If you own a gun safe, you may want to invest a little more for it than your guns, ammo, and other treasures. One of the biggest issues that people can have with a gun safe is the humidity inside of it becoming too much. This can make it smell musty and even damage some of the items inside of it. To help, some gun safes have a dehumidifier built in, but for those that do not, you may definitely want to consider purchasing gun safe dehumidifiers.
What Are Gun Safe Dehumidifiers?
A dehumidifier is a device that works by removing moisture from the air. They are great in a home that may be closed up for a while or homes that are in naturally damp areas of the world. They can cut down on allergens and dust, mold and mildew, and …show more content…
If you do not allow moisture to thrive inside of it, you will never have to worry about papers developing black spots or guns that no longer work because they are so rusty.
The cons of using a dehumidifier will depend mostly on the type that you choose to use. If you choose the electric type, having wires is a requirement. This can increase your power bill. They are also pretty expensive to purchase or replace.
Battery powered, wireless dehumidifiers, do wear out which means you must replace them every so often and you do have to occasionally remember to check the batteries, some need batteries ever 4-6 months. If you forget, you could end up with mold or mildew despite your best efforts. In some battery powered dehumidifiers, they use silica gel to ensure that everything stays dry.
The biggest type that most people avoid because of its inconvenience is the desiccant dehumidifiers. Depending on the type that you use, you may have to deal with extreme moisture that drips before you realize it is full. Some of these sponges have to be rung out rather than oven baked to dry them. Either way, it can be messy to deal