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Update: My home tool storage caused corrosion on aircraft gauges
I kept some of my aircraft inspection gauges in a shed out back. The shed had poor sealing and let in damp air all spring. Over time, my pitot static testers developed light surface rust. I only saw it when I pulled them out for a pre-flight check last week. That rust can throw off readings and lead to big problems. Now I use airtight containers with silica gel packs for anything at home. Double check where you store your sensitive gear.
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reed.eva1mo ago
Dealt with the same issue on my micrometer set... left them in an unheated workshop over the winter and they got all spotty. Now I keep all my precision tools in sealed boxes with those little moisture absorber packets.
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caleb_walker61mo ago
Tossing in extra silica packets stops rust dead in its tracks.
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sagea881mo ago
Wait, so you just toss loose packets in with the tools? I’ve always wondered if that actually works long-term or if they get used up too fast. How often do you have to swap them out for new ones, or do you recharge them somehow?
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