Found this Closet Dehumidifier at Walmart...

[Cluster Bomb]

So I work on the side at Walmart.... gah! but anyways...

While working I noticed this 'Keep It Dry Closet Dehumidifier' in the vacume area where all the stinky mothballs are it sells for under $4
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Keep-It-Dry-Closet-Dehumidifier/16326912
To quote

Keep your home smelling great with the Keep It Dry Closet Dehumidifier. Drying crystals help remove unwanted moisture and keep odors away. The container is designed with a moisture-permeable trim that locks in liquid and won't leak or spill.

Keep It Dry Closet Dehumidifier:

Helps remove unwanted moisture
Controls odor
Container won't leak or spill
Fragrance-free

there is also a Gun answer on it as well

I use one in a rather large gun/fire safe and it lasts for a year.

I am curious as to how many people use this for thier ammo/gun storage? What others do you recommend that are as cheap as this? I am thinking about getting one for my ammo tub, but id like to get some opinions.

thanks

 

[HOOfan_1]

Probably just silica gel like those little packets that come in boxes of shoes.

Some kitty litters also contain silica gel. You can buy it on Midway as well. I guess how good the price is determines whether it is a good buy or not.

I've seen ear drying stuff cost a huge amount more than the 91% rubbing alcohol that is very similar and would work just as well.

 

[Grayrock]

In my humid environment I don't see it lasting that long - but would also like to hear some actual experiences.

 

[ercnjasmine]

i use those in my cases. Down here (FL), they don't last too long; usually a month or two. My biggest problem with them is some times the absorbant in the upper part solidifies and I have to break it apart every other week when it gets truely nasty feeling outside. They work well enough, and are cheap enough that i don't mind replacing them regularly.

 

[DoubleMag]

they have the same thing at some dollar stores around here if any you
guys are gonna use it try there 1st could be cheaper then wallyworld

 

[Trunk Monkey]

I use one in my closet, it lasts about a year and it does take water out of the air but I live in a very dry climate

 

[dogtown tom]

How long those last depends on your climate and where you place the crystals.

I live in North Texas and indoors, inside my safe, those last 6-8 months (because my a/c is running)

In the garage, inside the same safe......expect two weeks.

 

[Darkbob]

Do you think you could "recharge" these packs like some other dehumidifier packs by applying a low heat like a 200-250 degree oven? I have a Remington Eva-Dry dehumidifier that you plug in once it indicates its "full" and then it heats up and dries itself out. If a $4 pack from walmart works the same, I may go grab a couple.

 

[Cluster Bomb]

ill probably buy one or two when i get paid, we will see. I don't have any silica in my toats yet.

 

[303tom]

I keep several in the arms room all the time, I think they work great......

 

[SlowFuse]

I have something like this. It's dubbed "moisture eliminator" and also says it eliminates odor. Claims it lasts 60 days. I've had one in a humid room and am using a hygrometer to see if it makes a difference. In the first 30 days the humidity went down about 5-7%, currently it is getting close to the 60 day mark and humidity is approximately the same as before. I bought 4 of them from a dollar store for $1, so I'm not complaining. It works, but its not a miracle in a box. Main ingredient is calcium chloride dihydrate, so I would say no on the recharging question.