Proximity of Gun Cabinet to Shower

[Bisbobble]

Here is a silly question but real.

My gun cabinet is in my walk in closet which opens into our master bath. When we take showers, the bathroom steams up a little (the ventilation is pretty good). I'm sure some of the moisture is ending up in my closet, and thus around the cabinet. It is not a fire rated safe nor is it air tight.

Should I be concerned?

 

[roisigns]

Yes...be very concerned. My home is a safe distance from your shower and you can keep the safe here.

 

[chuddly]

no issue...dont worry...unless your clothes are wet from the shower too???

 

[REWSTER]

Consider it a good thing, in case someone breaks in while you are in the shower your guns are right there!

 

[Bunnykid68]

Put hygrometer in your safe so that you can check it after showering.

 

[Sylvain]

Your guns are not made of sugar.
Many people carry guns when it's raining or snowing, they roll in the snow, drop them in water ... and yet they dont rust.
You could actually take a shower with your guns (some people actually do) and they still wouldn't rust as long as you clean them, dry them and oil them like you would do anyway.

 

[cagilber]

I was worried about moisture similar to this so I added one of these to my gun cabinet floor.

DampRid Refillable Moisture Absorber - Walmart.com

It sucks moisture out of the air and deposits it into the tank. Every 6 months or so I have to get a new one because it's full.

 

[AttackMonkey]

I think the issue is usually prolonged humidity circulating around the weapons particularly if hey have been dinged and could oxidize at that point. This could be worsened by prolonged exposure to wet surfaces (rags, etc) that will expedite the process. In your case with a relatively closed environment and occasional showers probably does not warrant being overly concerned. Your moisture absorber is a good idea but recognize that much of that moisture is being caught from normal air moisture not necessarily shower induced moisture.

 

[Bisbobble]

Your guns are not made of sugar.
Many people carry guns when it's raining or snowing, they roll in the snow, drop them in water ... and yet they dont rust.
You could actually take a shower with your guns (some people actually do) and they still wouldn't rust as long as you clean them, dry them and oil them like you would do anyway.

Good points! I had thought about that. Humidity is around us all the time. I believe I take pretty good care of them. They get cleaned and lightly oiled after each use.

I was worried about moisture similar to this so I added one of these to my gun cabinet floor.

DampRid Refillable Moisture Absorber - Walmart.com

It sucks moisture out of the air and deposits it into the tank. Every 6 months or so I have to get a new one because it's full.

Thanks for the tip!

 

[karl77]

could put a rubber seal (made for windows/doors and has an adhesive back) around the door jam and would get a descent block to help rid of any lingering humidity.

would also oil them a bit on the heavy side as well.

 

[AttackMonkey]

Or you could use "Flex Seal"! As seen on TV-must be good.

 

[Sylvain]

Good points! I had thought about that. Humidity is around us all the time. I believe I take pretty good care of them. They get cleaned and lightly oiled after each use.

Yep.I wouldn't do anything special about them or the way you store them.

 

[P-Shooter]

A friend who has a couple antique rifles with worn bluing noticed some occasional surface rust on them, so he bought a couple of these to put in his cabinet. So far as I know he hasn't had any issues with them or the rust since, although the cabinet wasn't in close proximity to a bathroom in his case. Nice that they can be re-charged in the oven.

Amazon.com: Dry-Packs Indicating Silica Gel 40 Grams in Sturdy Aluminum Dehumidifying Canister - No Cobalt Chloride II - DP40CAN: Home & Kitchen

 

[actaeon277]

Dehumidifier rod
Amazon.com: dehumidifier rod

 

[Freezeup]

I am going to try the DampRid Refillable Moisture Absorber - Walmart.com it looks like it would do a good job, and they seem inexpensive unough to try. Thanks for the info!

 

[cagilber]

If you go to Walmart you might not be able to find the DampRid brand. Our Walmarts have another brand near the Ironining boards, closest supplies, and vacuum cleaner bag section.

Bed Bath and Beyond sells the DampRid in stores as well as the media to refill them.

 

[fmjinsight]

I was worried about moisture similar to this so I added one of these to my gun cabinet floor.

DampRid Refillable Moisture Absorber - Walmart.com

It sucks moisture out of the air and deposits it into the tank. Every 6 months or so I have to get a new one because it's full.

Just get a bag of the refill media and you can reuse the cup forever. Ive had same one in my safe for years I just dump it every few months and refill the media good to go.

 

[danatkins]

my gun safe is in the kitchen which is right next to my bathroom with the shower n i've never noticed any moisture on the safe i'd say if you're not noticing any moisture in the closet you should be ok

 

[tornrebel]

I would be more worried about documents. Actually if you have the bags that say do not eat laying around that came in the safe then put them back in as they remove moisture. Also if you have any hygrometers from maybe a cigar humidor you could check it. I wouldn't imagine you should have any problems though.

 

[Sonick]

Yes...be very concerned. My home is a safe distance from your shower and you can keep the safe here.

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