How do these work at keeping humidity out? I live in Hawaii and it is a constant problem with ALL of my spices.
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I live on an island on the Georgia coast and was skeptical about the salt box, given our humidity. But the salt stays dry and doesn't clump at all!
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Well, I live on the California coast (Santa Cruz), where the humidity is usually 60-90% (70% is about average). While it's far from tropical, I've never had clumping troubles in this salt box with Diamond Kosher salt...!
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The cover is held closed by a magnet but it does not seal tightly shut. This is only for salt you are using all the time as you cook. The rest of the salt is in a sealed bag. I am using a sea salt which is damp to begin with. I live in a humid climate and if anything the salt dries out in the box. This is not a storage device more of a dispenser.
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packet of silica gel - they are found in the box when you purchase new shoes and also small packets are often put into prescription medications at your pharmacy. Do not open packet, simply place entire packet in salt box to keep humidity from clumping the salt (works for sugar as well)
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Mine works well. I'm not in a super humid environment, but I keep it next to the stove with lots of heat, vapors, etc... and I haven't had any problems yet.
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We live in humid Florida, and unlike most natives, we frequently have windows and doors open vs using air conditioning. We do use sea salt in our salt box, and have not had a problem. I have not seen any liquid accumulation at all. Don't know if table salt (like Morton's) would behave differently.
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I keep mine on the counter next to my stove and use it often, which make me have to open and close it quite a bit ... With it not being stored in a cabinet, this could be the reason I have never been bothered with humidity.
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I live in a humid climate and have not experienced this. My rack is in a utility room which is insulated but which I shut off to save utility costs. I use it 2-3 times a week with damp items. I was very fond of my wooden one which mildewed and. broke down after years of service. This one is performing like a champ.
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I haven't had mine a year, but I'm from the humid SW so I may find the same issues. They should probably be kept in an a/c cool, dry place for starters, to save the self-stick surface. I did find these ear magnets stayed on better than others I purchased.
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I live in pa where humidity can be high. They don't get damp or moldy. But I think your referring to "if they get wet" . I wouldn't get them wet. I'm sure after prolonged exposer to water or exposer to large amount of water... it would ruin them.
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I have used them outside in S Florida with ultra high humidity. They have been out there close to 6 months with no issues. Hope this helps.
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not as tight as I would have wanted them to be.the dallas dry heat doesnot pose a humidity problem though.they are a eye candy on the countertop for me.I store loose tea ,sugar in them and have not encountered a moisture issue in 3 months use.
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I typically use these in storage of food items so once I open the item back up I assume it is going to start absorbing ambient moisture, but haven't noticed them doing so quicker than I have used the product. You may want to check you re-opened items monthly for any sign of moisture, ie clumping to know when to toss one out and replace or add a new one. They put these things inside purses and stuff in wharehouses for years and they seem to still work, maybe check the manufacturers website, they may have statistics.
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Hi. I am sorry but I live in Southern California and don't have issues with humidity. The only thing I can offer is to try putting a soda cracker in the dispenser and see if that would help.
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If the setting dials are working? The air humidity should trigger your fan....if not you may seek a replacement unit....Thank you..11/23/2013
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Carole,These did not work for us in outdoor pots, and we followed the instructions carefully. For what I read, they appeared to have worked for others. Perhaps it would depend on how much humidity would be in the atmosphere.. Sorry I could not be more help.. Irene
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Cheng-ann,I use mine for spices and what not, and haven't had any problems yet! Sometimes the spices tend to get a bit dry, but definitely no problems with bugs or staleness!Hope this helps,Alison
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Not sure if they are truly "air tight," but the caps screw on very tightly and securely. If air gets through, it doesn't appear to be enough to dry out the spices or cause them to become stale.
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I love the spice rack. I bought it to use in in my RV. I have them mounted on the inside of the cabinet door. They hold my salt, pepper, garlic and other spices. They attach with 2 sided tape. IMPORTANT : clean the area with alcohol first !! After attaching to the cabinet I left them for 24 hours before I put the weight of the spice on them. I figure if later they come off I can get more 2 sided tape or a small screw. I love not having my spices sliding all over the cabinet. I have never had one come off. They are great.
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I just checked my Dehumidifier unit and the Fan does shut off when the humidity is reached. My unit is running very well. I had two 40 Pint units and replaced them with one 30 pint unit in just the one room in the basement and it is easily maintaining the humidity level around 40 - 45%. Another point I will mention is that I received 2 checks today for the units that were recalled due to overheating. My 2 units did not overheat, but I guess it might have happened eventually. They were a few years old.
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I have this and I don't have a problem with moisture. It works great for me. If anything put a paper towel under it to absorb the moisture.
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You place them back in water to re-hydrate them. They lasted about a month in my humidor. Couldn't tell you how they do in open air.
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I have not found moisture to be a problem at all, but we live in a fairly dry climate. We actually have a humidifier on our furnace. You probably don't need a dehumidifier. I am very satisfied with this product!