Does anyone have issues w/ moisture building up inside the safe over time? If so, how long over time?
1339729
Almost owned this safe a year and don't have any sign of moisture building up.
1339730
I have had it for a year and no problems (Boston area). They did ship some dessicant with it so you can always use that if you prefer.
1954043
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.
1216894
I ordered mine around February. Just now, it's getting caked due to moisture. If you have it in a truly airtight jar, it should keep for a very long time. The little moisture-fighting packet gets less effective after awhile. But then, I'm just finishing it after 7 months.
945239
Because it is waterproof, the humidity never equalizes in the space it is stored in. I try to let it "air out" about once a week by leaving the safe door open for about an hour.
381188
I wouldn't think that much moisture is escaping out of the unit when it is being plugged in to dry. If so- pretty minimal. I've been re-charging mine in the same room as the safe. As others have said- it couldn't hurt to move it to another room. A safe is closed and pretty well sealed off to the room. I would think it's in a zone all it's own. The products using hydrosorbent crystals are for closed off spaces. Once a month I plug the E-500 in for 12- 13 hours. The (1) I use in my sealed off gun safe seems to acquire more moisture than the (1) I use in an under the stairs coat / storage closet. I wouldn't think that much moisture is escaping out of the unit when it is being plugged in to dry. If so- pretty minimal. I've been re-charging mine in the same room as the safe. As others have said- it couldn't hurt to move it to another room. A safe is closed and pretty well sealed off to the room. I would think it's in a zone all it's own. The products using hydrosorbent crystals are for closed off spaces. Once a month I plug the E-500 in for 12- 13 hours. The (1) I use in my sealed off gun safe seems to acquire more moisture than the (1) I use in an under the stairs coat / storage closet.
1227747
really depends on the safe. If it is a water proof safe then it will last a very long time due to the air sealing. If not then it depends on the humidity and how air tight the safe is. in a very humid climate it's lasts for about two weeks with constant exposure to air, so in a poorly sealed safe it will probably last about a month on the low side to maybe two.
511415
This was my concern also. In my opinion, yes, over time. I took a rectangular clear plastic top from a sealed container which covered an item I had purchased and attached it with stick on velcro to the side of this unit. It made a pretty good weather guard. The rotating lock code numbers are not weather proofed and could allow moisture in. To me, over time this would have to have a corosion factor.
1111055
I get six months in sealed Space Bags. 2 weeks in a safe that's opened 2-3 times per week. This is in Houston. Your mileage may vary.
2118514
I have had it inside the shower cabinet for about 2 months now. Where I leave damp stuff over it I sometimes see some incipient rust, but it wipes right off. I live in a very humid place as well. I don't see myself replacing it any time soon.
1933089
Yes, if you use desiccant or open the safe frequently. The safe is plastic lined on the inside so it will hold moisture. The shelf is removable so there is room for a small pistol storage rack or you can easily place 2 pistols on one level & ammo on the other.
1224974
As I cannot answer how it does in a fire (not had that happen), and can only comment that the company claims it is good up to I believe an hour in fire, with the moisture, I added a pack of silica to take care of moisture and the items I have stored in the safe are fine. There is amble room in the safe. I have several cd's, dvd's, money, a will, some documents, etc. It is very heavy, so if your not going to be moving it around it's good. I like it and it gives me peace of mind to think my item's are pretty safe. I hope this was helpful.
903453
Safe works good for me and they do say in the manual that its not for jewelry firearms and valuables that could corrode with moisture because the safe is fireproof moisture will build up in it and for that reason I bought a silica gel can that I put in it and recharge when it needs recharging
1111057
I guess it depends on 'how humid your storage area is?' I try to minimize it by placing my valued items in freezer bags or air tight boxes in my safe. This definitely extends to time between recharges. Also, the more humidity the more you need to recharge it. The best part is that you can see when it needs recharging.
175886
None for me. We have a pretty dry basement. Could be a moisture issue where you store it...
659043
I've had mine open for about 2 years and it is still fine.After I take some out I make sure the bag is tightly closed and remove as much air as possible.
678040
I've had electronics in mine since I got it, and have had no problems. I think it is an excellent safe, I couldn't be happier !
421417
Ours is covered by the porch so I can't speak for moisture sake. It lasted through the cold winter temps, below zero and all. The most ours has ever been subjected to is a light drizzle. Ours has been working consistently with no problems for over 2 years now.