Musicman20 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 All my new Fender's came with silica gel in the case. Should I take it out or leave it in?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrenochrome Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Leave it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I always take it out because the atmosphere in my house is dry due to central heating. If I'd been out in the rain with my bass then I might leave the gel in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveO Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 How long do they last for? I know you can "recharge" them by drying out in an oven, but I have a feeling that in a case that's constantly opened and closed they're not going to be of much use for long until they've absorbed as much water as they can. I think they're only gonna be useful for long term storage, to stop that mouldy musky smell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stylon Pilson Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 The only thing we know for certain about silica gel is DO NOT EAT. S.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golchen Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 [quote name='Stylon Pilson' post='631115' date='Oct 20 2009, 09:44 AM']The only thing we know for certain about silica gel is DO NOT EAT. S.P.[/quote] Damn right, it was disgusting! I always chuck it. I just assumed that it was for long-term storage of stuff and not for cases that open and shut a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I stick it in the cavities in my basses, not sure it helps, but got to be best place, with the electrickery. Put loads in a sweaty pop-punk players bass, cause his fluids were killing his active preamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry norton Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Silica gel is really for long term storage and transport in what could turn out to be 'questionable' circumstances. Damp shipping containers, freezing cold airfreight holds, draughty lorries. Once it's in the comfort of your own centrally heated home you can chuck it (unless you live in the rain forest or on a ship). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protium Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 They do nothing tbh, by the time they've absorbed as much vapour in the air as they can (when the crystals are pink which will happen very quickly in open air) they're useless. You can renew them by leaving in the oven at just over 100C, once they turn blue they're done but won't last very long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzyitalian Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 [quote name='henry norton' post='631582' date='Oct 20 2009, 11:54 AM']Silica gel is really for long term storage and transport in what could turn out to be 'questionable' circumstances. Damp shipping containers, freezing cold airfreight holds, draughty lorries. Once it's in the comfort of your own centrally heated home you can chuck it (unless you live in the rain forest or on a ship).[/quote] Ditto...My man Henry has this one correct... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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