[Leica] Karen's dessicant

[LRZeitlin@aol.com]

Karen writes:

<<In Japan, they have these little dessicant tubs about the size of a 

small R camera that somehow take moisture and turn it into a liquid 

that drips into the bottom half. Have you seen those? I've always 

wondered how they work. Apparently you should *never* spill the 

liquid inside because it will *never* evaporate. Odd.>>

These contain calcium chloride. The fluid that drips out is a saturated salty 
solution that will corrode most metals. They are sold by the ton in Florida 
to keep closets and wardrobes dry.

Larry Z
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