Golden Rod / Gun safe dehumidifier working??

my-handyman

January 02, 2012 09:31

How can you tell if your Golden Rod dehumidifier is working or not? I've had mine for about 3 years and would like to check/make sure it's working.
Thanks for any test and or info you might have.

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  tsr1965

  January 02, 2012 09:42

  Take it out of your safe for about 45 days...that will tell you if it is making a difference. Outside of that, I keep my safe in a controlled environment, and keep a dehumidifier in my gun/reloading room.
  
  Best

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  nmyers

  January 02, 2012 10:24

  You can order a small dessicant pack from Brownell's for your safe, & see how often it needs to be "recharged".
  
  Neal

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  Knifecollector

  January 02, 2012 10:37

  The one I use is warm to the touch.

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  GuvamintCheese

  January 02, 2012 11:42

  quote:Originally posted by Knifecollector
  The one I use is warm to the touch.
  
  Yea, when it quits getting warm its broke.

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  5mmgunguy

  January 02, 2012 12:24

  Touch it. If it is warm to the touch it is working. Mine is still working after 20 years.

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  sigarmsp226

  January 02, 2012 16:46

  quote:Originally posted by cartod
  quote:Originally posted by Knifecollector
  The one I use is warm to the touch.
  
  Yea, when it quits getting warm its broke.
  
  
  Ditto on both units of mine - According to what i have read the small amount of heat generated by the rod causes the internal temp inside the vault to be 3 to 5 degrees F warmer inside vs the ambient temp outside the vault which causes the moisture vapors in the air inside the vault to dissipate, protecting the items inside.....Mark

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  my-handyman

  January 02, 2012 17:29

  Thanks Guys!

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