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Re: GUN SAFE HUMIDITY
« Reply #15 on: January 26, 2010, 10:02:16 PM »
i would put a base board heater and a thermostat in. its a pretty easyand cheap way to control temp/humidity

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Re: GUN SAFE HUMIDITY
« Reply #16 on: January 26, 2010, 10:09:14 PM »
my safe has a light that stays on. I would rather it be on the dry side. I use sill seal between my floor and safe.

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Re: GUN SAFE HUMIDITY
« Reply #17 on: January 27, 2010, 07:15:44 AM »
The guy at the safe store also told me you shouldn't have the safe touching the concrete directly. He suggested using a piece of plywood cut to the exact size of the safe base. Apparently the metal to concrete contact will cause that condensation.

Excellent point and makes sense. Thanks for all the tips, now not only do I need to find a quality safe but more importantly some way to pay for it.  :P
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Re: GUN SAFE HUMIDITY
« Reply #18 on: January 27, 2010, 07:28:29 AM »
My safe is on the slab and Ive never had any moisture issues.
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Re: GUN SAFE HUMIDITY
« Reply #19 on: January 29, 2010, 04:19:37 PM »
Something I ran across.....................


Optimum humidity & temperature levels in a gun safe
The humidity of air is influenced in part by temperature, in that the higher the temperature, the higher the capacity for water vapor. Condensation due to temperature changes and a lack of airflow also need to be taken into consideration. Maintaining a constant temperature will go a long way in combating condensation build up. A good optimal humidity level in a gun safe is between 45% to 50%. Too low or dry in a safe and the wood grips and stocks on firearms will dry out and cracking can occur. Too high and of course rust and corrosion will occur on the metal parts of the firearms. One of the ways to help control the temperature in the safe is by the location of the safe. Some like to store their safes in a garage, unless the garage is climate controlled, the fluctuations in temperature make this a bad idea. If you live in a warmer area of the country, an air conditioned home will make it much easier to maintain a humidity level of around 45% in the safe. Another good idea is to install Palusol heat activated seal strip or EDPM rubber weather strip around the interior of the door frame, creating a nice tight seal. Humidity rods, incandesant light bulbs, & dehumidifiers are great ways to control the environment in a safe, but those require electrical power to the safe. Some locations in a home, such as a closet, can make it difficult to wire a safe because of a lack of power and space or both.
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Re: GUN SAFE HUMIDITY
« Reply #20 on: January 29, 2010, 04:28:50 PM »
i have a box of stuff in there think its like silica or somthing bought it from cabelas threw it in there never had any problems works for me.
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