Dehumidification of Gun Safe

[CatCam]

Okay - need advice here....

I have a Fireproof 14 gun safe.....what is the best way to make sure I don't get humidity build up? What's the best way? I don't see a way to get an electric source into the safe as it is fireproof for one of the "rod" type devices.

Also - it came with Desiccant packs -- will these suffice?

Thanks in advance for any info!!
Cheers!

 

[benorth]

I know the Remington Desiccant pack can be recharged in the oven and it's what I use for now. Also, Remington has a rechargeable dehumidifier that I saw at academy

 

[hdfinder47]

If your safe is inside a heated/air conditioned building, I'm not convinced that you need humidity control. I've never had it in any of my safes or vaults and have never had a problem with corrosion. But if it gives you peace of mind, the above mentioned rechargeable unit should suffice, IMO.

 

[BRASSEAUX2]

I use a product called Damp Rid. It is a moisture absorber and last for three months usually. It is very inexpensive and can be found at Lowes and Wal-Mart and I sure many other places. I also purchased a Temperature/Humidity monitor from Cabela's for $9.00 on sale for each of my safes.

 

[sksshooter]

i have one of these in my 24 gun safe and it seems to work. it is in ac/heated area so it probably isn't needed as I had no issue with corrosion either but I put it in there just to be on the safe side. it does pick up moisture takes awhile before it needs to be charged but I have had to charge it. pretty cheap and easy and doesn't require constant electricity consumption.

http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/s...=626381016&Ntt=remington+dehumidifier&Ntk=All

 

[headspace]

Most gunsafes are airtight enough that once a desi pack is left in and it's sealed up, the humidity level stays low. Of course if you're a daily opener then that could change. But the relative humidity in your house may be lower than 20% at any given time. I use a hygrometer to be sure about the humidity in my safe when I do open up. And the rechargeable (heat in the oven) desi cans.
Never a problem

 

[pwl822]

read your instructions carefully, i havent seen a safe yet that doesnt have a pre cut hole for wire. most have the fire board covering it and you have to punch your on small hole. as the safe heats from fire any holes seal up ,the fire board swells. take a look on back bottom. i use a golden rod electric, if it anit eletric and runs without having to worry with it, youll find it will be forgotten. most of the manual dehumidfiers have to be serviced every other week. put a rod an forget

 

[JadeRaven]

If your safe is inside a heated/air conditioned building, I'm not convinced that you need humidity control. I've never had it in any of my safes or vaults and have never had a problem with corrosion. But if it gives you peace of mind, the above mentioned rechargeable unit should suffice, IMO.

If the safe is reasonably airtight, moisture can be brought into the safe with the firearms themselves and then remain trapped in the safe. Especially if it comes out of your hunting case on a particularly wet day and into the safe.

Wood stocks, etc. can retain residual moisture that can't be wiped off. Of course the next time you open the safe this dries out but if there's a lot of time in between you could see some corrosion.

I don't really worry about it though. . .

 

[vgodenwa]

I highly recommend you don't use damp rid.
The liquid that the crystals turn into is extremely corrosive to metal.
If it spills and splatters, clean it right now.
Von

 

[Dishonored]

I picked up a huge bag of the little silica balls. It came in a box and weaved bag for $20.00. I recharge it (oven) ever month or so and it helped me out a lot. I have a window unit in my room that I run at night on top of the central air(I like it cold!!) and humidity can occur time to time.

 

[aroundlsu]

I have one of these AC powered humidity rods from Amazon. Works great. Before I had the rod I was battling rust constantly. Now I have zero rust problems.

http://www.amazon.com/Lockdown-2220...d=1368243452&sr=8-2&keywords=gun+humidity+rod

 

[TouchOfEvil]

I have a fireproof safe and it had precut areas to run power into the safe. It likely that yours does as well.

 

[Vermiform]

I have a window unit in my room that I run at night on top of the central air(I like it cold!!) and humidity can occur time to time.

Same here. Picked up a portable A/C when the power was out for an extended time. Never took it back down when the power came back on. I was hooked on it after the second night and now I can't sleep without it. You could hang meat in my bedroom at night now.

 

[Dishonored]

Same here. Picked up a portable A/C when the power was out for an extended time. Never took it back down when the power came back on. I was hooked on it after the second night and now I can't sleep without it. You could hang meat in my bedroom at night now.

exactly. I think I enjoy the noise more than anything.
Central on 69 and window unit on 60.
Doesn't get much better. I find that I sleep much better. Thread derail for a moment lol
I didn't notice an increase in electricity either on the bill. Not a noticeable one anyway.