Water on powder?

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I had a small leak over my reloading bench (still trying to locate the source). Looks like about a cup of water splashed down onto the bench. A small amount of the splash may have made it into a still open jug of trail boss. I couldn’t see any clumping or obviously wet areas but saw some water drops around the mount of the jar.

thoughts?

Let it dry out and load it up?
ruined?
 
Yep, played with wetting and drying powder years ago, didn't seem to affect it at all. But if it is a tiny amount of powder affected, why not just toss it. Powder can be stored in water for safety.

Thanks. It was hard to tell how much powder got wet in the almost new 1lb jug. I'm guessing not much water got in, but haven't ever had that problem before. With finding powder what it is these days, I'd rather not toss it.
 
I don't disagree with Walkalong, just want to say that I believe that any powder that got wet would likely clump. But I think you have a bigger problem on your hands in that water leak. A few grains of powder ain't worth a lot of anguish, even these days.

Happy plumbing!

I agree with that. Wet powder and equipment was just insult to injury. Worst part so far is I can’t duplicate the leak. Looks like reloading is taking a break till I get the leak sorted out.

Thanks
 
I agree with that. Wet powder and equipment was just insult to injury. Worst part so far is I can’t duplicate the leak. Looks like reloading is taking a break till I get the leak sorted out.

Thanks
Industrial desiccant packs are your friend. :)
Get them at an office supply or packing store. Drop a couple in the bottle. They'll dry it out zippy quik.
 
I don't disagree with Walkalong, just want to say that I believe that any powder that got wet would likely clump. But I think you have a bigger problem on your hands in that water leak. A few grains of powder ain't worth a lot of anguish, even these days.

Happy plumbing!
What the double negatives, you agree or dont?

If you think its possible the powder has moisture, add some desiccant packs to ensure its dry. At 40+ for a few oz it's not cheap.
 
A really bright flashlight will be your friend in the search for water drops.
 
Water will ruin lots of things. Chasing it down can ruin lots of things that will have to be fixed as well.
As far as the powder goes do like WEG wrote spread it out on a sheet of (FAKE) newspaper, let it sit a few days, pour it back into the container and forget about it.
The cap should alway be replaced on the jug of powder and the powder dispenser.
When reloading if I have powder in the powder dispenser I always keep the jug of powder I am using right next to the dispenser so when I'm done I put it back in the right jug of powder.

Following a leak can be a big PITA for sure.
 
The problem I see is not the water leak, but the leaving an open bottle of powder on the bench. Even when using dippers, I always pour the powder into a smaller container(usually with TrailBoss) that is more easily accessed with the dipper and means less powder is lost if it gets tipped over or something drops into it. It also means less powder is exposed to the open air for an extended period of time.

That said, we all have screwed up.....many times we don't see an impending problem until it shows up. One only has to read this sub-forum to realize that none of us are perfect, or are we screw-up free.
 
^ Right. Who among us can say they’ve never left an open container of highly flammable gun powder laying around?
 
I wouldn’t shoot it. $20 isn’t worth it. Water is a solvent. You don’t know what it dissolved. TB is little donuts for a reason. Soggy clumped dried mashed powdered donuts? Not so sure. But it’s your face.
 
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