+Marcie/Eric Posted May 1, 2005 Share Posted May 1, 2005 Currently putting my first cache together, and was wondering if anyone has used [with any success] these packets. I have source of tons of these little packets. Was wondering if anyone has seen a big difference. Found these couple threads, but generally are not to positive about them: 1 2 Quote Link to comment
+sTeamTraen Posted May 1, 2005 Share Posted May 1, 2005 The problem is that they have a limited capacity. Typically the bag which comes with your new camera will be sized to absorb the condensation which will occur when the package, which was packed at room temperature in Taiwan, is air-shipped. If you put silica gel in a (completely airtight) cache, it will keep it slightly drier for the first couple of weeks, but once people start opening it, thus changing all the air in a second, it will get overloaded. These things don't actually make water disappear - it has to go somewhere. Think of it as a little vacuum cleaner for water - you still have to empty the bag from time to time. Quote Link to comment
+CYBret Posted May 1, 2005 Share Posted May 1, 2005 Here's a thread where this was discussed some time ago. Might be some good information in it. Bret Quote Link to comment
+Marcie/Eric Posted May 1, 2005 Author Share Posted May 1, 2005 Excellent info.. Packets as a sig item.. genious! I have an ample supply of these in various sizes (up to 4"x4") So i'll have to come up with something. But why not, eh? Ty and keep the moisture down and look cool as well. Quote Link to comment
+Deliveryguy428 Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 oops I removed one once from a cache cause I did not want a kid thinking it was candy Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 I think they are of limited usefulness. If the cache leaks, they will not help. If there just is a bit of moisture in a cache from condensation, they can, but have to be replaced regularly to be effective. Quote Link to comment
+Marcie/Eric Posted May 2, 2005 Author Share Posted May 2, 2005 How about just in the logbook baggie? Eh? Quote Link to comment
+ohgr Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 You can take a film canister and drill a bunch of holes in it, stick the slilica gel pack in it, then tape the lid on it and label it accordingly. The holes will let the gel do it's job, and the extra layer of protection around it will give you a place to stick a small label telling what's inside. SILICA GEL INSIDE - DO NOT EAT! - LEAVE IN CACHE Ohgr Quote Link to comment
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