RE: [meteorite-list] Summertime Desiccant Tune-Up

2003-06-17 Thread Michael Gallant
Hello List, Mark's advise is a good one. "Also bear in mind that used up 'wet' silica Gel in an enclosed space can actually increase the humidity (since damp silica can dry out giving off water vapor) so recharge it regularly!!. For a bit more general information on desiccants, check this o

RE: [meteorite-list] Summertime Desiccant Tune-Up

2003-06-17 Thread mark ford
Ryan, Sorry Long post but here goes... Personally I use an 'organic indicating Silica gel' this turns from Yellow to Orange when 'used'. To re-use it once it has changed colour, you can put your silica gel into a cup and put it into a Microwave oven on low power for a couple of minutes, when the