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Underwater Video & Photography: Discuss Silica Gel in the General Diving Forums forums: Dos anybody no of a source for the little packets of Silica gel to put inside your housing? Tried Jessops ...

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Old 30-04-05, 12:33 PM
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Dos anybody no of a source for the little packets of Silica gel to put inside your housing?

Tried Jessops and decided I didn't want a second Mortgage!

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I've bought some from here before, US based, so took an email or two, but very helpfull-

http://www.preservesmart.com/

There are suppliers in the UK, but not sure if they do retail. A couple of links I have acquired whilst browsing, although not used-

http://www.geejaychemicals.co.uk/default.htm
http://www.brownell.co.uk/desiccant_sachets.htm
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not used them but try RS
http://rswww.com/cgi-bin/bv/browse/M...tockNo=0601063
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You can reuse silica gel bags, of course. Just put them in the oven on a piece of aluminium foil and heat for 10-15 minutes at 110 degrees Celsius.
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You can reuse silica gel bags, of course. Just put them in the oven on a piece of aluminium foil and heat for 10-15 minutes at 110 degrees Celsius.
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I put mine out in the sun to dry them out… not sure if that is in the manual, but it seemed to work.
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RS are pretty good for delivery etc..

Alternatively camerasunderwater stock them.

Nice tip about baking them though John
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Silica packs
Have seen them on ebay in both the diving section and camera section
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My wife as a pharmacist used to be able to get silica gel in 500g (or thereabouts) tins. Sew your own in to bags or tie into stockings if your local chemist shop can help out.
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