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repackaging powder for storage?
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I recently got a large container of smokeless powder. The container it came in is not something I want to store it in. Does anyone have any suggestiongs for possiable storage containers?
No I don't have any empty old powder containers (and the labels say not to do that anyway [V]). Thought of canning jars, but not sure If I like the idea of breakable glass but on the other hand not sure how well some plastic containers I've looked at would be would be. [:I]
No I don't have any empty old powder containers (and the labels say not to do that anyway [V]). Thought of canning jars, but not sure If I like the idea of breakable glass but on the other hand not sure how well some plastic containers I've looked at would be would be. [:I]
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Do NOT store in glass.
How do you know you are looking at a compatible plastic?
If you just must, check the paint stores, you might find clean new quart metal cans as used to be used for powder.
If you have an eight-pounder, buy a one-pounder of the SAME powder as well. Re-fill the one-pounder as needed. That's the only safe and sane way.
To ryanek9freak & others, its not a fire protection issue, I just don't like its current container. Its a big weird shape that doesn't fit well with the other containers I already have.
powder use to come in metal cans.
I still have some
I guess you could look at the recycling code - number in a triangle - on the big container and then look for pound cans of the same grade. But metal would be a safer bet.
Put the powder in something else, shake it around and ...
Factory containers are also designed to fail without bursting if the powder does catch fire (or is in a fire). If pressure builds inside, the container will fail with a PHOOSH instead of a KABOOM.
These things are more than just "cans."
There's more to it than that. Factory plastic containers are black not just to keep light out, but because they are made of a special conductive plastic. That's so the powder doesn't create a static buildup inside the can and spark itself.
Put the powder in something else, shake it around and ...
Factory containers are also designed to fail without bursting if the powder does catch fire (or is in a fire). If pressure builds inside, the container will fail with a PHOOSH instead of a KABOOM.
These things are more than just "cans."
So what would you suggest putting the powder in?
As I mentioned earlier, if you have a large and unwieldy keg, just buy a single pound container of the same powder (and same lot if possible). When the one-pounder gets low, haul out the keg and refill the small container.
[V] I swear everyone keeps assuming its a keg...
No keg, box. Not a keg, Its a Box. The powder is not in a keg, it is in a Box. An ugly unwieldy cardboard box (one huge sealed plastic bag inside), but still a box.
All rightie, if you wish to be treated like a nine-year-old, here:
As I mentioned earlier, if you have a large and unwieldy kegCARDBOARD BOX, just buy a single pound container of the same powder (and same lot if possible). When the one-pounder gets low, haul out the kegCARDBOARD BOX and refill the small container.
Would you need instructions now on how to use a scoop and a funnel?
Just kidding. [:D]
Try buying a 5qt container of engine oil then dispose of it (properly, if you so desire), wash it out, dry it, then store your powder in there. Anything has to be better then a bag in a box.
Cort
I would go so far as to put an addition pc of paper inside the new powder container that also has the type of powder on it.
The ABC's of Reloading has a section on powder and powder handling that goes into other containers.