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Discounts are available on quantity purchases. Please call. | |  | Marine Accessories | Home » » Pelican Desiccant Silica Gel | | | | | | | Description: | | Drinks dampness, prevents condensation from trapped air when cases are opened in damp humidity climates. Stops mildew before it starts. Fits all Pelican cases. 40 gram silica gel unit protects 3 cubic feet of enclosed space. | | | Features: | |
• ABSORB TRAPPED HUMIDITY
• Can be reactivated indefinitely
• Size: 2" x 4"
• Fits all cases
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Weight:
| 0.3 pounds | | Package Length:
| 5.1 inches | | Package Width:
| 2.2 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.6 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.1 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 60 reviews |
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89 of 89 found the following review helpful:
 Hands Down the Best Small Sized Silica Solution Available!!Mar 05, 2010
By OrangeCrush
"Still shooting with Film!"
I have been using these silica containers for well over 7 years now and they are outstanding, simply outstanding. The best thing about these containers is they are reusable. As soon as they get saturated with moisture you simply pop them in the oven and abra-cadabra they are ready to be used again and you can continue to reuse them as many times as you want. There is no limit on the number of times they can be reused. I actually own around 45-50 of these in a bunch of misc sizes. I am an architectural photographer and I keep one in each of my photography cases and lighting cases. I also use them in the storage cabinets that I keep my negatives and prints in as well as in my safe, where I keep my very best negatives. I also use them in the pelican cases that I use to store my hard drives. In other words I have these things all over the place protecting all of my sensitive electronics and photographic materials.
I actually have an electronic device that measures the humidity in the air and I did extensive testing with these containers back when I was first looking into various humidity control solutions and these devices performed flawlessly regardless of where I used them. As long as you use the proper size silica container for the area your looking to dehumidify, you will no longer have anything to worry about in regards to humidity. Just make sure you check the saturation level regularly and you will be good to go.
The bottom line - The bad news is that humidity can really wreak havoc on certain items especially over the long term. The good news is that humidity can be easily controlled with very little effort and very little money. There are actually a lot of options out there for controlling humidity and most of them will do a fairly good job at doing just that. With that being said these silica containers are easily one of the best options on the market and they are very affordable. Again I have been using them for well over 7 years now and I have absolutely zero complaints. They do exactly what they are supposed to do and in all honesty, What more can you really ask for?
5 Stars!!!
26 of 26 found the following review helpful:
nice n dryJan 03, 2007
By Robert Fately
"f8lee"
I'd been looking for some reuseable silicagel for a while, and when I came across this on Amazon I figured it worth trying out, particularly since it is not all that expensive.
Well, the unit is nicely made - I have "recharged" the gel about 4 times now with no problems - just remember to use a glove or tongs to remove the tin from the oven and let it cool! Of course, this stuff is only as good as the weather-proofness of the space in which it's put, so I keep most of my digital camera gear in a Pelican case (actually, a LowePro camera bag that fits in the Pelican case) and slip this unit in there.
41 of 45 found the following review helpful:
A comment from a 3 year userSep 03, 2004
By Jackson H. Kennard
"javajack"
I have used this silica pack over and over again. The reason I am here now: I lost my last pack in Cocoa Beach on a location shoot. It was raining every day (in August), with lots of humidity. I kept my digital camera in a zip lock bag with this pack when I was not shooting. On the 6th and last night I put the pack in the oven for a half-hour at 300 degrees to dry out ( as I have done for years) and forgot to take it out of the over when I left. I am buying 3 more now. I believe this is an easy way to extend the life of my cameras.
13 of 13 found the following review helpful:
 I'm sure it works fine, but get the newer cobalt free ones instead of this oneSep 12, 2011
By Hsiang R. Tseng
I am sure this works fine, but it is now out of date.
Any silica gel that uses blue indicator was made prior to 2000 and considered toxic.
Get the cobalt-free version of the product to avoid cancer (orange)
Pelican also has their cobalt-free branded version on amazon. search for OSG-40.
You can also search the internet and you will find it for about the same price elsewhere.
Theoretically the newer "orange" silica gels may also be of newer formulation so will adsorb more moisture.
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Great product! Unfair shipping!Jul 17, 2011
By Danyelle Forte
"FoodForte"
I use this product to store delicate pastry items that would otherwise be ruined by the humidity. A product that would last only a day without the dessicant, will last a week wihout becoming stale or sticky. It is the best dessicsant I have worked with in the kitchen because it is self contained, clear to tell when it need refreshing, and easy to refresh by leaving it in the oven overnight with just the pilot light on.
My complaint... The shipping is unfair. They will ship multiple items together, but still charge you as if they were shipped seperately. If the company wants more money for the product they should raise the price, instead of being dishonest!!! Bad business practices.
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