Why does everything stink and feel damp in this safe? What can be done I have added silicone pks ( does not help) Thanks
945237
The insulation within the safes walls is what makes the safe smell and damp, my suggestions is a open container of coffee grounds :) other wise, there car products that are designed to pull scents. And moisture from the air as well
945238
I have had this safe for two years. I have not had any dampness or smell problems, but I do open the safe door and leave it ajar (while working in my office) for a few hours every couple of weeks.
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.
1508681
Mine never smelled so I suspect yours.may have been accidentally exposed to something. I should tell you that I am very sensitive to smells, especially of chemical origin. I would return it.
1336282
As with any new product out of the box, there is a slight smell to get used to after assembly. This is not a strong smell and goes away very quickly. After assembly, wipe down with a gentle cleaner and all should be good.
666351
Mine seemed to smell fine - so I'm not sure what you're experiencing is normal for the manufacturer. I'd consider asking for an exchange to confirm it's not something off on that unit. Just my $0.02 :-)
1125657
Julie, I think the product smell is very light and not at all unpleasant. Could it be you got an out-of-date or defective product?
1681554
You want to avoid this particular safe... It has to be opened every 2 weeks for 30 minutes to keep the moisture out. The company will even tell you this. I kept mine because it's a pain to return anything with Amazon.
2236773
Either an additive like http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CA66WAO/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?qid=1392517700&sr;=8-6π=SL75 or perhaps your wick needs adjusted? I read on some of the reviews that sometimes the unit comes with a maladjusted wick or bum wick. Also, have you performed a dry burn soon after the first tank of Kero? Any and all of these things may reduce smell. My unit really only smells on shutdown.
2131326
I have never experienced this but everyone has their own sent of smell. There should be dessicant packs in the bottle to help with moisture which would probably bring out the smell more.
497982
I didn't notice any smell to it besides the normal "plastic" smell. I am not using it for water containment so I did not really pay that much attention to it. Maybe soaking it with water and vinegar and then letting it air out with the top off would get rid of the smell?
888355
Hi Judith; I bought two of these safes and am pleased with them. I haven't had a problem with moisture. The instructions do say to leave the door open for a while every few weeks. Hope this helps.
304184
Ive never had that problem. Im sorry. Maybe it is something to do with your environment? Or maybe yours isnt sealing correctly
1188417
I am in a smaller house. I read others in apartments using them. I have a bucket I have been folding them up and setting them in. I have not noticed a smell, but thought of adding water and some sort of soap to the bucket. I think summer time it could be an issueThey wash up great and also I laid them on a drying rack to dry overnight.
1091009
You can dry the sensor and hold the button at the same time and it should reset. If the alarm is still sounding then that means that there is moisture inside the actual alarm portion. Please contact our office if we can help further.
559934
There must be something wrong with the one you have. I didn't have any varnish smell with mine.
2253511
In the past buyer have infomred us that items may have a smell to them. This is an easy thing to fix. The item just needs to soak over night in warm water with some baking soda. This removes this smell.
1021844
I just got mine out to check. I have a pretty good sense of smell and mine had no odor. Sometimes soaking it submersed in vinegar for a few days will clear the smell. Good luck!
1551489
Sorry can not help, I would say something is wrong with the mat, I have only worked out on mine a dozen times but no issues other than the smell so far