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How the Dehumidifying Rod
Functions |
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| How
does it work? |
| The
Dri-Rod works off a rather simple principle. First,
the rod will create a stable environment inside the
safe. Thus, reducing changes in temperature and minimizing
moisture inside the safe. Second, as the air is warmed
around the Dri-Rod, the warm air begins to move in an
upward motion.
Almost all gun safes either have a
plug hole in the top of the safe for venting or the
moisture is forced out through the front dial. If a
Dri-Rod is used in a safe with a hole in the top, the
hole should remain unplugged as the rod is in operation.
If the safe doesn't have a hole, the moisture will be
forced out through the front dial. As the warm air moves
and expands inside the safe, the damp air is forced
out of the safe and creates a stable environment. |
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| Why
a Dri-Rod? |
A
Dri-Rod in a safe - is the best way - to make sure rust
or mildew will not damage or destroy the contents of the
safe.
Many times an individual will place
a gun or something valuable in the safe with moisture
being trapped inside (totally unknown to the owner), the
Dri-Rod will eliminate this type of moisture and protect
the contents of the safe. |
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| Where
should I place the Rod? |
| The
Dri-Rod should be installed at the lowest point possible
in the safe - in the horizontal position. The Dri-Rod
can be mounted to the side wall or to the floor of a safe
by using some screws and the Dri-Rod mounting brackets.
The Dri-Rod can be operated 24 hours a day, seven days
a week. However, some owners only operate the Dri-Rod
during the most humid times of the year. We strongly recommend
the Dri-Rod to be placed on a surge protector. |
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| How
much electricity will it use? |
| Most
of our units only draw 7 watts or 10 watts. This is about
the same as a night light in your home. |
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| How
hot does the Dri-Rod get? |
| All
the rods are tested and have a surface temperature of
about 125 degrees. At this temperature, the rod will not
damage any of the contents of your safe. |
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| Helpful
hints! |
--Many
Dri-Rod customers will operate the Dri-Rod on a wall timer
and cycle the unit a few hours during each day.
--If the Dri-Rod does not heat up within about 15 minutes
re-install the plug as outlined on the packaging (99%
of our customer service calls deal with proper installation
of the plug).
--Place the Dri-Rod on a surge protector - if the rod
quits heating usually a voltage surge has damaged the
rod - just send it back and will give you a new Rod! |
