Desiccators

[denverpete]

Originally Posted by bmussatti

Where is a good place to purchase desiccators to be used for the Winter Storage protocal? Thanks.

I've used Container Dri II for shipping product in cargo containers overseas. Obviously these are a bit big - but perhaps they have smaller retail type versions.

I did find this site online: http://www.drytheair.com/xcart/store/catalog/product_16137_DRIERITE_8oz_Desiccant_Bags.html

Most of these guys will help you figure out what you need and how much you need. I believe there are a few desiccants out there that are also rechargeable. In general you will need about 8oz of desiccant per 10 cubic feet.

[drburton]

Can you put these directly on the carpeting etc.. without any risk of staining? or should they be placed on something.

[denverpete]

Originally Posted by drburton

Can you put these directly on the carpeting etc.. without any risk of staining? or should they be placed on something.

You should be able to put them anywhere. Keep in mind that it's unlikely that these are going to actually get "wet" - they absorb moisture but they aren't paper towels.

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by drburton

Can you put these directly on the carpeting etc.. without any risk of staining? or should they be placed on something.

Hi,

I've never had any problems w/ staining in using them for more than 10 seasons and 2 of my cars have light tan carpeting. But, if it concerns you, place them on a small piece of saran wrap...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

Any need to put them in the front or rear trunk??

I think next year I will order this desiccator:

http://www.drytheair.com/xcart/store/catalog/category_248_NonElectric_Air_Dehumidifiers_page_1. html

I like the idea of refilling the Dri-Z-Air with the 13 ounces of new crystals each year (<$2.00).

I ordered the 8-ounce bags for this year (12 bags). But, I learned in the process only silica gel type bags are re-usable by the microwave drying methode mentioned by MNBoxster.

The bags I purchased are clay based, and not re-usable, since the bag material only allows moisture in, and not "out" by heating in the microwave. FYI.

[z12358]

"The bags I purchased are clay based, and not re-usable..."

Darn, bmuss. I just ordered them couple of days ago. Live and learn. Thx for the new info.

Z.

[porschegeorg]

I just purchased mine from here:

http://www.alwaysbrilliant.com/aa/aspx-products/1-649/2-40736/3-1/bb/warehouses,_garages,_rvs_&_boats,for_industrial_size_applications.htm?

Free shipping on orders over $30.

Originally Posted by denverpete

I've used Container Dri II for shipping product in cargo containers overseas. Obviously these are a bit big - but perhaps they have smaller retail type versions.

I did find this site online: http://www.drytheair.com/xcart/store/catalog/product_16137_DRIERITE_8oz_Desiccant_Bags.html

Most of these guys will help you figure out what you need and how much you need. I believe there are a few desiccants out there that are also rechargeable. In general you will need about 8oz of desiccant per 10 cubic feet.

Good link, thanks Denverpete!