Under normal indoor conditions I can't see why you would need them at all ?
I know about VP90 sachets, but does anybody use large silica gell packs in their gun cabinets.
How many grams of the stuff would be appropriate for a 6-7 gun extra deep Brattonsound cabinet for example?
And how often would it have to removed and heated up under normal indoor conditions? Every couple of weeks?
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Under normal indoor conditions I can't see why you would need them at all ?
My house is a modern build, it's always been dry and feels dry too.
The humidity levels indoors are low.
I have a £1 shop dehumidifier in each of my cabinets and the amount of water they grab is scary.
It's probably nothing to worry about - but at a squid, it's at least another line of defence.
If you feel that way inclined, try it - you could be surprised.
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I've got one of the large caravan jobs in mine. Either 500g or 1kg, can't remember off the top of my head. I've got too many rifles to fit in a cabinet so they are in a locked room, and one of the walls in an 'outside wall'.
It's only been in there a week and the indicator hasn't started to change colour yet. Will check again tonight but I'm sure it will be months before I need to worry about it
It's not been mentioned yet, but just in case anyone does, Calcium Chloride is not suitable for use in gun cabinets.
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It's not just that it's too effective at sucking out moisture, the salts will also corrode steel.
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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?
ATB, Gordon.
Professional Ferret Juggler
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Thanks for the Information
ATB, Gordon.
Professional Ferret Juggler
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Ok , and thanks again for the info .
ATB, Gordon.
Professional Ferret Juggler
I use a couple of 100g silica gel packs (available on your favourite auction site) in a margarine tub.
There is a 1/2 inch hole cut in the lid.
Every 2 months or so, I take 'em out of the tub and nuke them in the microwave for 3 minutes.
This reduces the weight by 20-30g - being the water driven off. They need to cool down before going back in the tub.
My efforts would have been a waste of time if I had not put draught excluder seals around the door.