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9/2/2014 3:27:51 PM EDT
I'm looking for suggestions...

I've had a couple of the small dehumidifiers you plug in to dry out and a goldenrod in my safe for the past 4 years or so (nothing prior to that) and never had an issue. Recently I found two small rust spots on the slide of my glock where it was scratched and a little on the barrel of an old .22 rifle. We moved in May so I'm thinking the house may be a little more humid than where I was and I wanna get ahead of this
9/2/2014 3:51:57 PM EDT
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If you're storing your guns in a basement I suggest a real dehumidifier along win a safe one and a good coat of oil
9/2/2014 4:44:57 PM EDT
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I'm looking for suggestions...

I've had a couple of the small dehumidifiers you plug in to dry out and a goldenrod in my safe for the past 4 years or so (nothing prior to that) and never had an issue. Recently I found two small rust spots on the slide of my glock where it was scratched and a little on the barrel of an old .22 rifle. We moved in May so I'm thinking the house may be a little more humid than where I was and I wanna get ahead of this
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The info you seek is here.
9/2/2014 6:12:46 PM EDT
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If you're storing your guns in a basement I suggest a real dehumidifier along win a safe one and a good coat of oil
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And a sump pump and a generator
9/2/2014 7:25:12 PM EDT
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Anyone ever think of doing some sort of safe temp and humidity monitor with a small RPi box? Was thinking about this the other day and it would be pretty neat. Maybe a light monitor as well to know if your safe has been opened?
9/2/2014 7:43:44 PM EDT
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Anyone ever think of doing some sort of safe temp and humidity monitor with a small RPi box? Was thinking about this the other day and it would be pretty neat. Maybe a light monitor as well to know if your safe has been opened?
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Wat?
9/2/2014 7:47:35 PM EDT
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In the basement, a real dehumidifier.  Golden rod and 2 Eva Dry 500's in the safe.  Keep all metal with a light coat of oil and at least wipe down stainless with a silicone cloth.
9/2/2014 7:49:17 PM EDT
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I'm looking for suggestions...

I've had a couple of the small dehumidifiers you plug in to dry out and a goldenrod in my safe for the past 4 years or so (nothing prior to that) and never had an issue. Recently I found two small rust spots on the slide of my glock where it was scratched and a little on the barrel of an old .22 rifle. We moved in May so I'm thinking the house may be a little more humid than where I was and I wanna get ahead of this
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You can also try adding a second golden rod. I'm thinking this will solve your problem.
9/2/2014 8:29:02 PM EDT
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Golden Rod in safe is a must
9/2/2014 9:16:20 PM EDT
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Anyone ever think of doing some sort of safe temp and humidity monitor with a small RPi box? Was thinking about this the other day and it would be pretty neat. Maybe a light monitor as well to know if your safe has been opened?
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I got a temp/humidity gauge from Cabela's for $25 for my safe.
9/2/2014 10:52:13 PM EDT
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I got a temp/humidity gauge from Cabela's for $25 for my safe.
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I got a temp/humidity gauge from Cabela's for $25 for my safe.


Does it email you when it gets too hot/cold or above/below certain humidity?
9/3/2014 8:07:39 AM EDT
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Does it email you when it gets too hot/cold or above/below certain humidity?
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Anyone ever think of doing some sort of safe temp and humidity monitor with a small RPi box? Was thinking about this the other day and it would be pretty neat. Maybe a light monitor as well to know if your safe has been opened?


I got a temp/humidity gauge from Cabela's for $25 for my safe.


Does it email you when it gets too hot/cold or above/below certain humidity?


No but the safe alarm liberty sells does, free monitering and when ever your safe is shaken it will send you a text.