noodly Posted April 4, 2017 Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 No idea if this goes here.... mods please move it if it belongs elsewhere. This popped up in an email from aldi today: https://www.aldi.co.uk/adventuridge-dehumidifier-2-pack/p/074538115255600 2pk of rechargeable mini dehumidifiers. Any good for our gun cabinets? What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted April 4, 2017 Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 look ok i put my guns in gun socks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockySpears Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 (edited) Depends how long they last I guess, but if you are in your cabinet at least once a week, do not see why not. Maybe, for 1/2 the price buy 500g of gel and dry it out in a radiator: https://www.tesco.com/direct/silica-gel-self-indicate-500g/189-7492.prd?source=others RS Edited April 6, 2017 by RockySpears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noodly Posted April 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Now the reason why I didn't want to use gel/silica was I read somewhere that for some reason (don't ask me why lol) they actually encourage the draw of moisture into the cabinet. I'm hoping someone that actually knows what they're talking about (haha) can jump on this thread and educate me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrowningB525 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 look ok i put my guns in gun socks. Trapping any moisture in the sock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockySpears Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Now the reason why I didn't want to use gel/silica was I read somewhere that for some reason (don't ask me why lol) they actually encourage the draw of moisture into the cabinet. I'm hoping someone that actually knows what they're talking about (haha) can jump on this thread and educate me If your cabinet is not airtight, then drying the air inside will naturally mean that moisture will enter the cabinet continuously. If the gel can keep up with this then it is not an issue. If not, then moisture will again build up. HOWEVER, it will NEVER exceed the humidity (airs moisture content) of the surrounding air, because then it starts to reabsorb water. Now it might be argued that once saturated, the gel will, if warmed up, start to put out the moisture it captured, but you do not heat your cabinet, do you? Long and the short, if you change the gel before the indicator crystals in the gel change colour, then the air in your cabinet will be less humid than the room in which the cabinet is placed. Note: Do not let you cabinet get really cool (a well insulated loft is a poor place to put your cabinet) as this will cause condensation on everything inside. RS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilksy II Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 As I understand it the silica gel sachets can overly dry out your cabinet thus drawing too much moisture from your wood causing shrinking/cracking potentially, I would think dehumidifiers would be as bad, the Napier patches that last a year are a good bet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddler Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 What about uncooked rice? Works for mobile phones that got wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper682 Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 Trapping any moisture in the sock. Try some vci socks from browning.?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonepark Posted April 15, 2017 Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 I use one of the CaCl oblong ones which sits neatly behind the stocks at the bottom of the cabinet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wascal Posted April 15, 2017 Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 I use one of the CaCl oblong ones which sits neatly behind the stocks at the bottom of the cabinet. Don't spil it taking it out ! The resulting solution is Calcium Oxide and Hydrochloric acid! - Nicely corrosive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted April 15, 2017 Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 I have stored my guns in 3 differing styles of cabinet for over 55 years and have NEVER had any damp issues. I do keep them in silicone sock things, but that is to prevent 'cabinet knocks' and nothing to do with moisture problems. The only gun that I have ever owned that had a rust problem was a Miroku 3800 trap, that would start rusting in the gunslip on the journey home ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinny123 Posted April 15, 2017 Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 i use one of the oblong heater pads they have in reptile vivariums . low running cost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noodly Posted April 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 i use one of the oblong heater pads they have in reptile vivariums . low running cost Ooooohhhh I like that idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevorevans Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Napier VP90 sachet. Big tea bag looking thing you stick in the cabinet. Rust and corrosion inhibitor, lasts 12 months costs approx £7-10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 Or a light set up through a pir. Nice too be able to see what's in there and you can have it left on for a little longer after the door is closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning123 Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 Napier VP90 sachet. Big tea bag looking thing you stick in the cabinet. Rust and corrosion inhibitor, lasts 12 months costs approx £7-10. I've used these for years, and have never had any problems storing my guns in cabinets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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