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DampRid Disposable Moisture Absorber 300g $2.00 (Was $5.95) + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Amazon AU

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perfect for winter, Coles and Bunnings has them for $4.95. if you have prime it's a steal at 2 dollars

my ozb tip: if you have a drill , get a small drill bit and drill a hole on the skinny side up near the top of the water resovior and slightly below the barrier so as the water fills up you can drain it out and have another tank worth of soaking available once again without having to throw it away seeing its a sealed single use item. saving money and saving landfill.

just make sure you don't let it overflow out the hole and you'll get more miles for your dollar

Features & details
Fast and easy set up in a single-use product.
Effective for up to 45 days depending on temperature and humidity.
Sealed safety cover keeps children and pets safe.
Fragrance Free
This product is perfect for - Home, Boats, Bedrooms, Garages, Storage Units, Camper Vans and Laundry rooms.

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  • +3

    Thanks OP - this is a great find. Buying limit is 3 which is annoying.

    • Yeah the downside of buying from Amazon is the friggin limits.

    • I just set up a subscription. $1.80 each. 2 delivered every 2 months.

      • Just buy the refill and refill them, very easy to do.

        • I like the contained version in case it spills. Also, disposable is appealing. But yeah - refilling is the right thing to do, really :-P

      • Does the subscription lock in the price or do you just get a nasty surprise when it goes back to rrp?

        • +1

          The second one. It locks in the % discount, not the $ price.

          • @[Deactivated]: Cheers. Better cancel it.

            I was wondering about that so was going to keep an eye on price next delivery.

  • +2

    Thanks OP! Also solid tip

  • +10

    The refill is also a great price at the moment https://www.amazon.com.au/DampRid-Refill-Moisture-Absorber-3… for 3.4kg

    • +2

      That's a very good price. Bunnings have 3.4kgs (different brand but works the same) for $12.

  • Dam only 3 limit still a good find

    • You can still put another order in and not get the 20c discount.

  • +1

    How long this will fill up ??

    • +1

      How wet is your environment?

      • Not that much i think as i live in carpeted apt in the cbd

  • +2

    I have used these before from Bunnings, which are $4.50 for a 2 pack: https://www.bunnings.com.au/sunfresh-moisture-absorber-conta…

    I have not used Damp Rid before, so I'm not sure if there's any major performance differences.

    OP, as for your hack to drill a hole, how many further uses do you find you get out of it? Never thought of doing that myself, but sounds like a good idea to try.

  • +1

    TBH I just rip the top off these "disposable" units empty and refill. I don't think you need to drill holes or anything.

    I'll like to get a good deal on some of the bigger ones as my outside fridge is in a very humid area.

    • +1

      I think OP is suggesting to drill around the middle, and drain the water reservoir. If you take the top off this, you will access the desiccant (which I'm guessing you can refill using the refill packs).

    • +2

      my outside fridge is in a very humid area

      Would this do anything to practically reduce humidity of an outside area??
      My understanding is they are only good in enclosed spaces like wardrobes, lockers, etc. I wouldn't think these little boxes would have any impact on ambient humidity for a larger area. It will just fill up really fast.

    • Don't you need to peel off the paper to pour the liquid out ? What do you replace it with?

  • You guys know dehumidifiers are a thing right, cheaper in long run. Some air conditioners do it too

    • +4

      Dehumidifiers can be a bit costly to run. But I think they do serve a good purpose for larger areas. These little units are good for small enclosed areas (e.g., wardrobes
      and cupboards).

  • Is moisture really a common issue? How do you tell if you got a moisture problem?

    • +2

      Mould

    • +2

      Is moisture really a common issue?

      In Qld yes…

      How do you tell if you got a moisture problem?

      Mould and mildew.

    • +1

      Mould on curtain

    • +4

      Definitely. Houses pre 1950 were all about ventilation. Holes everywhere, some intentional and others not so much so. And people weren't in their houses as much, breathing and sweating 18 hours a day.

      Fast forward to now, and it's all about insulating, and making things airtight. Plus with more people working from home, that adds to more moisture.
      You won't notice any effects until things are really bad, but I fear it is responsible for some long term chronic low level problems.

