What kind of dehumidifier do you use?

[strickj]

I just picked up some more desiccant/silica gel packets for my 50 cal cans and said to myself: "self a dehumidifier would be cheaper in the long run you big dummy"(yes I call my self dummy)

so the question is what kind to get.can i get one that will fit in my 50 cal cans,and also I have to consider price being I will have to get one for each of my cans.

So,lets hear it....

[awdbandito]

Are you referring to cans of ammunition?

Linked or not

I use damp-rid in my safe and have been pretty happy with it. I don't store my ammunition with anything, but usually ammo doesn't sit around for more than a year because I cycle it out.

[strickj]

Sorry,should have said I store all my ammo in surplus 50 cal cans to keep fresh.Not in a safe.

[Guest gcrookston]

I've never had any problem with humidity in my ammo. I store it in cans as well and have some stuff dating back to the 1970's in bandoleers, cartoons, links...

[Guest Mugster]

Yeah, its a non-issue imo, unless you live in a hut in the jungle. Most ammo is made out of lead/copper/brass which is corrosion resistant. Unless you dunk it water for 24 hours, it should be good to go.

Now older blue steel guns will rust if left in a safe or wherever you put them. A little desiccant in the old safe or in a case is a good safety precaution against rust, imo. Especially if you leave them in there 4-5 years without any attention.

[Marswolf]

I also see this an a non-issue. Ammo is designed to be fine with reasonable moisture,

If it rusts, you have a problem.

BTW, my normal environment is jungles.

[Guest price g]

Red oak

[Guest tjbert47]

damp-rid is all I use in my safe. No problems yet.

Tom in TN

[Guest jackdog]

I store mine in ammo cans as well and have never had an issue. Mars are there jungles in east TN.

[Rightwinger]

I store mine in ammo cans as well and have never had an issue. Mars are there jungles in east TN.

I think I passed one near Newport once!

[Guest someguy12341]

I've got an electric dehumidifier from Cheaper Than Dirt... Plug it into a wall outlet for an hour or two to dry the silica, then unplug and place in the safe. Approx $27. Love it.