What could be more disheartening than finding a box full of water
and a soaked, ruined log? Kudos to all for efforts to double bag
wherever we go.
I have seen many boxes with a lot of water in them. Many of these
are good freezer style Rubbermaid containers that appear to be
sealed well. How does the water get in there?
- Not really sealed well?
- Not closed tight?
- Temperature changes and humidity?
- Condensation?
- Do bigger boxes with lots of air allow more condensation?
- Do paper towels and paper pages attract it?
- Flooding?
- Do we have to test new boxes before planting them?
My mind imagines a body farm with letterboxes scattered about for
testing.
Scarab
Wet Boxes: How does it get in there?
24 messages in this thread |
Started on 2004-09-23
Wet Boxes: How does it get in there?
From: thedoubtfulguests (thedoubtfulguests@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2004-09-23 15:49:08 UTC
Re: Wet Boxes: How does it get in there?
From: John (lukejj@telepak.net) |
Date: 2004-09-23 16:01:55 UTC
Much of it is condensation. Also, rubbermaid style containers
generally weren't designed for outdoor use. Although in the
refrigerator and freezer they hold up a good seal, outdoors you have
constant temperature swings. Each time as the plastic shrinks or
swells, moisture is allowed in. As far as plastic containers go, the
high-end containers hold up better than your cheap dollar store
variety do. They're usually thicker and have a more secure seal.
Metal ammo boxes usually do an excellent job of keeping things dry.
Their major downfalls though include they can be pricey depending on
where you are and in urban areas, they can set off a "bomb scare"
(Even though a bomb could just as easily be in a plastic container.).
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "thedoubtfulguests"
wrote:
> What could be more disheartening than finding a box full of water
> and a soaked, ruined log? Kudos to all for efforts to double bag
> wherever we go.
>
> I have seen many boxes with a lot of water in them. Many of these
> are good freezer style Rubbermaid containers that appear to be
> sealed well. How does the water get in there?
>
> - Not really sealed well?
> - Not closed tight?
> - Temperature changes and humidity?
> - Condensation?
> - Do bigger boxes with lots of air allow more condensation?
> - Do paper towels and paper pages attract it?
> - Flooding?
> - Do we have to test new boxes before planting them?
>
> My mind imagines a body farm with letterboxes scattered about for
> testing.
>
> Scarab
generally weren't designed for outdoor use. Although in the
refrigerator and freezer they hold up a good seal, outdoors you have
constant temperature swings. Each time as the plastic shrinks or
swells, moisture is allowed in. As far as plastic containers go, the
high-end containers hold up better than your cheap dollar store
variety do. They're usually thicker and have a more secure seal.
Metal ammo boxes usually do an excellent job of keeping things dry.
Their major downfalls though include they can be pricey depending on
where you are and in urban areas, they can set off a "bomb scare"
(Even though a bomb could just as easily be in a plastic container.).
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "thedoubtfulguests"
> What could be more disheartening than finding a box full of water
> and a soaked, ruined log? Kudos to all for efforts to double bag
> wherever we go.
>
> I have seen many boxes with a lot of water in them. Many of these
> are good freezer style Rubbermaid containers that appear to be
> sealed well. How does the water get in there?
>
> - Not really sealed well?
> - Not closed tight?
> - Temperature changes and humidity?
> - Condensation?
> - Do bigger boxes with lots of air allow more condensation?
> - Do paper towels and paper pages attract it?
> - Flooding?
> - Do we have to test new boxes before planting them?
>
> My mind imagines a body farm with letterboxes scattered about for
> testing.
>
> Scarab
Re: [LbNA] Wet Boxes: How does it get in there?
From: Lori Doobie (dragonladytcb@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2004-09-23 09:43:48 UTC-07:00
I have from a pretty good source that it's the Water Fairy. Cousin to the Tooth Fairy and St Patrick's day Fairy. This Water Fairy is also responsible for accidents at night. She does get around......
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Re: Wet Boxes: How does it get in there?
From: catbead1 (libby@twcny.rr.com) |
Date: 2004-09-23 19:13:31 UTC
With bigger boxes our solution has been baggies, baggies and more
baggies. We've found standing water in boxes that were closed
tightly, maybe the box leaked, maybe massive condensation? If
everything inside has been bagged *and sealed* then with luck the
contents should be dry.
My true love is the 50ML centrifuge tubes: super cheap, water tight,
and easy to hide.
catbead
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "thedoubtfulguests"
wrote:
> What could be more disheartening than finding a box full of water
> and a soaked, ruined log? Kudos to all for efforts to double bag
> wherever we go.
>
> I have seen many boxes with a lot of water in them. Many of these
> are good freezer style Rubbermaid containers that appear to be
> sealed well. How does the water get in there?
>
> - Not really sealed well?
> - Not closed tight?
> - Temperature changes and humidity?
> - Condensation?
> - Do bigger boxes with lots of air allow more condensation?
> - Do paper towels and paper pages attract it?
> - Flooding?
> - Do we have to test new boxes before planting them?
>
> My mind imagines a body farm with letterboxes scattered about for
> testing.
>
> Scarab
baggies. We've found standing water in boxes that were closed
tightly, maybe the box leaked, maybe massive condensation? If
everything inside has been bagged *and sealed* then with luck the
contents should be dry.
My true love is the 50ML centrifuge tubes: super cheap, water tight,
and easy to hide.
catbead
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "thedoubtfulguests"
> What could be more disheartening than finding a box full of water
> and a soaked, ruined log? Kudos to all for efforts to double bag
> wherever we go.
>
> I have seen many boxes with a lot of water in them. Many of these
> are good freezer style Rubbermaid containers that appear to be
> sealed well. How does the water get in there?
>
> - Not really sealed well?
> - Not closed tight?
> - Temperature changes and humidity?
> - Condensation?
> - Do bigger boxes with lots of air allow more condensation?
> - Do paper towels and paper pages attract it?
> - Flooding?
