As far as I knew, my humidity level was fine until I got my hygrometer. The humidity of air is influenced in part by temperature, in that the higher the temperature, the higher the capacity for water vapor. Lifetime Member. After trying, moisture desiccant, and a ceramic heat bar, I was still having moisture and surface rust issues in my gun safe. I have a 12" Goldenrod and 3 large dessicant packs. There’s no academic answer to this, but a good ballpark figure is between 3-20% according to most. Joined Oct 14, 2007 Messages 59 Reactions 0 Points 0. Wood sages will take moisture during summer seasons and heat up, so you need to avoid moisture and dry it quickly whenever you see it wet. So far, no cracks, the plan is not working. Apr 14, 2013 #13 ZX9RCAM Over the Rainbow bridge... TGT Supporter. Check to see if a manual is provided with the product to assist your shooting gear. Wooden would work better in this situations as it takes longer to drop the temperature of the air within. Anyway, I peeled if off and stuck it in my safe, but now I realize, I’m not sure what level of humidity is acceptable in a gun safe… I use the Stack-on battery rechargeable dehumidifiers (two) and alternate recharging them every 5 days or so. Having a 50 percent relative humidity it is acceptable for a gun safe. Continued exposure to dryness can corrode the guns just as much as the moisture. If you have any questions about my blog don't hesitate to ask, just contact me here contact@protectandlock.com. And make sure you’re doing all this work on a dry surface. Cons . This blog is all about safes, writing about different models and comparing them. So, what is in acceptable gun safe humidity level? Yes, humidity can be bad for your guns. You should place at least three silica packs in your gun case, but you need to ensure they are not touching any of your guns directly. An easy option is to buy desiccant packs which will absorb moisture and keep your safe dry and its contents free from humidity damage. Keeping your gun safe dry and moisture free is critical to preventing your guns from damage and rust. However, this issues can be resolved by following the instructions I have already shared. Photographs can also get damaged in a very bad way to the extent that they can no longer be repaired. Keep in mind that high temperatures or humidity and temperature variation and drops shortens ammunition life. It is important to ensure that security and safety are prioritized when dealing with guns and other potentially harmful weapons. Humidity remains quite stable between 56 and 66% year round. A hydrometer is a tool you should be using to keep a precise watch of your gun safe humidity level: the goal is to have 50 percent relative humidity (RH), or, at least, around 40 to 60%. Jan 21, 2008 #1. Mini Dehumidifier $14.97 $29.99. Bought 2 E 500s for my large Liberty Timberline gun safe. This is the subreddit for well-caffeinated shooters in the Pacific Northwest. You are in a state of panic and ordered a 900-pound gun safe that measures 3.5 feet wide and 2.5 feet deep. 0 0 0. 1. Corroded or damaged ammunition can cause harm. If you have that low of humidity you might want a lower temp to slow loss of moisture in the wood stocks to the air. Wood and metal have very different requirements: metal parts have low humidity to avoid corrosion, while wood’s humidity is already around 45 to 50%. I use these moisture absorbers in my gun safes. I have recently purchased a 23 cf gun safe and I am attempting to stabilize the humidity within. It works spot on, showing me the humidity and temperature inside. Paper documents being stored for long periods of time can benefit greatly from having an in-safe dehumidifier. May 17, 2017 SRIAdmin Uncategorized No Comments. If you’ve read our many reviews on gun safes, you understand that guns need to be locked up in safes. You should also be very careful when choosing the right safe for your gun to keep the level of the optimal humidity in a gun safe to zero. I have a smaller gun safe and got a Golden Rod for it just to have one. Has anyone even experienced wood stocks being by low humidity? This is why you should keep your gun at a safe place, a non-temperature-controlled storage (like the shed or the garage) that is not subject to temperature changes between night and day. My big … Ferrooxidan bacterium is used in mining operations to strip metals in low-grade ore. Avoiding the risk of humidity, dryness and also fire and theft starts with the perfect placement of the gun safe. Wood stocks (M1, 1917, .22s, SMLEs, K31) are fine so far, but I've had problems with some of my vintage woodworking tool handles (mainly shrinking, but one boxwood chisel handle cracked badly). If you do this, it will ensure that the ammo is protected from tampering and from humidity. D. Dradian. But also the humidity isn't going as low as you stated. Ammunition, on the other hand, can degrade in time in hot and dry places so, as said before, if you’re storing large amounts of ammo, use an AC or keep a central air conditioning system and, if need be, place a dehumidifier canister inside the safe. Condensation inside storage places can make medications in them decompose faster than usual. It can neither be to dry or too humid. I live in south Texas which is hot and humid for several months out of the year. For wood, it can be an issue. $8.99 $ 8. A Dehumidifying Wand/Bar These devices often sell for well under $50 and are basically small heaters designed to be mounted near the bottom of a gun safe. Here's a peak into my vault with the hygrometer hanging in the top left corner. Because this safe is battery operated, it is possible for the batteries to die which makes the electronic mechanism non-functional. No issues. What's the temp in the safe? The NRA Firearms Museum recommendation is 65-70 degrees Fahrenheit, and 45% to 50% humidity. You have to take care of your gun safes. Including some Hornady equipment that’s known to rust easily. You can periodically check the humidity of your safe’s location by buying a device known as a hygrometer.

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