After reading an article here, I went out and purchased buckets and colanders for a moisture control system. I'm having a VERY hard time finding calcium chloride though. We haven't had snow in about five years so no one sells ice remover. Nor do we have a problem with too soft water, so that leaves out the water filtering people. The only source I have been able to find is 350 miles to the north, and they require a $300 minimum order - that's a lot of CaCl ! Any other ideas?
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Richard
Try Charcoal
Although I haven't, a friend who owns a C&C 33 says he uses charcoal every year and changes it about once a month. Why not?!
Although I haven't, a friend who owns a C&C 33 says he uses charcoal every year and changes it about once a month. Why not?!
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kevin hostler
Damp Rid?
Doc: Have you considered DampRid? They have it at our local Lowe's stores. It was in the section where they sell the cleaning stuff (household cleaners). This stuff sweetens the air too. They sell it in cartons like 1/2 gal of milk. You could just put the colander in the sink and let the water drain out. They also sell it in some other packaging that allows you to hang it in a closet or locker too.
Doc: Have you considered DampRid? They have it at our local Lowe's stores. It was in the section where they sell the cleaning stuff (household cleaners). This stuff sweetens the air too. They sell it in cartons like 1/2 gal of milk. You could just put the colander in the sink and let the water drain out. They also sell it in some other packaging that allows you to hang it in a closet or locker too.
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Meow
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We use kitty litter, after someone else recommended it. It works, it's cheap, and lasts at least six months in a humid climate. Pour it out in a wide topped tub.
We use kitty litter, after someone else recommended it. It works, it's cheap, and lasts at least six months in a humid climate. Pour it out in a wide topped tub.
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Jim Willis
Damp rid, mildew corrosion etc.
Out here on the Windward size damp is problem with by classic cars (GTO and 60 CAD- both convertibles). Best answer is to take them for an outing now and again with the top down onto the "dry side". If you want calcium chloride in small pails you can get from the "Chemistry Store.com" I bought damp rid (actually just calcium chloride in a plastic bag) but yo ucan seen it absorbing water and becoming liquid. I also used "Bullfrog" to help control corrosion - not sure that it really works. I also think that is important to use mildew inhibitors. You cannot use bleach on carpet or upholstery, by I found that Lysol Spray is OK on carpet and lining of the top. On the leather seats I wipe over with water-diluted IG CLeansser/conditioner (has mildew inhibors built in). The water is important on leather, since the lacquer on the leather is senstive to theese cleaners and solvents too. I then then seal with S.Seal (also has inhibitors). Still some light surface mildew in the spring but has at least not penetrated and discolered the leather. Vinyl is much tougher and can use stronger (even udiluted) N.clear for really good mildew protection. If a bumper is starting to rust, I use "Must for Rust" that is safe to use on chrome and seal wil MH Sglaze to keep the damp/oxygen out. I have tried lots of rust inhibitors and this is the only one I have seen that will not damage the chrome. I also use in to remove rust (using steeel wool too) on the rails etc of my boat.
Out here on the Windward size damp is problem with by classic cars (GTO and 60 CAD- both convertibles). Best answer is to take them for an outing now and again with the top down onto the "dry side". If you want calcium chloride in small pails you can get from the "Chemistry Store.com" I bought damp rid (actually just calcium chloride in a plastic bag) but yo ucan seen it absorbing water and becoming liquid. I also used "Bullfrog" to help control corrosion - not sure that it really works. I also think that is important to use mildew inhibitors. You cannot use bleach on carpet or upholstery, by I found that Lysol Spray is OK on carpet and lining of the top. On the leather seats I wipe over with water-diluted IG CLeansser/conditioner (has mildew inhibors built in). The water is important on leather, since the lacquer on the leather is senstive to theese cleaners and solvents too. I then then seal with S.Seal (also has inhibitors). Still some light surface mildew in the spring but has at least not penetrated and discolered the leather. Vinyl is much tougher and can use stronger (even udiluted) N.clear for really good mildew protection. If a bumper is starting to rust, I use "Must for Rust" that is safe to use on chrome and seal wil MH Sglaze to keep the damp/oxygen out. I have tried lots of rust inhibitors and this is the only one I have seen that will not damage the chrome. I also use in to remove rust (using steeel wool too) on the rails etc of my boat.
