does the lid stay on in the vault? How long does it take for the canister to dehumidify my safe??
1663151
Yes the lid stays on, the can is perforated. It depends on the humidity, and size of your safe, the indicator will tell you when it needs to be regenerated.
1663152
Nothing is removed or opened, even when you bake it in the oven. I place mine in the linen closet and within 2 days the color turns blue so I've decided not to purchase these anymore. They don't last with the humidity we have in Hawaii and not worth reheating them in the oven.
1663153
Remove lid before placing into oveno and I have a 14 gun safe which the canister last for a bout four weeks
1663154
Yes, the lid stays on all the time. When you recharge in the oven, just keep it at 250 degrees Fahrenheit as indicated in the user instructions. The answer to the second question depends on the side of your safe and the humidity of the air in your house. Also, if anything inside the safe has moisture stored in it.
462694
I have two of them in a 14 gun safe and they hold the humidity to less than the ambient humidity in our house by about 10% as long as I plug them in when they go pink. I would go with the larger one, if you are buying one for a rifle safe (5' high, 2' wide or so) but my two can be cycled one at a time to maintain the low humidity. They are inexpensive so why not get two?
2032951
Due to these Canisters having large holes (Compared to bagged Dessicent like "Hydrosorbent 900" or "Browning Dry Zone 550").. This canister version sucks up moisture fast, but a little too fast..Every time I check mine (around month later, in unopened safe), all of the beads are DARK GREEN!! Recharges pretty quick though. I put it back in while its still warm, If I can touch the canister without it burning my hands, Ill put it up. Ive always wondered if it being still warm causes humidity or not so not too sure if I'm doing the right, or wrong thing.
839473
It is hard to give a specific answer without knowing how large the vault is and whether it is insulated. In general I would say that if the area doesn't exceed 50 sq. ft., is insulated, and has a source of power (110 volts), it should provide sufficient heat to prevent oxidation on finished metal. I live in a coastal environment (5 minutes from the ocean) and this unit has eliminated a mold in a closet that does not have any ventilation and is not in the main part of our living space. While not technically a vault, the lack of air movement is similar.
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.
2261896
It sort of locks on. You can see that one end of the lid has a tab. You hook the other end first onto pan and then the tab end clicks on. It is airtight enough to keep a pan of brownies moist for a few days at least (as long as they lasted :)!) But it would not be totally liquid tight if you tilted it and had sauce or something in there. The lid definitely stays on well enough to stay put for transport.
680197
Not sure but would assume a very long time as its shelflife is dependent upon moisture, a locked safe is probably sealed very tight with little or no moisture.
1230329
So far... I have not had this problem with my (4) keepers. When I just looked at one of mine, I noticed that there is a groove in the seal that must fit OVER an inner "ridge" in the top of the lid. It kind of 'snaps' onto that ridge when it is on right. You may not be getting the groove on the ridge properly. If that does not correct the problem, then you may want to return it for a new one. I have used one of mine for almost 2 years and have had no problems.
1193675
Of course it depends on the humidity in your house. I have a full size gun safe and I've had my Stack-on since October and I've dry it out once. Not so much that it needed it but more that I wanted to see it work. I keep several rifles, pistols, and ammo in there and I am pleased with the results.
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.
1342473
I don't think the lid closes tight enough to keep moisture or bugs out. I have several items I need to keep dry but I store them in airtight containers in the box.
580445
The lid fastens down very securely and has a rubber seal. There are no other vents or holes on the can so it has a pretty tight seal.
691702
i own this, with a properly placed seal it should be airtight. the seals remove for cleaning. if you do not install them correctly then it will not be air tight. they are pretty easy to install. i am happy for the price i paid. tupperware made nice canisters but they will cost you twice as much and they are not clear.
1625979
Sorry! Can't answer that question. My safe sits in my office and isn't threatened by moisture at all.
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.
2200544
I have never removed the lid from the canister. That said, I see some comments indicating the lid will melt. That hasn't happened to mine yet - but I only put it in the oven at 250 degrees. I usually turn the oven on, put the canister in, let it go at 250 for a while, then turn the oven off and leave it in there overnight.
2089092
I own two Stack-On Safes, haven't experienced "time-out" on either one. Like others have said ... use the key.