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Silica Gel Packs for Moisture

Started Oct 5, 2018 | Discussions thread
petrochemist Veteran Member • Posts: 3,619
Re: Silica Gel Packs for Moisture
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YnotMe wrote:

Thank-you. They seem to be sold/advertised in grams, 3, 5, 10. What size would be sufficient if still putting in different pockets throughout my bag?

It depends on where you are, how big the bag/pocket is, how well sealed it is & how often you regenerate.

I think the packs I have hold 25g.

I've always steered clear of making my own packs _ they'd need to have free circulation of air but hold in the silica. Despite it's name Silica gel is a hard grainy material that could scratch lenses. We have a wide variety of mesh sizes at work ranging from about 5mm to fine dust.

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