Re: [APML] Cheap Dessicant to store film with

[George Anderson <georgea@cam.org>]

The paper gauze used for most tea bags isn't that strong. I'd be worried
about it breaking and flooding the area with small silica-gel particles.
A cotton gauze or even 200 count linen would be safer. But Richards
stapled paper is a lot more economical.

George Anderson
Montreal Canada

Clear skies and good health

Richard Klappal wrote:
> 
> Recycle a teabag, or discard the tea, first.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: astro-photo-bounces@seds.org
> [mailto:astro-photo-bounces@seds.org]On Behalf Of Richard Crisp
> Sent: Wednesday, 04 August, 2004 11:37
> To: Discussion of Film Astrophotography
> Subject: Re: [APML] Cheap Dessicant to store film with
> 
> the typical silica gel dessiccant can be recharged by baking 10-16 hours at
> 235F. sometimes the wrapper will melt though so not all of them are tolerant
> of that temperature.
> 
> I use the stuff in my CCD camera to keep it from frosting. I usually open
> the containers and pour the pellets into a baking pan before I bake it out
> to avoid having a gooey mess.
> 
> Then I put it into a thin paper container I make by folding and taping and
> or stapling a sheet of paper. it works great in the CCD camera.
> 
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