Gun Safe Humidity

[cdk8]

As 66% isn't terribly high, I think you can get it down further without needing to spend a ton. I think one or two of the rechargeable silica gel products, such as the Eva Dry, will bring the humidity down substantially. You may need more than one depending on the safe size. I tend to favor these myself given they do not require a power source or a lithium power cell, and they physically store the liquid, which causes the coloration to change in order to notify you when a recharge is needed. The only downside is that once that type of product has absorbed a certain amount of moisture, it will not do a thing until it is recharged.

Putting a standard dehumidifier in your basement will help some, BUT, this still may not solve your problem. While I am not sure of the exact material Liberty uses, the fire material in your safe likely has a high water content. If you are not constantly opening the safe, then humidity can accumulate inside even if the surrounding area is kept dry.

I have come to personally prefer to use a product like Corrosion X on most of my firearms inside of safes as a secondary backup. The product I was using before was child's play compared to Corrosion X, which can protect very rust-prone metals from rust for months upon end in 100% humidity.

 

[BigTrucks4Life]

As 66% isn't terribly high, I think you can get it down further without needing to spend a ton. I think one or two of the rechargeable silica gel products, such as the Eva Dry, will bring the humidity down substantially. You may need more than one depending on the safe size. I tend to favor these myself given they do not require a power source or a lithium power cell, and they physically store the liquid, which causes the coloration to change in order to notify you when a recharge is needed. The only downside is that once that type of product has absorbed a certain amount of moisture, it will not do a thing until it is recharged.

Putting a standard dehumidifier in your basement will help some, BUT, this still may not solve your problem. While I am not sure of the exact material Liberty uses, the fire material in your safe likely has a high water content. If you are not constantly opening the safe, then humidity can accumulate inside even if the surrounding area is kept dry.

I have come to personally prefer to use a product like Corrosion X on most of my firearms inside of safes as a secondary backup. The product I was using before was child's play compared to Corrosion X, which can protect very rust-prone metals from rust for months upon end in 100% humidity.

I will look into using that product corrosion x. I have never used that before. I just use standard rem oil and hoppes when cleaning my guns. Thanks for the response.

 

[cdk8]

I will look into using that product corrosion x. I have never used that before. I just use standard rem oil and hoppes when cleaning my guns. Thanks for the response.

It's a really good product and IMO a huge jump over the products I used years ago. I really like how I can use it on virtually all surfaces without concern for damage, and I can even use it on high carbon kitchen knives I want to store because it is nontoxic. The lack of toxicity also works out well for me when I want to use a lube around the house given I do not have to worry about children or pets unintentionally consuming a potentially harmful substance.

With firearms, it somewhat reduces fouling and is safe for long term storage, even with guns that have delicate finishes. It is completely safe with finished wood and synthetic materials. With unfinished wood with open pores, the finish will darken slightly over a long period of storage, but it does not cause warping, cracking, strength, or consistency changes.

I tend to use it in combination with a grease product on guns that are very lube sensitive (e.g., 1911s with a super tight slide.) Corrosion-X makes a grease product but I have not used it...only their original strength.

Another product that is very well liked is Eezox. It is more or a dry protectant than it is a protectant & lubricant, but it works very well even in the worst of conditions.

 

[Eyeguy]

Have you considered a VCI (vapor corrosion inhibitor)? I also live in the hot and humid SE and have one of my safes in the garage. I use a dehumidifier and a Bullfrog Emitter Shield in that one that I found online at The Rust Store. There are many VCI options; this one just happened to fit my safe demensions. You can find the product here along with an explanation of the technology. You can even buy VCI paper to wrap more sensitive (ammo) items if needed. Hope this helps.

http://www.theruststore.com/Bull-Frog-Emitter-Shield-P25.aspx

 

[Savage99]

I have both an goldenrod type heater in my safes along with a moisture taker like one of these.

The one I have has a 120 V plug to dry it out.

 

[BigTrucks4Life]

Have you considered a VCI (vapor corrosion inhibitor)? I also live in the hot and humid SE and have one of my safes in the garage. I use a dehumidifier and a Bullfrog Emitter Shield in that one that I found online at The Rust Store. There are many VCI options; this one just happened to fit my safe demensions. You can find the product here along with an explanation of the technology. You can even buy VCI paper to wrap more sensitive (ammo) items if needed. Hope this helps.

http://www.theruststore.com/Bull-Frog-Emitter-Shield-P25.aspx

I have never heard of that. thanks for sharing, i will look into it

 

[rcmodel]

Just try wiping them down with a Rig-Rag every time you handle them to get the finger-prints off.

I have stored a room full of guns for 50 years using it, with little or no humidity control.
And absolutely not a trace of rust.

http://www.brownells.com/gun-cleani...ag-universal-grease-applicator-prod31843.aspx

http://www.brownells.com/gun-cleani...ntion/rig-universal-gun-grease-prod31842.aspx

rc

 

[Eyeguy]

I have never heard of that. thanks for sharing, i will look into it

Welcome BigTrucks. From what I've read most of the applications are industrial. Believe they're used in overseas shipping containers to prevent damage from exposure to salt air.

The Bull Frog product claims to be good for a year but I replace men every 6 months just to be safe. Browsed the Rust Store website again this morning. They also sell lubricants and dehumidifier's; silica gel packs that recharge in the oven as well as the electric rechargeables. I've been happy with the Bullfrog product.