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Old 14th September 2005   #1
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Hi guys,
I have got a dry box with digital meter on it. Just wonder what is the humidity u guys set on it?? What is the effective humidity to protect ur items??
Thanks guys.
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Old 14th September 2005   #2
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Originally Posted by fude
Hi guys,
I have got a dry box with digital meter on it. Just wonder what is the humidity u guys set on it?? What is the effective humidity to protect ur items??
Thanks guys.
Abt 55%-65% should be ok for camera and lens.
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Old 14th September 2005   #3
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I keep at 45%.
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Hi, just want to ask what implications can arise if humidity is too low? I have a dry box without any meters and i put in a lot of silica gel (sort of a kiasu syndrome).
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Old 17th September 2005   #5
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40-45% lor .....
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Old 17th September 2005   #6
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40% to 60%
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Old 18th September 2005   #7
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Originally Posted by Redstar202
Hi, just want to ask what implications can arise if humidity is too low? I have a dry box without any meters and i put in a lot of silica gel (sort of a kiasu syndrome).
If the humidity is too low, u may dry up the lubricant
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Old 18th September 2005   #8
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35 to 55 will do
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