Eva-Dry 333 Desiccant Clip by ValarmLLC

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Use this handy clip, in conjunction with a strip of 3M double-sided tape, to conveniently secure an Eva-Dry 333 desiccant pack inside your electronics project box, outdoor enclosure, gun/valuables security safe or cabinet, etc. The bracket/clip is sized and shaped (with a slight angular tweak) to hold the desiccant pack quite snugly - though not clear in the photos, the clip includes a couple of "bumpers" that work with the arcing shape of the Eva-Dry 333 to hold it gently but snugly in place, while being super easy to print without supports.
In the photo you see a single clip holding an Eva-Dry 333 against the inside of the door of a Bud Industries ABS/Acrylic-blend electronics enclosure. In this configuration (due to orientation and size of other electronics in the enclosure), the desiccant pack slides in and out from one side. You could also orient the whole thing vertically, so the pack would slide in and out from the top.
We use these at Valarm LLC for any remote monitoring installations requiring a desiccant pack. The Eva-Dry 333 is enormously bulky if your project is small, but is particularly useful due to handy built-in AC recharging, and very large capacity, allowing it to go for months or years between recharges depending on enclosure size and air-tightness.
To install, first figure out where you want everything to go, and test that you really can get the pack in and out while the clip is down. That 3M Outdoor Double-Sided Tape is CRAZY strong. The clip really should be centered on the desiccant pack for best results. Then, holding the desiccant pack where you want it, remove the red backing film from your tape and press the clip into place by first putting it against the face of the desiccant pack, then rocking it backwards slowly until the adhesive tape makes contact with the back wall. Finally, slide the desiccant out of the way, and apply as much pressure as you can to the the clip while supporting the substrate from behind. The 3M adhesive is "pressure activated" so to speak.
Enjoy a dry container!