Should I seal my vented Gun Vault 2000? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Rarestrx · 11-19-2005, 04:50 AM

Howdy,

Been getting ready for the OD XD9 to come home, so I just got a Gun Vault 2000.

If you look at #7, it's pointing to a sound vent, so you can hear the unit beep, or the Deluxe unit's alarm. There are vents on both sides.

I've already ordered some anti-rust tabs to sick in there, but do I want the vault vented? Won't the lovely anti-rust fumes just seep out?

I don't know if having the vault vented will help with moisture collection or hinder it.

What do you guys think?

Thanks!

Kevin "Has anyone seen an OD XD9 with the newer frame?"

ichy_trigger · 11-19-2005, 06:14 AM

I dont think it would be much of an issue unless the vault is airtight.

farmer · 11-19-2005, 07:34 AM

+1.........if that safe is very well sealed it would be best to leave the holes, in my opinion. However, if its not to tight there is nothing wrong with plugging them.

**Majk** · 11-19-2005, 10:15 AM

Actually I've had that one for almost two years. I've never had an issue with rust ever. Plus I open mine plenty of times a week.

Batteries should last you about 10-14 months depending on how much you open it.
But do use good alkaline batteries instead of cheap o's.

Tango Sierra · 11-20-2005, 07:34 AM

There is a big difference in humidity between where you live in Nebraska and the original poster in Florida.

I don't think it would make a difference to seal those holes because I don't think the door is air tight.

11-19-2005, 04:50 AM	#1
Rarestrx XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 27	Should I seal my vented Gun Vault 2000? Howdy, Been getting ready for the OD XD9 to come home, so I just got a Gun Vault 2000. If you look at #7, it's pointing to a sound vent, so you can hear the unit beep, or the Deluxe unit's alarm. There are vents on both sides. I've already ordered some anti-rust tabs to sick in there, but do I want the vault vented? Won't the lovely anti-rust fumes just seep out? I don't know if having the vault vented will help with moisture collection or hinder it. What do you guys think? Thanks! Kevin "Has anyone seen an OD XD9 with the newer frame?"

11-19-2005, 06:14 AM	#2
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 7,525	I dont think it would be much of an issue unless the vault is airtight. __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

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11-19-2005, 07:34 AM	#3
farmer XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 290	+1.........if that safe is very well sealed it would be best to leave the holes, in my opinion. However, if its not to tight there is nothing wrong with plugging them.

11-19-2005, 10:15 AM	#4
Majk XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,638	Actually I've had that one for almost two years. I've never had an issue with rust ever. Plus I open mine plenty of times a week. Batteries should last you about 10-14 months depending on how much you open it. But do use good alkaline batteries instead of cheap o's.

11-20-2005, 07:34 AM	#5
Tango Sierra XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 180	There is a big difference in humidity between where you live in Nebraska and the original poster in Florida. I don't think it would make a difference to seal those holes because I don't think the door is air tight.