> - Do we have to test new boxes before planting them?
>
> My mind imagines a body farm with letterboxes scattered about for
> testing.
>
> Scarab
RE: [LbNA] Re: Wet Boxes: How does it get in there?
From: Kathryn Wolfe (kwolfe@cq.com) |
Date: 2004-09-23 15:18:46 UTC-04:00
Has anybody ever tried putting dessicants into the boxes? If it's
something like condensation that causes it, a little package like you see in
a salt shaker or new electronic equipment might help. (Or a few of them.)
I dunno how available those are, though...
Longhorn
-----Original Message-----
From: catbead1 [mailto:libby@twcny.rr.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2004 3:14 PM
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [LbNA] Re: Wet Boxes: How does it get in there?
With bigger boxes our solution has been baggies, baggies and more
baggies. We've found standing water in boxes that were closed
tightly, maybe the box leaked, maybe massive condensation? If
everything inside has been bagged *and sealed* then with luck the
contents should be dry.
My true love is the 50ML centrifuge tubes: super cheap, water tight,
and easy to hide.
catbead
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "thedoubtfulguests"
wrote:
> What could be more disheartening than finding a box full of water
> and a soaked, ruined log? Kudos to all for efforts to double bag
> wherever we go.
>
> I have seen many boxes with a lot of water in them. Many of these
> are good freezer style Rubbermaid containers that appear to be
> sealed well. How does the water get in there?
>
> - Not really sealed well?
> - Not closed tight?
> - Temperature changes and humidity?
> - Condensation?
> - Do bigger boxes with lots of air allow more condensation?
> - Do paper towels and paper pages attract it?
> - Flooding?
> - Do we have to test new boxes before planting them?
>
> My mind imagines a body farm with letterboxes scattered about for
> testing.
>
> Scarab
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something like condensation that causes it, a little package like you see in
a salt shaker or new electronic equipment might help. (Or a few of them.)
I dunno how available those are, though...
Longhorn
-----Original Message-----
From: catbead1 [mailto:libby@twcny.rr.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2004 3:14 PM
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [LbNA] Re: Wet Boxes: How does it get in there?
With bigger boxes our solution has been baggies, baggies and more
baggies. We've found standing water in boxes that were closed
tightly, maybe the box leaked, maybe massive condensation? If
everything inside has been bagged *and sealed* then with luck the
contents should be dry.
My true love is the 50ML centrifuge tubes: super cheap, water tight,
and easy to hide.
catbead
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "thedoubtfulguests"
> What could be more disheartening than finding a box full of water
> and a soaked, ruined log? Kudos to all for efforts to double bag
> wherever we go.
>
> I have seen many boxes with a lot of water in them. Many of these
> are good freezer style Rubbermaid containers that appear to be
> sealed well. How does the water get in there?
>
> - Not really sealed well?
> - Not closed tight?
> - Temperature changes and humidity?
> - Condensation?
> - Do bigger boxes with lots of air allow more condensation?
> - Do paper towels and paper pages attract it?
> - Flooding?
> - Do we have to test new boxes before planting them?
>
> My mind imagines a body farm with letterboxes scattered about for
> testing.
>
> Scarab
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Re: [LbNA] Re: Wet Boxes: How does it get in there?
From: John Chapman (john@johnsblog.com) |
Date: 2004-09-23 16:49:10 UTC-04:00
I love the centrifuge tubes too, although the 1" diameter and 4" length makes for some serious compromises.
I have a new micro letterbox, based on one of those tubes, ready to plant. The stamp is fairly big (Staedtler Mars plastic eraser) so I'm using a small scroll for the log. I even rolled up a First Finder Certificate in it. Now I just have to get out there and plant it!
Choi
P6 F12 X0
----- Original Message -----
From: catbead1
[snip]
My true love is the 50ML centrifuge tubes: super cheap, water tight,
and easy to hide.
catbead
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I have a new micro letterbox, based on one of those tubes, ready to plant. The stamp is fairly big (Staedtler Mars plastic eraser) so I'm using a small scroll for the log. I even rolled up a First Finder Certificate in it. Now I just have to get out there and plant it!
Choi
P6 F12 X0
----- Original Message -----
From: catbead1
[snip]
My true love is the 50ML centrifuge tubes: super cheap, water tight,
and easy to hide.
catbead
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[LbNA] Re: Wet Boxes: How does it get in there?
From: catbead1 (libby@twcny.rr.com) |
Date: 2004-09-23 22:04:49 UTC
Fiddling around with the tubes I found that using thinner material
like PZKut lets me get away with a larger stamp (relatively speaking)
of about 1 1/2" Long x 3/4"+ Wide. Not a big stamp to be sure, but
not the smallest either. With careful trimming of the stamp edges
(esp. width), and putting it in first so that it rests in the pointy
end of the tube, there's a little more room for a wider logbook.
Maybe it should be called logroll???
The biggest drawback is if it sees a lot of traffic, then the logbook
will need changing more often. I keep a ready supply in my backpack
now just in case.
The biggest advantage is that they are so much easier to hide &
disguise than larger boxes...therefore harder for vandals to stumble
upon. Plus the logbook will take the visitors regular size stamp image.
But then every container has its good points and bad points, one might
find a HH snuggled inside rubbermaid...or tucked next to a centrifuge
tube!
catbead
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "John Chapman" wrote:
> I love the centrifuge tubes too, although the 1" diameter and 4"
length makes for some serious compromises.
>
> I have a new micro letterbox, based on one of those tubes, ready to
plant. The stamp is fairly big (Staedtler Mars plastic eraser) so I'm
using a small scroll for the log. I even rolled up a First Finder
Certificate in it. Now I just have to get out there and plant it!
>
> Choi
> P6 F12 X0
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: catbead1
>
> [snip]
>
> My true love is the 50ML centrifuge tubes: super cheap, water tight,
> and easy to hide.
