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...what`s the stuff you mix up with kitty litter and put in the tupperware shoeboxes to leave in the boat to absorb moisture? I did it for the first time last winter and it worked great. Thanks
 
Damp Rid isn't it? I have 2 tubs of it straight up in my boat right now but when I was looking into it before I read on here of people mixing with litter.
 
Ping MikeeH. It's getting to be that time again.
 
anhydrous calcium chloride

Industrial chemical suppliers will have it ( among other sources ). It is a common industrial dessicant. It is also the main ingredient in DampRid and similar products. ( Buying it from an industrial chem supplier should be significantly less expensive )
 
Baking soda works pretty good too. Get the big bags at a warehouse club and put in smaller containers.
 
I use Damp Rid mixed with the kitty litter. By spring I have 1" to 2" of water on top of the mixutre in each of the containers

Niles
 
Google McMaster Carr --- search calcium chloride. Apology to Les if this is out of bounds.
 
Damp Rid mixed 50/50 with cheap kitty litter. You can also use scented kitty litter if you so desire. If you can find calcium chloride in bulk you can use that in place of Damp Rid and svae a few bucks but its often difficult to find this time of year and you'll have far more of it than you'll need.
 
Thanks MikeeH, calcium chloride,ya think I would remember that seeing as how I have a pallet of it in stock! It`s used as a pool balancing chemical and being a pool guy.... Anybody who needs it in bulk, check the local pool store.
 
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