Dry & Dry [2 LBS] Blue Premium Indicating Silica Gel Beads(Industry Standard 2-4 mm) - Reusable Desiccant Beads Silica Gel Desiccant

OVERVIEWbr>I bought this to use with a portable 4500 PSI compressor and a universal in-line compressor. An Umarex Gauntlet PCP air rifle and a line filter were used to fill the Umarex Gauntlet PCP air rifle. Tank with a capacity of 45 liters and a pressure of 4500 pounds per square inch. I get about 4 to 6 top offs between 1500 and 3000 psi before the desiccant in the filer needs to be replaced. I've only used the microwave to reactivate desiccant a couple of times, and there's still some residue in the bowl. I haven't tried reactivating the desiccant with a stove set at 200 F for 12 to 2 hours as the instructions suggest, but I imagine it would be less harsh on the desiccant. br>PROSbr>Does a good job of removing moisturebr>Reactivates as describedbr>The container in which the beads arrive is sturdybr>br>CONSbr>It's a little pricey, especially considering I didn't need two lbs of it. br>br>CONSbr>It's a little pricey, especially considering I didn't need two lbs of it. Microwaving to reactivate it appears to slightly damage the desiccant (may need to experiment with the power settings, longer for lower power)br>The beads go everywherebr>br>RECOMMENDATIONbr>I LB for $10 would have better suited my needs. To transfer them from most containers, you'll need a couple of funnels, either to use in the moisture removal process, to transfer them for reactivation, or to return them to the original container they came in after reactivation. If you're filling a PCP gun/tank, you'll need a desiccant, and these fit the bill. br>br>RELATEDbr>12V Portable PCP Air Compressor with Transformer (available on Amazon)br>(Universal In-Line PCP Air Compressor)br>(Universal In-Line PCP Air Compressor)br>(Universal In-Line PCP Air Compressor)br>(Univers Creation Core High Pressure PCP Hand Pump Air Filter Water-Filtering Line Filter) br>Umarex Gauntlet (available on Amazon) Oil Separator with Female and Male Quick Connect for High Pressure Air Compressor Pump 30Mpa Gold (available on Amazon).

Adonis Dudley

| Oct 14, 2021

My work with 3D printing and other hobbies has been difficult because I live in a humid environment; by the end of the week, half of my filaments and products would be saturated. Because I am a fan of reusable products, I decided to give this one a try. I also noticed that the company was helpful in answering customer questions and posting the product data sheet, which I consider to be a big plus. So far, this product has exceeded my expectations. Placing my pla filaments and prototypes in a sealed container with a few ounces of beads has kept them dry and strong. I've only had to reheat the beads once, due to a faulty container seal (not the product's fault), but it was simple to do. I would strongly advise anyone who works in a humid environment or with products that are sensitive to high humidity to use this product.

Apollo Delaney

| Jan 17, 2021

gel. The color of the dry spheres is a vibrant blue. They take on a slightly ambiguous pink color after absorbing humidity. The spheres are not uniformly died, as can be seen in the attached photos, and this is especially noticeable in the wet, pale-colored spheres. form of pink
The tried sample adsorbed approximately 22 % water by weight of the silica- a 40-minute gel sample, which is a typical value for this material relative air humidity relative humidity relative humidity re br>A rating of "Absorbency" is requested on the review form. " I'm afraid I won't be able to complete the task. This substance adsorbs rather than absorbs.

Clare MacDonald

| Sep 22, 2021

This product is excellent for reducing humidity in storage. I made nylon holders out of 3D printing and stored them with my filiment to keep them dry. It really works. I like how it changes color to indicate when it has absorbed as much as it can. When that happens, I simply throw the printed package with this in it in the oven for a few hours (nylon is good to far beyond what you need to recharge these) and it's ready to use again.

Bria Huffman

| May 27, 2021

These are silica gel beads (desiccant beads), which are used to absorb moisture from the air and protect items that would be damaged by dampness. The beads can be "recharged" by placing them in a warm oven for a few minutes to evaporate any excess moisture. Dark blue is visible on dry beads. When beads reach their moisture capacity, they turn a light pinkish clear color, making it easy to spot when they need to be replaced. br>br>I have a few small benches that I can use. I keep power tools of this style on a workbench in a damp climate. I keep each tool covered with its own heavy-duty bag when not in use. a heavy-duty plastic bag I stuff these silica gel beads into a small burlap drawstring pouch in each bag. They appear to be doing an excellent job. The tools are still bone-dry after a few months. I keep a couple of sacks for each tool on hand so that I can swap in a new bag while the old one recharges. Overall, a nice, simple, and effective solution to an otherwise perplexing problem. br>br>.

Belle Wu

| Sep 30, 2021

This is an excellent product. It's in a few Pelican cases where I keep my camera gear. I put it in plastic pill bottles that have a row of small holes drilled around the circumference. I wasn't sure if that would be sufficient airflow, but it is. Over the course of a few weeks, they turn pink. I recharge in the microwave, but I have to pour the pellets into a bowl because the pill bottles will melt if I don't. When these things heat up, I can't believe how much water vapor comes out of them. They do the job, but don't expect them to dry your car or house and then complain about it. They're great for safes and storage cases because they're small and enclosed.

London Williams

| Jun 15, 2021

I purchased a second quart of this product to use in preparing and sending leaf tissue samples for DNA extraction. When there is no longer any moisture to be absorbed from the samples, the excess desiccant can be removed from the packets and easily reactivated in a toaster oven, as indicated by the blue color indicator. When the beads can't absorb any more moisture, they turn pink. When they're reactivated, the blue color comes back.

Calum Thornton

| Oct 07, 2021

I stuffed it in a sock and hung it on my safe's door. When I go to retrieve items, there is no longer a stale moldy odor. To dry it, I set the oven to the lowest setting, let it preheat for a few minutes, then turn it off and place the sock on a foil-lined pan to cool completely. Return it to the safe, and your uncle will be bobbed. A double layer of ladies stockings would have been a better option, but I don't wear stockings, so that wasn't an option for me.

Elsa Matthews

| Jan 09, 2022