Dry Storage Containers

(Edit: I should mention we're in canada.)
Does anyone have suggestions for containers for storage of, mainly, dry/powdered nutrients. Obviously, we know about mason jars, and their glass bodies, with two-piece lid. And they make plastic one-piece lid we may try.

If you have large amounts (or small amounts, and a small garden/use) to store bulk, it's easy to vac seal or similar, or 5 gallon bucket it, because you don't need to be in and out of the container everyday or three, letting humidity etc. inside.
What are some containers that are air/water tight (the more the better) yet convenient to open and close regularly? Preferably not heavy glass like mason jars. With openings big enough to work with.

Thanks for any ideas.

HD sells screw on tops for buckets, little pricey at 7 bucks but they work well.

arctic farmer said:

HD sells screw on tops for buckets, little pricey at 7 bucks but they work well.

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Are you talking about gamma lids? HD here doesn't sell fuck all compared to you're HD (in the states?) The HD here didn't even have 5Gal bucket lids at all for the longest time. Lol. Also, like I said - a bucket is fine for a huge amount of bulk. But what about for the small amount you might use in say, one cycle, or maybe 2-6 months?

I'm thinking along the lines of whatever the heck they use in a lab-like setting to literally store the dry chemicals in, so they don't take on water etc. You'd think it'd be a pretty common or "well known" type of thing/container.

Thanks for chiming in Appreciate the input.

Kitchen/Food containers can be effective.

No shortage of sizes and styles. Examples...

For sensitive/critical/problematic items (mega crop for me), I double-up. Sealed container(s), within a sealed container.

For small amounts of dry nutrients I love these Flip-Tite containers:


They make several sizes, I have some of the 7.5 cup ones that I use to measure out of, larger bags I just store in 5 gallon buckets and top off my smaller containers as needed. I was getting them at walmart but I think they stopped carrying them.

TintEastwood said:

Kitchen/Food containers can be effective.

No shortage of sizes and styles. Examples...

Amazon.com : air tight plastic storage

For sensitive/critical/problematic items (mega crop for me), I double-up. Sealed container(s), within a sealed container.

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It's like you knew I was talking about megacrop. Lol. But honestly, it's anything with those organic biostimulants (yucca, humics, etc.). They're real hygroscopic. Thanks. Fuck, this is amazon.com. The options on .ca will be lame. But some of those are walmart-like. Maybe I'll try one of'em.

2com said:

... whatever the heck they use in a lab-like setting to literally store the dry chemicals in, so they don't take on water etc …

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Labware is predominately glass stuff, jars, flasks, beakers) because glass is inert, stable and water tight. If you wanna go that route, see what types of glass storage they have here:

StareCase said:

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Labware is predominately glass stuff, jars, flasks, beakers) because glass is inert, stable and water tight. If you wanna go that route, see what types of glass storage they have here:

Laboratory Glassware, Glass Bottles, Containers, Flasks, Beakers, Jars and Jugs

Quality laboratory glassware provides visibility and sample integrity. Labware includes Erlenmeyer glass flasks, beakers, Boston Rounds, Wide Mouth Packers, Straight Side Jars and Acid Jugs.

www.calpaclab.com

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That's a good point. I'm referring to stuff similar to these poly/plastic materials: https://www.amazon.com/Laboratory-Chemical-Storage-Plastic-Widemouth/dp/B008ASY3KW

I'll probably just try a glass jar with a good sealing lid (If I can find one) and shut up already.

Bernardin make great lids and rings for Mason jars ---> https://www.bernardin.ca/

Those Flip-Lock containers work great and seal up tight.

They make those mason jars with the metal spring locking lid that has a rubber gasket. Maybe those if you need glass.

Thanks, @StareCase. Think I'll try a one piece plastic lid with one, as well as maybe an all plastic "food storage" container (which also come in glass versions.

Renfro said:

They make those mason jars with the metal spring locking lid that has a rubber gasket. Maybe those if you need glass.

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Metal spring locking lid? Haven't seen those ones.

The metal snap lids are great for the vacuum seal attachment. If you've never used that, you're welcome. Haha. I wish someone made plastic version of the metal "snap lid" (the inner/lid part, not the ring) with an upgraded gasket.

Do a search for "mason jar flip lock"

This is what I prefer though the Better Homes and Garden Flip-Tite, that little top handle thingy latches it shut tight, easy to open:

TintEastwood said:

Kitchen/Food containers can be effective.

No shortage of sizes and styles. Examples...

Amazon.com : air tight plastic storage

For sensitive/critical/problematic items (mega crop for me), I double-up. Sealed container(s), within a sealed container.

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@TintEastwood Could you post a link to those containers you have your jacks etc. in, from your seven sisters thread, post #7, please? Amazon or something possible for canadians if you can. Or maybe you got them locally, I duno.

Thanks.

2com said:

@TintEastwood Could you post a link to those containers you have your jacks etc. in, from your seven sisters thread, post #7, please? Amazon or something possible for canadians if you can. Or maybe you got them locally, I duno.

Thanks.

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Most of these I purchased at my local "Tap Plastics" store. The sizes work for my lil 4x4 grow. The bulk bags I store in a 5gal bucket with gamma lid.

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Most of these I purchased at my local "Tap Plastics" store. The sizes work for my lil 4x4 grow. The bulk bags I store in a 5gal bucket with gamma lid.


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I've been looking for that exact type of container as well, as an option. It's the style of lid/container that Recharge comes in, and cosmetics and stuff too. Thanks, I'll keep checin around.

I like using the Rubbermaid Brilliance Series containers... you can buy individual containers or a whole set and they are air tight, and very easy to open n' close! Amazon link just for the info...

piratebug said:

I like using the Rubbermaid Brilliance Series containers... you can buy individual containers or a whole set and they are air tight, and very easy to open n' close! Amazon link just for the info...

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Nice one, thanks for the suggestion

Renfro said:

… Those Flip-Lock containers work great and seal up tight. They make those mason jars with the metal spring locking lid that has a rubber gasket …

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Good one Renfro … forgot about those. And they have a little wider mouth too. We store Mr. Redenbacher's contribution to mankind in those flip lock jars. Agree - great seal on 'em.

Lot's of options now 2com. And whichever you chose, happy growing!