dessicant > Ammunition

Posted: 5/10/2007 7:16:25 AM EDT

Where can I find dessicant (rechargeable preferably) packs for ammo storage?

Posted: 5/10/2007 7:21:43 AM EDT

[#1]

silicagelpackets.com/?gclid=CIHUvdPyg4wCFQeOFQodklbyyw

www.uline.com/Browse_Listing_1004.asp?searchedkeywords=silica

You don't need rechargeable packs. Just pack the ammo & desiccant in a 50 cal can, label the can, and don't open it till your ready to use it.

Posted: 5/10/2007 5:53:56 PM EDT

[#2]

Here's a link on eBay that has just about every type of desiccant you could want... and at some damned decent prices.

Browse around.

Linky

Michael

Posted: 5/10/2007 6:41:53 PM EDT

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You don't need rechargeable packs. Just pack the ammo & desiccant in a 50 cal can, label the can, and don't open it till your ready to use it.

I agree.
The reusable silica gel type only last a fraction of the time the other stuff does.
Plus drying it out takes hours in the oven.

Posted: 5/10/2007 6:54:58 PM EDT

[#4]

or can't you just put cat litter in a coffer filter and call it done?

Posted: 5/10/2007 6:59:56 PM EDT

[#5]

I usually go to the pharmacy (sometimes the one in Walmart when I'm buying ammo).....if the pharmacist is nice, they'll let you have the dessicant they throw out. On a good day you can score alot. I get the plastic canister and packet types. Throw a few in each ammo can and you're good to go

Posted: 5/11/2007 8:04:05 AM EDT

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or can't you just put cat litter in a coffer filter and call it done?

That or rice should work fine with good seals on your ammo can.

Posted: 5/11/2007 8:35:39 AM EDT

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I usually go to the pharmacy (sometimes the one in Walmart when I'm buying ammo).....if the pharmacist is nice, they'll let you have the dessicant they throw out. On a good day you can score alot. I get the plastic canister and packet types. Throw a few in each ammo can and you're good to go

How can you tell if the desiccant from the pharmacy or any other used desiccant is still effective? After it has been exposed to the atmosphere for God knows how long who knows how effective it will be?
About the cat litter. When I did and someone opens my ammo cans to check the stash they will find good commercial desiccant protecting the ammo. Not something used for kitty shitty.

Posted: 5/11/2007 8:36:40 AM EDT

[#8]

Edited: Sorry dupe post.

Posted: 5/11/2007 8:45:13 AM EDT

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Quoted:
Where can I find dessicant (rechargeable preferably) packs for ammo storage?

The last word in dessicants:

Dessicant City

Posted: 5/11/2007 5:29:12 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:

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I usually go to the pharmacy (sometimes the one in Walmart when I'm buying ammo).....if the pharmacist is nice, they'll let you have the dessicant they throw out. On a good day you can score alot. I get the plastic canister and packet types. Throw a few in each ammo can and you're good to go

How can you tell if the desiccant from the pharmacy or any other used desiccant is still effective? After it has been exposed to the atmosphere for God knows how long who knows how effective it will be?
About the cat litter. When I did and someone opens my ammo cans to check the stash they will find good commercial desiccant protecting the ammo. Not something used for kitty shitty.

"Crystal" style cat litter IS commercial grade dessicant with some scent added. All cat litters are dessicators of one form or another; baked clay absorbs lots of moisture and other materials, while the "crystal" stuff actually dessicates whatever's in it in short order. Put it in filter paper or a cloth bag and you have a neat, easy, cheap way to dry anything or keep it dry. Rice works pretty well too, but not as well as the crystal cat litter, specifically because the crystals are a very strong dessicant.

Posted: 5/12/2007 2:25:15 AM EDT

[#11]

I bought rechargeable desiccant from ammunitiontogo.com.

Posted: 5/12/2007 9:13:56 AM EDT

[#12]

I roll my own.
For $8.70 I get a 1.5lb bag of indicating silica gel and 100 2"x3" plastic bags. I preforate the bags with a needle.
I buy the stuff at Hobby Lobby. The silica gel can be found in the floral arrangement department.

Posted: 5/12/2007 9:27:26 AM EDT

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Quoted:

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I usually go to the pharmacy (sometimes the one in Walmart when I'm buying ammo).....if the pharmacist is nice, they'll let you have the dessicant they throw out. On a good day you can score alot. I get the plastic canister and packet types. Throw a few in each ammo can and you're good to go

How can you tell if the desiccant from the pharmacy or any other used desiccant is still effective? After it has been exposed to the atmosphere for God knows how long who knows how effective it will be?

Much of the pharmacy stuff is very new production and indicating. You can see right away (by holding up to the light) if the packets/canisters have absorbed any moisture and changed color. 95% of the packets I've gotten haven't lost their absorbant qualities. It's free....which is just the right price for me

Posted: 5/12/2007 9:59:13 AM EDT

[#14]

Tag for later

Posted: 5/12/2007 10:58:41 AM EDT

[#15]

BTT

Posted: 5/12/2007 3:19:58 PM EDT

[#16]

ole skule tag.

