Golden Rod Dehumidifier, 12"-36", Vermiculite Filling, For Moisture Removal, Gun Safe Maintenance

I got the Lockdown Golden Rod Dehumidifier because my safe was starting to feel like a tropical rainforest. Let me tell you, this little rod means business. It fits neatly inside my safe, keeps everything dry, and I can finally open it without worrying about rust, mold, or that musty “wet cardboard” smell. Plus, it’s so simple even I can install it without reading the manual twice. Pros: • Keeps Moisture Away: My coins, documents, and firearms are staying perfectly dry. • Compact & Easy: Fits in safes, drawers, or cabinets without eating space. • Plug-and-Play: Just plug it in and it works—no complicated setup. • Durable & Reliable: Doesn’t get hot or need constant attention. Cons: • Power Needed: Needs an outlet, so not ideal for completely unplugged storage—but that’s expected. • Limited Range: Best for enclosed spaces, not a whole room. Overall, this thing is like a personal bodyguard for my valuables, keeping them dry and happy. Moisture doesn’t stand a chance.

Bought this in 2014. Its been in my safe ever since. Still functions perfectly.

So far, so good. The AC plug is removable, to make it easier to get the power cord through the safe’s access hole. The metal tube heats up to a temperature that feels about like that of a hot plate pulled immediately out of a dishwasher’s drying cycle. Due to it being hot to the touch, I like that it was supplied with two plastic , snap on style brackets. These brackets can be used for mounting the metal tube to the safe’s wall, or they can be used as “feet” that keep the hot tube off your safe’s floor. Per the directions, this “dehumidifier” is designed to be used horizontally, ideally at the lowest part of your safe. This is NOT a dehumidifier, in the technical sense of the word. This device warms the interior of your safe, slightly, which prevents condensation from forming on the safes interior metal walls and metal gun parts. Think of it like this, a cold can of beer will “sweat”, if it’s colder than the surrounding air. A hot beverage, warmer than the surrounding air temp will not. This product would likely work even better, when paired with desiccant, as a fail safe. The desiccant actually does dehumidify. Moisture won’t condense on the inside of your safe if there isn’t any. Just like moisture that’s present in the air is less likely to condense on surfaces that are warmer than the surrounding air . Overall, it looks to be a great value for the money, as long as it doesn’t break

I have it in a safe in a cold garage during winters and it works very well keeping temperature warmer then outside temperature by about average of 9 degrees. No rust on guns at all. I also put portable condensate containers in safe made by Remington, but the golden rod keeps everything warm which is the key to control. Easy to install, doesn't get in the way, low on power, nice looking, works like a charm, and would buy another if needed. When it comes to my guns I get what it takes to keep them from rusting and cost is not a factor. This is the trick. By the way I have a 80 gun safe and it keeps it warm, so I am sure it would keep a smaller safe warmer, but I don't know for sure. It more of a heater then a dehumidifier in my opinion but I will tell ya with a condensate Remington container and a golden rod you will be 100% protected, Buy it if you love your guns and don't want rust on the. I always put silicone spray on my guns and punch the bore with same and wipe them down, put them in safe and your over protected. By the way for you that don't know about silicone spray, it's sold at Wal Mart in the RV section or the auto department, You will use this silicone spray along with your Golden Rod and Remington condensate and you will have ZERO rust. I hope this helps from a true user of Golden Rod and gun lover.

Lowers the humidity in my gun safe about 5% and raises the temperature about 4-5 degrees. I’m generally satisfied but was hoping for a bigger reduction in humidity. However it is a fairly large safe.

Excellent quality! USA made. 5 stars!!! Works perfectly!!

Great Product

to strong and gets hot

Easy to install and works well at heating the bottom of safe to circulate the air. Cost pennies to run and nothing to maintain like the silica beads. Will buy another one for the other safe.

Use in my 4 season trailer. Keeps the humidity down. No damp smell in the wet season. No mold anywhere in the carpets not under the drapes which is where mold has appeared before.

A bit pricy compared to others on Amazon but time will tell with the lifetime guarantee. Hopefully this keeps the moisture under control in my large 64 rifle safe.

Bought two golden rod about 8 years ago, have had them in both safes and they have controlled the humidity without any problems

Does exactly what's advertised.