Re: [Paddlewise] Dessicants & DryBags

From: Dave Kruger <dkruger_at_pacifier.com>
Date: Thu, 02 Mar 2000 20:15:41 -0800
PJ Rattenbury wrote:
> 
>         Recent postings about the waterproofness of GPS units prompt my question.
> Has anyone found a satisfactory dessicant for use with electrical gear, ie
> radios, GPS, cellphones in drybags.

Silica gel is the standard.  Can be re-dehydrated by heating at elevated temps,
but has low capacity.  Most other powerful dessicants are too corrosive for use
in electronics.

-- 
Dave Kruger
Astoria, OR
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