>
> catbead
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
like PZKut lets me get away with a larger stamp (relatively speaking)
of about 1 1/2" Long x 3/4"+ Wide. Not a big stamp to be sure, but
not the smallest either. With careful trimming of the stamp edges
(esp. width), and putting it in first so that it rests in the pointy
end of the tube, there's a little more room for a wider logbook.
Maybe it should be called logroll???
The biggest drawback is if it sees a lot of traffic, then the logbook
will need changing more often. I keep a ready supply in my backpack
now just in case.
The biggest advantage is that they are so much easier to hide &
disguise than larger boxes...therefore harder for vandals to stumble
upon. Plus the logbook will take the visitors regular size stamp image.
But then every container has its good points and bad points, one might
find a HH snuggled inside rubbermaid...or tucked next to a centrifuge
tube!
catbead
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "John Chapman"
> I love the centrifuge tubes too, although the 1" diameter and 4"
length makes for some serious compromises.
>
> I have a new micro letterbox, based on one of those tubes, ready to
plant. The stamp is fairly big (Staedtler Mars plastic eraser) so I'm
using a small scroll for the log. I even rolled up a First Finder
Certificate in it. Now I just have to get out there and plant it!
>
> Choi
> P6 F12 X0
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: catbead1
>
> [snip]
>
> My true love is the 50ML centrifuge tubes: super cheap, water tight,
> and easy to hide.
>
> catbead
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[LbNA] Re: Wet Boxes: How does it get in there?
From: Der Mad Stamper (Letterboxr@aol.com) |
Date: 2004-09-23 22:35:58 UTC
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, Kathryn Wolfe
wrote:
> Has anybody ever tried putting dessicants into the boxes? If
it's
> something like condensation that causes it, a little package like
you see in
> a salt shaker or new electronic equipment might help. (Or a few of
them.)
> I dunno how available those are, though...
>
> Longhorn
I've been thinking of experimenting with this concept. Those
commercial dessicants usually contain silica crystals. These are now
available as 'crystal' cat litter. You can get about a gallon jug of
the stuff for $7 or so. Then it's just a matter of coming up with
some sort of little bag to put them in....
wrote:
> Has anybody ever tried putting dessicants into the boxes? If
it's
> something like condensation that causes it, a little package like
you see in
> a salt shaker or new electronic equipment might help. (Or a few of
them.)
> I dunno how available those are, though...
>
> Longhorn
I've been thinking of experimenting with this concept. Those
commercial dessicants usually contain silica crystals. These are now
available as 'crystal' cat litter. You can get about a gallon jug of
the stuff for $7 or so. Then it's just a matter of coming up with
some sort of little bag to put them in....
RE: [LbNA] Re: Wet Boxes: How does it get in there?
From: Kathryn Wolfe (kwolfe@cq.com) |
Date: 2004-09-23 18:38:16 UTC-04:00
FYI, I found this website, that seems to have quite a few options for
dessicants:
http://nt.bnt.com/talas/menu.html?category=128
-----Original Message-----
From: Der Mad Stamper [mailto:Letterboxr@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2004 6:36 PM
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [LbNA] Re: Wet Boxes: How does it get in there?
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, Kathryn Wolfe
wrote:
> Has anybody ever tried putting dessicants into the boxes? If
it's
> something like condensation that causes it, a little package like
you see in
> a salt shaker or new electronic equipment might help. (Or a few of
them.)
> I dunno how available those are, though...
>
> Longhorn
I've been thinking of experimenting with this concept. Those
commercial dessicants usually contain silica crystals. These are now
available as 'crystal' cat litter. You can get about a gallon jug of
the stuff for $7 or so. Then it's just a matter of coming up with
some sort of little bag to put them in....
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dessicants:
http://nt.bnt.com/talas/menu.html?category=128
-----Original Message-----
From: Der Mad Stamper [mailto:Letterboxr@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2004 6:36 PM
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [LbNA] Re: Wet Boxes: How does it get in there?
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, Kathryn Wolfe
wrote:
> Has anybody ever tried putting dessicants into the boxes? If
it's
> something like condensation that causes it, a little package like
you see in
> a salt shaker or new electronic equipment might help. (Or a few of
them.)
> I dunno how available those are, though...
>
> Longhorn
I've been thinking of experimenting with this concept. Those
commercial dessicants usually contain silica crystals. These are now
available as 'crystal' cat litter. You can get about a gallon jug of
the stuff for $7 or so. Then it's just a matter of coming up with
some sort of little bag to put them in....
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RE: [LbNA] Re: Wet Boxes: How does it get in there?
From: Mark Berkeland (mberkeland@edgewaternetworks.com) |
Date: 2004-09-23 15:41:41 UTC-07:00
Wow.then it really IS "litterboxing"!
-wassamatta_u
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From: Der Mad Stamper [mailto:Letterboxr@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2004 3:36 PM
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [LbNA] Re: Wet Boxes: How does it get in there?
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, Kathryn Wolfe
wrote:
> Has anybody ever tried putting dessicants into the boxes? If
it's
> something like condensation that causes it, a little package like
you see in
> a salt shaker or new electronic equipment might help. (Or a few of
them.)
> I dunno how available those are, though...
>
> Longhorn
I've been thinking of experimenting with this concept. Those
commercial dessicants usually contain silica crystals. These are now
available as 'crystal' cat litter. You can get about a gallon jug of
the stuff for $7 or so. Then it's just a matter of coming up with
some sort of little bag to put them in....
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From: Der Mad Stamper [mailto:Letterboxr@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2004 3:36 PM
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [LbNA] Re: Wet Boxes: How does it get in there?
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, Kathryn Wolfe
wrote:
> Has anybody ever tried putting dessicants into the boxes? If
it's
> something like condensation that causes it, a little package like
you see in
> a salt shaker or new electronic equipment might help. (Or a few of
them.)
> I dunno how available those are, though...
