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old11bravo
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Location: Everett Joined: Mon Apr 22, 2013 Posts: 3421
Real Name: Ron
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TwizDD wrote: My old powder cabinet was built with 1 1/8th plywood, now I keep it in an upper kitchen type cabinet out in the gun room (detached garage). Major temp swings are not good, but moisture/ humidity is much worse. Even in your shop, I'd suggest building a wood box, line it with 2" rigid insulation and leave it low to the floor. Or just get a big plastic tote with a rubber seal, line it or a cooler and throw some desiccant in it for moisture control. Almost sounds like a big old Igloo type ice chest would fit the bill for what you're suggesting. Am I correct? I may already have one of those handy.
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Tue Feb 26, 2019 10:36 am |
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Old Growth
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Location: Nisqually Valley Joined: Wed Oct 5, 2016 Posts: 4834
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What about using an old refrigerator?
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Tue Feb 26, 2019 11:23 am |
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Pablo
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Location: Everson, WA Joined: Sun Jan 6, 2013 Posts: 28177
Real Name: Ace Winky
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Old Growth wrote: What about using an old refrigerator? Ok as long as no latch as in the old style or freezer with lock.
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Tue Feb 26, 2019 11:50 am |
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TwizDD
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Location: Eatonville Joined: Fri Nov 11, 2011 Posts: 895
Real Name: Tony
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Yes, big plastic cooler, refrigerator works, but they need some type of dehumidifier also
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Tue Feb 26, 2019 12:12 pm |
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Nitro_Guns
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Location: Lynnwood Joined: Mon Mar 14, 2011 Posts: 2499
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I store most of my powders in 1 gallon black, UV resistant, jugs. They hold around 7-8 pounds each. I transfer my multiple one pound jugs to the 1 gallon containers. This helps to eliminate the "lot variation" issues. These black jugs seal up very well and I have had zero issues over the years.
Another benefit is being that all of the jugs are now the same shape, it makes it much easier to store.
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Wed Feb 27, 2019 1:26 pm |
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old11bravo
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Location: Everett Joined: Mon Apr 22, 2013 Posts: 3421
Real Name: Ron
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Nitro_Guns wrote: I store most of my powders in 1 gallon black, UV resistant, jugs. They hold around 7-8 pounds each. I transfer my multiple one pound jugs to the 1 gallon containers. This helps to eliminate the "lot variation" issues. These black jugs seal up very well and I have had zero issues over the years.
Another benefit is being that all of the jugs are now the same shape, it makes it much easier to store. I like the "lot variation" issue resolution by combining all of the 1 pounders. Where do you get the black 1 gallon jugs? Got a picture?
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Wed Feb 27, 2019 5:13 pm |
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Nitro_Guns
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Location: Lynnwood Joined: Mon Mar 14, 2011 Posts: 2499
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old11bravo wrote: Nitro_Guns wrote: I store most of my powders in 1 gallon black, UV resistant, jugs. They hold around 7-8 pounds each. I transfer my multiple one pound jugs to the 1 gallon containers. This helps to eliminate the "lot variation" issues. These black jugs seal up very well and I have had zero issues over the years.
Another benefit is being that all of the jugs are now the same shape, it makes it much easier to store. I like the "lot variation" issue resolution by combining all of the 1 pounders. Where do you get the black 1 gallon jugs? Got a picture? I probably have 20 empties left. You can buy them fron ULine however I believe I had to buy 80 jugs...lol Maybe it has changed by now. I can GIVE you 4 if that would help you out.
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Wed Feb 27, 2019 9:33 pm |
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old11bravo
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Location: Everett Joined: Mon Apr 22, 2013 Posts: 3421
Real Name: Ron
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Nitro_Guns wrote: old11bravo wrote: Nitro_Guns wrote: I store most of my powders in 1 gallon black, UV resistant, jugs. They hold around 7-8 pounds each. I transfer my multiple one pound jugs to the 1 gallon containers. This helps to eliminate the "lot variation" issues. These black jugs seal up very well and I have had zero issues over the years.
Another benefit is being that all of the jugs are now the same shape, it makes it much easier to store. I like the "lot variation" issue resolution by combining all of the 1 pounders. Where do you get the black 1 gallon jugs? Got a picture? I probably have 20 empties left. You can buy them fron ULine however I believe I had to buy 80 jugs...lol Maybe it has changed by now. I can GIVE you 4 if that would help you out. Really grateful for the offer and I may go to your system with the gallon jugs eventually but the truth is that I have not amassed enough powder to warrant it at this point. I'm working on it though. More later.
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Thu Feb 28, 2019 11:51 am |
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rumaco
Location: Sequim Joined: Sun Aug 26, 2018 Posts: 128
Real Name: Russell
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In the manufacturers container that it was meant to be stored in. Not rocket science. Away from direct sunlight or heat source and good for years. If you have doubt read the manufactures recommendation, they know a hell of a lot more than then users. Why does everyone want to put a complicated twist on something so simple?
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Thu Mar 07, 2019 3:49 pm |
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old11bravo
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Location: Everett Joined: Mon Apr 22, 2013 Posts: 3421
Real Name: Ron
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rumaco wrote: In the manufacturers container that it was meant to be stored in. Not rocket science. Away from direct sunlight or heat source and good for years. If you have doubt read the manufactures recommendation, they know a hell of a lot more than then users. Why does everyone want to put a complicated twist on something so simple? Just new to this and my detached garage goes from icy cold in the winter to boiler room hot in the summer. No ignition source though if that's what you mean by heat source. Wish I could regulate the climate in there better without spending an arm and a leg. I'm not out there enough to justify heating or AC full time.
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Thu Mar 07, 2019 7:00 pm |
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