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Re: [OM] slica gel

Subject: Re: [OM] slica gel
From: Garth Wood <garth@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 08 May 2002 17:35:30 -0600
At 08:30 AM 5/8/2002 -0500, Bill Pearce wrote:
>I use the stuff in the aluminum containers, sold in, wonder of wonders,
>camera stores, about six bucks a tin. Works great. This includes the
>indicator, deep blue when dry, light pink when filled. Bake at 300 degrees
>for an hour, back in the cabinet.

You can also buy these little wonders from the following URL:

   http://www.dehumidify.com/

Home of Hydrosorbent Products, Inc.  I have five of 'em -- most gratifying 
little items.  The indicator's very useful, too -- otherwise, you have *no 
friggin' idea* of when they're saturated and need to be "re-activated."

>Apparently the indicator is a special addition, not the nature of the
>silica. You can buy a brand of scoopable kitty litter that is around ten to
>fifteen dollars for a large bag, that is exactly the same stuff, without the
>indicator. I think it is unnecessary in that use, as Kitty provides his own
>indicator. This was mentioned on another list, as an affordable alternative
>to the prepackaged products.

Have no idea on this one.

Garth


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