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Old 12-27-2016, 03:04 PM
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Don't forget to consider water - fire and heat are important considerations, but smoke and water normally do more damage than the actual fire. So whichever safe you consider, please look into its ability to keep water from seeping in.
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Old 12-27-2016, 03:07 PM
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Don't forget to consider water - fire and heat are important considerations, but smoke and water normally do more damage than the actual fire. So whichever safe you consider, please look into its ability to keep water from seeping in.
1 step ahead of ya. This is what I have.

http://www.sentrysafe.com/Products/4...tion_Fire_Safe
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About 25 years ago, I purchased a large, HEAVY Browning gun safe. The door is actually a little loose when locked to allow air to circulate. It has a seal which melts at a certain temperature and seals the door air-tight (although I really don't know how you would get it open after a fire). In 25 years of collecting high end .44 magnum handguns, I have never had any issues with moisture or rust. Now the top is filled with firearms and the bottom with cards. The only problem I had was moving it to my new house.
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I use silica desiccant packs and humidity indicator cards within my waterproof safe.
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I use silica desiccant packs and humidity indicator cards within my waterproof safe.
Where is your safe stored? Basement or a more temperature-controlled area of your house?
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I use silica desiccant packs and humidity indicator cards within my waterproof safe.
Where can one buy these locally? At a hardware store?
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Where can one buy these locally? At a hardware store?
Hi Sam,
Not aware of a local source for humidity indicators. Very small desiccant packs may be available at shoe stores. I prefer the larger size desiccant pouches and bought them on eBay, similar to this offering: https://goo.gl/TPvU23

PM sent on amount of desiccant.
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Not aware of a local source for humidity indicators. Very small desiccant packs may be available at shoe stores. I prefer the larger size desiccant pouches and bought them on eBay, similar to this offering: https://goo.gl/TPvU23
Thank you for your response.

All of my cards in the safe are slabbed. Has anyone ever had an issue with moisture penetrating a slab?
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I have a smaller fire-proof(?) safe that I store my graded stuff in. I have had it for 5+ years. I once used a colorometric desiccant in it, but no longer do - doesn't seem to be a need to.

The safe is in a climate controlled area of the house, tho.
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I'm not anti-gun, my point wasn't political. My point was don't reference the 2nd amendment unless you know it. I was going to let it drop.

A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.


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I see the can of worms slowly opening here..............
No need to open cans of worms here. Too cold to fish in OH right now anyways.

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Chris- thanks for the eBay link, I've been looking for these. How many do you put in the safe? How often do you change them? Thanks.
Chris can probably answer the quantity question, but I do know that they are rechargeable and can last up to 3-4 months before being recharged.
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