powder turned green in powder reservoir?
Quote from Reloader on November 29, 2014, 1:34 pmHey I've got a 550 with a couple of quick-change stations that each have their own clear powder reservoir tube on them naturally.
I've not used my press in a number of months and I've noted that some remaining powder in both clear reservoirs appears to have a greenish tint.
I can't tell if it's the powder itself or perhaps the tube.
FWIW the powder is Win231 and some blue dot in another one.
I totally understand that the powder reservoirs aren't sealed like a powder can is, and that furthermore it would probably not be advisable to intentionally store powder in them over long periods of time.
My plan is to properly dispose of this powder unless someone can advise that this color change is in the plastic of the tube itself or is otherwise not concerning.
Can anyone in-service me on what causes this color change?
Hey I've got a 550 with a couple of quick-change stations that each have their own clear powder reservoir tube on them naturally.
I've not used my press in a number of months and I've noted that some remaining powder in both clear reservoirs appears to have a greenish tint.
I can't tell if it's the powder itself or perhaps the tube.
FWIW the powder is Win231 and some blue dot in another one.
I totally understand that the powder reservoirs aren't sealed like a powder can is, and that furthermore it would probably not be advisable to intentionally store powder in them over long periods of time.
My plan is to properly dispose of this powder unless someone can advise that this color change is in the plastic of the tube itself or is otherwise not concerning.
Can anyone in-service me on what causes this color change?
Quote from Reloader on November 29, 2014, 10:00 pmThe powder is reacting to the plastic. Result is degraded powder and discolored tubes. Basic reloading safety is to return powder to its original container after a loading session (even if just overnight between sessions - you might not get back as planned).
As long as the powder has been stored in cool and dry location and not for 'an extended period of time' it is 'probably' OK.
When you remove the top if it smells any different than powder stored properly then the powder not be used and disposed of safely. Please safely dispose of old powder. The shooting community recently lost a 'great one' because he burned himself up by improbably trying to 'burn' up old powder and it flashed all over him.
The powder may have 'clumped' up while stored this way. It needs to be drained/removed to make sure all clumps are broken up for accurate flow.
With the increase in powder cost there is a tendency to want to use all powder. If there is any question the safest thing to do is dispose of it.
Remember it is most likely your face, a family member or good friend that is shooting your product. View keeping/using powder from that angle!
The powder is reacting to the plastic. Result is degraded powder and discolored tubes. Basic reloading safety is to return powder to its original container after a loading session (even if just overnight between sessions - you might not get back as planned).
As long as the powder has been stored in cool and dry location and not for 'an extended period of time' it is 'probably' OK.
When you remove the top if it smells any different than powder stored properly then the powder not be used and disposed of safely. Please safely dispose of old powder. The shooting community recently lost a 'great one' because he burned himself up by improbably trying to 'burn' up old powder and it flashed all over him.
The powder may have 'clumped' up while stored this way. It needs to be drained/removed to make sure all clumps are broken up for accurate flow.
With the increase in powder cost there is a tendency to want to use all powder. If there is any question the safest thing to do is dispose of it.
Remember it is most likely your face, a family member or good friend that is shooting your product. View keeping/using powder from that angle!