R-pod Owners Forum : DampRid for condensation https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : DampRid for condensation Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:44:30 +0000 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 19:32:48 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7195 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ DampRid for condensation : Originally posted by podderfjBetter... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7195&PID=83119#83119 Author: Bovine0001
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Posted: 03 Oct 2016 at 7:32pm

Originally posted by podderfj

Better yet, go to any store that supplies pool supplies and buy a 50# bag for about $20 and refill your bucket when it gets saturated.  I got by bag at Ace Hardware.  Lots cheaper than buying the individual packs of Damp Dri.  

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]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2016 19:32:48 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7195&PID=83119#83119 DampRid for condensation : Better yet, go to any store that... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7195&PID=83083#83083 Author: podderfj
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Posted: 02 Oct 2016 at 12:48pm

Better yet, go to any store that supplies pool supplies and buy a 50# bag for about $20 and refill your bucket when it gets saturated.  I got by bag at Ace Hardware.  Lots cheaper than buying the individual packs of Damp Dri.  ]]> Sun, 02 Oct 2016 12:48:29 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7195&PID=83083#83083 DampRid for condensation : I just found this other form of... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7195&PID=83080#83080 Author: Bovine0001
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Posted: 02 Oct 2016 at 10:12am

I just found this other form of calcium chloride:
https://amazon.com/gp/product/B014YBBWD4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Snow Joe MELT25CCP 25-LB Professional Strength Calcium Chloride Pellets Ice Melter Resealable Bag

4 pound bucket of DampRid is 2.38/lb and this is .60/lb.  I think it should work, on the cheap.  
]]> Sun, 02 Oct 2016 10:12:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7195&PID=83080#83080 DampRid for condensation : The one we are is Damp Rid High... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7195&PID=82973#82973 Author: StephenH
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Posted: 29 Sep 2016 at 12:24pm

The one we are is Damp Rid High Capacity Moisture Absorber. It looks like a bucket with a handle. It lasts a long time. I usually keep it in either the sink or the bathroom so that in case it should happen to leak, the spill will be contained. One review on Amazon detailed how two of them, both of them in automobiles, split, ruining the seats. I would not put it on a car seat or anything else that would not be able to contain a spill, even before I read this.

The good thing about the Damp-Rid product is that it has a cover to keep it from spilling if overturned, which has happened. It has an indicator which will show when it needs to be replaced also. A home-brew version would lack these two features.
]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2016 12:24:18 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7195&PID=82973#82973 DampRid for condensation : Originally posted by podderfjAnybody... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7195&PID=82968#82968 Author: Bovine0001
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Posted: 29 Sep 2016 at 9:37am

Originally posted by podderfj

Anybody out there ever tried the product DampRid for condensation problems.  It is actually Calcium Carbonate in a sealed pouch that comes with a plastic coat hanger attached to it for hanging up.  As it absorbs moisture, it collects in plastic bag beneath the container of calcium carbonate.  You can tell when the calcium carbonate is about used up as you can see through the package.  We use it in our closets at home and I use it in my gun cabinets.  Works great in these applications.  Just wondered if any podders out there have used it.  Also, smells good and keeps closets and gun safe smelling good.  Comments please.

Actually, it's Calcium Chloride, not carbonate.  Here is the MSDS: http://damprid.barradmin.com/uploads/general/DR_Moisture_Absorber_SDS-FG01K.pdf

I have seen this in ice melting products on Amazon, https://www.amazon.com/Pure-Calcium-Chloride-SNOW-Pellets/dp/B0115C7PEK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1475155721&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=calcium+chloride&psc=1

I may try some of this to see if it cheaper.
]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2016 09:37:34 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7195&PID=82968#82968 DampRid for condensation : Just don't expect it to collect... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7195&PID=67716#67716 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 09 Nov 2015 at 1:35pm

Just don't expect it to collect the moisture from sleeping in there overnight - that is 1/3 of a liter of water per person, per night. You need to crack a window and the vent for that.]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2015 13:35:54 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7195&PID=67716#67716 DampRid for condensation : Yes, I use the tub version, it... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7195&PID=67686#67686 Author: ToolmanJohn
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Posted: 07 Nov 2015 at 7:57am

 Yes, I use the tub version, it lasts through the Winter here in Connecticut. I also refill when the Pod is not being used. Especially in the Summer when it's humid, it collects quite a bit of water. I dump out the water every month.]]> Sat, 07 Nov 2015 07:57:26 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7195&PID=67686#67686 DampRid for condensation : Yes, many of us do. You can get... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7195&PID=67683#67683 Author: Podster
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Posted: 07 Nov 2015 at 6:45am

Yes, many of us do. You can get the big tub in the Walmart RV section for about $9. ]]> Sat, 07 Nov 2015 06:45:52 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7195&PID=67683#67683 DampRid for condensation : Anybody out there ever tried the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7195&PID=67682#67682 Author: podderfj
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Posted: 06 Nov 2015 at 10:47pm

Anybody out there ever tried the product DampRid for condensation problems.  It is actually Calcium Carbonate in a sealed pouch that comes with a plastic coat hanger attached to it for hanging up.  As it absorbs moisture, it collects in plastic bag beneath the container of calcium carbonate.  You can tell when the calcium carbonate is about used up as you can see through the package.  We use it in our closets at home and I use it in my gun cabinets.  Works great in these applications.  Just wondered if any podders out there have used it.  Also, smells good and keeps closets and gun safe smelling good.  Comments please.]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2015 22:47:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7195&PID=67682#67682