>
> Longhorn
I've been thinking of experimenting with this concept. Those
commercial dessicants usually contain silica crystals. These are now
available as 'crystal' cat litter. You can get about a gallon jug of
the stuff for $7 or so. Then it's just a matter of coming up with
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Re: [LbNA] Re: Wet Boxes: How does it get in there?
From: Hikers_n_ Hounds (hikers_n_hounds@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2004-09-23 15:56:12 UTC-07:00
I actually purchased these on line at Allards Bell
Park Pharmacy. The little cylanders for 10 each. I
bought 50 of them. Shipping was like three bucks or
something. I was all excited to put one in each of my
boxes. I have planted 10 boxes since I got them and
have not remembered to put one of any of them, D'oh!
--- Der Mad Stamper wrote:
> --- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, Kathryn Wolfe
>
> wrote:
> > Has anybody ever tried putting dessicants into
> the boxes? If
> it's
> > something like condensation that causes it, a
> little package like
> you see in
> > a salt shaker or new electronic equipment might
> help. (Or a few of
> them.)
> > I dunno how available those are, though...
> >
> > Longhorn
>
> I've been thinking of experimenting with this
> concept. Those
> commercial dessicants usually contain silica
> crystals. These are now
> available as 'crystal' cat litter. You can get
> about a gallon jug of
> the stuff for $7 or so. Then it's just a matter of
> coming up with
> some sort of little bag to put them in....
>
>
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Park Pharmacy. The little cylanders for 10 each. I
bought 50 of them. Shipping was like three bucks or
something. I was all excited to put one in each of my
boxes. I have planted 10 boxes since I got them and
have not remembered to put one of any of them, D'oh!
--- Der Mad Stamper
> --- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, Kathryn Wolfe
>
> wrote:
> > Has anybody ever tried putting dessicants into
> the boxes? If
> it's
> > something like condensation that causes it, a
> little package like
> you see in
> > a salt shaker or new electronic equipment might
> help. (Or a few of
> them.)
> > I dunno how available those are, though...
> >
> > Longhorn
>
> I've been thinking of experimenting with this
> concept. Those
> commercial dessicants usually contain silica
> crystals. These are now
> available as 'crystal' cat litter. You can get
> about a gallon jug of
> the stuff for $7 or so. Then it's just a matter of
> coming up with
> some sort of little bag to put them in....
>
>
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[LbNA] Re: Wet Boxes: How does it get in there?
From: catbead1 (libby@twcny.rr.com) |
Date: 2004-09-23 23:26:01 UTC
> I've been thinking of experimenting with this concept. Those
> commercial dessicants usually contain silica crystals. These are now
> available as 'crystal' cat litter. You can get about a gallon jug of
> the stuff for $7 or so.
Then it's just a matter of coming up with
> some sort of little bag to put them in....
Why not use little 2 x 3" zip baggies from the crafts store & punch
some holes with a needle?
catbead
> commercial dessicants usually contain silica crystals. These are now
> available as 'crystal' cat litter. You can get about a gallon jug of
> the stuff for $7 or so.
Then it's just a matter of coming up with
> some sort of little bag to put them in....
Why not use little 2 x 3" zip baggies from the crafts store & punch
some holes with a needle?
catbead
[LbNA] Re: Wet Boxes: How does it get in there?
From: Lightnin Bug (rpboehme@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2004-09-23 23:31:20 UTC
Silent Doug plops the little dessicant packs in his letterbox
restorations (Jacobsburg, Pulpit Rock and Pinnacle).
Lightnin' Bug
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, Hikers_n_ Hounds
wrote:
> I actually purchased these on line at Allards Bell
> Park Pharmacy. The little cylanders for 10 each. I
> bought 50 of them. Shipping was like three bucks or
> something. I was all excited to put one in each of my
> boxes. I have planted 10 boxes since I got them and
> have not remembered to put one of any of them, D'oh!
>
> --- Der Mad Stamper wrote:
>
> > --- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, Kathryn Wolfe
> >
> > wrote:
> > > Has anybody ever tried putting dessicants into
> > the boxes? If
> > it's
> > > something like condensation that causes it, a
> > little package like
> > you see in
> > > a salt shaker or new electronic equipment might
> > help. (Or a few of
> > them.)
> > > I dunno how available those are, though...
> > >
> > > Longhorn
> >
> > I've been thinking of experimenting with this
> > concept. Those
> > commercial dessicants usually contain silica
> > crystals. These are now
> > available as 'crystal' cat litter. You can get
> > about a gallon jug of
> > the stuff for $7 or so. Then it's just a matter of
> > coming up with
> > some sort of little bag to put them in....
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
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restorations (Jacobsburg, Pulpit Rock and Pinnacle).
Lightnin' Bug
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, Hikers_n_ Hounds
> I actually purchased these on line at Allards Bell
> Park Pharmacy. The little cylanders for 10 each. I
> bought 50 of them. Shipping was like three bucks or
> something. I was all excited to put one in each of my
> boxes. I have planted 10 boxes since I got them and
> have not remembered to put one of any of them, D'oh!
>
> --- Der Mad Stamper
>
> > --- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, Kathryn Wolfe
> >
> > wrote:
> > > Has anybody ever tried putting dessicants into
> > the boxes? If
> > it's
> > > something like condensation that causes it, a
> > little package like
> > you see in
> > > a salt shaker or new electronic equipment might
> > help. (Or a few of
> > them.)
> > > I dunno how available those are, though...
> > >
> > > Longhorn
> >
> > I've been thinking of experimenting with this
> > concept. Those
> > commercial dessicants usually contain silica
> > crystals. These are now
> > available as 'crystal' cat litter. You can get
> > about a gallon jug of
> > the stuff for $7 or so. Then it's just a matter of
> > coming up with
> > some sort of little bag to put them in....
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
> _______________________________
> Do you Yahoo!?
> Declare Yourself - Register online to vote today!
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Re: [LbNA] Re: Wet Boxes: How does it get in there?
