I think the easiest way is to buy a thick gauge large transparent plastic bag suitable for your scope, (about 1.5 $), half a can of Silicagel (2.5 $) and a hygrometer,.( 8 $) , to be packed inside the bag along with the scope and keep the bag tied up to keep scope air tight. The silicagel to be recycled once a week or whenever you take the scope out, in between.
Recently I purchased a Minihumidifier from Olee, for 99 $ which can keep a large air tight cupboard under 50 RH and it is a good thing to have. Power consumption is also low , I think about 20 W. It is enough to run it about 12 hrs , with atimer.
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ya i notice the olee product . btw where you get air tight cupboard?kochu wrote:I think the easiest way is to buy a thick gauge large transparent plastic bag suitable for your scope, (about 1.5 $), half a can of Silicagel (2.5 $) and a hygrometer,.( 8 $) , to be packed inside the bag along with the scope and keep the bag tied up to keep scope air tight. The silicagel to be recycled once a week or whenever you take the scope out, in between.
Recently I purchased a Minihumidifier from Olee, for 99 $ which can keep a large air tight cupboard under 50 RH and it is a good thing to have. Power consumption is also low , I think about 20 W. It is enough to run it about 12 hrs , with atimer.
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Cupboard has to be made air-tight by lining the openings and door joints with sponge or rubber beads or vinyl door-scrappers available at Daiso.
8 $ hygrometer is available at at a level -1 shop at Sim lim Tower. They also have a 15 $ large dial hygrometer which looks a better make. Digital hygrometers are more expensive.
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8 $ hygrometer is available at at a level -1 shop at Sim lim Tower. They also have a 15 $ large dial hygrometer which looks a better make. Digital hygrometers are more expensive.
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