26 Oct
2004
26 Oct
'04
3:02 a.m.
At 11:56 AM 10/21/04 -0400, you wrote:
Ouch! Expensive. Try Damp-rid or a similar product from your local
grocery store. It's made to be used in closets to remove the dampness to
prevent mold and mildew on clothing. I believe that it's mainly Calcium
Cloride which is very hydroscopic.
I've found lots of silica gel around militry surplus places. The
military loves the stuff. They pack it in just about everything to keep it
dry and prevent mold, mildew and corrision. If you can only find used stuff
it may still be usefull. Some types of these drying agents can be baked to
remove the absorbed moisture and then be reused.
Joe
>>>> "Cameron" == Cameron Kaiser <spectre(a)floodgap.com>
writes:
> Moisture has a habit of getting into funny
places and going
> unnoticed.
Cameron> This reminds me. Anyone in the States know a source
for
Cameron> those silica gel desiccators? Those might be a little
Cameron> insurance and they seem inexpensive, but I need a source in
Cameron> bulk.
You mean a large quantity of little silicagel packages, or a large
quantity in one bulk package?
Try Google... I found one company I recognize: Cole-Parmer, 5 kg
silicagel, $109.