02-13-2006, 10:30 AM
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I am thinking 35% humidity would be good. You don't keep your house (approx. 72 degrees) at 60% humidity this time of the year...do you?
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02-13-2006, 10:43 AM
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Location: Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
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Hi,
The Dryer, the Better. Moisture (Humidity) is Not Good for Rubber Parts - promotes the growth of Mildew (Dry Rot - invisible kind which actually Eats Rubber, often seen as a white powdery substance). This is why many Long-Term Storage facilities use a sealed Nitrogen Atmoshere (Plus there's no OČ to Oxidize anything) and also many Museums and Long-Term Stored Cars use Nitrogen in the Tires - to prohibit Moisture accumulation and thereby reducing/eliminating Dry Rot. Also, Dry is best for Leather as well. Get your Man Land as Dry as possible. Hope this helps...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
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02-13-2006, 11:54 AM
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Thanks .... Sometimes I think the wife has the house at 75 ( Bmussatti) !!! 68-70 when I'm home I'll have to check the Humidity in the house Not really Sure i know it doesn't feel like florida  Thanks Mnboxster now I'm out a double Cheeseburger  Really good info I will kick up the dehumidier!!!! Not sure I'm going to put the Nitrogen in the tires .. I'll just do the yearly air change though. LOL
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02-13-2006, 12:41 PM
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Many of the big tire store chains do the nitrogen fill. Cost about $20. Costco does it too. FYI.
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02-13-2006, 09:04 PM
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02-14-2006, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Adam
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Adam, good link! Thanks. Have you used these? If so, how long do they last??
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02-14-2006, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by bmussatti
Adam, good link! Thanks. Have you used these? If so, how long do they last??
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Bill,
These theoretically never wear out. They are just sacks of salts which absorb the moisture in the Air. After a season's Use, you can place them in a Microwave for 4-5 min. which will drive all the moisture out of them. Then, immediately place them in a ZipLok for next season. It's probably not a bad idea to microwave them once again just before reuse to insure that no moisture seeped into the ZipLok. I have used the same bags for nearly 10 years following this method and they're still totally effective. BTW, you can find similar dessicant Bags MUCH cheaper if you look around. Hope this helps...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
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02-14-2006, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by bmussatti
Adam, good link! Thanks. Have you used these? If so, how long do they last??
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MNboxster is right on the money. Good investment for us that store the box in northern climes.
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02-26-2006, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Adam
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These look neat but to regenerate you have to put in oven for 6 hours. That seems like a PIA and they don't recommend the old Micowave.. Nice product maybe I can time it right when the wife has the turkey in the oven for 8 hours on thanksgiving (LOL)
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