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Protecting tools from the salt air?

Discussion in 'Off Topic' started by vikubz, Aug 19, 2012.

  1. Aug 19, 2012 #1
    vikubz Cedar Falls

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    Looking for ideas to keep my tools safe from the salt air in our basement. I was thinking of building a tool chest with a lid and putting weather stripping around the edge. What experience do others have in this area?
     
  2. Aug 19, 2012 #2
    dead fish Iowa City

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    How bad it it down in your basement. I have a home theater and recording studio down there along with my tank. Now I'm nervous.
     
  3. Aug 19, 2012 #3
    saltwaternewbee

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    I have the same issue with some of my work tools in my box. Anyone got a good way to clean them?
     
  4. Aug 19, 2012 #4
    vikubz Cedar Falls

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    It is very humid this time of the year, even with a humidifier, but our basement is divided, so I'm going to move the tools over to the non-fish side. I also have thought about putting in an exhaust fan to help move out the moisture, like we have in our bathroom.
     
  5. Aug 19, 2012 #5
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Move the tools away from the tank as best as possible. They also make special anit-corrision liners that would probably help.Desiccant packets would be another option.

    Dehumidifier and exhaust fans are a must if you have large tanks in basements. The warm damp air can wreak havok on just about everything thats exposed to it.
     
  6. Aug 19, 2012 #6
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    oil your tools. You can use just about any kind of oil. A thin coat should help.
     
  7. Aug 19, 2012 #7
    rbp4135

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    If they are away from your tank toss a coupple of zeRust capsules in different levels of your box. They emit VCI's (volitile corrosion inhibitors) a fancy name for oily fumes, lol. They do a good job in gun safes and should do well in tool boxes also.
     
  8. Aug 20, 2012 #8
    Taz

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    I might be an idiot, but it is my understanding that the water that is evaporating from your tank is just water not salt water. That being said I do not think that “salty air” is your problem I would think it’s just the humidity level in your basement.
     
  9. Aug 20, 2012 #9
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    Yes that is what they are talking about.
     

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