Fungus growing on dry cabinet
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When using dry cabinet it is actually necessary to check the hygrometer once a while to ensure it is working fine.
You need to check the hygrometer to ensure the %RH is within the desired range (which is about 40-55% RH for lenses)
To kill the fungus in the cabinet, use a cloth dunked in soap solution and wipe the interior a few times. Then leave it in direct sun light for a few hours for a dose of UV. Instead of soap solution, you can also use a disinfectant.
Make sure you wipe all the corners or else even a small area of fungus will multiply itself again.
Make sure you wipe all the corners or else even a small area of fungus will multiply itself again.
oh...I normally see the reading almost everyday before leaving for work. Cos at first I tot you mean need to use other means to see if the hydrometer is working. (e.g. using a hydrometer to check a hydrometer :bsmilie
Soap? I think a 10% bleach solution is more effective at disinfecting. Wipe with bleach solution, leave it there for a while and clean with water to remove the bleach. Good luck.
I use silicon gel in combination with the box,
as long as silicon gel turns transparent clear color, that means it is not dry enough,
digital measurement is never as reliable as physical reaction.
meters can go wrong any way even you read
as long as silicon gel turns transparent clear color, that means it is not dry enough,
digital measurement is never as reliable as physical reaction.
meters can go wrong any way even you read
pete2322 said:China Brand one. I got it from China
China brand?? U should just throw away and get new one.
How much is the repair cost?? The repair cost could get u a new one
Even after repair, no guarantee that it won't get spoilt again....
Save yr trouble of washing and cleaning off the fungus. It's not foolproof. After whole day of cleaning, fungus can grow again
oh...I normally see the reading almost everyday before leaving for work. Cos at first I tot you mean need to use other means to see if the hydrometer is working. (e.g. using a hydrometer to check a hydrometer :bsmilie
Haha, sorry for not phrasing it clearly.
That's a bad idea as your %RH might get too low, because the silica gels absorb additional moisture from the air and they're not under the control of the dessicator. If you're kiasu just put another hygrometer inside the cabinet to double confirm.
Haha, I only have 1 additional hygrometer shared between my 2 60L cabinets.
I also have 2 dry cabs. Only problem is they are both 2 sections ones, with 2 separate de-humidifier units each... so no choice.
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