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<blockquote data-quote="alank2" data-source="post: 1363029" data-attributes="member: 108"><p>Hi,</p><p></p><p>If the powder is smokeless I wouldn't worry about it exploding, it develops pressure when in an enclosed space. If it catches fire, it will certainly vent through the powder container, etc. I certainly would not store powder in an airtight enclosure made of something that could fragment if it explodes like PVC, or a metal enclosure that is air tight. Let it be open and if it goes it will produce gas, but not an explosion.</p><p></p><p>Black powder is a different story. Think of those old cartoons with the keg and the boom. I'm sure there are safe ways to store it, but I've never learned or had a need to because I don't have any.</p><p></p><p>Primers are a different story and are quite explosive. I've read that much care has been given to their storage boxes and this is why they should STAY in them until used. I remember hearing a story once of someone who thought storing primers all together in a glass jar was a good idea until one of them went and it turned that glass jar into a grenade.</p><p></p><p>Personally I store both powder and primers inside the house away from temperature swings and have done so for years. I also store gas in containers that DO NOT VENT any fumes in the garage as well with no problems.</p><p></p><p>Good luck,</p><p></p><p>Alan</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="alank2, post: 1363029, member: 108"] Hi, If the powder is smokeless I wouldn't worry about it exploding, it develops pressure when in an enclosed space. If it catches fire, it will certainly vent through the powder container, etc. I certainly would not store powder in an airtight enclosure made of something that could fragment if it explodes like PVC, or a metal enclosure that is air tight. Let it be open and if it goes it will produce gas, but not an explosion. Black powder is a different story. Think of those old cartoons with the keg and the boom. I'm sure there are safe ways to store it, but I've never learned or had a need to because I don't have any. Primers are a different story and are quite explosive. I've read that much care has been given to their storage boxes and this is why they should STAY in them until used. I remember hearing a story once of someone who thought storing primers all together in a glass jar was a good idea until one of them went and it turned that glass jar into a grenade. Personally I store both powder and primers inside the house away from temperature swings and have done so for years. I also store gas in containers that DO NOT VENT any fumes in the garage as well with no problems. Good luck, Alan [/QUOTE]
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