Gun safe moisture

[FCOD]

Hello- I have a small stack-on rifle safe wish a couple desiccant things in it but I keep getting small amounts of surface rust on my guns...including my Glocks which concerns me. I live in a small condo so moisture is obviously more eminent because of the close proximity to the shower. Obviously the dessicant isn't cutting it so what is an option that is better. I put a coat of oil on my guns on a weekly basis, but I don't know how much that helps.

Will a golden rod make any bit of difference? I'd have to drill my safe but at this point I'm okay with that. In the mean while I have put all my guns into my pelican cases with dessicant.

[roushstage2]

a couple desiccant things in it

Like the little 0.5 oz. packets? You need something like this: http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/s...4268/cat100057

I actually just bought the exact one (the large one), though, I haven't had an issues with moisture even before I bought it. You just need to make sure you have enough dessicant for how much space there is in the safe. A GoldenRod certainly wouldn't hurt either though if you are still having problems.

[Laythor]

http://www.amazon.com/Stack-On-SPAD-100-Wireless-Rechargeable-Dehumidifier/dp/B001F0IH22/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1355171497&sr=8-1

http://www.amazon.com/Browning-Everdry-Electric-Dehumidifier-164128/dp/B0013RBD5K/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1355171497&sr=8-3

either of these should work well, i would go with a plug in unit just for lazieness.

regardless of what you do, invest in one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Lockdown-22211...5171497&sr=8-7

[FCOD]

Mine aren't the packets. They're little perforated boxes that are about 2"x3"

Thanks for all the great suggestions. Will a golden rod by itself do a good job?

[CHIEFone]

dont store firearms long term in the pelican cases... the foam or the interior of the case could also trap moisture just as the safe is doing and still cause issue. do what the guys above said.

[Caribouriver]

I use the dehumidifier gizmo you plug in to dry out the desiccant as well as this:
http://www.bull-frog.com/products/ I don't know if it's smoke and mirrors but it doesn't cost a lot and lasts a year and I have had no rust issues.

[Jeepergeo]

Hello- I have a small stack-on rifle safe wish a couple desiccant things in it but I keep getting small amounts of surface rust on my guns...including my Glocks which concerns me. I live in a small condo so moisture is obviously more eminent because of the close proximity to the shower. Obviously the dessicant isn't cutting it so what is an option that is better. I put a coat of oil on my guns on a weekly basis, but I don't know how much that helps.

Will a golden rod make any bit of difference? I'd have to drill my safe but at this point I'm okay with that. In the mean while I have put all my guns into my pelican cases with dessicant.

Add a Golden Rod and keep using the dessicant. The small hole for the Golden Rod cord is not going to significantly compromise a stack-on level of safe.

[Stewdabaker23]

The "Eva-dry" products are good and last forever.

[FCOD]

Thanks again guys. When I get home Ill toss all my desiccant in the oven and order a golden rod online.

[john.t.singh]

where are you located in SD? I'm curious cuz I'm in SD also stackon but ive never seen any surface rust.

[FCOD]

Rancho Bernardo area. I think it's because my closet isn't fair from the shower and our condo is poorly ventilated.

[ShooterDK]

I have used a golden rod for years without a speck of rust on any of my firearms. Worth the investment.

[FCOD]

Is there a beneficial way to mount the golden rod? Higher up as opposed to the bottom of the safe?

[Kodemonkey]

Is there a beneficial way to mount the golden rod? Higher up as opposed to the bottom of the safe?

heat rises, so the bottom of the safe is the way to go. In a sealed safe, it will cause a slight convection current of air in the safe as the air cools and returns to the bottom. Basically, those little safe heaters are designed to raise the temperature a few degrees from what it is outside to keep from moisture from condensing on your metal parts.

I have a small heater and a two of the plug in EVA Dri units and they work wonderfully.

ETA: I have a 37cuft safe, and one EVA dri does do the job, I just had to recharge it every month in the winter and having two lengthens the time I need to plug them in. I like the plug in feature - having to put them in an oven is a pain in the arse for me.

[ShooterDK]

^ Yes, bottom of safe. Mine came with little snap on feet so it lays nicely on the safe bottom.