Water question

[cmann250]

I am having an encounter with water right now. (Check local listings, Kentland)

I had a some ammo cans submerged for a few hours (good seals, not terribly concerned) and some tools (dies, etc.) getting wet but not submerged. Powder and primers are dry.

What can I do to hedge my bets on drying stuff out? By nature, everything metal is greasy/oily and is currently airing out.


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[johntheplinker]

The ammo and primers should be o.k., the tools and stuff I'd spray them down with WD40 then let them sit in good air circulation for a while then oil with a good rust preventative. I'd keep an eye on the powder just to make sure it didn't draw any moisture.

 

[Thor]

Fans...and a dehumidifier.

Good luck!

 

[Clay Pigeon]

I would not worry about the smokeless powder or primers as they both do not adsorb water, they are not hygroscopic,.

 

[cmann250]

So far so good. I got the water pumped out over night so nothing was submerged for more than 12 hours. I had a stainless Blackhawk sitting low in the safe that will need a thorough cleaning. So far, my ammo cans have been 100% reliable and dry. Buckets with lids seem to float and keep the water out. Thus far I’ve had zero loss of anything important or valuable.

Hopefully everyone reading this sees the importance of being prepared because let me tell you seeing 17” of water in your basement makes you want to puke!


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[churchmouse]

So far so good. I got the water pumped out over night so nothing was submerged for more than 12 hours. I had a stainless Blackhawk sitting low in the safe that will need a thorough cleaning. So far, my ammo cans have been 100% reliable and dry. Buckets with lids seem to float and keep the water out. Thus far I’ve had zero loss of anything important or valuable.

Hopefully everyone reading this sees the importance of being prepared because let me tell you seeing 17” of water in your basement makes you want to puke!


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Is your furnace/Return air duct in the water...???

 

[dudley0]

Is your furnace/Return air duct in the water...???

Just had this happen at a rental of mine. Tenants wanted to save time mowing so they removed the downspout extensions. What a mess for the crawlspace. Ended up replacing all the ducting after I put a sump pit in.

 

[cmann250]

Is your furnace/Return air duct in the water...???

No, fortunately. I guess I didn’t specify, but I have a basement. I had 17” of water in the basement.


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[churchmouse]

No, fortunately. I guess I didn’t specify, but I have a basement. I had 17” of water in the basement.


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I read that you have a basement. Lots and lots of furnaces are in the basement. Lots and lots of them spend time with the blower section submerged. Just asking to help you prevent more issues. I have had to repair many that have went swimming.

 

[cmann250]

I read that you have a basement. Lots and lots of furnaces are in the basement. Lots and lots of them spend time with the blower section submerged. Just asking to help you prevent more issues. I have had to repair many that have went swimming.

I see what you mean. It was under water, but not running when the water came up. It’s dry now. I have the covers off the furnace and a box fan blowing into it now. We’ll see.


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[Fullmag]

I see what you mean. It was under water, but not running when the water came up. It’s dry now. I have the covers off the furnace and a box fan blowing into it now. We’ll see.


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Mold could become a real issue during the drying process. We had a roof put on a while back and it leaked in many places. Then the mold showed up. White mold is okay it will dry out and some types of black are extremely bad and have to be professionally removed.

 

[gmcttr]

...I had a stainless Blackhawk sitting low in the safe that will need a thorough cleaning....

If this is a "fireproof" safe water has most likely saturated the drywall fireproofing sheets thought the interior and/or bolt down holes in the bottom and will take a very long time to dry unless you can rip out the interior to get to it.

 

[cmann250]

Now 36 hours out, I think I avoided any major losses. Nothing soaked for an extended period which really helped matters.


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[JeepHammer]

If it were a chronic condition, like garage or basement, dehumidifier for sure.

If you don't have this often, Casey Burchwood "Barricade" spray on anything that can rust.
I don't know what's in that stuff, but it works amazingly well.

If it's actually wet, WD-40 to displace the water, then Barricade.

I run a machine shop (lots of raw steel) in Indiana humidity, and I buy Barricade by the case...
Something better comes along, I'll switch, but right now I just haven't found anything that works better.