Where can I find the silica gel packs to keep moisture out

jbsteven

Where can I find these? My safety deposit box is smelling musty.

thanks

ss350camaro

Shoe boxes at "Pay-Less Shoes"

ss350camaro

Just kidding.

I see them occasionly on eBay. Not sure what they should cost, so i don't know if it's a good deal or not.

I think they have to be changed out in a certain amount of time too?

PhillyJoe

Try www.JPsCorner.com

Just ordered from them and got just what I needed.

Joe

airplanenut

Ironic... I ordered some from JPs a few hours ago

beartracks42

Try eaglecoinholders.com. They have two different sizes.

JrGMan2004

I've seen em on Brent Krueger's supply site...

Linkydink

relayer

I just bought some on eBay. Search for Silica

Russ

This is where I buy mine.

Russ, NCNE

Sequitur

For products like this I always thought the best way to go is suppliers who specialize in desiccants. Even if you were to make an individual purchase, I think it's cost effective to order from these types of companies. (Or you could organize a group purchase from forum members.)

These companies have great products to defeat moisture problems, and most sell "humidity" indicator devices, like "indicating" desiccant packs or indicator cards, so you can determine if the silica is spent or moisture is a problem. Note these products are not that expensive, and buying in bulk will save money.

For example, from retailer PreserveMart, you can buy 10 packs of indicating silica for a measly $5.00 -- get 50 and it's only $15.00.



Just do a search for "desiccants" and you'll pull up tons of companies, or check out the ThomasRegister, which has compiled a list of some companies.

And if you're really serious about it, you can even buy desiccating units that can be recharged by placing them in your oven for a couple hours, which removes the accumulated moisture. Best part is the unit costs around $25.00. You can pick that one up from Drierite -- obviously, it's for a decent-sized home safe or cabinet, not a safe deposit box.



Edited: this photo makes this container look huge, but it's only 4.5 inches in diameter and 16 inches high. When I upgrade my safe, I'm getting this unit.

Well, if you decide to pick up some silica gel packs, I'll split the costs with you if you want -- I could use some.

jbsteven

40 gram unit protects 3 cubic feet of enclosed space. Ideal for gun, camera and telescope cases, small safes, tool boxes, silver drawers, etc. Top grade silica gel is contained within a compact aluminum canister that measures only 4" x 2" x 1/2"; has a built-in indicator that turns from blue to pink to signal need for reactivation. Easy to reactivate in any oven. Lifetime protection.



above is what I got for $5

thanks guys

NoGvmnt

"Where can I find these? My safety deposit box is smelling musty."

Just send me the locked Box, I'll be more than happy to "clean it out" for you.

Jim

Russ

<< <i>40 gram unit protects 3 cubic feet of enclosed space. >>



Jason,

You're not as dumb as you look. That's the one I use in my safe. I have six and when the one in the safe turns pink, I just swap it out. Once I'm down to one, I pop the other five in the oven to dry and I'm good to go for another rotation.

Russ, NCNE

jbsteven

gee thanks for the compliment

I kinda liked the "gas gauge" feature. Strong selling point on a $5 item

Trime

I get mine from Jakes.
I have tried all sizes the little packets are very short term days. The metal containers last only a week. I get the larger cartons and reheat them once every 2-3 months . The intermediate size works well in my large bank SD boxes. I gave up on my floor safe as it was too damp and damaged coins. You must check frequently until you know the time frame and then schedule replacements.

joecool

Do the silica gel packs affect currency? Do they turn them Yellow?

lathmach

I have a lot of silica gel. It's in sewn bags about a foot long and six inches in diameter. I get a lot in the crating in new machines I buy. Think I could sell them on Ebay?

Ray