From: Hikers_n_ Hounds (hikers_n_hounds@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2004-09-23 18:41:58 UTC-07:00
Well I've got 50 of 'em that I keep forgetting to use!
I am doing major maintenance this weekend on all of my
boxes anywhere near the Delaware River as I heard my
Tinicum Box next to the canal washed away. I'm going
loaded with paper towels, new baggies and hopefully
I'll remember the dessicants!
--- Lightnin Bug wrote:
> Silent Doug plops the little dessicant packs in his
> letterbox
> restorations (Jacobsburg, Pulpit Rock and Pinnacle).
>
> Lightnin' Bug
>
> --- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, Hikers_n_
> Hounds
> wrote:
> > I actually purchased these on line at Allards Bell
> > Park Pharmacy. The little cylanders for 10 each.
> I
> > bought 50 of them. Shipping was like three bucks
> or
> > something. I was all excited to put one in each of
> my
> > boxes. I have planted 10 boxes since I got them
> and
> > have not remembered to put one of any of them,
> D'oh!
> >
> > --- Der Mad Stamper wrote:
> >
> > > --- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, Kathryn
> Wolfe
> > >
> > > wrote:
> > > > Has anybody ever tried putting dessicants
> into
> > > the boxes? If
> > > it's
> > > > something like condensation that causes it, a
> > > little package like
> > > you see in
> > > > a salt shaker or new electronic equipment
> might
> > > help. (Or a few of
> > > them.)
> > > > I dunno how available those are, though...
> > > >
> > > > Longhorn
> > >
> > > I've been thinking of experimenting with this
> > > concept. Those
> > > commercial dessicants usually contain silica
> > > crystals. These are now
> > > available as 'crystal' cat litter. You can get
> > > about a gallon jug of
> > > the stuff for $7 or so. Then it's just a matter
> of
> > > coming up with
> > > some sort of little bag to put them in....
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > _______________________________
> > Do you Yahoo!?
> > Declare Yourself - Register online to vote today!
> > http://vote.yahoo.com
>
>
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I am doing major maintenance this weekend on all of my
boxes anywhere near the Delaware River as I heard my
Tinicum Box next to the canal washed away. I'm going
loaded with paper towels, new baggies and hopefully
I'll remember the dessicants!
--- Lightnin Bug
> Silent Doug plops the little dessicant packs in his
> letterbox
> restorations (Jacobsburg, Pulpit Rock and Pinnacle).
>
> Lightnin' Bug
>
> --- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, Hikers_n_
> Hounds
>
> > I actually purchased these on line at Allards Bell
> > Park Pharmacy. The little cylanders for 10 each.
> I
> > bought 50 of them. Shipping was like three bucks
> or
> > something. I was all excited to put one in each of
> my
> > boxes. I have planted 10 boxes since I got them
> and
> > have not remembered to put one of any of them,
> D'oh!
> >
> > --- Der Mad Stamper
> >
> > > --- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, Kathryn
> Wolfe
> > >
> > > wrote:
> > > > Has anybody ever tried putting dessicants
> into
> > > the boxes? If
> > > it's
> > > > something like condensation that causes it, a
> > > little package like
> > > you see in
> > > > a salt shaker or new electronic equipment
> might
> > > help. (Or a few of
> > > them.)
> > > > I dunno how available those are, though...
> > > >
> > > > Longhorn
> > >
> > > I've been thinking of experimenting with this
> > > concept. Those
> > > commercial dessicants usually contain silica
> > > crystals. These are now
> > > available as 'crystal' cat litter. You can get
> > > about a gallon jug of
> > > the stuff for $7 or so. Then it's just a matter
> of
> > > coming up with
> > > some sort of little bag to put them in....
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > _______________________________
> > Do you Yahoo!?
> > Declare Yourself - Register online to vote today!
> > http://vote.yahoo.com
>
>
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Re: [LbNA] Wet Boxes: How does it get in there?
From: Anna Lisa Yoder (annalisa@fast.net) |
Date: 2004-09-23 21:55:56 UTC-04:00
OK, just had to get that "desiccant" spelling right-- two "C"s and one "S". Sorry, folks, it's on the frequently misspelled words list, along with "misspelled" and I have a spelling-bee-er in my household! Now, with that out of the way, I have to say I really don't like those Rubbermaid containers. I've found about 2 dry ones in 6 months of letterboxing, and many with chewed holes. They're just too thin and don't seal well. I remember someone listing a website on here, maybe 3-5 months ago, with some kind of science tubes or earth tubes or geo-tubes or something to that effect. They were made for being outside. I think they were thicker plastic, maybe w/ screw-on lids? And were bigger in diameter than centrifuge tubes you're describing. Maybe I dreamed the whole thing as my ideal letterbox. I saved the post... will see if I can find it & keep you posted! --lunaryakketyact
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[LbNA] Re: Wet Boxes: How does it get in there?
From: thedoubtfulguests (thedoubtfulguests@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2004-09-24 02:46:30 UTC
You could empty out tea bags and refill them with desiccant.
Scarab
>
> I've been thinking of experimenting with this concept. Those
> commercial dessicants usually contain silica crystals. These are
now
> available as 'crystal' cat litter. You can get about a gallon jug
of
> the stuff for $7 or so. Then it's just a matter of coming up with
> some sort of little bag to put them in....
Scarab
>
> I've been thinking of experimenting with this concept. Those
> commercial dessicants usually contain silica crystals. These are
now
> available as 'crystal' cat litter. You can get about a gallon jug
of
> the stuff for $7 or so. Then it's just a matter of coming up with
> some sort of little bag to put them in....
Re: [LbNA] Wet Boxes: How does it get in there?
From: thedoubtfulguests (thedoubtfulguests@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2004-09-24 02:48:13 UTC
Do you include the pricier, thicker, freezer style rubbermaids?
