... It's the humidity!When it comes to corrosion ruining weapons stored in the arms room, it's not the heat, it's the humidity. Humidity causes moisture to build up on and in weapons. And then corrosion is close behind. If the corrosion is not cleaned off, soon you need a new rifle or machine gun. One good way to fight humidity is with a dehumidifier Dehumidifier Equipment designed to reduce the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere. There are three methods by which water vapor may be removed: (1) the use of sorbent materials, (2) cooling to the required dew point, and (3) compression with aftercooling. , NSN NSN National Stock Number NSN Nokia Siemens Networks NSN National Storytelling Network NSN NATO Stock Number NSN New Substances Notification (CEPA) NSN National Student Number (NZ) NSN Never Say Never 4440-00-566-0616. At less than $150, it quickly pays for itself if it helps prevent just one weapon from being ruined by corrosion. But--and this is a big but--the dehumidifier will only help if it's emptied on a regular basis. How often will depend on how humid it is where you're operating. Someplace like Louisiana may require daily emptying of the dehumidifier. And if you, the armorer ar·mor·er n. 1. A manufacturer of weapons, especially firearms. 2. An enlisted person in charge of maintenance and repair of the small arms of a military unit. 3. One that makes or repairs armor. , are gone for days or weeks, you need to have someone emptying the dehumidifier in your absence. Once a dehumidifier is full it stops pulling moisture from the air. Weapons should always be lubed for storage. Also, don't store weapons with the barrel caps on. The caps trap moisture inside the weapon. Weapons TMs say you can store weapons for up to 90 days without cleaning, lubing and PMCS PMCS PMC Sierra (stock symbol) PMCS Project Management Control System PMCS partial mission-capable, supply (US DoD) PMCS Preventive Maintenance Checks & Services PMCS Professional Military Comptroller School if they're not fired. But even if you have a humidifier humidifier, n a device for adding moisture to dry air inside the home to help counteract the reduction in saliva that often occurs as a result of hyposalivation, radiation therapy, or other treatments that cause xerostomia. , weapons need to be checked at least monthly for signs of corrosion, especially in humid areas. If you wait three months to check, it may be too late. |
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