powder coating storage

[coach]

Hi guys,Just started powder coating and need to know the best way to store powder.I'm thinking about using the refregator in the shop in plastic containers.Is this a good ideal??Thanks for your comments

[overcoat]

Re: powder coating storage

Hi guys,Just started powder coating and need to know the best way to store powder.I'm thinking about using the refregator in the shop in plastic containers.Is this a good ideal??Thanks for your comments

Just store it some where dry and cool, I wouldn't store it in a fridge as it'll get damp.

[Blademan]

I have an old fridge that i put a 15 watt lite bulb in as a storage box, keeps the stuff around 60f, if the temp climbs to much just drill a heat escape hole in the top, candies,clears and chrome like colors wii be damaged at 75 f for even just a few hours...something to think about too when you order powder, try to order it early in the week,you dont want it sitting on some shipping dock all weekend.

[customandsound]

i got my powder in a cool spot and every few day i give it a shake to help it from clumping

[coach]

It seems putting powder in the refrig with it running is not a good idea because of moisture build up,but it would stay cool.Blademans sugestion about a refrig with a light sounded good but when temps reach 90 I don't think it would stay below 75.I don't live in Oregan.I liked the idea about shaking it every week so it doesn't get clumps.Lots of good sugestions.Thanks

[Relfn]

I would reccomend an air conditioned room with a de-humidifer, but only in the summer months.