Using an old-non working refrigerator to stor powder

[gsc3zny]

I have a refrigerator that doesn't work anymore and I want to use it to store powder. Do I have anything to worry about specifically?I was just thinking of getting some moisture absorber that may help

[fizux]

S-can the fridge and get a cheap metal cabinet for storing paint thinner, etc. Airtight is not your friend, since that is the main difference between flammable and explosive.

[GeoffLinder]

+1 a refrigerator would be a very large pipe bomb in a fire!

[gsc3zny]

Maybe I will drill some holes in the side, or bottom

[mark501w]

If you vented it some how.

[mrkubota]

.. generally, if you've got 20-50lbs of smokeless to store, it should be in a wooden 'powder magazine'. Your local fire regulations may differ.

If it's blackpowder, as I recall the limit is only 2lbs.

I store my primers separately too, but I don't know if that's a requirement.

[mjsweims]

Cut some large holes in the top and lay a piece of plywood over them, so it will blow off very easily.

[73Cougar]

http://www.saami.org/specifications_...ess_Powder.pdfhttp://www.saami.org/specifications_...01-Primers.pdf

[G-forceJunkie]

Considering how much plastic is in most modern fridges, I would avoid it due to static electricity conserns. As mentioned, wooden crates or cabinets are the preffered choice.