Gun safe in the Garage

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Gun safe in the Garage

Post by Zarrs » 29 Sep 2017, 2:19 am

Hey guys

I am just looking for some advice, as I am little confused with things I am reading on the net. I live in Melbourne in the south eastern suburbs and I am about 10min from the beach. My gun safe is half a meter or from a door that leads to an out side area from the garage which has a tin roof. It's very cold in there in winter and very hot in summer.

I've put a re-chargeable dehumidifier which lasts about 2 weeks, before it needs to be recharged in the bottom of the safe. I've also placed reusable pack in the ammo compartment, is that all I need?

I've looked at golden rods on ebay but I don't know if they are compatible with our power points or if I even need one.

I have found an Australian company that sells rods like the golden rod but they are a $100 and I don't want to spend that unless I need it.
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Post by ausbushman » 29 Sep 2017, 8:45 am

I've got a safe in same situation as yours, no dehumidifier or anything like that, the firearms have been wiped down with gun oil and have no issues with rust
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Post by Zarrs » 29 Sep 2017, 9:41 am

thats great! I was a little worried that I might have some issues. It's hard to see if people are trying to sell stuff online or actually inform you.
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Post by fxol » 29 Sep 2017, 10:51 am

I live right on the beach and just make sure I keep everything coated in wd40, inside and out. No problems with mine.
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Post by Oldbloke » 29 Sep 2017, 4:35 pm

I am in similar situations to you. A light oil every 6 months or so & no problem.
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Post by marksman » 29 Sep 2017, 6:54 pm

I use a saddle/leather care cleaning product called coachaline I'm pretty sure its neatsfoot oil and bees wax
it works a treat as it does not dry out and is not a smell that scares game off
anything that will go over paint products to protect it will be ok to eg: turtle wax
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Post by AusC » 10 Oct 2017, 3:23 pm

I'm in Victoria, no beach nearby, so not as extreme, but I've always simply thrown those silicon bead packs that come with everything you buy in the safe.

Have what equates to a cupful at a time in there.

Whenever I throw a few new ones in I take a few old ones out to keep the cycle fresh.

Has worked for years without drama, easy and free.
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Post by Lorgar » 14 Oct 2017, 12:14 pm

I'm in a similar place mate, you should be fine.

I just oil mine after use, and have a few silicon bags like AusC and everything's good as new after years.
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Post by Trewella » 21 Oct 2017, 5:23 pm

I don't use moisture beads, I'm about 100m from the beach & have my rifles in gun socks in the safe.

I wipe the metal down after using a rifle & put it in scope & all.

They come out just as good as they went in.
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Post by Elite_Sniper » 25 Oct 2019, 2:30 pm

I have a walk-in gun safe/safe room that's 4x7 feet by 6 ft tall. I use two large goldenrods and it keeps the rust at bay. I haven't had any problems and they have been running for about 5 years now uninterrupted. This safe is in the garage that is insulated and never gets below freezing. The goldenrods keep it dry enough in the safe to mitigate any corrosion, even in the hot, humid summer months. Read more about dehumidifiers for gun safe following my link - https://houseweather.org/best-gun-safe-dehumidifier/
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Post by SCJ429 » 25 Oct 2019, 10:28 pm

Hi Elliot Snipper, is that a picture of Mark Winterbottom you have there? If not, who is it?
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Post by Elite_Sniper » 04 Dec 2019, 6:08 pm

SCJ429 wrote:Hi Elliot Snipper, is that a picture of Mark Winterbottom you have there? If not, who is it?

You'll wounder, but it my photo ;)
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Post by SCJ429 » 04 Dec 2019, 6:23 pm

Good for you, I am a fan myself. Preferable to Whingecup an Van Cheesebergen.
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Post by Diamond Jim » 04 Dec 2019, 7:17 pm

An old book recommended dissolving petroleum jelly (vaseline) in petrol (personally I'd use Shellite) for long term storage. It wicks into the tightest crevices and as the spirits evaporate it leaves a thin coating of petroleum jelly on the metal. This was for treating shotguns after a day out on the marshes. I've also heard the same story using lanolin (the pure stuff available from some pharmacies). Another is to add a cup of lanolin to each gallon of a home brew cleaner/solvent called Ed's Red for long term storage. Proprietary long-term protectants are available but making a gallon of the stuff for under $20 seems good value to me.
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Post by MrSavage » 05 Jan 2020, 1:01 pm

fxol wrote:I live right on the beach and just make sure I keep everything coated in wd40, inside and out. No problems with mine.


Have to be careful with wd40 as it is very thin.
I lost a barrel to wd40 because it burnt off in the Qld heat.

I use lanox now as it leaves a persistent coating.
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Post by 9.3x64 » 05 Jan 2020, 2:06 pm

I live near the ocean and have two safes, one has an electric demidifer, and one does not.
The guns in both safes are wiped down every six months inside and out.
I have never had any rust on any firearms in either safe.
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Post by Jt-2019 » 09 Feb 2020, 6:25 pm

Oil them up
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