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There's a happy medium with humidity and firearms... the metal likes 0%, and the wood likes a little more. Since there will never be perfect conditions for both the wood and the metal, humidity control can't be your only concern, I've had good luck using FrogLube on the metal, but my firearms never spend more than a few months without hands on care, Another option is this: https://www.brownells.com/gun-clean...rust-prevention/rust-veto-prod26344.aspxModern version of Cosmoline.
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I have a 22 foot long basement walk in safe for cheap long guns. They have been getting mold spots [but not rust as long as they do not touch the concrete], even with two 24" Golden rod heaters running year round. Some moisture is coming through the concrete wall. I am now using a dehumidifier, but I have to dump out the 9 ounces of water once a week. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DC5PPWM How recently was the concrete installed?
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Gene,
do you put any RIG on them when you park them for longer periods of time?
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I use two of these dehumidifiers that plug into a wall socket to recharge www.amazon.com/Stack-On-SPAD-1500-Rechargeable-Cordless-Dehumidifier/dp/B00W9M57ZK When the pellets turn pink, just plug them in and they warm up and the pellets turn blue. The interval between recharges depends on the humidity in your home.That's about as easy as it gets. I use both in one safe, along with a Golden Rod, and I coat all long storage items with RIG. My safe is inside the house, with central air conditioning that serves as a dehumidifier, and from the moisture drain on the exterior wall, the air inside is fairly dry. I hate rust.
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I’ve been using Remoil spray since I had the rust plague. I’ve got a 75 watt bulb burning in it now and I’m heading to the lake for a few days. The safe should be dried out by the time I get back and I’ll install the Goldenrod and some new white bags.
Then I’ll put all my long guns in it naked. Except for the Marlin 45 70 which is an integral part of my old pickup.
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Peggy and Academy came thru and I now have a Goldenrod. I honestly can’t see why it would be any better than a light bulb but it’s rude to ask for advice and not take it. The goldenrod won't burn out and quit working, lightbulbs will. And until you open it up you will never know if the bulb burned out, or is still working. AND the goldenrod "spreads" the heat out over a greater area...
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You don't want your guns/safe in a non-climate controlled environment (IE: outside, non-heated garage). The goldenrod is good, but I suggest buying a Hygrometer to keep in the safe(s) too (link for sample purposes). https://www.amazon.com/Cigar-Oasis-...amp;sr=8-15&keywords=humidity+gauges-TomT
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Good advice TomT. I just ordered a hygrometer from Amazon for my gunroom.
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