Thread: Where to get silica gel sartchets

Do a search for 'Silica' on ebay. You can get 50 3gm bags for $6.99.

Or buy a few kilos for $6 as that up-market kitty litter stuff.

at www.silicagel.com.au you can buy 1kg for about $50
the preference seems to be to us ethe orange version as it doesnt have cobalt in it

Another vote for cat litter, or ask in
a shoe shop if you can have a few.

Try this site: Silica Gel Desiccant Products That Prevent Moisture Damage!

Originally Posted by Master Splinter

Or buy a few kilos for $6 as that up-market kitty litter stuff.

I'll second that as well. Get the stuff that's all clear, no blue bits. That stuff is perfumed.

Originally Posted by ClintO

as it doesnt have cobalt in it

The stuff with cobalt is the stuff that changes colour, normally that's what you want.

the blue has been replaced by orange which turns green when saturated and doesnt have the cobalt

Originally Posted by ClintO

blue has been replaced by orange which turns green

Ok, so blue to pink & orange to green. Unless it's kitty litter, then nothing happens.

Hmm. Might have to write that on the back of my hand.

It's been a while since I bought any but bulk supplies via the internet is best.
get the loose stuff if you can and the indicating variety is best as it changes colour when fully saturated so you know when to dry it out again.simple add it to one of the wifes best pans and heat gently until it returns to it's original colour.

I make my own bags by pouring into coffee filter thingies and putting a lacky ban round them.
I use mine eclusively for my camera gear, one of my lenses is $ 10,000 and I have seen plenty of lenses with fungus inside.

on eBay you can buy 100 6cm x 8cm empty tea bags with drawstrings for about $5

I get mine from my office laser Printer, every consumable (toner cartridge) comes with a couple in the packing.

Might be worthwihile asking around a few office wallah's you know.

Sometime from computer parts supplier.