Golden Rod in wood gun cabinet?

[vintagerifle]

I just bought a 12 inch (12 watt) Golden Rod dehumidifier for my 6 rifle gun cabinet. It a nice maple cabinet with a glass front door. I was surprised how hot the golden Rod gets to the touch. While I can touch it, I certainly wouldn't leave my finger in contact with it more than a moment.
So, is this "heater" safe to use in a wood cabinet?

 

[rcmodel]

Yes.

I have never heard of a 'Golden Rod burnt my house down' law suit.

They are commonly, and normally used in gun safes with much easier to ignite foam & cloth liners.

Just mount it as directed so it isn't in direct contact with the cabinet and it should be fine.

rc

 

[Doc7]

Is it hotter than boiling water? Does a pot accidentally placed directly on your kitchen table make you afraid of burning your house down?

The golden rod reaches approximately 150 degrees. Do not worry about it.

 

[AKElroy]

I just bought a 12 inch (12 watt) Golden Rod dehumidifier for my 6 rifle gun cabinet. It a nice maple cabinet with a glass front door. I was surprised how hot the golden Rod gets to the touch. While I can touch it, I certainly wouldn't leave my finger in contact with it more than a moment.
So, is this "heater" safe to use in a wood cabinet?

It will be fine. I have one in a large safe, and I keep mine full of ammo as well. (Please no flames for that).

 

[vintagerifle]

Thanks guys. Just wanted a bit of reassurance.
Just screwed down the mounting brackets a couple minutes ago. ;-).

 

[Snyper]

If you don't have a mold or mildew problem in your house, you won't have a problem in the cabinet, and the Golden Rod isn't needed at all

 

[Drail]

I would have to agree. For many years I have kept all of my guns and guitars in a spare bedroom with a small dehumidifier and kept the humidity around 45% and never had any problems. Buy a humidity gauge. The problem with a wooden cabinet is that on a humid day the wood will absorb moisture from the air and release it slowly - not good for firearms inside it. Just inspect your guns frequently and don't forget about them.