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Title: Gun safe dehumidifiers
Post by: Hilltophustler on September 11, 2017, 08:42:38 AM
What are you guys running for your gun safe dehumidifiers? I have Cannon safe located in the garage and starting to get very slight surface rust on a few of the safe queens. Going to try and nip this in the butt before it gets out of hand. I have a few of the cheapo "rechargeable" Remington ones but it might be time for those to go. I do have a hole in the back to run a cord through. Been looking at the rod style. Thanks for the info
Title: Re: Gun safe dehumidifiers
Post by: PolarBear on September 11, 2017, 08:56:02 AM
GoldenRod
Title: Re: Gun safe dehumidifiers
Post by: Wacenturion on September 11, 2017, 09:09:48 AM
When I bought my Browning safe 6 or 7 years ago, I purchased a Browning flexible dehumidifier.  All I can comment on is that no surface rust whatsoever or any indication of it not working since I installed it. :tup:

http://www.browning.com/products/gun-safes-and-pistol-vaults/safe-accessories/flexible-everdry-electric-dehumidifier.html
Title: Re: Gun safe dehumidifiers
Post by: Angry Perch on September 11, 2017, 11:29:27 AM
GoldenRod

x2
Title: Re: Gun safe dehumidifiers
Post by: bobcat on September 11, 2017, 11:36:02 AM
My old safe I had the Goldenrod dehumidifier, but I sold that safe when I got a bigger safe, and the dehumidifier went with it. I still haven't got around to buying a new dehumidifier for the new safe, but haven't had any issues with rust, so I'm not sure I even need one. And this is out in my garage.
Title: Re: Gun safe dehumidifiers
Post by: quadrafire on September 11, 2017, 01:34:08 PM
I have a safe in my Basement w/ consistent temp. I use the silica granules. Every few months I recharge them by baking in the oven. Cheap and no problems
Title: Re: Gun safe dehumidifiers
Post by: tlbradford on September 11, 2017, 02:22:41 PM
GoldenRod

x2
x3 - going on 14 years in an unheated garage.  I also make sure everything is dry and wiped down with a cloth with WD-40 when it goes back into the safe.
Title: Re: Gun safe dehumidifiers
Post by: huntandjeep on September 11, 2017, 04:33:29 PM
GoldenRod

X4
Title: Re: Gun safe dehumidifiers
Post by: Tschaefer72 on September 11, 2017, 10:11:01 PM
I picked up a cannon scout 48 gun safe about a year ago. Looking at the goldenrods I see they run from 18"-36".  How do you determine which size is adequate for your safe?
Title: Re: Gun safe dehumidifiers
Post by: SGTDuffman on September 11, 2017, 10:17:50 PM
Goldenrod. They come in all different length and some different colors if you don't wanna see the brass rod in the bottom.
Title: Re: Gun safe dehumidifiers
Post by: Hilltophustler on September 12, 2017, 06:59:30 AM
Thanks guys... Ordered the 24in goldenrod last night. Tschaefer72- I just measured the inside of the bottom of my safe and went from there.
Title: Re: Gun safe dehumidifiers
Post by: PolarBear on September 12, 2017, 07:19:49 AM
 :tup:
Title: Re: Gun safe dehumidifiers
Post by: Mongo Hunter on September 12, 2017, 08:54:31 AM
GoldenRod

+1
Title: Re: Gun safe dehumidifiers
Post by: quadrafire on September 12, 2017, 09:28:25 AM
Dumb question.......... Do all makes of safes come with a hole to run the electrical cord through?

I'll have to look at mine tonight, i can't picture one other than where I lagged into the wall.
Title: Re: Gun safe dehumidifiers
Post by: Hilltophustler on September 12, 2017, 01:56:53 PM
Dumb question.......... Do all makes of safes come with a hole to run the electrical cord through?

I know my Dads does not. Cant remember the make of his off the top of my head. I also have a small sentry safe that does not. 
Title: Re: Gun safe dehumidifiers
Post by: NRA4LIFE on September 12, 2017, 02:35:36 PM
Q,

I custom ordered mine with the hole drilled into it to run the cord.  However, That could compromise the fire rating I learned. I have since plugged it.

But I do the same with some large desiccant bags and periodically recharge them in the oven.  Has worked great.  My safe is in the house though, where it is generally pretty dry.
Title: Re: Gun safe dehumidifiers
Post by: DRobnsn on September 12, 2017, 03:20:40 PM
I have mine in an un heated garage also. I tried the Remington one along with a few others, had to use ALLOT of oil on everything to keep it from rusting. Put in a Golden Rod and a temp/moisture meter, no more problems.
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