[Boatanchors] Drying out power supplies?

[Gary Hitchner]

Would anybody have some opinions or recommendations on drying out old power
supplies in a oven?

 

Here's the story,

 

Since I have now some time, (unfortunately, but keeping busy), I started
looking at some of the items in the basement and garage, and found a 516F-2
and some Heathkit power supplies.

 

I seem to remember my Elmer, (in the 70's) , telling me he dried out
transformers or complete power supplies which had been stored in damp
climates in the oven.  

 

Any recommendations or  opinions on how long and temperature to be
effective?  Should the transformers be removed and out in the oven?

 

Is this a bad idea?

 

Thanks for help on this, obviously these supplies are worth saving, if
possible.

 

Gary

WA2OMY