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R.W.Landau
Ventilate them Doc.
Doc, I think Jim is right. You can beat moisture and mold with good active ventilation. As a contractor, I know that mold will grow anywhere there is no ventilation. I don't know how you would handle your project but I don't think there is anything better than ventilation. I have seen advertisements for vents that are installed into shrink wrap. r.w.landau
Doc, I think Jim is right. You can beat moisture and mold with good active ventilation. As a contractor, I know that mold will grow anywhere there is no ventilation. I don't know how you would handle your project but I don't think there is anything better than ventilation. I have seen advertisements for vents that are installed into shrink wrap. r.w.landau
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Rich Stidger
Try a garden supply
I use buckets and collanders and I bought a 80# bag of calcium choloride for about $30 at a garden supply store. Perhaps an Agway? I have never seen it any other place, but Ihaven't gone specifically looking either. Good Luck. The system does work well. Been doing it for 4+ years. Rich
I use buckets and collanders and I bought a 80# bag of calcium choloride for about $30 at a garden supply store. Perhaps an Agway? I have never seen it any other place, but Ihaven't gone specifically looking either. Good Luck. The system does work well. Been doing it for 4+ years. Rich
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Morrie
which article?
Can someone direct me to the article you're referring to about buckets and colanders, calcium chloride and moisture control systems ??? Thanks, Morrie
Can someone direct me to the article you're referring to about buckets and colanders, calcium chloride and moisture control systems ??? Thanks, Morrie
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Clyde
Winter Mildew Problem Thread in Archives
The thread was "Buckets, Collanders, & Calcium Chloride" used for winter storage mildew problems on sailboats. You can check the rest of the thread using the forum archives. "Buckets, Collanders, & Calcium Chloride Submitted by Rich Stidger on 10/30 at 05:59PM regarding General_interest I also use a 5-6 quart bucket with a collander on top. I put about 1-1.5# of calcium chloride pellets into the collander. Last spring I emptied over 5 quarts of water out of 7 buckets. The calcium chloride is available in 50 or 80# bags at any garden supply store. The buckets and collanders can be had for a buck apiece at most dollar stores. I do make sure that my bilge is pumped dry so that I don't have a built-in source of moisture after closing. About mid-winter I may add another 1/2# of calcium chloride to the collanders. I used this method last year for the first time and had good results. A friend that told me about this technique has been using it for years with no mildew. Rich" Fair Winds and Aloha Clyde
The thread was "Buckets, Collanders, & Calcium Chloride" used for winter storage mildew problems on sailboats. You can check the rest of the thread using the forum archives. "Buckets, Collanders, & Calcium Chloride Submitted by Rich Stidger on 10/30 at 05:59PM regarding General_interest I also use a 5-6 quart bucket with a collander on top. I put about 1-1.5# of calcium chloride pellets into the collander. Last spring I emptied over 5 quarts of water out of 7 buckets. The calcium chloride is available in 50 or 80# bags at any garden supply store. The buckets and collanders can be had for a buck apiece at most dollar stores. I do make sure that my bilge is pumped dry so that I don't have a built-in source of moisture after closing. About mid-winter I may add another 1/2# of calcium chloride to the collanders. I used this method last year for the first time and had good results. A friend that told me about this technique has been using it for years with no mildew. Rich" Fair Winds and Aloha Clyde
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David Foster
West Marine
carries Calcium Chloride in the buckets, or in boxes of plastic bags that fit the bukets. David Lady Lillie
carries Calcium Chloride in the buckets, or in boxes of plastic bags that fit the bukets. David Lady Lillie
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Doc Turner
Thanks Everybody
I went to a pool supply store and purchased two 15 lb buckets for $12.95 each. You guys are the greatest!
I went to a pool supply store and purchased two 15 lb buckets for $12.95 each. You guys are the greatest!
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