Powering Options for Gun Safe Dehumidifier and Lighting

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I've had a 14 Gun Safe for about 8 years now, and never really looked at getting a dehumidifier. I have battery-powered motion-sensor lighting in the safe that works so-so. There's a small hole in the lower rear side of the safe to allow AC access.

Question: Can I (or should I) snip an extension cord, run it thru the access hole, leaving the multiple outlets-end in the safe, then reconnect it on the outside by splicing it back or just attaching a new AC plug?

I would then have AC access for both a dehumidifier and better lighting options.

Good idea? Bad idea? Thoughts? Thanks!
 
How happy are you with the lighting? If it’s ok you could buy a golden rod with the detachable cord, run it into the safe, reconnect and problem solved.

I’d have no issue routing a cord into the safe as explained if I thought I needed to do that.
 
There is an electric kit that you need. It clam shells inside and out to give you the correct connections and a proper closure of the punch out hole.
 
VMass said:
snip an extension cord, run it thru the access hole, leaving the multiple outlets-end in the safe, then reconnect it on the outside by splicing it back or just attaching a new AC plug?
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Echoing @Frulk, how comfortable are you with electrical stuff, as you are wiring for line voltages?

There are a number of options to achieve what you are asking. They make replacement plug ends for electrical cords, if you are removing the male end. They make complete "power tool" replacement cords, if you were of a mind to assemble a fixture box within the safe. If you are comfortable with making the wire connections the world is your orchard.
 
I cut the male end off a lamp cord extension cord, ran it through the hole and put a replacement plug in the end.
 
I cut the female side off a 3-prong extension cord and created a 4-receptical box, 2 for golden rods and one for LED lighting in my big safe and a 2-receptical box for my smaller safes with just one golden rod and LED lights. I ran LED tape strip lights with a magnetic switch so when I open the door they came on. My friends newer safe has LED lights built in and uses a magnetic switch and when I saw it that is what inspired me to install them in mine. I thought about under cabinet lights but liked the tape lights better since they were not as bulky.
 
Ed4032 said:
There is an electric kit that you need. It clam shells inside and out to give you the correct connections and a proper closure of the punch out hole.
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Interesting. Do you have a product or seller name?
 
rdnktrkr said:
I cut the female side off a 3-prong extension cord and created a 4-receptical box, 2 for golden rods and one for LED lighting in my big safe and a 2-receptical box for my smaller safes with just one golden rod and LED lights. I ran LED tape strip lights with a magnetic switch so when I open the door they came on. My friends newer safe has LED lights built in and uses a magnetic switch and when I saw it that is what inspired me to install them in mine. I thought about under cabinet lights but liked the tape lights better since they were not as bulky.
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Sounds ideal. I would love to see any drawings or specs you may have made.
 
I cut a hole in the back of the RSC that I used to hold my project guns so that I could put a desiccant device in that container.
Some of these old guns had been recovered in moist or wet environments.
The rest of my guns are in a room with a separate A/C unit.
I have found that this is adequate for keeping the humidity levels normal without totally drying out the stocks.
 
VMass said:
I've had a 14 Gun Safe for about 8 years now, and never really looked at getting a dehumidifier. I have battery-powered motion-sensor lighting in the safe that works so-so. There's a small hole in the lower rear side of the safe to allow AC access.

Question: Can I (or should I) snip an extension cord, run it thru the access hole, leaving the multiple outlets-end in the safe, then reconnect it on the outside by splicing it back or just attaching a new AC plug?

I would then have AC access for both a dehumidifier and better lighting options.

Good idea? Bad idea? Thoughts? Thanks!
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Whatever you decide purchase some of the High Temp silicone and seal both the inside and outside of the safe around the cord.
 
dobedo said:
rubber gromet will melt during a fire
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Depends. Many "rubber grommets" are not actually "rubber" (meaning the product produces from natural laytex tree sap). Hilti actually has a series of "silicone rubber" washers/grommets for fireproofing wall or floor penetrations. Those are a touch spendy.
Synthetic Rubber ignites above 600°F, and is likely the material in the door seal already.
 
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