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[WTA] Dry Cabinet, To get or not to get?
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andrewtyy
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 Aug 7 2013, 12:01 AM
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Getting Started
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QUOTE(stan001 @ Jul 19 2013, 04:11 AM) I'm using this... http://www.aipo.com.my/karakka.htmlComes with a rechargeable dehumidifier... I buy a big digital display temp/RH from Jln Pasar as the small analog RH meter is very hard to see... see the link below as sample... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Digital-LCD-Temp...K-/310491447070When RH is over the recommended level, take out a few hours to recharge la... QUOTE(Rice_Owl84 @ Jul 19 2013, 10:28 AM) I'm also using the karraka dry box. It comes with that electrical dehumidifier. Charge it few hours til the beads turn from pink to blue. Basically the electrical dehumidifier is like this: You charge it up for absorption. Each charge is a one time absorption to bring the humidity down. You have to experiment the level of charge to get the humidity level result to want. To me I prefer to charge half way where the beads are light blue and not dark blue. So when you put it in it dehumidifies the box close to 40%, while if it was dark blue it might bring it down close to 30% and sometimes under. So far everything alright? no fungus or moisture? Haven't decide which 1 to buy? In need a portable dry cabinet  |
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sp6068
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Aug 7 2013, 12:42 AM
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Why don't just get an inexpensive plastic container as a dry box? Something like below,  You can get these plastic containers at various sizes at malls. Silica Gel can get at Daiso for 5 bucks. |
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VICTORLIM157
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Aug 14 2013, 06:36 PM
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You should get one, to get a lens cleaned by professional due to fungus infection cost around RM150, you rather spend a little more and you are free from these nightmares...
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ChinWY
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Aug 15 2013, 12:12 AM
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QUOTE(VICTORLIM157 @ Aug 14 2013, 11:36 PM) You should get one, to get a lens cleaned by professional due to fungus infection cost around RM150, you rather spend a little more and you are free from these nightmares... I have seen enough damage done to lens and hefty cleaning bills to bite the bitter bullet and get a dry box.. Though I have since learn to CLA my own lens, I have lost one due to moisture entering the laminated lens elements aka misting / fogging. Get the biggest you can afford and that will do for a while until you out grow it eventually.. I also have the karraka dry box. Bit of a pain making sure it is doing its job properly but for the tight budget or temporary portable needs, it will do the job. If you are electronic savvy built your own... it is only made up of a peltier cell with humidity sensor to regulate. I am contemplating hacking my old Coleman's Ice chest one day.. |
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stan001
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Aug 15 2013, 01:20 AM
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QUOTE(Rice_Owl84 @ Jul 19 2013, 10:28 AM) I'm also using the karraka dry box. It comes with that electrical dehumidifier. Charge it few hours til the beads turn from pink to blue. Basically the electrical dehumidifier is like this: You charge it up for absorption. Each charge is a one time absorption to bring the humidity down. You have to experiment the level of charge to get the humidity level result to want. To me I prefer to charge half way where the beads are light blue and not dark blue. So when you put it in it dehumidifies the box close to 40%, while if it was dark blue it might bring it down close to 30% and sometimes under. Thanks for the tips... How long do you charge it for "half way" ? I keep mine at range of between 40-50% RH, that is okay right ?? BTW the small analog meter is quite accurate , almost the same readings as my big display digital RH/Temp meter... |
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stan001
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Aug 15 2013, 01:25 AM
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QUOTE(andrewtyy @ Aug 7 2013, 12:01 AM) So far everything alright? no fungus or moisture? Haven't decide which 1 to buy? In need a portable dry cabinet Works great... If u don't want the hassle of a 24hr powered dry box, go with this... it is really quite affordable relative to the price of lens... |
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jksthing
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Oct 27 2013, 11:54 AM
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Getting Started
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Can recommend a shop to get dry cabinet? Maybe AIPO 28L
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Ulysses
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Dec 5 2016, 08:10 PM
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QUOTE(sp6068 @ Aug 7 2013, 12:42 AM) Why don't just get an inexpensive plastic container as a dry box? Something like below, You can get these plastic containers at various sizes at malls. Silica Gel can get at Daiso for 5 bucks. can this works the same as dry box? i plan to use like this (budget first)... buy silica gels..& store all containers.  will it works the same as the so-called drybox/drycabinet? penang here lately, having rainy season.. afraid fungus will grow .. LOL |
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starship1
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Dec 29 2016, 10:06 PM
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QUOTE(sp6068 @ Aug 7 2013, 12:42 AM) Why don't just get an inexpensive plastic container as a dry box? Something like below, You can get these plastic containers at various sizes at malls. Silica Gel can get at Daiso for 5 bucks. like this also can arr |
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ianho
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Dec 30 2016, 01:30 AM
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Cucimangkoklife
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QUOTE(sp6068 @ Aug 7 2013, 12:42 AM) Why don't just get an inexpensive plastic container as a dry box? Something like below, You can get these plastic containers at various sizes at malls. Silica Gel can get at Daiso for 5 bucks. Not recommended. U dunno what kinda plastics they use n sometimes plastic react badly with each other. Then u get sticky melted rubber rings n plastic casings sometimes. Also very mafan to keep microwave n reuse the gels. The worst is those type that have the rubberized paint like Sigma lenses last time. It becomes all sticky n gooey. Horrible mess. This post has been edited by ianho: Dec 30 2016, 01:31 AM |
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