Silica Gel & Your Gadgets

We've all seen those DO NOT EAT Silica Gel packets that arrive along with your electronics, small appliances, toys, clothing, shoes, etc. I've started to accumulate these to remedy the unfortunate reality of accidentally dropping one of my electronics or accessories in water. That would NOT be good. I have not used this option yet, but it's logical and I do hope I never have to use it.

Have you used Silica Gel to save your electronic gadgets? I've love to hear about it.

Thanks for watching.

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Education

Tags:

• silica gel
• silica
• glass
• desiccant
• protecting your gear
• cheapskate
• gadgets
• self reliance

[andrew1haddad]

Rice also works, I plan to use a combination of both if need be.

[CyberCacique1]

@andrew1haddad Sure. Rice is another good option.

[loopba]

Just buy some silica gel from craft shop when you need it, don't bother hording for someday

[CyberCacique1]

@loopba That's a good idea, but ending up on the show 'HOARDERS' will likely not occur with a sandwich bag filled with silica gel packs from past electronics purchases. :) Plus, for the cheapskates like me who don't want to waste the gas/time to drive to the craft shop or the purchase itself, FREE is the right price. LOL!

[catman72]

you can re-activate old silica gel by microwaving it or heating it in a pan (not teflon!)

till it releases the moisture it absorbed.

but before you do this - open each bag and get rid of those with blue pieces in them- those are a bit toxic.

the red ones are ok.

these colors are there to indicate that moisture was absorbed.

when the silica gel balls are fresh - they are all clear white.

and BTW - drying gadgets requires to completely open them first...

[CyberCacique1]

@catman72

Great comment....because of the detail within it. :)

I appreciate it.

[efransophoto]

Most electronics are useless once even minimal condensation builds up inside, let alone submersion! I place these in my camera bags or ziplock bags with electronics I'm storing for longer time periods and that really does help. But to say you're simply "assuming" that this is a solution is really a far reach. You should re-record this video to state that most devices are toast after submersion

Although, you have me curious as to dump some expendable device just to see...

[JYC422]

I would comment a time when he actually shows an example, but he just talks the whole time.

[DeviousTelevision]

Harold Ramis, yes?

[HedgehogStudios1]

I bought 10, 5 gram packs from SORB-IT on eBay for 6.29$ USD

[101gadgetlover]

Where did you get the unlock screen on your iPod from?