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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