Reusable desiccant pack

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

Does anybody have any recommendations for reusable desiccant packs? I've got two pistol safes I'd like to protect the contents of as well as a smaller personal safe. Moving into the basement and worried about that. There is one dehumidifier and may get a second.

 

[u3b3rg33k]

throw them in the oven on low (up to 200F) and they dry out, and can be re-used.

I bought a bottle of blue beads for my air compressor. when they turn pink I set the oven on low and pour them on a sheet pan. when they're deep blue they're dry.

most safes don't seal and if you don't check the beads/packs regularly you'll have no idea when they're done.

 

[dnschmidt]

throw them in the oven on low (up to 200F) and they dry out, and can be re-used.

I bought a bottle of blue beads for my air compressor. when they turn pink I set the oven on low and pour them on a sheet pan. when they're deep blue they're dry.

most safes don't seal and if you don't check the beads/packs regularly you'll have no idea when they're done.

Yep, that's what I do for the silica gel in my air line moisture remover. Works fine.

 

[jbfsr]

Silica kitty litter. You can get it in gallon jugs and pour it in a tray. It's cheap.

 

[bob15]

As stated above look for this style: https://www.pelican.com/us/en/accessory/cases/desiccant-silica-gel/1500d

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

As stated above look for this style: https://www.pelican.com/us/en/accessory/cases/desiccant-silica-gel/1500d

Awesome! How large an area does this treat?

 

[IrishRegent]

I have a few plug in style ones. One of the brands is Remington, the other is the same design, but a different brand (eva-dry)

Amazon.com

I keep one in both of my safes and two plugged in to dry out. I then switch them out as they become used. Super convenient makes it worth the cost for me.

 

[bob15]

I am not sure how big an area as I use a couple in my storage areas (probably overkill too). The Q&A's on this website site should answer your questions: https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-...packs/silica-gel-paks-desiccant-prod6944.aspx

 

[Roadster J]

I have a small indicator pack like that in the safe that I augment with a some silica gel packets from new products. When the pack indicates it is exhausted, I put all of them in the oven to reactivate.

 

[beemerphile]

I prefer the Goldenrod to desiccant packs because I don't seem to be able to manage the recharge regimen. I don't know if it is just more important things to worry about or a brain cell deficit. Maybe both.

https://www.lockdown.com/products/moisture-control/dehumidifier-rods/golden-rod-dehumidifier-rod/725721.html?

 

[TopFuel]

I prefer the Goldenrod to desiccant packs because I don't seem to be able to manage the recharge regimen. I don't know if it is just more important things to worry about or a brain cell deficit. Maybe both.

https://www.lockdown.com/products/moisture-control/dehumidifier-rods/golden-rod-dehumidifier-rod/725721.html?

This. Works great even 20 years later. Dehumidifier for the room and Golden Rod for the safe.