Silica Packets for Safe Collectibles Storage w/ Color-Change Beads (100g packet)

Silica Packets for Safe Collectibles Storage w/ Color-Change Beads (100g packet)

Dry&Dry

Regular price $495 USD
Regular price Sale price $4.95 USD
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200 in stock

If you need to store your models in boxes or totes for a period of time, they are at risk for damage by humidity / dampness.  Mold stains are all too common in stored models, and can be "fatal."  Silica dry-packs are cheap insurance for your precious ponies while they're stored away.  Silica absorbs moisture from the air and locks it into the silica beads, keeping your ponies or other items drier.

To use:  Place a packet in each storage bin or box along with your (safely wrapped) models.  Airtight bins are best, as if there's an air supply, it will continuously carry moisture, filling up the beads more quickly.  Be sure they aren't completely blocked by the models - Place in front of or on top of (wrapped) models where they can access, and dry, the air in the container. 

 

How many packets do you need per tote?

To  gauge how many packets you need for your storage containers:

1 cubic foot = 1728 cubic inches -> minimum of 20g
1 gallon = 231 cubic inches -> minimum of 5g
20-gal plastic tote -> minimum of 100g


 More packets are always better... They recommend using more than the minimum for added protection or for longer storage times. 

These are the large size packets, as you can see from the photo. (Photo includes Traditional Breyer Friesian Sporthorse for scale.)  They are 100g packets, so they'll protect your models better and longer.  Use as many as you need.  We don't mess around here - We want your ponies to stay safe!  One of these packets should cover any normal storage box size we're used to seeing for models.

Each packet contains a scattering of orange beads that will color-change to green when they've absorbed all the moisture they can collect.  Then you'll know it's time to refresh the packet to re-use it.   Packets can be refreshed for re-use by heating in an oven for between .5 - 2 hours at 200F.  If your microwave vents steam, you may also be able to refresh them by microwaving for 7-12 minutes on DEFROST mode.

We purchase them in bulk, in sealed bags, and pull out as many as you need - They will come to you sealed in a zipper-style plastic bag to insure they stay dry in transit. 

Keep those models safe!

 

Size: Approx 5" x 2.75"

Weight Dy: Approx 100g (incl cloth packet)

Please note:  Every storage situation is different, so we cannot warranty the safety of your models while using these.  Please check your stored models at least monthly to make sure they are safe from moisture, as well as heat.  Silica will not reduce the build-up of gasses from shrinky models.

Horse not included.  He's just "modelling" how big these are.

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