[meteorite-list] Desiccator Dry Cabinet

From: Jimski47 at aol.com <Jimski47_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 11:32:54 -0400 (EDT)
Message-ID: <28918d.54e8c073.39faf1a6_at_aol.com>

Here's another type of storage that comes in different sizes and they look
great also. You just have to substitute the needed water with desiccant.
 
_http://www.premiumhumidors.com/?gclid=CJTyrLrv9aQCFZk65QodmXvtfw_
(http://www.premiumhumidors.com/?gclid=CJTyrLrv9aQCFZk65QodmXvtfw)
 
Jim K


In a message dated 10/27/2010 9:44:54 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
midwestmeteor at earthlink.net writes:

Hi Again,

I'm looking at this here. It's costly

Tim



Acrylic Desiccator Dry Cabinet w/ 2 Shelves

http://www.labx.com/v2/adsearch/morepics.cfm?chpics=1&chback=1&adzone=420000
&pic=420560&cn=3&adnumber=420560












----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim Heitz" <midwestmeteor at earthlink.net>
To: "Mike Miller" <meteoritefinder at gmail.com>; <Jimski47 at aol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 9:32 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] I have a problem with some rusting meteorites


>
> Hi,
>
> Putting it in a case with dehumidifier seems to be the only way to go.
>
> Thanks Mike
>
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike Miller" <meteoritefinder at gmail.com>
> To: <Jimski47 at aol.com>
> Cc: <midwestmeteor at earthlink.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 12:22 PM
> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] I have a problem with some rusting
> meteorites
>
>
> Hi all does anyone in a humid area keep a relative humidity gauge in
> their semi sealed or sealed display case? Even here in Arizona my
> living area inside my house is a high humidity area, right now it is
> sitting at 47%. But in my display case which is semi sealed with
> weatherstripping type seals and has Eva-dry dehumidifiers inside. The
> humidity level is 22%. I don't see why you couldn't keep your display
> cabinet as dry as mine even if you live in Florida. You may have to
> add an extra Eva-dry canister because you are starting with more
> moisture in the air than I am. But at 22% I have great luck keeping
> irons even without oil on them.
> The best gauge I found was at Home Depot they are in the garden
> section and sell for about $10.
>
> On Tue, Oct 26, 2010 at 3:17 AM, <Jimski47 at aol.com> wrote:
>> Hi Tim and list,
>>
>> Here is what I do to stop rust on my Irons and pallasites.
>>
>> First remove any surface rust by sanding, buffing or with BKF
(barkeepers
>> friend).
>>
>> Second, soak the meteorite in "Kano Kroil" penetrating oil for at least
 8
>> hours. I use this product in my manufacturing business and it has
>> prevented
>> rusting of metal parts that I keep in cold storage for years. Here's a
>> link to there site: _http://www.kanolabs.com/_
(http://www.kanolabs.com/)
>>
>> Third, dry the piece with a cloth. The oil tends to bleed out of
>> pallasites for days because of all there crevices.
>>
>> Fourth, I apply a coat of automotive wax. I prefer a brand called
>> "Mothers" but I believe any quality brand would work just as well.
>>
>> Lastly, I only openly display my etched irons and pallasites during the
>> dry winter months. I live in northern Illinois and the summer humidity
>> can
>> get high. In summer I store these in plastic with desiccant and also
use
>> a
>> few mini dehumidifiers.
>>
_http://www.amazon.com/Remington-Model-365-Mini-Dehumidifier/dp/B0028M3YU6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1268267140&sr=8-
>> 3_
>>
(http://www.amazon.com/Remington-Model-365-Mini-Dehumidifier/dp/B0028M3YU6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1268267140&sr=8-3)
>>
>> I treated my 248 gram Admire over a year ago and it has been rust free
>> ever since.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Jim K
>>
>>
>> In a message dated 10/25/2010 7:04:55 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
>> midwestmeteor at earthlink.net writes:
>> Hello List Members,
>>
>> I was hoping someone could help me with this one.
>> I have 2 pallasites that are starting to show signs of rusting, an
Admire
>> and Fukang.
>>
>> Can someone please tell me what I can do to stop the rusting. Is there a
>> way
>> to clean
>> them up and seal it against any further rusting. I willing to try
>> anything
>> new that might work.
>> Any ideas?
>>
>> I live in St.Louis, its very humid here, I know this might be hard to
>> stop.
>>
>>
>> Tim Heitz
>>
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