[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Humidity / temp question

Posted: 7/4/2014 5:12:15 AM EDT

Hi All,

Have a medium size safe in the basement. I keep a can of damp rid in the bottom of it. Lasts a good 6 months or more. Everything is fine in the Winter.. around 70 degrees and 50% humidity. This Summer though I've been running the AC. To keep the upstairs around 72 degrees the basement ends up about 60 degrees or so. The safe temp/hum is now at 62/72..

I know humidity can vary and such. I can't seem to find a chart that shows a temp-hum ratio that is ideal for safes..

Any hel pwould be appreciated,

Regards

Posted: 7/4/2014 6:01:26 AM EDT

[#1]

I don't think damp rid is good for guns. Use silica or a golden rod

Posted: 7/4/2014 6:36:27 AM EDT

[#2]

Ok thanks for the help. I'll look for silica..

Posted: 7/6/2014 6:27:35 PM EDT

[#3]

My safe is in the garage in Houston humidity during the summer. I have a golden rod and 2 EVA Dry rechargeable units in the safe.

No problems with rust or mold in the safe so far.

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