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vette81
I recently bought a gun safe and also got a golden rod to install inside to control humidity. I also go a hydrometer to measure humidity. The gauge shows that relative humidity is 38% and the temp is 73* without installing the golden rod. Was wondering if I really need to install the golden rod since humidity is really low. [:)] Thanks
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  • tsr1965
    Well, I would not take the chance. Much of the nation has gone thru, or is currently going thru their seasonal points of low humidity. It will only get worse from May thru October, or a slightly greater time frame, depending on where you are located. I don't fret about over protection from moisture, as each one of my safes has at least $10K worth of valuables in it.

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  • gary wray
    vette81.....moisture is the #1 enemy inside gun safes and your goldenrod is the insurance policy against it. Don't take the chance...crank it up![^]
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  • vette81
    Thanks Guys, But if its to dry, will it dry out the wood on the stocks?[8D]
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  • gotstolefrom
    As gary said, rust is the #1 enemy. I don't think having stocks dry out is #2. Damage from bangs, bumps, and scratches in a crowded safe is #2 at my place.

    Installing a golden rod is no substitute for periodic inspection and application of preservatives.

    I've never known of a finished stock to be damaged by drying out from a goldenrod in a safe that is in a climate controlled house.
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  • nmyers
    The real problems with humidity occur with changes in the ambient temperature. These temperature changes cause the condensation of moisture, which will cause rust if not controlled.

    A Goldenrod will not harm your wood. What WILL dry out your wood is prolonged exposure to the extremely low humidity caused inside homes heated by Forced Hot Air heat systems; if you have one of these, it is important to have a whole house humidifier during the cold months of the year.

    Neal
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  • vette81
    Thanks guys, I went ahead and installed the golden rod, will keep a close eye on it. Just a little cautious is all.
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  • 45er
    Howdy vette,

    +1 all has been said, 'specially so with fluxing temps & condensate as nmyers pointed out.

    Be it known, too, that refrigerant type air conditioning serves purpose to also rid the home of moisture-- hence the dripping condensate water lines coming off the indoor evaporator. This may, if in an already very dry ambiant enviroment, cause too low a humidity level.

    I live in an area with extremes in both temperature and humidity. So, like you, went and purchased an inexpensive enough battery operated temperature/humidity moniter to keep on eye on it. It's about the size of a T.V. changer and sits nicely on a shelf in the gun safe, so no more the guessing game.

    45er
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