Powder nutrient storage

DankZs

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• May 8, 2022

• #1

This may sound like a stupid question but I've always ran liquid nutes and this round I'm going Jack's 321. I bought a few 25lb bags. Is there something ppl recommended for storage to keep them fresh and easily usuable/resealable.

 

HydroKid239

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• May 8, 2022

• #2

I can imagine storing powders for lengths of time would need to be in a dry environment. Maybe break the huge bag down to a handful of smaller bags and use silica packs.

 

xtsho

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• May 8, 2022

• #3

You can get some inexpensive storage containers that have a gasket. I use the Sterilite containers for storing flour, sugar, rice, dogfood, etc... that I buy in large bulk bags. $10 at HD, Lowes, Walmart, etc... Just make sure to get something with a gasket so it's airtight. There's other brands that work the same as well. They come in a variety of sizes.

 

yinyang814

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• May 8, 2022

• #4

25lb bag of Jacks fills up exactly 3 of these from Dollar Tree

 

MICHI-CAN

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• May 8, 2022

• #5

Airtight, light proof and withing normal living temps or just below.

 

DankZs

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• May 9, 2022

• #6

yinyang814 said:

25lb bag of Jacks fills up exactly 3 of these from Dollar Tree
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Perfect keep a 321 out then my others in a closet. I kinda figured I'm overthinking it but hey isn't that what this sites for hahah also who's doesn't like a good bargain

 

TrippleDip

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• May 10, 2022

• #7

Checked my jacks and it's fine and has been stored 2 years in no special conditions. We average 25% humidity here so ymmv.

It will probably gel at humidities greater than 30-35%.

 

Rurumo

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• May 10, 2022

• #8

I pour out a couple of ziplocs at a time for daily use, but just keep it in the original bags with a few big silica packs and just push out the air and rubberband them tight-it stays nice and dry.

 

Aeroknow

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• May 13, 2022

• #9

5 gal bucket and gamma lid.

 

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waterproof808

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• May 13, 2022

• #10

Aeroknow said:

5 gal bucket and gamma lid.

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I use these as well. I also make 1 gallon concentrates of Part A+Epsom and Part B, and just treat it like I'm using bottled nutes. It saves time feeding and you dont have to expose your salts to humid air as often. I just pour out 35ml/gallon of each jug and have a feed ready in a couple minutes.