Author Topic: storing powder (Read 524 times)

josebd · « **on:** April 05, 2004, 03:02:36 PM »

i have a shop that i built and thats where i do my reloading,in the summer its gets over 100 during the day,i do have a evaporative ac in it, could i get one of those little refrigerators and put the powder in that,or would it get to much moisture in it?

savageT · « **Reply #1 on:** April 05, 2004, 03:50:15 PM »

I'd forget using a refrigerator....when you remove the powder from the fridge it will absorb moisture as it reaches room temps from the warm air. Instead, I would get a good tight fitting ice chest and keep the powder in there. Don't use any ice, but at room temps. along with desicant (absorbs moisture and holds it).

I would NOT use anything electric to heat/dehumidify the air inside the ice chest for safety reasons. You can find desicant bags at any boat or marine supply dealership. The other option if you could swing it, is to aircondition your work shop to get the humidity under control, which has a couple advantages and makes the job allot more enjoyable for both you and your equipment (no rusting/corrosion worries).

Lloyd Smale · « **Reply #2 on:** April 05, 2004, 11:52:54 PM »

my reloading is done in my pole barn it gets over 100 in the sun in the summer and down to well below zero in the winter. Ive had powder for over 5 years in it thats worked fine.

Questor · « **Reply #3 on:** April 06, 2004, 11:13:53 AM »

Why don't you e-mail one of the powder companies. Hodgdon is very responsive. Maybe you don't have a problem.

williamlayton · « **Reply #4 on:** April 07, 2004, 02:12:15 AM »

Could ya store the powder in tha house and just take what ya need to tha shed with ya? That is what i'm planning to do, but doan tell tha hen.
Blessings

savageT · « **Reply #5 on:** April 07, 2004, 02:33:26 AM »

Hey,
Truth be known, all smokeless powders are supplied in metal containers with tight fitting screw caps that should keep moisture out. Problem occurs when you open the cap and pour it out to dispense. That's why I believe it is more important to control the humidity in your work shop. Talk to a blackpowder enthusiast if you want to know about moisture concerns....particularly one who uses blackpowder substitutes.

Jim

New Hampshire · « **Reply #6 on:** April 07, 2004, 11:41:25 AM »

Quote from: savageT

Hey,
Truth be known, all smokeless powders are supplied in metal containers with tight fitting screw caps that should keep moisture out. Jim

Has it been long since ya bought powder? Now adays they use that there politically un-correct, enviroment killing plastic to make their containers! But hey, I do my part. I recycle them after Ive filled em with water and shot them :-D :-D :-D :-D .
I am just kidding with ya.

Brian M.