Posted: 5/14/2007 4:37:26 PM EDT

[#17]

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or can't you just put cat litter in a coffer filter and call it done?

That or rice should work fine with good seals on your ammo can.

how about speedy-dri? soaks up oil spills very well.

Posted: 5/14/2007 5:32:39 PM EDT

[#18]

Jake's is cheap ... www.jakesmp.net/CSD_Silica_Gel/CSD_Silica_001_M.html

Posted: 5/14/2007 5:38:15 PM EDT

[#19]

I tagged this for later as well but by clicking on the tag button.

What's the point of doing anything other than that as in posting that you're tagging? Is it just to get your post count up? Sorry to hijack your thread but feel free to send me an IM with an answer as not to further hijack, I'm just curious if I'm missing something that I should be doing different.

Thanks,

And, my reason for tagging this thread is because I'm in the same boat, I want to get some desiccant for my ammo cans and ammo but have been blowing it off as I feel my basement is cool and dry as in 50-60% humidity which I wish I could get a definitive answer as to what percentage it should be at...

Posted: 5/14/2007 5:42:07 PM EDT

[#20]

Tag

Posted: 5/14/2007 5:44:52 PM EDT

[#21]

Quoted:
I tagged this for later as well but by clicking on the tag button.

What's the point of doing anything other than that as in posting that you're tagging? Is it just to get your post count up? Sorry to hijack your thread but feel free to send me an IM with an answer as not to further hijack, I'm just curious if I'm missing something that I should be doing different.

Thanks,

And, my reason for tagging this thread is because I'm in the same boat, I want to get some desiccant for my ammo cans and ammo but have been blowing it off as I feel my basement is cool and dry as in 50-60% humidity which I wish I could get a definitive answer as to what percentage it should be at...

With good ammo cans, it can be ANYTHING. With bad seals on an ammo can, no amount of desiccant in the world can help you. But your 50-60% humidity is pretty good-better than my garage here in South Texas (it gets pretty humid on normal mornings here, and lately it's rained a whole lot...).

Posted: 5/14/2007 5:55:20 PM EDT

[#22]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I tagged this for later as well but by clicking on the tag button.

What's the point of doing anything other than that as in posting that you're tagging? Is it just to get your post count up? Sorry to hijack your thread but feel free to send me an IM with an answer as not to further hijack, I'm just curious if I'm missing something that I should be doing different.

Thanks,

And, my reason for tagging this thread is because I'm in the same boat, I want to get some desiccant for my ammo cans and ammo but have been blowing it off as I feel my basement is cool and dry as in 50-60% humidity which I wish I could get a definitive answer as to what percentage it should be at...

With good ammo cans, it can be ANYTHING. With bad seals on an ammo can, no amount of desiccant in the world can help you. But your 50-60% humidity is pretty good-better than my garage here in South Texas (it gets pretty humid on normal mornings here, and lately it's rained a whole lot...).

Alright, cool. Most of my ammo is on shelves in their original packaging and I like it this way but have been adding some to .50 cal cans here and there. Because of this I bought a humidity meter and have been keeping an eye on it just to get an idea as to where things are at down there. I've been contemplating picking up a humidifier as well just to be on the safe side but would like to know for sure if 50-60% would require a humidifier for my un-canned ammo, it would probably be worth it regardless I guess.

Posted: 5/14/2007 6:21:15 PM EDT

[#23]

Crystal cat litter (silica gel) is pretty tough to beat for the price, a large jug for like $7.

Silica refreshes pretty quick in the microwave.

Posted: 5/14/2007 6:28:02 PM EDT

[#24]

Drierite

Check out pages 17 and 18 of the on-line catalog.

I use the 1 ounce bags on page 18.

Posted: 5/21/2007 8:32:41 AM EDT

[#25]

Or you could buy them here:

http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=7&f=25&t=348298

You can check my feedback.

Let me know.

Posted: 5/28/2007 9:59:45 AM EDT

[#26]

So, how much silca gel would you put in a .50 cal. can, and how much in a .30? TIA

Posted: 5/28/2007 12:29:00 PM EDT

[#27]

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So, how much silca gel would you put in a .50 cal. can, and how much in a .30? TIA

I use Drierite 1 oz. is good for 1.25 cu/ft or 2160 cu/in.

Posted: 5/28/2007 4:01:09 PM EDT

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Quoted:
So, how much silca gel would you put in a .50 cal. can, and how much in a .30? TIA

I use Drierite 1 oz. is good for 1.25 cu/ft or 2160 cu/in.

How does this product break down, to cost per can?

Posted: 5/28/2007 5:04:01 PM EDT

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Quoted:

Quoted:
So, how much silca gel would you put in a .50 cal. can, and how much in a .30? TIA

I use Drierite 1 oz. is good for 1.25 cu/ft or 2160 cu/in.

How does this product break down, to cost per can?

A box of 200 1 oz. DRIERITE desiccant bags runs about $30.00 plus shipping. This should be more than anyone needs for their ammo cans. I should still have a pretty good sized box here somewhere.

Posted: 5/29/2007 9:42:04 AM EDT

[#30]

Thanks for the info guys.

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