Silica Gell Dehumidifiers

[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 .

[clunge]

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.

[RobF]

Might not stop rust anyway because every time the door is opened you let air in.

[RichardH]

If you over do dehumidifiers you can crack your stocks.... be careful

[Peter Dunkley]

I use the silica gel in my camera bags but dont forget you can always draw moisture out of the air. Breathing would be difficult without it.
What you need to do is avoid excess moisture and I am afraid if you do have this a couple of bags of whatever is not going to cure it unless you are talking about an air tight container. Sorry.

[Rocket launcher]

If you over do dehumidifiers you can crack your stocks.... be careful

This ^
Many a fine shotgun stock has split do to unwary owners putting a £1 crystal de-humidifier in a gun cabinet
The stock goes to dry..you fire then
crack new stock requied use vp90

Or use a heater rod it warms the air rather than drying it out
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