I’ll be sharing with you how to make a Dry Box for US$ 9.2
You will need the following:
1. AIR TIGHT CONTAINER
capacity depending on your needs. This can be bought at your supermarket or home store.
2. HYGROMETER
This device measures humidity.
3. SILICA GEL
These items absorb moisture in the air.
4. DEHUMIDIFIER (Calcium Chloride)
Our call Serab Air. Dehumidifier is that they convert to liquid form once they absorb the moisture. This means that they have to be replaced approximately every 5-6 months. I try to keep humidity between 30% to 50%.
Conclusion DIY dry box cost :
Air Tight container = IDR 49,000
Dehumidifier = IDR 6,660 discount price (Normal price = IDR 7,400)
Silica Gel =IDR 9,125/250 grams
Analog Hygrometer = IDR 60,000
materials (tape, protected foam, etc) = Free
TOTAL = 124,785 or US$ 9.2
(Currency rate US$1=IDR 13.459)
ALWAYS REMEMBER it is way cheaper to invest in a US$ 9.2 Dry Box than to replace a damaged lens element costing hundreds of US dollars.
How to used Dry box:
1. Stick the foam to the side of your dry box after putting double sided tapes on the three corners of the air tight container. You can attach it to any side of container.
2. Stick the Hygrometer to the side of your dry box after putting double sided tapes on the four corners of the hygrometer.
2. Put in the reusable silica gel and Dehumifier.
3. Put your camera and accesories in it and put the cover on it.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You’ve completed your DIY dry box.
