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  • Irish-Dannyboy
    Member
    • Sep 2014
    • 144

    Dehumidifier in gun safe?

    I noticed on Amazon people who buy gun safe also buy small dehumidifiers for them. Is this necessary in a gun safe? I just got a safe.
  • #2
    Garv the innocent
    RSG Minion, Senior
    CGN Contributor - Lifetime
    • Apr 2014
    • 9024

    I use a Goldenrod heater bar in the bottom of my safe and a desiccant in the top.
    it is much safer and cheaper to prevent rust for low cost.

    Edit: I assume you got a multi-gun fireproof safe, not an open locker or one-gun lockbox.
    Last edited by Garv; 11-04-2015, 11:10 PM.
    Originally posted by Kestryll:
    It never fails to amuse me how people get outraged but fail to tell the whole story in their rants....

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    • #3
      Subotai
      I need a LIFE!!
      • Jun 2010
      • 11289

      Originally posted by Garv
      I use a Goldenrod heater bar in the bottom of my safe and a desiccant in the top.
      it is much safer and cheaper to prevent rust for low cost.
      Me too.
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      • #4
        OlderThanDirt
        FUBAR
        CGN Contributor - Lifetime
        • Jun 2009
        • 5856

        Originally posted by Garv
        I use a Goldenrod heater bar in the bottom of my safe and a desiccant in the top.
        it is much safer and cheaper to prevent rust for low cost.
        Originally posted by frankm
        Me too.
        Me three. Living on the coast I was getting too much moisture in my safe without the desiccant.
        We know they are lying, they know they are lying, they know we know they are lying, we know they know we know they are lying, but they are still lying. ~ Solzhenitsyn
        Thermidorian Reaction . . Prepare for it.

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        • #5
          mosinnagantm9130
          Calguns Addict
          • May 2009
          • 8782

          I use some Remington dehumidifier, it does the job.

          It's a good idea to use one of whatever brand in your safe to help prevent rust.
          Originally posted by GoodEyeSniper
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          Little do they know that's just my stripper outfit and name.
          Originally posted by ChopperX
          I am currently cleaning it and I noticed when I squeeze the snake this white paste like substance comes out. What the heck is this crap?
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          • #6
            hermosabeach
            I need a LIFE!!
            • Feb 2009
            • 19365

            Yes
            Get one
            Goldenrod is excellent
            Rule 1- ALL GUNS ARE ALWAYS LOADED

            Rule 2 -NEVER LET THE MUZZLE COVER ANYTHING YOU ARE NOT PREPARED TO DESTROY (including your hands and legs)

            Rule 3 -KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER UNTIL YOUR SIGHTS ARE ON THE TARGET

            Rule 4 -BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT IS BEYOND IT
            (thanks to Jeff Cooper)

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            • #7
              Irish-Dannyboy
              Member
              • Sep 2014
              • 144

              Originally posted by Garv
              I use a Goldenrod heater bar in the bottom of my safe and a desiccant in the top.
              it is much safer and cheaper to prevent rust for low cost.

              Edit: I assume you got a multi-gun fireproof safe, not an open locker or one-gun lockbox.
              Thanks guys.

              To answer your question I just got this one for now (Ive yet to buy my first gun) Barska Biometric safe Amazon

              I got it for a good price off a member of Calguns in like new condition.

              Its quite small but I dont intend (intend being the key word) on getting more than a couple of pistols, and AR-15 and maybe a 12 gauge. And not all at once either.


              There is some good mods people in the amazon reviews where showing.. One guy added and LED strip that could be any color you wanted using a remote but he had it wired to a sensor so it would come on when opening, im looking for a similar LED strip that has a built in sensor but having a hard time finding one any recommendations guys? I can find LED lights with motion sensor but not strips.

              Also does anyone know what this guy is using to mount the mags etc to his door in this pic?

              Thanks

              Last edited by Irish-Dannyboy; 11-05-2015, 12:46 AM.

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              • #8
                OlderThanDirt
                FUBAR
                CGN Contributor - Lifetime
                • Jun 2009
                • 5856

                Liberty Wand Light Kit

                I have this in several safes and it works great.
                We know they are lying, they know they are lying, they know we know they are lying, we know they know we know they are lying, but they are still lying. ~ Solzhenitsyn
                Thermidorian Reaction . . Prepare for it.

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                • #9
                  tradecraft
                  Veteran Member
                  • Jul 2008
                  • 4620



                  How humid is it inside and outside of your safe?
                  Link to my feedback: https://www.calguns.net/forum/market...ser-tradecraft

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                  • #10
                    Irish-Dannyboy
                    Member
                    • Sep 2014
                    • 144

                    Originally posted by mosinnagantm9130
                    I use some Remington dehumidifier, it does the job.

                    It's a good idea to use one of whatever brand in your safe to help prevent rust.
                    Do you mean get one the same brand as safe?

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                    • #11
                      Irish-Dannyboy
                      Member
                      • Sep 2014
                      • 144

                      Originally posted by OlderThanDirt
                      Liberty Wand Light Kit

                      I have this in several safes and it works great.
                      Nice but quite pricey. More than I paid for the safe lol.

                      Originally posted by tradecraft
                      http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...light=led+safe

                      How humid is it inside and outside of your safe?
                      This is great, great store with great accessories.. Thank you!

                      Being that Im in Los Angeles I dont think will be too humid but im yet to find out.

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