Silica gel bags: keep or bin? - FRETS.NET2024-03-29T10:55:31Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/silica-gel-bags-keep-or-bin?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A182422&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI keep a few in baggie along…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2019-02-01:2177249:Comment:1828942019-02-01T20:20:51.603ZScott Supakhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/ScottSupak
<p>I keep a few in baggie along with my de-soldering braids, they seem to work better that way.</p>
<p>I keep a few in baggie along with my de-soldering braids, they seem to work better that way.</p> Planet Waves make a humidifie…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2019-01-19:2177249:Comment:1826662019-01-19T03:21:25.935ZBryan Hebdenhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/BryanHebden
<p>Planet Waves make a humidifier/dehumidifier kit, all in one. Not certain how effective it is because I live on the coast of British Columbia and my home humidity reads 40 to 47 per cent which is about ideal.</p>
<p>Planet Waves make a humidifier/dehumidifier kit, all in one. Not certain how effective it is because I live on the coast of British Columbia and my home humidity reads 40 to 47 per cent which is about ideal.</p> I've been saving them, but I'…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2019-01-17:2177249:Comment:1827542019-01-17T18:13:57.021ZIan Penderhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/IanPender
<p>I've been saving them, but I'm honestly not sure why.</p>
<p>I've been saving them, but I'm honestly not sure why.</p> I save mine to give out to th…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2019-01-11:2177249:Comment:1826272019-01-11T20:57:23.682ZTenzinhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/tenzin
<p>I save mine to give out to the trick or treaters. ;)</p>
<p>I save mine to give out to the trick or treaters. ;)</p> Those silica packs are genera…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2019-01-10:2177249:Comment:1824252019-01-10T22:14:48.063ZGreg Mirkenhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/GregMirken
<p>Those silica packs are generally put in there by the case maker to absorb any moisture from manufacturing and during their boat ride from the orient. By the time the guitar reaches a store they have done all they're going to do. Chuck them in the trash.</p>
<p>Those silica packs are generally put in there by the case maker to absorb any moisture from manufacturing and during their boat ride from the orient. By the time the guitar reaches a store they have done all they're going to do. Chuck them in the trash.</p> With 35 yrs. in music stores…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2019-01-09:2177249:Comment:1824222019-01-09T16:20:24.658ZJohn Dubehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JohnDube
<p>With 35 yrs. in music stores I've always chucked them but keep the larger one for my repair shop and garage tool boxes (drawers). Don't forget. People eat Tide Pods.;)</p>
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<p>With 35 yrs. in music stores I've always chucked them but keep the larger one for my repair shop and garage tool boxes (drawers). Don't forget. People eat Tide Pods.;)</p>
<p> </p> here on the mid-atlantic coas…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2018-09-28:2177249:Comment:1808952018-09-28T21:34:48.044ZWalter W Wrighthttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/WalterWWright
<p>here on the mid-atlantic coast i say ditch 'em.</p>
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<p>in summertime it's humid but not insane humid (guitars are generally happy indoors where even with air conditioning it's usually in the 50% ballpark) while our winters are dangerously dry, so those packs either do nothing (summer) or are possibly harmful (winter).</p>
<p>here on the mid-atlantic coast i say ditch 'em.</p>
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<p>in summertime it's humid but not insane humid (guitars are generally happy indoors where even with air conditioning it's usually in the 50% ballpark) while our winters are dangerously dry, so those packs either do nothing (summer) or are possibly harmful (winter).</p> They only absorb so much mois…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2018-09-23:2177249:Comment:1807892018-09-23T16:42:43.038ZEd Minchhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/EdMinch
<p>They only absorb so much moisture, then are no longer useful unless dried out. Weigh one wet and then dry - I doubt it holds more than a teaspoon of water. To leave them for years inside a guitar or case is useless after they are full, unless you dry them.</p>
<p>They only absorb so much moisture, then are no longer useful unless dried out. Weigh one wet and then dry - I doubt it holds more than a teaspoon of water. To leave them for years inside a guitar or case is useless after they are full, unless you dry them.</p> Might be good to have in a pa…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2018-09-22:2177249:Comment:1806562018-09-22T04:09:12.506ZMike Cornwallhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MikeCornwall
Might be good to have in a parts drawer if rust is an issue? I’ve heard they can be refreshed in a microwave
Might be good to have in a parts drawer if rust is an issue? I’ve heard they can be refreshed in a microwave Are you talking about the sma…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2018-09-21:2177249:Comment:1807152018-09-21T17:19:01.886ZMark Foglemanhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MarkFogleman
<p>Are you talking about the small packages (~1"x 2") of silica gel beads? They are a desiccant meant to prevent mold/musty conditions while being shipped in closed up case inside a shipping container on the ocean in very humid conditions. They would not provide anything in terms of humidity control in an open air situation. I usually toss them in the case accessory compartment to help with mustiness from over humidification which is an issue for more than half the year where I live in the SE…</p>
<p>Are you talking about the small packages (~1"x 2") of silica gel beads? They are a desiccant meant to prevent mold/musty conditions while being shipped in closed up case inside a shipping container on the ocean in very humid conditions. They would not provide anything in terms of humidity control in an open air situation. I usually toss them in the case accessory compartment to help with mustiness from over humidification which is an issue for more than half the year where I live in the SE US. </p>