Portable Rechargable Drybox at Suntec?

weeguy · 5th March 2004

Hi,

Went down to Suntec Carrefour yesterday to try searching for the $19.90 drybox but they ain't selling it anymore. Only have a $39 version instead. Anyway, was walking around Suntec and saw this shop "Digital Point". Besides selling Am-Pro dry cabinets, there was this "portable rechargable drybox" on sale at $39 as well. Was rushing off already so didn't go into the shop to ask more about it. Just wondering if anyone knows about this drybox. Is it electricity based, since it's "rechargable"? If that's the case, I believe it would run on batteries right? Maybe someone can provide more info about it.

nickpower · 5th March 2004

hmm.. i think u saw the same box i saw at carrefour. Actually its juz a air-tight box wif slicia gel. I nv buy it beco i can DIY it......

The_Cheat · 5th March 2004

Originally Posted by weeguy

Hi,

Went down to Suntec Carrefour yesterday to try searching for the $19.90 drybox but they ain't selling it anymore. Only have a $39 version instead. Anyway, was walking around Suntec and saw this shop "Digital Point". Besides selling Am-Pro dry cabinets, there was this "portable rechargable drybox" on sale at $39 as well. Was rushing off already so didn't go into the shop to ask more about it. Just wondering if anyone knows about this drybox. Is it electricity based, since it's "rechargable"? If that's the case, I believe it would run on batteries right? Maybe someone can provide more info about it.

Well, if I'm not wrong, it's just this rechargable electrical device that enable you to reuse the silicon bead. The $39 package includes a $19.90 dry box (with build in hygrometer), a bottle of 500g silicon beads, and one rechargable housing for silicon beads. The rechargable thingy cost $20 if you buy separately.

weeguy · 5th March 2004

I see. In that case, what does this electrical device run on? AA batteries? How long would it take before I need to change the batteries then?

Well, just wondering if this can become a cheaper electrical and hassle-free (no heating of silica gel) alternative to the dry cabinet.

Winston · 5th March 2004

The "silica gel" is actually a de-humidifier. When it "absorbs" the moisture and turns color, you remove it from the drybox and plug the unit into the power outlet to "recharge" or more accurately speaking "re-dry" the unit and drive out the moisture. (it is like some people frying the used silica gel, or placing them in microwave to re-use it)

When the unit is dried, you unplug the unit and place it back into the box and it goes back to work to dry the air inside the drybox.

Konota also sells the dehumidifer only for $19.50, but it is a larger size than the one sold at Digital Point at Suntec.

Useful for placing inside cupboards to prevent molds from forming on your Lowepro bags and leather belts and shoes too.

weeguy · 5th March 2004

Thanks to all who replied! Guess i learnt something new today.

Wonder if the price $39 quoted by Digital Point a fair deal. Does anyone know of places that offer a more competitive price?

hoppinghippo · 6th March 2004

errmm you sure you wanna pay $40 for a box and silica gel technology? I can sell you the same technology for almost 1/10 the price, a plastic box from mama shop, some silican gel, and the SUN as the free recharging unit.

I suggest if you really wanna fork out $40, just top up a bit more and get a dry cabinet. fuss free, constant humidity. (silica gel may be too dry for your equipment)

weeguy · 7th March 2004

Originally Posted by hoppinghippo

errmm you sure you wanna pay $40 for a box and silica gel technology? I can sell you the same technology for almost 1/10 the price, a plastic box from mama shop, some silican gel, and the SUN as the free recharging unit.

I suggest if you really wanna fork out $40, just top up a bit more and get a dry cabinet. fuss free, constant humidity. (silica gel may be too dry for your equipment)

Anyone knows if AP is still selling the DigiCabi/Olympus 30L Dry Cabinet at $70?

The_Cheat · 7th March 2004

Originally Posted by hoppinghippo

errmm you sure you wanna pay $40 for a box and silica gel technology? I can sell you the same technology for almost 1/10 the price, a plastic box from mama shop, some silican gel, and the SUN as the free recharging unit.

I suggest if you really wanna fork out $40, just top up a bit more and get a dry cabinet. fuss free, constant humidity. (silica gel may be too dry for your equipment)

Can sun recharge the silicon gel beads, in the perpetually humid Singapore?

5th March 2004	#1
weeguy Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Jurong, S'pore Posts: 196	Portable Rechargable Drybox at Suntec? Hi, Went down to Suntec Carrefour yesterday to try searching for the $19.90 drybox but they ain't selling it anymore. Only have a $39 version instead. Anyway, was walking around Suntec and saw this shop "Digital Point". Besides selling Am-Pro dry cabinets, there was this "portable rechargable drybox" on sale at $39 as well. Was rushing off already so didn't go into the shop to ask more about it. Just wondering if anyone knows about this drybox. Is it electricity based, since it's "rechargable"? If that's the case, I believe it would run on batteries right? Maybe someone can provide more info about it.

5th March 2004	#6
weeguy Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Jurong, S'pore Posts: 196	Thanks to all who replied! Guess i learnt something new today. Wonder if the price $39 quoted by Digital Point a fair deal. Does anyone know of places that offer a more competitive price? Last edited by weeguy; 5th March 2004 at 05:09 PM.

5th March 2004	#2
nickpower Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Jurong West Posts: 311	hmm.. i think u saw the same box i saw at carrefour. Actually its juz a air-tight box wif slicia gel. I nv buy it beco i can DIY it......

5th March 2004	#5
Winston Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 663	The "silica gel" is actually a de-humidifier. When it "absorbs" the moisture and turns color, you remove it from the drybox and plug the unit into the power outlet to "recharge" or more accurately speaking "re-dry" the unit and drive out the moisture. (it is like some people frying the used silica gel, or placing them in microwave to re-use it) When the unit is dried, you unplug the unit and place it back into the box and it goes back to work to dry the air inside the drybox. Konota also sells the dehumidifer only for $19.50, but it is a larger size than the one sold at Digital Point at Suntec. Useful for placing inside cupboards to prevent molds from forming on your Lowepro bags and leather belts and shoes too.

6th March 2004	#7
hoppinghippo Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 559	errmm you sure you wanna pay $40 for a box and silica gel technology? I can sell you the same technology for almost 1/10 the price, a plastic box from mama shop, some silican gel, and the SUN as the free recharging unit. I suggest if you really wanna fork out $40, just top up a bit more and get a dry cabinet. fuss free, constant humidity. (silica gel may be too dry for your equipment)