Scarab
> Now, with that out of the way, I have to say I really don't like
those Rubbermaid containers. I've found about 2 dry ones in 6
months of letterboxing, and many with chewed holes. They're just
too thin and don't seal well. I remember someone listing a website
on here, maybe 3-5 months ago, with some kind of science tubes or
earth tubes or geo-tubes or something to that effect. They were made
for being outside. I think they were thicker plastic, maybe w/
screw-on lids? And were bigger in diameter than centrifuge tubes
you're describing. Maybe I dreamed the whole thing as my ideal
letterbox. I saved the post... will see if I can find it & keep you
posted! --lunaryakketyact
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Scarab
> Now, with that out of the way, I have to say I really don't like
those Rubbermaid containers. I've found about 2 dry ones in 6
months of letterboxing, and many with chewed holes. They're just
too thin and don't seal well. I remember someone listing a website
on here, maybe 3-5 months ago, with some kind of science tubes or
earth tubes or geo-tubes or something to that effect. They were made
for being outside. I think they were thicker plastic, maybe w/
screw-on lids? And were bigger in diameter than centrifuge tubes
you're describing. Maybe I dreamed the whole thing as my ideal
letterbox. I saved the post... will see if I can find it & keep you
posted! --lunaryakketyact
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [LbNA] Wet Boxes: How does it get in there?
From: catbead1 (libby@twcny.rr.com) |
Date: 2004-09-24 03:12:45 UTC
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Anna Lisa Yoder"
wrote:
> snip
>I have to say I really don't like those Rubbermaid containers. I've
>found about 2 dry ones in 6 months of letterboxing, and many with
>chewed holes. They're just too thin and don't seal well.
Rubbermaid makes all kinds of containers, the ones with the white lids
always have water in them....Correction, WE always run across the ones
with water in them. The rubbermaid with the blue ring around the seal
sometimes leak (found one- mine), but so far our experience is that
they have the best track record for being watertight. I'm guessing
the disposable gladware things probably wouldn't last very long since
they don't have a good seal and they're thin.
>I remember someone listing a website on here, maybe 3-5 months ago,
>with some kind of science tubes or earth tubes or geo-tubes or
>something to that effect. They were made for being outside. I think
>they were thicker plastic, maybe w/ screw-on lids? And were bigger in
>diameter than centrifuge tubes you're describing. Maybe I dreamed
>the whole thing as my ideal letterbox.
You're not dreaming, it was me and my beloved little centrifuge tubes.
Boil them, freeze them, they don't care. They're a little over 4
1/2" long (outside) and a little over 1" wide (on the inside).
Cheers,
catbead
> snip
>I have to say I really don't like those Rubbermaid containers. I've
>found about 2 dry ones in 6 months of letterboxing, and many with
>chewed holes. They're just too thin and don't seal well.
Rubbermaid makes all kinds of containers, the ones with the white lids
always have water in them....Correction, WE always run across the ones
with water in them. The rubbermaid with the blue ring around the seal
sometimes leak (found one- mine), but so far our experience is that
they have the best track record for being watertight. I'm guessing
the disposable gladware things probably wouldn't last very long since
they don't have a good seal and they're thin.
>I remember someone listing a website on here, maybe 3-5 months ago,
>with some kind of science tubes or earth tubes or geo-tubes or
>something to that effect. They were made for being outside. I think
>they were thicker plastic, maybe w/ screw-on lids? And were bigger in
>diameter than centrifuge tubes you're describing. Maybe I dreamed
>the whole thing as my ideal letterbox.
You're not dreaming, it was me and my beloved little centrifuge tubes.
Boil them, freeze them, they don't care. They're a little over 4
1/2" long (outside) and a little over 1" wide (on the inside).
Cheers,
catbead
Re: [LbNA] Re: Wet Boxes: How does it get in there?
From: Doglvrs RASW (doglvrs_4@msn.com) |
Date: 2004-09-24 08:11:53 UTC-04:00
write a note on your hand! This always works for me.....
a forgetful doglvr
----- Original Message -----
From: Hikers_n_ Hounds
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2004 9:41 PM
Subject: Re: [LbNA] Re: Wet Boxes: How does it get in there?
Well I've got 50 of 'em that I keep forgetting to use!
I am doing major maintenance this weekend on all of my
boxes anywhere near the Delaware River as I heard my
Tinicum Box next to the canal washed away. I'm going
loaded with paper towels, new baggies and hopefully
I'll remember the dessicants!
--- Lightnin Bug> wrote:
> Silent Doug plops the little dessicant packs in his
> letterbox
> restorations (Jacobsburg, Pulpit Rock and Pinnacle).
>
> Lightnin' Bug
>
> --- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, Hikers_n_
> Hounds
>...> wrote:
> > I actually purchased these on line at Allards Bell
> > Park Pharmacy. The little cylanders for 10 each.
> I
> > bought 50 of them. Shipping was like three bucks
> or
> > something. I was all excited to put one in each of
> my
> > boxes. I have planted 10 boxes since I got them
> and
> > have not remembered to put one of any of them,
> D'oh!
> >
> > --- Der Mad Stamper...> wrote:
> >
> > > --- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, Kathryn
> Wolfe
> > >...>
> > > wrote:
> > > > Has anybody ever tried putting dessicants
> into
> > > the boxes? If
> > > it's
> > > > something like condensation that causes it, a
> > > little package like
> > > you see in
> > > > a salt shaker or new electronic equipment
> might
> > > help. (Or a few of
> > > them.)
> > > > I dunno how available those are, though...
> > > >
> > > > Longhorn
> > >
> > > I've been thinking of experimenting with this
> > > concept. Those
> > > commercial dessicants usually contain silica
> > > crystals. These are now
> > > available as 'crystal' cat litter. You can get
> > > about a gallon jug of
> > > the stuff for $7 or so. Then it's just a matter
> of
> > > coming up with
> > > some sort of little bag to put them in....
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > _______________________________
> > Do you Yahoo!?
> > Declare Yourself - Register online to vote today!
