George P
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I found the heavy duty horse stall rubber mats to work very well. You do not want concrete and steel in direct contact
Gun safe in hot humid garage.
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LiveLife
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I live at the coast where even stainless steel guns rust.
I am now more vigilant about oiling guns and have used this rechargeable dehumidifier (plug in when color changes) in the gun safe with good success (no more rusting guns) - https://www.amazon.com/Improved-Eva-dry-333-Renewable-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0XFCS
During rainy winter season, I will keep one in each car to prevent any dampness related problems like mold growing.
I am now more vigilant about oiling guns and have used this rechargeable dehumidifier (plug in when color changes) in the gun safe with good success (no more rusting guns) - https://www.amazon.com/Improved-Eva-dry-333-Renewable-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0XFCS
During rainy winter season, I will keep one in each car to prevent any dampness related problems like mold growing.
Intune
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Hockey pucks work great to get a safe off of concrete and also allow good ventilation. Drill a hole through the middle and run your anchor through them.
Sounds like others have covered this pretty well.
I use a dehumidifier outside of the safe, golden rod, renaissance wax, bore stores silicon treated cases, and desiccant canisters. I also have a temperature / humidity monitor with a remote unit inside the safe, so that I can check the temperature and humidity of the safe without opening it.
I was actually finding that it was keeping it too dry in the safe (around 40% humidity) and had to lower the setting on the dehumidifier to bring it up to around 50% so as not to damage wood stocks. The desiccant canisters almost never indicate that they need recharging, but I do it every couple of months anyway.
When my safe was installed, I had planned on putting it on horse stall mats. The safe tech suggested that I cut out 5" x 5" squares of the horse stall mat and put them at the corners of the safe to help with air flow in case the bottom does somehow get wet. It seems to be working out fine, though I do worry that it creates a pry point. I had to be careful not to over torque the concrete lag bolts and bend the bottom of the safe.
I use a dehumidifier outside of the safe, golden rod, renaissance wax, bore stores silicon treated cases, and desiccant canisters. I also have a temperature / humidity monitor with a remote unit inside the safe, so that I can check the temperature and humidity of the safe without opening it.
I was actually finding that it was keeping it too dry in the safe (around 40% humidity) and had to lower the setting on the dehumidifier to bring it up to around 50% so as not to damage wood stocks. The desiccant canisters almost never indicate that they need recharging, but I do it every couple of months anyway.
When my safe was installed, I had planned on putting it on horse stall mats. The safe tech suggested that I cut out 5" x 5" squares of the horse stall mat and put them at the corners of the safe to help with air flow in case the bottom does somehow get wet. It seems to be working out fine, though I do worry that it creates a pry point. I had to be careful not to over torque the concrete lag bolts and bend the bottom of the safe.
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bassjam
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One more thing, not all gun oils are created equal when it comes to rust prevention. This has been floating around the gun forums for awhile and maybe you've seen it. If not, it's an interesting read.
http://www.dayattherange.com/?page_id=3667
http://www.dayattherange.com/?page_id=3667
Elkins45
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When I moved my safe into place I rolled it on a layer of steel BBs. I couldn't figure out how to remove the ones still under it in the final destination, so I just left them there and anchored it. That means I have a .177" air gap. I occasionally stick the straw of a can of silicone spray under the edge and give it a squirt. I figure it can't hurt anything.
bassjam
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Were you finding BB's in that room for years and years afterwards?
I love hearing all the different methods people use to move their heavy safes!
Elkins45
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I used one of those giant fishing magnets to round them all up. It’s in a garage so I think any stragglers are buried so far behind all the other junk they will never be seen again.
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