Silica Gel Packs for UW housings

PVADiving · Aug 9, 2004

Are there differences between brands? Which is the best? Are some silica gels packs for UW cameras better for reusing? Any info is appreciated. I use a Mako housing for my video and have not had problems. I just got an Olympus PT-015 for my OLM 5050 and have started to use the packs for moisture reduction. What size do you recommend?

Dee · Aug 9, 2004

I like THESE the best. They are small, have an indicator window, and can be rejuvenated.

Gilligan · Aug 10, 2004

I buy from the same source as Dee. I get the loose re-chargeable desiccant and put it in cut-off pieces of a nylon stocking with a knot on one end and a twist tie on the other.
You may want to also place some liquid absorbing material in your housings in the event of a small leak or any pooling condensation.
Desiccant will absorb condensation but not moisture.
Pads will absorb moisture but not condensation.

Silica Gel Packs for UW housings

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