Question on dry box and silica gel

[nameless1]

Calling for all dry box & silica gel users.
I like to know how long you replace the silica gel for your dry box.

I been using a dry box to store my DSLR and few lens since last month.
The box just store some DSLR body with strap removed, filters and 3 lens. and I need to replace silica gel every week else %RH sure will go up to 60%-70% in a week.
.Even I only open it 2,3 time per week and quick open & close way of using it.

Not sure this is normal or might be some leak
please share your tips and experience of using dry box & silica gel.

[DeadEnd]

Silica get need to be dark blue in colour to be effective. If it turn pinkish, is time for baking the silica in oven.

[KY1977]

Gave up silica gel after 1 month of using them. They turn pink too quickly and cooking them seems hazardous. Prior to that, thirsty hippo.

[nameless1]

Originally Posted by DeadEnd Silica get need to be dark blue in colour to be effective. If it turn pinkish, is time for baking the silica in oven.

Yes. I did know check the color.

Originally Posted by KY1977 Gave up silica gel after 1 month of using them. They turn pink too quickly and cooking them seems hazardous. Prior to that, thirsty hippo.

yup, I feel like want to give up on dry box too.

I like to know with a better build quality/better seal dry box cam make a different? which the silica gel can last longer. The box that I use is the black dry box,cheapest model selling in most camera shop.

[DeadEnd]

U can try vacuum pack ziploc bag stuff with silica. The less air inside, the longer it last

[shahrulesa]

Get a bottle of silica gel and sprinkle some underneath the sponge bedding. the RH won't go down that fast that way. If the RH dips below 40% just open the box and close it up again