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dgludwig · July 5, 2012, 02:41 PM

When stationed on the tropical island of Guam in the early sixties, the Air Force's solution was to have a 60 watt bulb located in our lockers to thwart the negative effects posed by high humidity. Accordingly, I've always kept a 100 watt bulb burning in my gun safe. Though mine is situated high in the safe, it's best to locate it in the lowest area for optimum results.

July 5, 2012, 02:41 PM	#8
dgludwig Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2005 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 7,486	When stationed on the tropical island of Guam in the early sixties, the Air Force's solution was to have a 60 watt bulb located in our lockers to thwart the negative effects posed by high humidity. Accordingly, I've always kept a 100 watt bulb burning in my gun safe. Though mine is situated high in the safe, it's best to locate it in the lowest area for optimum results. __________________ ONLY AN ARMED PEOPLE CAN BE TRULY FREE ; ONLY AN UNARMED PEOPLE CAN EVER BE ENSLAVED ...Aristotle NRA Benefactor Life Member