Powder Storage Question

[Guest]

OK so I got my box in from PBTP yesterday and started to play around a bit. Now what the heck do I do with all of this powder!!!

I got some powder in from another place that came in tins, which is neat, but you can't see the colors then (I know they don't always look like what they are going to look like, but I am an artist so leave me alone ) so last night I went to the store and got a few of those little tupperware like containers. Are those sealed up enough for long term storage? or do I need to use glass jars or metal cans? Will it react to anything over the long term?

I was thinking of just putting up a bookcase inside with whatever I use for containers on it. The weather here changes so much I don't think outside storage is a good idea at all.

[Guest]

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Storing it outside is definitely not a good idea. Make sure it's stored inside in a clean area.

As far as containers go, a bunch of us use those Rubbermaid jars made out of plastic. They have a screw on lid and the smaller ones can hold around 2lbs while the big ones hold about 4lbs (i think). They are normally a couple of bucks at Wal-Mart...

[Guest]

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hmmmmm never seen them. time to go shopping again!!! heheh

So you just write on em in a sharpy for labels or what? I wonder if you can order em by the case from anywhere at a better price, I will have to poke around later.

[Guest]

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hmmmmm never seen them. time to go shopping again!!! heheh

So you just write on em in a sharpy for labels or what? I wonder if you can order em by the case from anywhere at a better price, I will have to poke around later.

I usually peel the labels off the PBTP bags and stick them on the container. There's usually enough glue left on them to stick to the container, if not, then I just tape them on. You can also try a label printer.

[Guest]

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I use containers like this, also keep them inside spare room of house way too cold outside in the garage.

[Guest]

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^^^ Yup, that's them. They have them in a cylinder as well as the box style. Either one will work.

[Guest]

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Yea those look perfect. I didn't like the idea of glass because of the breakage issue.

thanks guys

*edit*
actually...1 other thing...should I not use the tupperware I got for anything long term? The lids snap on...but its not sealed like those are for sure.

[Guest]

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Yeah I've dropped and kicked a container or two, breaking a glass one and contaminating all that powder would have sucked LOL...

Good luck man.

[rbroker]

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Juan]

hmmmmm never seen them. time to go shopping again!!! heheh

So you just write on em in a sharpy for labels or what? I wonder if you can order em by the case from anywhere at a better price, I will have to poke around later.

I usually peel the labels off the PBTP bags and stick them on the container. There's usually enough glue left on them to stick to the container, if not, then I just tape them on. You can also try a label printer.

I use the sqaure ones. The gallon containers hold about 3.5 lbs. I write down mil thickness and cure schedule on the label. And maybe important info like, Shoot thin, or shoot heavy and Kv setting.

[Guest]

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Yea exactly my thoughts [SM]Juan...and a pound of powder hitting the floor would make a nice mess too! thanks.

I think I like the square ones too, fit onto a shelf better eh.

[Guest]

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OK so I got my box in from PBTP yesterday and started to play around a bit. Now what the heck do I do with all of this powder!!!

I got some powder in from another place that came in tins, which is neat, but you can't see the colors then (I know they don't always look like what they are going to look like, but I am an artist so leave me alone ) so last night I went to the store and got a few of those little tupperware like containers. Are those sealed up enough for long term storage? or do I need to use glass jars or metal cans? Will it react to anything over the long term?

I was thinking of just putting up a bookcase inside with whatever I use for containers on it. The weather here changes so much I don't think outside storage is a good idea at all.

Relative Humidity should be between 40 and 60%, control temperature should be 80 degree's F or below within reason

[Guest]

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yea see that's the problem...Minnesota is NOT 'within reason'. It is 7f here right now! Now my shop isn't quite that cold, but water will freeze in the shop if it gets under 0 outside. I was actually thinking of getting a block heater like you use on your car (google it you southerners!) for my compressor because it is the 1 thing I can't easily bring inside and it doesn't like to get up to full pressure in the cold like that. Not sure if it is that the motor is cold, or if the air is just to cold. On days like today I have to fight to get it over 100psi (150psi compressor!) but I can handle pieces of sheet metal about 4 seconds after they come out of the oven

[wiseguyz]

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Same her in ND. Without a humidifier in the winter, you fight to get more than about 16% relative humidity. In the summer, you need a dehumidifier because it's consistantly 70% or higher.

[Guest]

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I can simply answer your questions, not control the weather

[Guest]

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Well theking I would appreciate if you could look into that! I would like it to be 75f with a 35% humidity and a light breeze if it wouldn't be to much trouble.

I swear my humidity here must be about 3% today...everything I touch is zapping me w static. I don't think I even need to turn my coater on to get stuff to stick