Silica gel protects your optics and accessories from moisture - ideal for storing your equipment!
Colour indicator: When the beads become colourless, the desiccant needs to be reactivated. Place the beads in a heat-resistant container, put it in the oven and heat it to a maximum of 120°C, but preferably only 110°C. When the beads turn orange-pink again, the desiccant can be reused. This process can be repeated as often as necessary; nothing needs to be thrown away.
Please note: The plastic bag is not heat-resistant and must not be placed in the oven. A microwave oven is completely unsuitable because, firstly, the temperature cannot be adjusted and, secondly, the rapid heating causes the water to evaporate abruptly, causing the beads to burst.
How to use the silica gel: A breathable cloth is best. An old linen sheet or an old cloth bag would be ideal. It is important that the material is breathable, otherwise the desiccant cannot work properly. Simply place the beads in the bag and tie it closed with a knot.
