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Jon Elson[_3_]

N_Cook wrote:

On 11/12/2017 19:14, amdx wrote:
On 12/11/2017 10:24 AM, wrote:
Silica Gel may be reactivated if put in an electric oven or toaster
oven at 200F for 20 minutes (small packs). Longer for larger packs.
This may be done many times.

Gas ovens are very moist - electric ovens are not. Never tried in a
microwave... wanna be a guinea pig?
Peter Wieck
Melrose Park, PA

I looked up the microwave trick, but my capsules are such that I can't
see the silica and would not know when is is dry or how to test it.
I guess I could just assume it is dry after microwaving a couple times.
Mikek

weigh until no more reduction, then repeat the "dose" each time
The problem is most of the packs are heat-sealed together, so if you get it
hot enough for the water to be driven out, the packs come apart and the
dessicant material spills out. Usually, it is actually some kind of clay
than silica gel.

Jon