Spilled powder

[alanwk]

This is a "just in case" question. How would you clean up a powder spill on carpet? I read not to use a vacuum cleaner. So how would you get the powder up. This has not happened but I see the potential and want to be prepared. And how about dropped primers on carpet?

 

[NikatKimber]

Get a marshmallow on a stick, and BURN IT!!!

Just kidding. I have no idea.

 

[Buzzdraw]

Remember that powder burns and primers explode. Just one live primer, if it ignites dust, powder and other things in a vacuum cleaner, can blow the thing up.

A little bit of powder isn't likely to cause trouble. Don't think I'd want to pick up a double handful or more with a vacuum though. A pick-up with brush and dustpan, followed by sticky tape would be in order.

It is not a pretty scene when the domestic partner, innocently doing the vacuum chores, comes up and pops a live primer. The steak dinner you were going to have by candlelight that evening was just tossed to the dogs.

 

[NikatKimber]

It is not a pretty scene when the domestic partner, innocently doing the vacuum chores, comes up and pops a live primer. The steak dinner you were going to have by candlelight that evening was just tossed to the dogs.

I'm not hearing the voice of experience am I? Yeah, I could see that.

 

[liliysdad]

Pantyhose stretched over the hose of a shop vac.

 

[338Shooter]

Pantyhose stretched over the hose of a shop vac.

 

[GlockCop]

I use a wet/dry shop vac and havent had any problems. I only pick up small amounts of powder and fired primers with it though. For live primers I look until I find the little sucker. I then dump it after every use so there is no buildup.

 

[Shriner]

Call a Hazmat crew!!!!




Next time put a drop cloth down under your reload equipment.


Man up and get your own man cave to reload in ! Lol just joke'n.

 

[Phat Mike]

I'd think if you took a spray bottle and mist the area and get it damp them use a wet vac to clean it up .

 

[Old Fart]

Not to sound like an old poop, but I wouldn't be reloading over carpet.