OT-container storage

dbNga

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I just bought a metal shipping container for off site storage and was told to cover everything inside with plastic to keep "container rain" from soaking everything. Googling the topic I came across damp rid to control moisture in such situations. Have any of you had any experience with what I am facing and how did you handle it? My '50 model 8n leveled ther area it's sitting without any issues. TIA.
 
Guess it depends on the climate....been using one in central/east Texas for years without any kind of problem.
 
Those containers are almost air tight and do not allow for proper air circulation to minimize moisture accumulation. Find a way to let some air circulate or anything you put in there will rust quickly and become a wet mess. I helped a friend put two windows in his. He lets them stay partially open to give a cross draft. He still gets some moisture on occasion.
 
Damp Rid is a good product. It's basically dessicant crystals that absorb moisture in an enclosed space. Follow the instructions and you will find yourself changing out the Damp Rid containers as they suck the moisture out of the air, the containers will have water in them.

Having said all of that it may be cheaper to do as others have suggested and put some air vents in the metal box. I wonder if an air vent on each end with a wind turbine mounted on top would be pretty effective?

Good luck!

Larry Wallace.
 
Here in SE Ohio a friend of mine put a vent on either side near the doors on the walls. And the end opposite he put a small 110 VAC fan for venting attics. It's on a timer on 6hrs, off 6 hrs. and no problems. Does not run it much in the winter unless we have warm days.
 
Built a new home 3 years ago and stored our whole house of belongings in a 40' container. Took 6 or 7 months to finish the house and when we unloaded the container everything was exactly like it was when we stuffed it in there. That being said, there wasn't much air space in there. We used driers, and they had some water in them. And we're in the wet pacific NW.
I would avoid covering anything with plastic, that just keeps it from breathing so if it does get wet, it won't dry.
If your in it regular, the moisture in the air should equalize and not be too much of an issue. If it stays closed alot, just like the inside of an inactive tractor, it will "sweat".
 

As grapeview says covering with plastic is a very bad idea, it will trap moisture under it. Around here people cut or hole saw holes and put vents in.
 

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