Damp traps

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Damp traps
Topic Started: Sat Nov 7, 2009 8:24 pm (129 Views)
aemt	Sat Nov 7, 2009 8:24 pm Post #1
Member Posts: 2,885 Group: Members Member #3,171 Joined: September 1, 2008	While we were up in Taunton today picking up parts and looking at the bodywork on the valver I wandered into Poundsavers and happened to spot some half litre damp traps - 2 for a pound. Bought some to put in the garage queen over the winter plus the valver which will not get a lot of use. Just plastic tubs with a few chemicals and crystals to absord the water. I will let you know how good they are. Nothing lost at that price



russtherussian	Sun Nov 8, 2009 12:43 am Post #2
W140 Posts: 401 Group: Members Member #1,522 Joined: July 21, 2007	I did the same today, got 2 from my work, just a tub with white crystals in the bottom. One in front and one in back of my W140



kentronix	Sun Nov 8, 2009 12:47 am Post #3
Admin, if only I could shut up for a week or halfords had an autoglym sale neil would overtake Posts: 16,306 Group: Admin Member #147 Joined: January 20, 2006	How do they work, can you dry them out afterwards and reuse them ? I have a bit of a dampness problem in my 124, cant be bothered to fix it but 2 for a pound these my do for a while. I was considering the charcoal option. Its meant to work pretty well.



chrismatheou	Sun Nov 8, 2009 2:14 am Post #4
Enthusiast Posts: 1,448 Group: Members Member #789 Joined: January 4, 2007	I have the same problem in the 124 estate, its the rear side window seals that are to blame for the damp in these cars apparently.



Russell	Sun Nov 8, 2009 6:25 am Post #5
Can now officially play at being Victor Maitland at the weekends :) Posts: 4,953 Group: Members Member #3,320 Joined: September 30, 2008	nice, what does the tub look like or a colour / name so i can look out for them?



aemt	Sun Nov 8, 2009 8:52 am Post #6
Member Posts: 2,885 Group: Members Member #3,171 Joined: September 1, 2008



Russell	Sun Nov 8, 2009 9:21 am Post #7
Can now officially play at being Victor Maitland at the weekends :) Posts: 4,953 Group: Members Member #3,320 Joined: September 30, 2008	Cheers mate thats awesome, appreciate that - off up the town later on so will pop in for some! Some good shots there - everything a Sunday should be - mug of tea, 190.co.uk and something for the car! Edited by Russell, Sun Nov 8, 2009 9:22 am.



aemt	Sun Nov 8, 2009 9:38 am Post #8
Member Posts: 2,885 Group: Members Member #3,171 Joined: September 1, 2008	Not sure whether or not you can dry these things out but you can buy bulk bags of crystals on the internet to refill them with.



MadMike	Sun Nov 8, 2009 9:42 am Post #9
Member Posts: 3,745 Group: Members Member #1,062 Joined: March 15, 2007	If you dont have a Poundland near you there are loads of these on Ebay. Just do a search for damp traps and they have lots.



Russell	Sun Nov 8, 2009 10:33 am Post #10
Can now officially play at being Victor Maitland at the weekends :) Posts: 4,953 Group: Members Member #3,320 Joined: September 30, 2008	aemt Sun Nov 8, 2009 9:38 am Not sure whether or not you can dry these things out but you can buy bulk bags of crystals on the internet to refill them with. Good thinking mate was planning on putting two in the boot and one in each footwell. Edited by Russell, Sun Nov 8, 2009 10:34 am.



Russell	Sun Nov 8, 2009 10:34 am Post #11
Can now officially play at being Victor Maitland at the weekends :) Posts: 4,953 Group: Members Member #3,320 Joined: September 30, 2008	MadMike Sun Nov 8, 2009 9:42 am If you dont have a Poundland near you there are loads of these on Ebay. Just do a search for damp traps and they have lots. Cheers mate i shall investigate this afternoon!



Tim29	Sun Nov 8, 2009 11:21 am Post #12
Member Posts: 331 Group: Members Member #1,828 Joined: October 21, 2007	I think they are usually used in caravans to prevent mould building up by absorbing moisture. My dad uses them in his TVR when not in use and they seem to work well. Not sure how long they last for but I know the crystals have to be replaced every now and then. Tim



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