Dry Damp-Rid in Oven?

Sidestreet · 09-11-09, 19:11

Can I dry Damp Rid in the oven to re-use it?

s0mer4ndom1diot · 09-11-09, 19:26

im pretty sure the answers no. i tried to use a hair dryer one time to speed up the dryin process. all it seemed to do was melt it... so as far as i know, the only way is to let it air dry into clumps, then break it back up

boots420 · 09-11-09, 20:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sidestreet Getaway

Can I dry Damp Rid in the oven to re-use it?

nope. doesnt work like drierite which can be regenerated indefinately.

http://www.drierite.com/default.cfm?goto_page=page6.cfm

Sidestreet · 09-11-09, 21:21

thanks

glad this shit is cheap...

SilvrHairDevil · 09-12-09, 10:56

I found this...

"RE: Homemade Damp Rid

Just to let everyone know you can recycle DampRid and other similar products forever.

After your container of Damp Rid has filled up with water just take a Pyrex bowl and line it with aluminum foil. Pour the Damp Rid and water solution into the bowl with the foil lining and put it in the oven at a very low temperature.

Make it as low as you can get it, 200 degrees or less. If you put the temp too high it will boil and make a giant mess. Let the water evaporate completely and you will be left with a dry white powder. This powder sticks to any surface, that is why it is essential to line the bowl with foil or you will never get the powder out of the bowl.

Pull the powder and foil out of the bowl, wrap in a towel and hit it with a hammer until the powder is all broken up. Then you can put it back in the original Damp Rid container and re-use it. You can do this forever.

NOTE: Make sure you put a cookie sheet under the bowl while drying out the liquid. Do not use a temperature above 200 degrees. If this stuff boils over you will have the most complete and utter mess you have ever had in your life, your oven will never be usable again. You have been warned.

By JimInDC"

http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf66086483.tip.html

Sidestreet · 09-12-09, 12:54

thanks

s0mer4ndom1diot · 09-12-09, 12:56

how much did you pay for your damprid? im not exactly sure but i remember paying 5 for mine and then found out about silica gel which was 7 for the same amount. little more but can be used indefinately

Sidestreet · 09-12-09, 12:57

4 bucks for a little over a kilogram. I used some to finish off a drying process for a few ounces and it looks and feels almost exactly like it did before... I could probably put it back in the bag and use it again without trying to dry it.

If silica is meant to be reusable I may as well just get that tho... where did you pick it up?

s0mer4ndom1diot · 09-12-09, 13:33

you can pick it up at any craft store

Sidestreet · 09-12-09, 13:40

thanks!

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s0mer4ndom1diot Shaman Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 695	im pretty sure the answers no. i tried to use a hair dryer one time to speed up the dryin process. all it seemed to do was melt it... so as far as i know, the only way is to let it air dry into clumps, then break it back up __________________ A mans life are what his thoughts make of it

09-12-09, 10:56	#5 (permalink)
SilvrHairDevil Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,008	I found this... "RE: Homemade Damp Rid Just to let everyone know you can recycle DampRid and other similar products forever. After your container of Damp Rid has filled up with water just take a Pyrex bowl and line it with aluminum foil. Pour the Damp Rid and water solution into the bowl with the foil lining and put it in the oven at a very low temperature. Make it as low as you can get it, 200 degrees or less. If you put the temp too high it will boil and make a giant mess. Let the water evaporate completely and you will be left with a dry white powder. This powder sticks to any surface, that is why it is essential to line the bowl with foil or you will never get the powder out of the bowl. Pull the powder and foil out of the bowl, wrap in a towel and hit it with a hammer until the powder is all broken up. Then you can put it back in the original Damp Rid container and re-use it. You can do this forever. NOTE: Make sure you put a cookie sheet under the bowl while drying out the liquid. Do not use a temperature above 200 degrees. If this stuff boils over you will have the most complete and utter mess you have ever had in your life, your oven will never be usable again. You have been warned. By JimInDC" http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf66086483.tip.html __________________ Having the right to your beliefs does not give you the right to say stupid things without someone correcting you. - John Moore

09-12-09, 12:56	#7 (permalink)
s0mer4ndom1diot Shaman Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 695	how much did you pay for your damprid? im not exactly sure but i remember paying 5 for mine and then found out about silica gel which was 7 for the same amount. little more but can be used indefinately __________________ A mans life are what his thoughts make of it

09-11-09, 21:21	#4 (permalink)
Sidestreet Slaptastician Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,506	thanks glad this shit is cheap...

09-12-09, 12:54	#6 (permalink)
Sidestreet Slaptastician Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,506	thanks

09-12-09, 12:57	#8 (permalink)
Sidestreet Slaptastician Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,506	4 bucks for a little over a kilogram. I used some to finish off a drying process for a few ounces and it looks and feels almost exactly like it did before... I could probably put it back in the bag and use it again without trying to dry it. If silica is meant to be reusable I may as well just get that tho... where did you pick it up?

09-12-09, 13:33	#9 (permalink)
s0mer4ndom1diot Shaman Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 695	you can pick it up at any craft store __________________ A mans life are what his thoughts make of it

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Sidestreet Slaptastician Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,506	thanks!

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