Alex1Nat2 Posted November 12, 2020 Report Share Posted November 12, 2020 Looking for recommendations on silica bags. Now winters hear I start to dry clothing on the central heating radiators & I'm conscious that must mean more moisture in the air. Do people recommend multiples small bags or single big bag etc. Other options people use. Any help much appreciated. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_R Posted November 12, 2020 Report Share Posted November 12, 2020 This rather depends on what you are trying to protect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1Nat2 Posted November 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2020 Sorry should have said. Shotguns in my gun cabinet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTaylor91 Posted November 12, 2020 Report Share Posted November 12, 2020 I have one of these in my cabinet. Had problems with surface rust but this and a wipe over with ACF-50 while cleaning has done the trick. Scent optional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_R Posted November 13, 2020 Report Share Posted November 13, 2020 I just make sure there's an up-to-date VF90 sachet in the cabinet, and I allow anything to get up to house temperature and dry off before they go in. The exception is the rare time I fit in an outing before I have to go out, so I wipe the gun down and get it locked away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted November 14, 2020 Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 I buy the moisture things from Poundshop (usually 6 at a time) and place atleast two of them in my office/gunroom. The door to this room is always shut when im not inside. You'll be very surprised at how much liquid they collect over a short space of time and as has been mentioned it gets worse in winter from drying clothes inside.This one has been in use for about 7 months. Rust has never been an issue with any of my guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted November 14, 2020 Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 Aldi have these in at the moment https://www.aldi.co.uk/auto-xs-vehicle-dehumidifier/p/802129404685700 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted November 14, 2020 Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 22 minutes ago, Imperfection said: I buy the moisture things from Poundshop (usually 6 at a time) and place atleast two of them in my office/gunroom. The door to this room is always shut when im not inside. You'll be very surprised at how much liquid they collect over a short space of time and as has been mentioned it gets worse in winter from drying clothes inside.This one has been in use for about 7 months. Rust has never been an issue with any of my guns. These look good. Are they reusable? Looks like a lot of plastic waste? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted November 14, 2020 Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 1 hour ago, oowee said: These look good. Are they reusable? Looks like a lot of plastic waste? Not reusable im afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted November 14, 2020 Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 For the last thirty-odd years my gun cabinets have lived in the loft. Extreme temperature variations Winter to Summer. I have never had even a hint of rust on a gun. A ten second wipe with the same old oily rag is all it takes and then quite often that gun may not come out for a year or more. No silica bags, no dehumidifier, no heaters, just an oily rag. No rust. Simple and cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted November 14, 2020 Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 1 hour ago, Newbie to this said: Aldi have these in at the moment https://www.aldi.co.uk/auto-xs-vehicle-dehumidifier/p/802129404685700 Just ordered some for guns and boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted November 14, 2020 Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 6 minutes ago, oowee said: Just ordered some for guns and boat. I note that they are filled with salt! Doesn’t sound very good for a gun cabinet to me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted November 14, 2020 Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 Just now, London Best said: I note that they are filled with salt! Doesn’t sound very good for a gun cabinet to me? I see that. I wipe the guns with an oily rag after use as you suggest. They are out most days and many nights and it's hard to keep on top of maintenance. To some extent I accept that they are working tools and will degrade. What annoys me most is hope poor the surface coatings are including the paint on the barrel of my Mauser that wants to rust just at the sight of rain, particularly under the fore end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted November 14, 2020 Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 Never put a gun away without a wipe, even if I am using it every day. Even if I only handle it to show someone. Paint on your barrel??? Paint has no place on a gun, surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted November 14, 2020 Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 2 hours ago, London Best said: For the last thirty-odd years my gun cabinets have lived in the loft. Extreme temperature variations Winter to Summer. I have never had even a hint of rust on a gun. A ten second wipe with the same old oily rag is all it takes and then quite often that gun may not come out for a year or more. No silica bags, no dehumidifier, no heaters, just an oily rag. No rust. Simple and cheap. Likewise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 14, 2020 Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 I've always used VP 90 Vapour sachets in my gun cabinets. They release a chemical that penetrates all parts of the firearm/s and generally last for 12 months, although I tend to change them every 8-9 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1Nat2 Posted November 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 Looks like I'll try out the VP90 sachets. For £8, it would be stupid not too. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 17, 2020 Report Share Posted November 17, 2020 12 hours ago, Alex1Nat2 said: Looks like I'll try out the VP90 sachets. For £8, it would be stupid not too. Steve They are worth it Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian willetts Posted November 17, 2020 Report Share Posted November 17, 2020 I was told by fao to put silica bags in cabinets when he came to look at cabinet which is in the loft had no problem with rust moisture or any other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miki Posted November 17, 2020 Report Share Posted November 17, 2020 These https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-Large-Dry-Car-Home-Reusable-Dehumidifier-Bag-Moisture-Damp-Absorber-Pad-Van/390534853107?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200520130048%26meid%3D4bf11ea9f16d490cae1ffa8abfcd7cbc%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dco%26sd%3D193721001668%26itm%3D390534853107%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DSimplAMLv5PairwiseWebWithDarwoV3BBEV2b&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851 They work well, along with a wipe down with an lightly oiled rag and not putting the guns away until they are the same temp as the room... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manish Posted November 17, 2020 Report Share Posted November 17, 2020 What ever you do dont get the water from then moisture traps on anything. Its will eat into the steel and rust faster than Usain Bolt doing the 100m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldfish Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 (edited) Never put away dirty, wet or cold guns and always wipe with a lightly oiled cloth. I use a dehumidifier, plug it in and remove the moisture from the whole house. i’m out every day in all weather and my guns never have a problem but then I have fitted wardrobe heaters in the cabinets too as it deals with the relative humidity 😁 Edited November 18, 2020 by Goldfish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 @NoBodyImportanthad some good heaters. Look like gold bars and very low wattage if I remember correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted November 22, 2020 Report Share Posted November 22, 2020 On 18/11/2020 at 02:59, WalkedUp said: @NoBodyImportanthad some good heaters. Look like gold bars and very low wattage if I remember correctly. Yep golden rods! That work amazing well. The American made ones last forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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