How do you keep moisture out of safe??

[Latebloomer]

Best product to absorb moisture in gun safe that’s not electronic?

 

[Theringworm]

Golden Rod……. have had the same one for the past 20 years zero issues.

 

[GSPHUNTER]

I use silica desiccant canisters which can be reactivate in kitchen oven. I have used them for many years, I have never had any moisture issues. though I do replace them after a few uses. Mine came from when I use to pipe large refrigeration/freezers systems. We installed them in liquid refrigerant lines to absorb any moisture which may have entered system during the pipping process. You can get moisture absorbent packets from any place that sells gun safes, or order from Amazon.

 

[TxTaurus74]

Same as above the rod. Had for almost 15 years no issues.

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[SDHNTR]

Silica packs. A healthy wipedown of oil, in and out. And stored in a silicone impregnated sock. That's my method, and I'm surrounded by saltwater.

 

[HuntHarder]

Golden Rod here as well. Going on over 15 years in one safe and 10 in another. Easy and set it and forget it.

 

[DakotaBPNW]

Move the safe into your house.

 

[Agross]

Silica packs and canisters

 

[MTPipeliner]

I’ve got one of the canisters that you reactivate in the oven and it seems to work ok

 

[Desk Jockey]

I use a golden rod and damp rid bags

its important to understand the difference.

damp rod is a chemical that absorbs humidity. Needs to be changed about once every 1-2 months for me. It actually pulls moisture out of the air.

a golden rod is a low heat radiator of sorts. It radiates heat and raises the temp inside the safe and of the contents a slight bit above the surrounding air. That slightly temp difference keeps the water from condensing on the metal of the guns and prevents rust from occurring. Golden rods are great and I use them, but they do not do aything to lower the moisture content of the air in the safe.

 

[SonnyDay]

Live in Colorado…

 

[GSPHUNTER]

I live in So. Cal. My safe has been in garage since day one, 35 years, rust is never an issue with the silica canister I use. High humidity day is 55%. Keep them oiled and in safe with some kind of moisture absorbent packets or canisters.

 

[Laelkhunter]

I have a Golden Rod. I also have a plug in dehumidifier I got from Brownell's. It sits in the bottom of the gunsafe and the cord for it runs through the back of the safe. In addition, I have several Eva-Dry canisters. They are filled with beads that absorb moisture, and have an indicator on the front that turns pink when it needs to be reactivated. When that happens, there is a plug on the back of it that you plug into the wall socket for 12 hours. Then the indicator turns blue and you put it back in the safe. The ones you have to reactivate in the oven take a lot more electricity to recharge having to run the oven (I have an electric oven).
I'm sure you are wondering why I have three types of dehumidifiers, but you have to realize I live in South Louisiana. Eva-dry 333 costs about $25 and one is enough for a normal sized gunsafe. I got one at Cabelas, and another on EBay.

 

[Dryfirepete]

I'm fine with a big silica pack (about a pound) that goes into the kitchen oven every once in a while

 

[dieselchessy]

I have 3 or 4 of the electric recharge safe dehumidifiers. They are a desiccant container that you plug into an outlet for a day or so to recharge(dry) and then put back in the safe. I run 2 per safe and recharge them as the indicator changes color.

SnapSafe is one brand, but I have a few different ones. Seems everyone just puts their name on the same product. Remington, Hornady, Liberty, Eva-dry, ect…

I also have had great luck lubing my guns with WD40 Specialist Corrosion Inhibitor

 

[codybrown]

I run golden rods and desiccant as a little extra insurance. Buy it in bulk and it's cheap.

 

[khel]

Peet Safekeeping Dryer (liked it more than golden rod) + Hornady Canister (desiccant, oven rechargeable)

 

[hillbillyfab]

Like stated several times above, I have to control the moisture and the air temperature here where I live. Desiccant bags and a golden rod do the job presently.

 

[Pacific_Fork]

Question for everyone. Is this because your safes are in the garage? Or do you find humidity in the house also? I’ve had mine in the house for 20 years and never dad a problem with rust and don’t use anything. But we’re moving into a house with a shop and I want to put the safe in there.

 

[GSPHUNTER]

Question for everyone. Is this because your safes are in the garage? Or do you find humidity in the house also? I’ve had mine in the house for 20 years and never dad a problem with rust and don’t use anything. But we’re moving into a house with a shop and I want to put the safe in there.

Like I mentioned, mine are in the garage, and I have never had an issue with rust. I live in southern Ca. where humidity is seldom a big issue, unless you are close to the ocean. What are your summers like up in N Idaho? I'm thinking lower humidity, but if not, running A/C during summer will reduce inside RH.