MirokuMK70 Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 (edited) Go to a good pet store and buy a 14w heat mat for keeping reptiles warm. Put that inside your cabinet - you will need a plug point nearby though. My cabinet is in an unheated outbuilding and it keeps the condensation at bay... Also from the pet store reptile section, get a cheap "hygrometer" so you can keep an eye on the moisture level in the cabinet... Edited March 25, 2013 by MirokuMK70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolhandMal Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Go to a good pet store and buy a 14w heat mat for keeping reptiles warm. Put that inside your cabinet - you will need a plug point nearby though. My cabinet is in an unheated outbuilding and it keeps the condensation at bay... Also from the pet store reptile section, get a cheap "hygrometer" so you can keep an eye on the moisture level in the cabinet... Line the inside with silicone and cork tiles then drill about 6 x 10mm holes horizontally in the top or top side of the cabinet to allow the cabinet to breathe,you won't get another drip of condensation trust me I keep my guns in the attic too,with now more condensation. ATB CHM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lksopener Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 (edited) Guys if anyone want the gun socks I can get Allen ones here in the USA where I am on holiday. I've already bought 4 for myself. To sort p and p etc i can do them at £7 each if you want any let me know. Last shopping day is April 3rd so just pm If you require and ill pick you some up. Edited March 26, 2013 by lksopener Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBW Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 I was always under the impression a gun sock or any type of gun cover was a bad idea in the attic as they trap moisture from the guns if they are damp or from a damp atmosphere and rust the guns up, I have the wee silica gel packets you get in shoe boxes/ electrical equipment and have them in the cabinet, as well as keeping the metalwork well oiled, as for heating I could be wrong but if temperatures fluctuate in the attic and even a low power heater is running could this crack the woodwork on the gun after a while ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornfree Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 You can get enclosure heaters from RS a 20 Watt unit will do a normal gun cabinet. Bornfree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Move cabinet into house job done...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardOB1 Posted August 14, 2020 Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 A sock filled with dry rice is very effective. Change it every 5/6 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douburr Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Yes you can still buy the rolls of the 2mm polystyrene. A bit of a pain but why not build a wooden box / cabinet around the gun safe with a door on it enclosing the gun cabinet but keep a gap between the metal safe and the wooden surround use spray glue on the inner wooden surface and line with insulation , including the back of the Wooden door I would imagine you’d keep a more constant temperature And obviously still use the gel bags. I assume it’s up against a wall so just screw batten to the wall or rafters and make yourself a wooden surround . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Hopefully the op has cured the problem in the last 17 years 😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Old farrier said: Hopefully the op has cured the problem in the last 17 years 😂😂😂 And hopefully your GCSE maths result hasn’t been assessed yet- 7 years, not 17 🙂 Sorry, couldn’t help myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Just now, Jaymo said: And hopefully your GCSE maths result hasn’t been assessed yet- 7 years, not 17 🙂 Sorry, couldn’t help myself There was a epidemic back in the day and I missed the lesson 😂 hence my lack of maths 👍😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol p Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 A folded news paper in the bottom of the cabinet is cheap and easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remimax Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 On 25/03/2013 at 14:09, Beardo said: Enclosure heaters are the way forward (and cheap) is the only proper cure 40watt or 60watt encloseure heater ,not going to break the bank to run its what i fitted as had the same problem. used in electrical panels etc very compact plenty available on the bay and cheap just make sure you use the right heat rated flex cable to connect em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 On 03/09/2020 at 11:27, Remimax said: is the only proper cure 40watt or 60watt encloseure heater ,not going to break the bank to run its what i fitted as had the same problem. used in electrical panels etc very compact plenty available on the bay and cheap just make sure you use the right heat rated flex cable to connect em. 40W (on all of the time) is about 1 KWh per 24 hour period - and costs costs roughly a pound a week if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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