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a forgetful doglvr
----- Original Message -----
From: Hikers_n_ Hounds
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2004 9:41 PM
Subject: Re: [LbNA] Re: Wet Boxes: How does it get in there?
Well I've got 50 of 'em that I keep forgetting to use!
I am doing major maintenance this weekend on all of my
boxes anywhere near the Delaware River as I heard my
Tinicum Box next to the canal washed away. I'm going
loaded with paper towels, new baggies and hopefully
I'll remember the dessicants!
--- Lightnin Bug
> Silent Doug plops the little dessicant packs in his
> letterbox
> restorations (Jacobsburg, Pulpit Rock and Pinnacle).
>
> Lightnin' Bug
>
> --- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
> Hounds
>
> > I actually purchased these on line at Allards Bell
> > Park Pharmacy. The little cylanders for 10 each.
> I
> > bought 50 of them. Shipping was like three bucks
> or
> > something. I was all excited to put one in each of
> my
> > boxes. I have planted 10 boxes since I got them
> and
> > have not remembered to put one of any of them,
> D'oh!
> >
> > --- Der Mad Stamper
> >
> > > --- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
> Wolfe
> > >
> > > wrote:
> > > > Has anybody ever tried putting dessicants
> into
> > > the boxes? If
> > > it's
> > > > something like condensation that causes it, a
> > > little package like
> > > you see in
> > > > a salt shaker or new electronic equipment
> might
> > > help. (Or a few of
> > > them.)
> > > > I dunno how available those are, though...
> > > >
> > > > Longhorn
> > >
> > > I've been thinking of experimenting with this
> > > concept. Those
> > > commercial dessicants usually contain silica
> > > crystals. These are now
> > > available as 'crystal' cat litter. You can get
> > > about a gallon jug of
> > > the stuff for $7 or so. Then it's just a matter
> of
> > > coming up with
> > > some sort of little bag to put them in....
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > _______________________________
> > Do you Yahoo!?
> > Declare Yourself - Register online to vote today!
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>
>
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Re: [LbNA] Wet Boxes: How does it get in there?
From: Doodle & Deedle Bug (doodle_n_deedle@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2004-09-24 07:11:08 UTC-07:00
We once found a letterbox in a "Lock & Lock" container. Rather than the normal Rubbermaid-type lid, this lid had latches and some sort of seal. We haven't tried using them ourselves yet, but from what I've read about them they're supposed to do a really good job of keeping the water out. We haven't been able to find them in any of our local stores (this is Cleveland, Ohio) but found some websites that sell them, like this one http://www.org-etc.com/lolofostco.html I'm sure you can find them in stores in some parts of the world (just not ours!).
Doodle.
Anna Lisa Yoder wrote:
OK, just had to get that "desiccant" spelling right-- two "C"s and one "S". Sorry, folks, it's on the frequently misspelled words list, along with "misspelled" and I have a spelling-bee-er in my household! Now, with that out of the way, I have to say I really don't like those Rubbermaid containers. I've found about 2 dry ones in 6 months of letterboxing, and many with chewed holes. They're just too thin and don't seal well. I remember someone listing a website on here, maybe 3-5 months ago, with some kind of science tubes or earth tubes or geo-tubes or something to that effect. They were made for being outside. I think they were thicker plastic, maybe w/ screw-on lids? And were bigger in diameter than centrifuge tubes you're describing. Maybe I dreamed the whole thing as my ideal letterbox. I saved the post... will see if I can find it & keep you posted! --lunaryakketyact
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Anna Lisa Yoder
OK, just had to get that "desiccant" spelling right-- two "C"s and one "S". Sorry, folks, it's on the frequently misspelled words list, along with "misspelled" and I have a spelling-bee-er in my household! Now, with that out of the way, I have to say I really don't like those Rubbermaid containers. I've found about 2 dry ones in 6 months of letterboxing, and many with chewed holes. They're just too thin and don't seal well. I remember someone listing a website on here, maybe 3-5 months ago, with some kind of science tubes or earth tubes or geo-tubes or something to that effect. They were made for being outside. I think they were thicker plastic, maybe w/ screw-on lids? And were bigger in diameter than centrifuge tubes you're describing. Maybe I dreamed the whole thing as my ideal letterbox. I saved the post... will see if I can find it & keep you posted! --lunaryakketyact
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RE: [LbNA] Wet Boxes: How does it get in there?
From: Pam Kleingers (pam@kleingers.net) |
Date: 2004-09-24 12:46:28 UTC-04:00
I have found that on some brands the latches break easily
Mama Stork
>
>
> We once found a letterbox in a "Lock & Lock" container.
> Rather than the normal Rubbermaid-type lid, this lid had
> latches and some sort of seal. >
>
>
Mama Stork
>
>
> We once found a letterbox in a "Lock & Lock" container.
> Rather than the normal Rubbermaid-type lid, this lid had
> latches and some sort of seal. >
>
>
Re: [LbNA] Wet Boxes: How does it get in there?
From: JuneMcAllister (nfmoon@mindspring.com) |
Date: 2004-09-24 13:06:59 UTC-04:00
I found some containers at K-Mart called "Stow Always", by some company in Chicago called Homz Food Storage. I haven't used them yet since I wound up turning my first urban box into a mini, but they seem very sturdy. The top of the container goes up into a pretty deep groove on the lid and then the lip of the lid, formed by the groove goes pretty far down onto the top of the container. And the top of the container has a slanted lip on it also, that meets the slanted bottom of the lid. This is probably about as clear as mud, but they seem like they would work very well.
missmoon
----- Original Message -----
From: thedoubtfulguests
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Sent: 9/23/2004 10:48:23 PM
Subject: Re: [LbNA] Wet Boxes: How does it get in there?
Do you include the pricier, thicker, freezer style rubbermaids?
Scarab
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missmoon
----- Original Message -----
From: thedoubtfulguests
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Sent: 9/23/2004 10:48:23 PM
Subject: Re: [LbNA] Wet Boxes: How does it get in there?
