Skycastlefish Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Hey guys. I just purchased another couple pounds of air float charcoal. It came in non-resealable bag, so I planned on storing it in a ziplock freezer bag inside of a gladware container. The problem is the ziplock bag won’t seal because the charcoal is mucking up the seal. After realizing I wasn’t getting anywhere, I decided to put the charcoal in a few of my soft plastic chemical jars. That’s good and all, but its taking up 3 valuable jars that I’d like to keep for my hygroscopic stuff. How do you guys store your air float? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventsi Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 I would say a put it in regular grocery bag inside a small bucket with a tight fitting lid, or a large paint container from your local HD. Once done with it just twist up the bag and seal the lid on the bucket, Viola! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumbles Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 I keep it in the 50lb bag it came in. I do keep a smaller amount around for more convenient use. I just use a plastic coffee jar. It doesn't even need a lid, although I use one to keep crap out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericz Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 I dont like too keep Charcoal ( fine ) or Alu, anything wich will dust very much i rather put it in a tub awear box , so when i open it wont dust so much !When i keep it in ziplock bags its very unhandy and it dust much And boxes are much easier to store , they fit on each other , spears some room. grtz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twotails Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 I place it in two bags, ones tied with a twis tie, then its put itno a larger Ziplock. Or i get those real huge cheap contaners at walmart that hold 1gallon. I find the work good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagabu Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 I place it in two bags, ones tied with a twis tie, then its put itno a larger Ziplock. Or i get those real huge cheap contaners at walmart that hold 1gallon. I find the work good. 5 Gallon bucket with a snap on lid, in a 35 gallon trash can with no lid for the chunk style. Its not hygroscopic so it doesn't matter much. D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 5 Gallon bucket with a snap on lid, in a 35 gallon trash can with no lid for the chunk style. Its not hygroscopic so it doesn't matter much. Charcoal? It is much more hygroscopic than (most) people think... It is not going to pick up enough water to become dripping wet, but it will definitely pick up quite a few % in the right climate, ash content being the other significant factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtflol Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 I just use tin cans with lids to story my charcoal. I suppose you could also use a large paint can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagabu Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Charcoal? It is much more hygroscopic than (most) people think... It is not going to pick up enough water to become dripping wet, but it will definitely pick up quite a few % in the right climate, ash content being the other significant factor. Meh, I weigh my charcoal when it comes out of the ball mill, I had placed 5# exactly in my 5 Gal pail. A year later it weighs 5.01#. Good enough for me. D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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