Hi Kathy,
We use bulk desiccant (not in bags) in a cartridge to dry air going into our
photoplotter.  We bake the desiccant every 2 days for 45 minutes at 200
deg./F in a 9x12 glass baking dish. The desiccant lasts 6 months to a year,
at which time the crystals take on a yellow tint & the blue "dry indicator"
crystals no longer turn blue.

Regards,
Mark

        -----Original Message-----
        From:   Kathy Kuhlow [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
        Sent:   Monday, June 02, 2003 12:46 PM
        To:     [log in to unmask]
        Subject:        [TN] Desicant

        Can desiccant bags be baked or microwaved to remove the accumulated
moisture? I used to know of a recipe to microwave desiccant bags to drive
the moisture off but can't remember what it was.  Although it has been some
years now so I wonder if it is still possible.

        TIA
        Kat


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