Gun Safe Dehumidifier Ranking Factors: Output, Warranty
Overview
So you bought a safe and filled it with guns a few years ago. You finally decide to take a shooting day, go into your safe and pull out your favorite guns only to find them rusted and corroded. If I were you I’d be Fucken livid! See you thought your safe would keep them safe but no, it actually just fucked them up… but why? Nearly all safes with a fire rating achieve it through gypsum board which releases chemicals that are horrible for your guns. Add in the fact that safes are damp and dark places that create the perfect environment for water, mold and mildew and you have a gun owner’s nightmare.
But wait… there is a solution and that solution is a dehumidifier. There are two types of dehumidifiers, ones that use silica gel and ones that use drying rods. In this article I will recommend the 3 top dehumidifier rod brands.
#1 Best Dehumidifier Rod Brand – Goldenrod
GoldenRod is the oldest company on this list and they have a prestigious reputation to match. Made in USA, GoldenRod offers 4 different sizes ranging from 12” to 36” and are distinctly known by their gold color. The gold color does not make this rod better than others, it just lets you know that it’s their product.
GoldenRod dehumidifiers are the best for two reasons:
- hey have the largest wattage output which means they are the strongest for their respective sizes
- They have a lifetime warranty.
It is also the most expensive, but considering in this industry you get what you pay for, it is well worth the one time investment. I will mention that GoldenRod was recently acquired by Battenfield products who are famous for degrading great brands. To the best of my knowledge they only bought the product line but are not doing any of the manufacturing. I would also be very wary of the GoldenRod Gun Saver brand as it is a cheap Chinese product that GoldenRod brought in to use their name on and trick people, I do not recommend those rods. Here is a list of all the sizes they offer with their appropriate wattage output:
- GoldenRod 12” Dehumidifier: 12 watts
- GoldenRod 18” Dehumidifier: 18 watts
- GoldenRod 24” Dehumidifier: 24 watts
- GoldenRod 36” Dehumidifier: 25 watts
#2 Best Dehumidifier Rod Brand – Dri-Rod
Dri-Rod is another dehumidifier brand that is Made in USA with a lifetime warranty. I’ve sold tens of thousands of these dehumidifiers and have never had one defective. They have had the same family owned company and they are one of the last few great American owned and produced products. Unfortunately, Dri-Rod does not list the exact output of their products but says that it draws 7 watts or 10 watts for most units. Considering their max is less than GoldenRods minimum, it’s pretty easy to see why they are the #2 best brand. Here is a list of their sizes:
#3 Best Dehumidifier Rod Brand – Peet
While originally designed for footwear, Peet dryers have adapted their original product line to the Gun Safe realm with a new design. Going against the traditional rod design, Peet uses an upstanding rod with a base. Air is drawn through the vents in the base and the electric motor warms the air and allows it to rise naturally into the specially designed AirChambers. The patented design directs airflow for optimum circulation throughout the items being dried. Peet is also a Made in USA product but only has a 5 year warranty as compared to GoldenRod and Dri-Rod’s lifetime warranties. You can check out the Peet Dehumidifier: HERE
