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Hello, I would like to ask you something about prevention from temperature equalization.
I would really appreciate it if you can answer.
To begin with, I want to store specific material into a breathable microfiber bag and place it inside a safe.
This material is susceptible to heat and moisture.
The safe is made of pry-resistant steel and has the following dimensions:
1.2 cubic feet,interior space measures 16.81 x 12.15 x 10.51 inches L x W x H.
There are pre-drilled holes for bolting which I'm going to cover in order to ''make'' the container airtight.
My safe is stored in a house room (under a bed), where temperature does not exceed 86-96.2 F now in the summer.
Given material's susceptibility my intention is:
a)to keep lower temperature inside the bag than the rest of the room.
b)to decrease humidity inside the safeFor a)
At first I thought of putting the microfiber bag inside a cooler bag that is insulated, in order to achieve lower temperature.However, I know that due to temperature equalization sooner or later temp it's going to be increased eventually.
I don't want to cool or freeze the material, just to protect it as much as possible from reaching room temperature.Ice packs or freeze boards might create moisture inside the cooler bag so I doubt that's an option.Hence, cooler bag usage is not useful.
For b)
I thought of adding a certain mini defumidifier that works as a desiccant(the one I own works best in an airtight container,that's why I previously mentioned about covering safe's pre-drilled holes) to ensure that moisture is controlled. Silica gel packs are also a possible option,putting directly inside the microfiber bag.
I need to mention that I do have a hygrometer/thermometer for measuring RH and temperature.Therefore my questions are:
1)If I put the material inside a common ziplock bag with silica packs inside, next to freeze boards that according to reviews sweat just a little bit, all inside the safe, would I manage to achive lower than room's temperature while humidity is controlled(inside the bag at least) ?2)If I cover the safe with insulation,would that protect it from room temperature?
If so, which of the following is the best to use:
a)common aluminum foil,
b) a heat reflective reflector bubble silver foil like this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GUDVUXW/?tag=pfamazon01-20
c)*car windscreen sunshades made specifically for heat protection/temperature reduction such as the following:
*FREESOO Car Windscreen Sun Shade UV Cover Protector
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015IHSWUY/?tag=pfamazon01-20
*EcoNour Car Windshield Sun Shade - Blocks UV Rays Sun Visor Protector
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I90VP0G/?tag=pfamazon01-20
*Car Windscreen Sunshades, URMI Magnetic Sun Shade Cover Windshield
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GYW9TKC/?tag=pfamazon01-20
*If amazon links are not allowed I can delete them.
3)Do you have any other recommendation for insulation(e.g. wool,fiberglass) or generally for my issue?
Thank you in advance.
I would really appreciate it if you can answer.
To begin with, I want to store specific material into a breathable microfiber bag and place it inside a safe.
This material is susceptible to heat and moisture.
The safe is made of pry-resistant steel and has the following dimensions:
1.2 cubic feet,interior space measures 16.81 x 12.15 x 10.51 inches L x W x H.
There are pre-drilled holes for bolting which I'm going to cover in order to ''make'' the container airtight.
My safe is stored in a house room (under a bed), where temperature does not exceed 86-96.2 F now in the summer.
Given material's susceptibility my intention is:
a)to keep lower temperature inside the bag than the rest of the room.
b)to decrease humidity inside the safeFor a)
At first I thought of putting the microfiber bag inside a cooler bag that is insulated, in order to achieve lower temperature.However, I know that due to temperature equalization sooner or later temp it's going to be increased eventually.
I don't want to cool or freeze the material, just to protect it as much as possible from reaching room temperature.Ice packs or freeze boards might create moisture inside the cooler bag so I doubt that's an option.Hence, cooler bag usage is not useful.
For b)
I thought of adding a certain mini defumidifier that works as a desiccant(the one I own works best in an airtight container,that's why I previously mentioned about covering safe's pre-drilled holes) to ensure that moisture is controlled. Silica gel packs are also a possible option,putting directly inside the microfiber bag.
I need to mention that I do have a hygrometer/thermometer for measuring RH and temperature.Therefore my questions are:
1)If I put the material inside a common ziplock bag with silica packs inside, next to freeze boards that according to reviews sweat just a little bit, all inside the safe, would I manage to achive lower than room's temperature while humidity is controlled(inside the bag at least) ?2)If I cover the safe with insulation,would that protect it from room temperature?
If so, which of the following is the best to use:
a)common aluminum foil,
b) a heat reflective reflector bubble silver foil like this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GUDVUXW/?tag=pfamazon01-20
c)*car windscreen sunshades made specifically for heat protection/temperature reduction such as the following:
*FREESOO Car Windscreen Sun Shade UV Cover Protector
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015IHSWUY/?tag=pfamazon01-20
*EcoNour Car Windshield Sun Shade - Blocks UV Rays Sun Visor Protector
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I90VP0G/?tag=pfamazon01-20
*Car Windscreen Sunshades, URMI Magnetic Sun Shade Cover Windshield
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GYW9TKC/?tag=pfamazon01-20
*If amazon links are not allowed I can delete them.
3)Do you have any other recommendation for insulation(e.g. wool,fiberglass) or generally for my issue?
Thank you in advance.