008, 08:07 AM	#5
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 846	I have been using Bullfrog emitter strips for years, tool boxes, sheds and greenhouse, gun safe, they flat out work. Products __________________ The difference between a hot dog and a weenie is a fine line.....

04-02-2008, 08:41 AM	#6
blaster Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: big pine key, florida Posts: 523	I've had a golden rod in my safe for about 20 years now (same one) and it works great. I live in a very humid and salty area and have never had any of my guns rust while in the safe. my safe is a cheapo one and I can close the cord in the door without having to drill a hole. __________________ peace through superior firepower

04-02-2008, 12:50 AM	#2
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 5,028	goldenrod, a good purchase. they dont actually remove humidity, but control it by slightly warming the air inside the safe.

04-02-2008, 02:10 AM	#4
Nathan123 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newcastle, N.S.W, Australia Posts: 359	I have a tin of Damprid in my safe. As the moisture collects in the bottom i empty out the water and refil the top container with new product.

04-02-2008, 12:20 PM	#7
AKHunter Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 899	I use a silica box also, just like Glockmeister does. No complaints here only good results .

04-02-2008, 12:25 PM	#8
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,912	MadCratebuilder THANK YOU for the link !!!! Never heard of those products Thanks !!!...A.H