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September 26th, 2022, 05:13 PM #21
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Sounds like you need a dehumidifier with a larger capacity. I bought a larger capacity dehumidifier and it keeps the basement at about 50%
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September 26th, 2022, 05:17 PM #22
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Loaded ammo is pretty durable. I wouldn*t have a care in the world opening and closing cans in the basement. The volume of air is small and the silica (if I bothered to use it) would last many many years.
My basement is an old stone foundation. It is virtually identical to the conditions you describe. I store primers and powder in their factory packaging on shelves. I store factory ammo in the factory boxes in fifty cal cans, no desiccants. I store reloads loose in fifty cal cans, no desiccants. I have never had any issue with any ammunition, reload, powder or primer so stored. Some on the shelf for 30 years or more. I think people worry about these things WAY too much.
ETA, I don*t store guns in those conditions. They get freckled way too quickly.
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September 26th, 2022, 05:20 PM #23
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Pretty good. I hate footware, i hate anything on my feet or touching my feet. I wear flip flops nearly all year outside, and when I have to wear something, it's thin nylon socks and boat shoes. It's funny because my father wakes up in the morning, immediately puts his wool socks and nike's on, before leaving the bedroom.
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September 26th, 2022, 06:18 PM #24
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OMG, POOFA continues to deliver some of the best entertainment!
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September 26th, 2022, 06:34 PM #25
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I wouldn't use salt, it attracts moisture, lay a bag on your concrete floor and you'll see. If I dont have my dehumidifier running 24/7/365
everything would be rust and rotted. Its 79 degrees down there now, mid summer its 82 but very low humidity.
Sometimes in the winter I need heat it gets that cold.FJB
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September 26th, 2022, 07:22 PM #27
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September 26th, 2022, 08:08 PM #28
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going to be moving into a new home in a few weeks.. thinking about using part of the finished basement as a storage area,whats a good hygrometer to get?
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September 26th, 2022, 10:09 PM #29
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All that surplus ammo that people buy up that's been sitting in a warehouse for 50 years... do you think they keep it stored in perfect conditions?
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September 26th, 2022, 10:14 PM #30
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I've kept my ammo using ammo cans in my basement for many years w/ a dehumidifier, usually kept around 55-60% and everything is still in perfect condition.
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