Gun Safe Dehumidifier Golden Rod

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Gun Safe Dehumidifier Golden Rod

Goldenrod heats to a surface temperature of less than 150 degrees (which is almost too warm to touch for some) and circulates warm, arid air all around an enclosure on a 24 hour basis. This increments the temperature, of the air inside to various degrees above the ambient outside temperature. Expansion of the heated air forces the moist air outside through the vents and openings leaving the arid air inside.Select the greatest unit that will fit the space. For more prominent areas use multiple units. You cannot overdry an area with GoldenRods.GoldenRod may be installed in two minutes. Simply attach the universal brackets using the enclosed screws and snap the GoldenRod in place. Goldenrod must be mounted horizontally at bottom of an enclosure to work effectively.

A frequent question asked of the Gun Safe Reviewer is along the lines of “What do I need a dehumidifier for?” This post will hopefully answer those questions, and likewise address the dissimilar types of humidifiers. I’ll follow this post up as well and tie up any loose ends.

The Purpose of a Gun Safe Dehumidifier

The dehumidifier’s intention is to make sure no condensation forms inside the gun safe-and, more importantly, on your weapons. Condensation is a gun’s mortal enemy! It causes metal to rust and may leave your safe with a nasty, moldy stench that you can’t get rid of. Depending on where your safe is located and what your climate is like, condensation may form inside a safe due to the change in temperature or in areas of high humidity, not to mention how it may get in there after a day of hunting in rainy or snowy weather.

Types of Dehumidifiers

Basically, there are two types of gun safe dehumidifiers. One type is electric and the other is a desiccant.

The desiccant dehumidifier is in truth your only choice if your safe isn’t near an electrical outlet (other than stringing electrical cords around). A desiccant is fundamentally a sponge that acts like a magnet for water. Like a sponge that needs to be wrung out, the desiccant also needs to be wrung out (or dried out) after it’s full. This may be anyplace from two to six months, depending on the brand and climate inside the safe. Desiccants may be dried out in your oven to be re-used over and over again.

The electric dehumidifier is the most ordinary dehumidifier. The electric dehumidifier is also called the “Golden Rod” and it heats up to around 140 degrees. Its intent is to keep the temperature high sufficient so that any water in the safe evaporates, therefore preventing condensation. Most of these types are an 18″ rod that may be mounted to the floor or wall of your safe. These units are without apparent effort installed. The cord on these units are removable so you may string it through your safe and plug it in. Some electric dehumidifiers have a flexible body that may be bent and contoured to better fit your safe and fit in corners. It’s a good choice for tight spaces.

Personally, I like to use both, by keeping a desiccant in case the power goes out.

Please let me know if you have any questions or need any counsel on gun safe dehumidifiers.