      To tell all you need is a cheap temperature/humidity meter. My Xiaomi air filter has one. If the humidity is greater than 60%, you're leaning into problem territory.

  • Ordered 3, didn’t charge me for delivery somehow

  • Got one in home for 3 weeks in shower, no water yet on bottom but the little white dots seem to have stuck together

    • +1

      Yeah, the top bits will stick together as it absorbs water. Once they hit capacity, water will start to trickle down and collect in the reservoir below.

  • I've just checked my disposable one and there is a channel where I could pour the liquid out so I can still re-use it and top up is easy.

  • can S&S for even cheaper

  • Cheers OP, picked up 2 @ $1.80, using S&S.

  • +4

    Just a heads up that daiso has these normally for $2.80

    https://mydaiso.com.au/?s=dehumidifier

  • Recently moved to Victoria and I find my house is quite dry during winter, to the point we needed to get a humidifier. Is it a Melbourne thing or I’m use to the humidity up north

    • How is it dry? It's it a measurement thing or a 'feels dry' kind of thing.
      Because the second is highly subjective and prone to mistake. I thought my room was dry, until I ran a dehumidifer and pulled out 2L of water like magic. And suddenly the room felt a lot less stifling.

      • I got that humidity meter thingy. It was a freebie I got from here years ago so not sure on accuracy but apparently it was sitting around 55% humidity. Also noticed my skin was dryer

        • Interesting. Humidity meters in general aren't super accurate, but they give a reasonable indication most of the time. There's a way to check them here but in saying that I've never done it.

          Mine sit around 55% humidity too (South east melbourne) so I'd say it's probably on the money. But 55% at 22c is about as high as I'd want it. Once you pass 60%, mold becomes a factor, and if you get to 70% you're in the danger zone.

          Does feel nicer on your skin though.

          • @outlander: … and here I am in Brisbane sitting in a 22c house at 68% humidity.
            I mean, outside is 90% (at 15c) so could be worse I guess.
            Hasn't even been particularly rainy lately…

  • +1

    Silica Gel is superior imo. Recharge infinitely in the microwave/oven. Costs a little electricity to recharge but you save on waste.

    • Please elaborate…

      • Silica gel is used as a dessicant for things like cameras, foods, pharmaceuticals etc. It's that little forbidden-to-eat packet you get with heaps of stuff.

        It adsorbs moisture in the air, microwaving the gel evaporates it off thus recharging the gel. Some are colour indicating, EG; orange to blue or blue to pink.

        As long as you get some in a bag and throw it in the microwave for a couple minutes, it will recharge. Silica gel holds 30-40% of its weight in water. So, get a kg of it and you can adsorb 0.3kg of water.

        • Yes, I knew what silica gel is/was :-)

          I have already collected many, many packets of that dessicant 'gel' (from food, pharmaceuticals, etc.)

          I just did know your 'microwave trick',
          meaning that microwaving them,
          dries the gel and brings life back to them,
          so that they can continue to absorb more liquid.

          • +1

            @whyisave: Anything over 100c will work :P

            Indicator breaks down if you recharge too hot, though.

  • It seems to have disappeared already 🙁

  • my ozb tip: if you have a drill , get a small drill bit and drill a hole on the skinny side up near the top of the water resovior and slightly below the barrier so as the water fills up you can drain it out and have another tank worth of soaking available once again without having to throw it away seeing its a sealed single use item. saving money and saving landfill.

    It's can't be single use if they also sell refill packs: https://www.bunnings.com.au/damprid-1-19kg-moisture-absorber…

    • +1

      the calcium chloride remains usable past 1 full tank and I still have the same tank with the small hole it's on its 2nd tank and reducing the need to replace the calcium chloride, the water just gets poured out the side without having to throw away the c.c or replacing it earlier then necessary as it still works good.

      • +1

        Got you, the chemical hasn't 100% reacted, the tub is too small.

  • Are these any good in a stinky car? Don't think it's leaking anywhere but seems to have a "damp" odour if it hasn't been used for a couple of days.

    • I don't use this brand but I do use one and I've found it works great for my car.

  • This versus an electric dehumidifier?

  • been a couple of weeks and it didn't collect a single drop of water. can see the same review in amazon as well. :/

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