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I'm assuming its because of the humidity that we've had this year. I've never had this much of a rust problem in the 7 years I've lived in CO. I've pulled out numerous items out of the safe to only find a bunch of rust on them. Luckily its just surface rust and it all just wipes away, but its still makes the heart skip a beat.
Anyone know of any good rust inhibitors for the safe?
Yes a little. I just check and oil more often.
lobbed from my electronic ball and chain
Never had rust issues. Not even when I lived down on the Gulf Coast. Keep them clean and lube them before you store them and they should be fine.
You probably need one of these...
https://www.ar-15.co/threads/135451-...ifiers-(E-333)
(Yep shameful plug... [Coffee])
I only own 1 gun that I need to worry about rust with: a '94 Winchester 94 in .30-30. I check it regularly.
This reminds me I haven't had the 7mag out of the safe for quite some time. Might be time to pull it out and clean it up a bit and re-lube it.
Likewise, as i wonder where that silicone gun wipe is. Then again, i don't clean them.Quote:
Originally Posted by ray1970
These are cool. I've had to charge mine more often this year though.Quote:
Originally Posted by opie011
Thanks for the reminder, guys. It was indeed time to recharge the big silica gel can in the safe.
This is the stuff I use; http://www.midwayusa.com/product/183...-50-cubic-feet
No rust so far.
You guys and gals with swamp coolers need to check your guns quite often for surface rust.
Those seem pretty nice. I might pick up one of those soon.Quote:
Originally Posted by opie011
I've never really had a problem with the rust in CO, until this year. I'll admit though... I'm pretty bad about cleaning them.
I really like the color indicator on the silica or whatever it is, if only because that lets me judge how much moisture is getting into the safe. Had the safe in the garage for a while and I wondered if the hot/cool temperature swings would cause a moisture problem, but it was showing that it really wasn't getting much moisture at all. At least until this year, have probably charged mine at least twice this summer when it went months if not a year most of the time because it's so dry out here.Quote:
Originally Posted by bryjcom
Our gauge indicates an average of 45 - 51% RH this summer, seems a little high. Having a whole house humidifier i turned the RH adjustment till it came on, @ 45% Another year of rain later in the season doesn't help . I use that crystal kitty litter for moisture control in the safesQuote:
Originally Posted by bryjcom
I picked up a product from Home Depot called DampRid, it comes in about a quart sized container with crystal absorbent material for under $3.00. I had it in the safe for the last six months and had no signs of rust or dampness. I went moving stuff around yesterday and the canister was sloshing with water. This stuff actually absorbs and TRAPS the water in a reservoir below the crystals, there was well over a cup in there!
Picked up a refill pack (good for 4 refills) for under $4.00 and its back in place doing its job. As mentioned before, evaporative cooler probably contributed a lot.
Anyone else use this stuff? I'm real impressed with it.
Yes we buy it in the pet aisle , crystal kitty litter. Brycom forget to mention he's about 1/4 mile from the lake, if that.Quote:
Originally Posted by flogger
I've never had a problem. I get to see my guns every 6 months and have never sen a speck of rust.
Basements are typically more humid. And being very close to the lake doesn't help either.
Apparently that stuff is acidic. SHouldn't be a problem if you don't spill it everywhere.Quote:
Originally Posted by flogger
I have two of what Opie linked to. They are pretty good. They are easy to recharge because you just plug them in for a few hours. So I have two in my executive safe where I keep my Obama phones and I have it timed where one will need recharging before the other is done.