Do you include the pricier, thicker, freezer style rubbermaids?
Scarab
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Re: Wet Boxes: How does it get in there?
From: Beaded Zebra (beadedzebra@hotmail.com) |
Date: 2004-09-24 17:53:48 UTC-05:00
I'm so glad to hear that those work well. Our local Super Center WalMart is
carrying those now. I had bought some to use in place of canisters for
flour, sugar, etc. I'll have to go back and look at the sizes for
letterboxes.
Great idea, thanks for sharing!!!
Happy trails to you...
Beaded Zebra
> Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2004 07:11:08 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Doodle & Deedle Bug
> Subject: Re: Wet Boxes: How does it get in there?
>
>We once found a letterbox in a "Lock & Lock" container. Rather than the
>normal Rubbermaid-type lid, this lid had latches and some sort of seal. We
>haven't tried using them ourselves yet, but from what I've read about them
>they're supposed to do a really good job of keeping the water out. We
>haven't been able to find them in any of our local stores (this is
>Cleveland, Ohio) but found some websites that sell them, like this one
>http://www.org-etc.com/lolofostco.html I'm sure you can find them in
>stores in some parts of the world (just not ours!).
>
>Doodle.
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carrying those now. I had bought some to use in place of canisters for
flour, sugar, etc. I'll have to go back and look at the sizes for
letterboxes.
Great idea, thanks for sharing!!!
Happy trails to you...
Beaded Zebra
> Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2004 07:11:08 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Doodle & Deedle Bug
> Subject: Re: Wet Boxes: How does it get in there?
>
>We once found a letterbox in a "Lock & Lock" container. Rather than the
>normal Rubbermaid-type lid, this lid had latches and some sort of seal. We
>haven't tried using them ourselves yet, but from what I've read about them
>they're supposed to do a really good job of keeping the water out. We
>haven't been able to find them in any of our local stores (this is
>Cleveland, Ohio) but found some websites that sell them, like this one
>http://www.org-etc.com/lolofostco.html I'm sure you can find them in
>stores in some parts of the world (just not ours!).
>
>Doodle.
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Re: Wet Boxes: How does it get in there?
From: jkgrage (jkgragee@aol.com) |
Date: 2004-09-25 02:29:50 UTC
Hello,
I'm new to letterboxing but am having a wonderful time with this new
hobby. I had a discussion recently about the moisture topic,
prompted by find a box where the insides were damp, not soaked. The
individual I was talking to suggested carring silica gel packets to
place in the boxes, you know, the ones you get in with your new shoes
that say 'do not eat'. He felt that might help with the moisture
problem. Has anyone tried these? They are not very expensive and
may help with damage. Let me know your thoughts.
JACKS
> Much of it is condensation. Also, rubbermaid style containers
> generally weren't designed for outdoor use. Although in the
> refrigerator and freezer they hold up a good seal, outdoors you
have
> constant temperature swings. Each time as the plastic shrinks or
> swells, moisture is allowed in. As far as plastic containers go,
the
> high-end containers hold up better than your cheap dollar store
> variety do. They're usually thicker and have a more secure seal.
>
> Metal ammo boxes usually do an excellent job of keeping things dry.
> Their major downfalls though include they can be pricey depending
on
> where you are and in urban areas, they can set off a "bomb scare"
> (Even though a bomb could just as easily be in a plastic
container.).
>
> --- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "thedoubtfulguests"
> wrote:
> > What could be more disheartening than finding a box full of water
> > and a soaked, ruined log? Kudos to all for efforts to double bag
> > wherever we go.
> >
> > I have seen many boxes with a lot of water in them. Many of
these
> > are good freezer style Rubbermaid containers that appear to be
> > sealed well. How does the water get in there?
> >
> > - Not really sealed well?
> > - Not closed tight?
> > - Temperature changes and humidity?
> > - Condensation?
> > - Do bigger boxes with lots of air allow more condensation?
> > - Do paper towels and paper pages attract it?
> > - Flooding?
> > - Do we have to test new boxes before planting them?
> >
> > My mind imagines a body farm with letterboxes scattered about for
> > testing.
> >
> > Scarab
I'm new to letterboxing but am having a wonderful time with this new
hobby. I had a discussion recently about the moisture topic,
prompted by find a box where the insides were damp, not soaked. The
individual I was talking to suggested carring silica gel packets to
place in the boxes, you know, the ones you get in with your new shoes
that say 'do not eat'. He felt that might help with the moisture
problem. Has anyone tried these? They are not very expensive and
may help with damage. Let me know your thoughts.
JACKS
> Much of it is condensation. Also, rubbermaid style containers
> generally weren't designed for outdoor use. Although in the
> refrigerator and freezer they hold up a good seal, outdoors you
have
> constant temperature swings. Each time as the plastic shrinks or
> swells, moisture is allowed in. As far as plastic containers go,
the
> high-end containers hold up better than your cheap dollar store
> variety do. They're usually thicker and have a more secure seal.
>
> Metal ammo boxes usually do an excellent job of keeping things dry.
> Their major downfalls though include they can be pricey depending
on
> where you are and in urban areas, they can set off a "bomb scare"
> (Even though a bomb could just as easily be in a plastic
container.).
>
> --- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "thedoubtfulguests"
>
> > What could be more disheartening than finding a box full of water
> > and a soaked, ruined log? Kudos to all for efforts to double bag
> > wherever we go.
> >
> > I have seen many boxes with a lot of water in them. Many of
these
> > are good freezer style Rubbermaid containers that appear to be
> > sealed well. How does the water get in there?
> >
> > - Not really sealed well?
> > - Not closed tight?
> > - Temperature changes and humidity?
> > - Condensation?
> > - Do bigger boxes with lots of air allow more condensation?
> > - Do paper towels and paper pages attract it?
> > - Flooding?
> > - Do we have to test new boxes before planting them?
> >
> > My mind imagines a body farm with letterboxes scattered about for
> > testing.
> >
> > Scarab