dessicator

cyclone · 11th July 2004

Hi would like to find out if those pre-packed dessicators(i'm using olympus-type) are re-usable ie reheat again......wont it burn the wrapper??
If not what's the most economical and convenient way of making sure the u/w casing wont fog when u bring down into the water.thx

lovells19 · 12th July 2004

Originally Posted by cyclone

Hi would like to find out if those pre-packed dessicators(i'm using olympus-type) are re-usable ie reheat again......wont it burn the wrapper??
If not what's the most economical and convenient way of making sure the u/w casing wont fog when u bring down into the water.thx

silicon gel? 1 bottle 5bucks from most camera/photoshops.

get a tiny zip lock poke a few holes with small needles. fill it up with silicon gel. cheap alternatives

Nik-enduser · 22nd July 2004

I also use olympus cameras and housing. The silica gel pack is limited. A cheap alternative is to buy your own silica gel. Get a pack of filter bags for tea. Use a sealer and custom build your own silica packs. The tea bag filters are real cheap, $2 for 70+ bags. They are made of a synthetic plastic material that seals with ordinary heat sealers.

Bernard Ong · 22nd July 2004

Use a sock, stuff it with silica gel and tie a knot at the end. I have been using it for 2 years now with no problem.

11th July 2004	#1
cyclone Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Posts: 112	dessicator Hi would like to find out if those pre-packed dessicators(i'm using olympus-type) are re-usable ie reheat again......wont it burn the wrapper?? If not what's the most economical and convenient way of making sure the u/w casing wont fog when u bring down into the water.thx

22nd July 2004	#3
Nik-enduser Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: CCK Posts: 333	self made dessicators I also use olympus cameras and housing. The silica gel pack is limited. A cheap alternative is to buy your own silica gel. Get a pack of filter bags for tea. Use a sealer and custom build your own silica packs. The tea bag filters are real cheap, $2 for 70+ bags. They are made of a synthetic plastic material that seals with ordinary heat sealers.

22nd July 2004	#4
Bernard Ong Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 407	Use a sock, stuff it with silica gel and tie a knot at the end. I have been using it for 2 years now with no problem.