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Going to be storing some uppers on a shelf in my closet. Closet is in a bedroom that does not have a bathroom/bath and that is not in the basement and as far as I know not a damp area. I like in Northern Virginia and I would not consider us a humid area. I make sure to oil everything up but was wondering if getting something to help dehumifier would be a good additional layer of protection. I was looking at getting one of those eva-dry units which is basically a housed desiccant with a built in heater (once the crystals change color, you plug it in and it dries the crystals) for the closet. Should I get something like this or should I be ok with nothing? When dealing with an open area like a closet unlike a safe, can a desiccant actually attract more moisture into the area?
Parabellum9x19mm
11-20-08, 19:58
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They are aluminum, they will not rust, but if you store other items, go to place where they sell safes and buy a safe de humidifier http://www.safeaccessories.com/goldenrod-gunsaver-dehumidifier-12-p-35.html
It might help.
Mark
They are aluminum, they will not rust, but if you store other items, go to place where they sell safes and buy a safe de humidifier http://www.safeaccessories.com/goldenrod-gunsaver-dehumidifier-12-p-35.html
It might help.
Mark
i should mention they are complete uppers, a golden rod would work in a closet?
sandpacker21
11-20-08, 20:15
I know what will save you money and time...... Simply get one of those Copper Lined Gun or rilfe cases.. The weapon will not rust while inside.............. I cant remember the maker but Midway USA has them in stock.......
Parabellum maybe you can answer my question regarding these units.
You put them in your closet/gun safe. They absorb the moisture. When the indicator turns pink you take it out and plug it into a wall socket. Doesn't that just re-release the moisture back into the air?
Thats a good question, You would have to seal the door and watch the rod,, they get hot, I have one in my safe.
What part of VA are you in?
Mark
Thats a good question, You would have to seal the door and watch the rod,, they get hot, I have one in my safe.
What part of VA are you in?
Mark
I live in fairfax, va
Parabellum9x19mm
11-20-08, 20:57
Doesn't that just re-release the moisture back into the air?
yeah, it does. but you probably recharge them in a different place.
when i recharge mine i do it with a wall socket directly over a hot air register. it recharges it a lot faster with the extra heat and air circulation.
i find these things keep my gun-room and my closet (where i have a pistol safe) pretty dry. i sometimes use one in my trunk too. they appear to work as advertised. for me, they are much handier than normal desiccant which you recharge in an oven.
thanks for the info guys, i decided to pick up bore-stores and one of those eva-dry units to put in the closet....i am hoping i was right about the moisture levels and the eva-dry rarely needs to be charged
edit - i also decided to picked up a Hygrometer. found one that looks decent off a cigar website for like 30 bucks......figure it be a good tool to check humidity and see if I need a dehumidfier (if i dont i keep the tool in there and keep tabs on it incase the environment changes, and then see if the dehumidifer is actually working
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