mositure in the tool box

[ctkiteboarding]

my saw box is always wet it seems and the saws as well as other stuff are getting wet as well with abit of rust on steel parts exh. etc any ideas R

 

[ShoerFast]

Are you taking it in at night?

 

[ctkiteboarding]

all of my saws as well as fuel , bac pac blowers, etc. stay in the box on the truck outside,,,, it seems like condinsation , im worried about them

 

[ShoerFast]

Yes, condinsation, can you add a waterproff vent but allow some air to get to it? Matbe as airing it out will help?

 

[SWE#Kipp]

I used to have that problem with my tackle boxes, solved it by drilling some holes,,,

 

[ctkiteboarding]

i guess i could put some holes in it , ive left the doors open several times but in the am ,, wet,,,, can all that mositure hurt

 

[SRT-Tech]

go to your local pet supply house, to the kitty litter aisle, and look for Silica crystal cat litter, looks like translucent granules or spheres. Silica is HIGHLY absorbant and is used in gun safes and other moisture senstive storage areas to absorb moisture.

To use, fill a pair of your GF's or wife's stockings with the silica crystals. Use both stockings for strength. Tie it off and place in toolbox , it will absorb any moisture is a few days.

CHEAP, like 4 bucks. and youcan "recharge the silica when it gets wet, just bake in the oven at low heat.

Silica gel litter

Silica gel litter, a porous granular form of sodium silicate, has the highest absorbancy of any litter, and has excellent moisture and odor control.

Silica gel litter comes in two shapes: irregular lumps and small beads. Sizes range from 0.5 mm to 4 mm.

also consider relining the toolbox lid with waterproof foam strips, to seal out moisture

 

[ctkiteboarding]

nice thanks ill weather strip it ,, and hit the pet store