Silica Gell Dehumidifiers

[PCPShooter]

It's not been mentioned yet, but just in case anyone does, Calcium Chloride is not suitable for use in gun cabinets.

Yep, because it sucks out all moisture -

Use Napier VP 90 sachets, designed for gun cabinets -

[eyebull]

It's not just that it's too effective at sucking out moisture, the salts will also corrode steel.

[gordon]

Are the salts in the air , similar to the VP90 packs or is it a danger If the resulting liquid is spilt onto the actions?

[eyebull]

Are the salts in the air , similar to the VP90 packs or is it a danger If the resulting liquid is spilt onto the actions?

CaCl is normally in the form of large crystals, and direct contact should be avoidable, but there is a possibility that air movement could pick up particles and leave them on the actions.
It's a low risk, high consequence-type situation.

[gordon]

Thanks for the Information

[gordon]

CaCl is normally in the form of large crystals, and direct contact should be avoidable, but there is a possibility that air movement could pick up particles and leave them on the actions.
It's a low risk, high consequence-type situation.

Just had a thought! is the risk still there if you use it in tablet form in a container as sold in Diy stores ?

[eyebull]

Just had a thought! is the risk still there if you use it in tablet form in a container as sold in Diy stores ?

Honestly I'm not sure of the exact degree of risk, but if silica gel is obtainable is it worth talking the chance?

[gordon]

Ok , and thanks again for the info .