Gun safe dehumidifier?

[HKHex]

Hi all - maybe silly question so please excuse me if it is! I was just wondering what people use to remove moisture from inside their gun cabinets? Currently I’m using a small lockdown dehumidifier but it takes up quite a bit of space in the cabinet (even though it’s doing a good job). Does anyone know if there’s a mini version available?

 

[VSS]

I just hoard up those little silica sachets that seem to come in every package that you buy these days (especially electrical equipment) and chuck them in the cabinet.

 

[Mike L]

VP90

 

[lukerobs]

I have a hornady damp catcher in the bottom of my cabinet seems to work well just put it in the oven now and again to dry it out again

 

[HKHex]

I have a hornady damp catcher in the bottom of my cabinet seems to work well just put it in the oven now and again to dry it out again

Oh that’s a great idea thanks!

 

[lukerobs]

Oh that’s a great idea thanks!

Hornady Accurate Deadly Dependable. Hornady® Canister Dehumidifier

Protect your valuables against rust and corrosion. When the moisture control crystals turn pink, recharge unit by placing it in the oven. Unlimited recharges ensure a lifetime of use.

store.hornady.com

 

[Smellydog]

I've just wired in a small bulb that when plugged in gives off a little heat.

 

[Miki]

2 x Car Home Office Boat Caravan Portable Travel Silica Gel Dehumidifier Bags | eBay

Easily dried on a radiator, in an airing cupboard or in a microwave. UNLIMITED USE– Can be continuously reused ensuring great value for money. Microwaveable at 600W or less for no longer than 6 minutes.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[andychas]

I found the disposable humidifiers to work better than the ones you dry out in the oven, loads of different ones available on Amazon, cheap and just change them out when full

 

[teflon]

I just hoard up those little silica sachets that seem to come in every package that you buy these days (especially electrical equipment) and chuck them in the cabinet.

This ^^^^^^^

 

[Blackwood Outdoors]

I use one of these

Dimplex 40W Electric Wall-Mounted Tubular Heater - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Low output, adjustable heat source suitable for a huge range of applications, from airing cupboards to shop windows and greenhouses. Must be installed horizontally. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

Others use a vivarium style mat

Professional Reptile Vivarium Heating Mat Warm Heater Pad Pet Pad Heating Pad | eBay

1 Reptile Warm Heater. Type:Warm Heater Pad. Heat mat distributes the heat uniformly to the surface of the substrate. These heat mats can be used underneath glass vivariums and inside wooden vivariums, and provide a gentle heat which under normal use will not burn your animal.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[NoIDeer]

Same as @andychas those cheap disposable things from B&M, amazon etc. Cost just over a pound each and last about 4 months.

 

[Stalker62]

I have one of these in the cabinet.



Checking it today, it is surprising how much water is in there...

 

[HKHex]

I have a hornady damp catcher in the bottom of my cabinet seems to work well just put it in the oven now and again to dry it out again

Oh that’s a great idea

I have one of these in the cabinet.

View attachment 374660

Checking it today, it is surprising how much water is in there...


View attachment 374661

oh those look good!

 

[webley701]

I’m not sure I’d be using calcium chloride based dehumidifiers (i.e. the Belaco) in my gun cabinet.

 

[labrador77]

As per Stalker1962, you can get a job lot off amazon fairly cheaply, work well in the cabinet and around the house. Quite incredible how much moisture they'll remove.

 

[HKHex]

As per Stalker1962, you can get a job lot off amazon fairly cheaply, work well in the cabinet and around the house. Quite incredible how much moisture they'll remove.

Fab - thank you! Will give them a go

 

[finnbear270]

I've just wired in a small bulb that when plugged in gives off a little heat.

I also run pygmy lamp bulbs, along with desiccant bags (1kg) & VP 90’s.

 

[gixer1]

I run VP 90 sachets, and have a dehumidifier running on auto all the time in the cupboard my cabinets are in, and also the moisture catchers, however…if it’s a wet day and you leave something outside of the cabinet I’ve noticed it can start to go if not coated liberally in legia!

Tikka mags aren’t known for being the best of steel though…

 

[gixer1]

VP90 -



Dehumidifier -



Moisture traps -



And you can still sometimes see corrosion on things outside the cabinet if I haven’t emptied the dehumidifier for a couple of days.