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Posted: 11/19/2018 7:26:10 PM EDT
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I buy so much crap for my family and myself I just use the ones that come in all the junk I collect. It seems like a lot, I probably have 2 50 cal cans packed full.
Should these be replaced and if so how often? |
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Posted: 11/19/2018 8:07:14 PM EDT
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Desiccant pouches are reusable.........pop them in the oven, use low heat to draw the moisture out and done and done.
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Posted: 11/19/2018 8:12:11 PM EDT
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Desiccant pouches are reusable.........pop them in the oven, use low heat to draw the moisture out and done and done. |
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Posted: 11/19/2018 8:14:28 PM EDT
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Desiccant pouches are reusable.........pop them in the oven, use low heat to draw the moisture out and done and done. 
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Posted: 11/19/2018 8:53:24 PM EDT
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None
They are not needed |
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Posted: 11/19/2018 8:54:23 PM EDT
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Desiccant pouches are reusable.........pop them in the oven, use low heat to draw the moisture out and done and done. 
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Posted: 11/19/2018 9:00:04 PM EDT
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Check out uline;
https://www.uline.com/Grp_21/Desiccants |
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Posted: 11/19/2018 10:44:38 PM EDT
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I buy so much crap for my family and myself I just use the ones that come in all the junk I collect. It seems like a lot, I probably have 2 50 cal cans packed full. Should these be replaced and if so how often? |
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Posted: 11/19/2018 11:21:32 PM EDT
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Desiccant packs are the old way I did it, been using VCI emitters/bags for ~7 years and then forget about any chance of corrosion. No need to heavily oil guns at all or golden rods.
Believe me, we get a bit of humidity, which activates the VCI to work better. Desiccants work, but it's outdated to what's available. IMO, VCI is what you seek. |
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Posted: 11/20/2018 6:13:37 PM EDT
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These come packed with electric motors at work, I grab them all.
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Posted: 11/20/2018 6:21:03 PM EDT
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Unscented crystal cat litter in an old sock works well too.
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Posted: 11/20/2018 6:43:13 PM EDT
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I use this type, not specifically the Pelican brand. One in each ammo can. Reactivate according to the instructions on the container when needed.
 Attached FileETA I usually stock up when Midway has these on sale |
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Posted: 11/21/2018 3:25:12 PM EDT
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^I use that kind too. Small aluminum box with indicator window, when they turn pink round em all up and bake in oven.
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Posted: 11/23/2018 11:36:15 PM EDT
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I use this type, not specifically the Pelican brand. One in each ammo can. Reactivate according to the instructions on the container when needed. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/421675/2B7CA2B4-ACA2-4B5A-BD58-34FA50FBCD19_jpeg-745546.JPG ETA I usually stock up when Midway has these on sale |
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Posted: 11/24/2018 10:52:19 AM EDT
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I got these from amazon. Cheap and you can get them in large packs. I put 2 in each 50 cal can.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DYJP4S2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 |
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Posted: 11/24/2018 12:51:52 PM EDT
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I got these from amazon. Cheap and you can get them in large packs. I put 2 in each 50 cal can. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DYJP4S2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 95% White Beads & 5% Orange Indicating Beads |
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Posted: 11/24/2018 10:12:42 PM EDT
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Beef jerky, vitamins, Chinese light fixtures. If you work residential new construction (or know an electrician) those fixtures have some decent ones, and they're free.
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Posted: 11/24/2018 11:16:50 PM EDT
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Thanks guys. I just ended up buying a pack of 50 of the 10 gram packets. Guess Ill see how they work out
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Posted: 11/25/2018 3:10:47 AM EDT
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Thanks guys. I just ended up buying a pack of 50 of the 10 gram packets. Guess Ill see how they work out |
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Posted: 11/28/2018 3:13:44 AM EDT
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I get the big, Two Units, bags of desi from work for free. They throw them away all the freeking time. So I grab the big ones when ever I see them and toss them in nitrogen dry boxes at work then after about a week I take them.
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Posted: 1/17/2019 7:00:19 PM EDT
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Buy one of the 7.5 lb jugs of orange indicating (turns green when moist) get some cheapo nylons and make your own! Quite cost effective as you can reuse them almost forever!
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Posted: 1/17/2019 7:10:04 PM EDT
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None They are not needed |
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Posted: 1/18/2019 11:32:02 AM EDT
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Living in a rainy environment, I use them.
Given the amount of money tied up in ammo, they give peace of mind. Given the cost of a desiccant packet, about 20 cents.. it doesn't bother me to use them. I have seen enough "surplussed" ammo that was messed up from a variety of reasons to justify , to myself , that in doesn't hurt to be pro-active when it comes to moisture. Waste of money ? Maybe, but I have wasted money on considerably more expensive items. ( just look in your spare parts bin... Lol ) I use the ULine ones. https://www.uline.com/BL_1006/Tyvek-Bag-Clay-Desiccants |
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Posted: 1/18/2019 10:13:30 PM EDT
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I buy the 10lb bags of 100% sillica gel kitty litter from WalMart, and fill coffee filters with them. They have blue bead indicators. Cost was around $8 including filters.
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Posted: 1/19/2019 11:45:18 AM EDT
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I buy the 10lb bags of 100% sillica gel kitty litter from WalMart, and fill coffee filters with them. They have blue bead indicators. Cost was around $8 including filters. |
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Posted: 1/21/2019 2:45:52 AM EDT
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I may have to try the hoisery as a pouch. I fold the coffee filters and staple closed. Look just like the large dessicant packs. Never a spill, but the hosiery may provide better moisture absorbtion.
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Posted: 1/22/2019 4:39:54 PM EDT
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+1 For the D&D packs on Amazon. Hard to beat the price and they seem to work fine.
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Posted: 1/22/2019 4:46:11 PM EDT
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I may have to try the hoisery as a pouch. I fold the coffee filters and staple closed. Look just like the large dessicant packs. Never a spill, but the hosiery may provide better moisture absorbtion. |
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Posted: 1/22/2019 4:52:11 PM EDT
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Unscented crystal cat litter in an old sock works well too. |
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Posted: 1/24/2019 1:02:38 AM EDT
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I use those dry and dry from Amazon or ones from silicagelpackets.com
Amazon has better prices. I always use the indicating packets in my ammo cans |
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Posted: 1/24/2019 12:04:01 PM EDT
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I don't use any.
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Posted: 1/26/2019 9:52:17 PM EDT
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Any of the thousands that otherwise fill up the trash cans at my pharmacy. Bupropion bottles have some of the best
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