What is the difference between a desiccator and a desiccant basket?

While both are packages intended to hold desiccant, a desiccant basket holds pre-packaged or bagged desiccant. It is intended to mount through a container wall and provide an easy way to replace desiccant from the outside of the container. AGM desiccant baskets have long lasting, easily removable, stainless steel covers that will accept a security wire to provide evidence of tampering and come in a variety of standard lengths. Custom lengths are available upon request. Desiccators are usually packed with loose, or bulk desiccant, and are located inside the container or item. They are intended to keep a specific sealed space dry. Some complex pieces of hardware have as many as six desiccators inside of them, each protecting a different area of the item, as well as a desiccant basket in the container to keep the container interior and item exterior dry.  more