I want to buy some desiccant bags. Like 15 or 20, just for use around my home, for clothing, the garage, etc. Every web site I go to wants to sell them in drums, like 1200 bags for $180.00 I don't want to dry out the State of Ct., I just want 15-20-25 bags. Anyone know of a good website to buy them? Or where else to go? Regards-Bob

DRIERITE 8 oz Desiccant Packs 1 Each

Use 1 8oz Packet for every 10 Cubic foot area you are trying to protect.
Size: 5 3/4" x 6 1/4"
Bags are NOT renewable as they are sealed to keep the retained moisture inside.


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Market price: $ 1.99
Our price: $ 1.25


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Can I recharge silica gel desiccant bags by putting them in a food dehydrator?

I have a few 30g silica gel desiccant bags that need to be recharged. I do not want to have to open them and use an oven, so could I just put them into a food dehydrator? Has anyone ever recharged them by doing this? Also, how long should it take? Thanks to whoever helps!

I checked with a company that makes silica get desiccants and they said the 30g pack can be put in an oven at 150 deg. F. for 3 hours.

I would think a food dehydrator would work fine. Leave it in the bag. If moisture can go in, it can go out.

I need to store my collection of film cameras. What is the best way to protect them? Plastic bags, desiccant.?

I have a large collection of old cameras that need to be stored. Should I wrap them in something, put them in plastic containers, cardboard boxes, etc.? I have already removed all the batteries

How much is the value of your collection ?
If it is very valuable, you must keep on special cabinets, with humidity and temperature control. There are many brands on market.

or:
1-remove batteries
2-Do a special cleaning and inspection.
3-decide which pieces of equipment need to be sent to Service for alignment, cleaning and so forth ,before storing.
4-re-wrap the lenses in the original plastic bag, with the pouch of silica gel ,of course, it was left in a warm oven all day to dehydrate it to a suitably low level
( attention:Expired desiccant in air-tight boxes will cause mold growth , but "strong" moisture-absorbing desiccant may cause lens problems, use commom sense).
5-keep boxes on dry place.
6-Periodic inspection will be very important and necessary, because In general, most molds grow when humidity is higher than 60%RH. To prevet this kind of mold from growing, the application of dry box storage is very common,However, normal dry box storage cannot prevent the particular type of mold which grows under 20%RH.

What is the Purpose of "SILICA DESICCANT" little Bags insdie Bags, Clothing, Cases?

Is there anything else I could use them for? Is it kind of a good idea to put them inside my other bags, clothing i have stored away?

♡I have to agree with everyone else, it's used to provide dryness. Silica gel in convenient, easy to use and protects stored items from damage of moisture and damp air. ... It is commonly found in shoe boxes, handbags and other such new items. ☆In Japan you will find it in many FOOD packages. For example: rice crackers, some cookies, beef jerky, refrigerator pizzas, pizza crusts... I keep it in my cookie jars to keep my cookies "crunchy". You can even buy multi packages of them to use in the market here in Japan. Japan is very HUMID so in order to keep things dry and mildew free, these Silica products are often used. They do come with a WARNING about being dangerous if eaten, so I always wonder why they're put in many food packages. Yes, you could use them in your other bags and clothing you have stored away, if you like. I buy the bigger versions sold here in Japan for our closets and dresser drawers. (We have dry and mold free closets!) Hope this helps.♡

How hard is it for you to not eat the desiccant packet inside the bag of beef jerky?

It has to absorbed some of the flavor right. I just want 1 bite

They are like gel crystals...go for it. I've always wanted to rip one open but since I observe all rules, (like DON'T TAKE THAT TAG OFF THAT FRICKEN MATTRESS) I cannot.