Safety Precautions With Chemicals

[leafs]

I'm just starting to practise the EI method of dosing (Thanks zig) and was wondering if there are any safety precautions that I should take with regards to mixing and storing chemicals. I just made my first batch of potassium nitrate and I'm a little nervous when it comes to chemicals. I'm using a water bottle right now. Any suggestions?

Thanks

 

[kenneth_kpe]

Yup, store the powdered chemicals in a cool dry place... kno3 is a ingredient for explosives i think but im not sure if it is explosive in pure kno3 state..


also when mixing i think its best to use RO in a clean bottle.

 

[leafs]

I used distilled water when mixing. Does it make a difference? Also, how long can I keep it mixed in a bottle?

 

[kenneth_kpe]

that i do not know, i guess distilled would be fine... i think its a good practice to just brew a mix that would last for only around a month ? or less ? dunno... thats just me

 

[leafs]

Sounds good. Thanks kenneth.

 

[pseud]

Tip: Don't eat it.

 

[houndour]

and just do the obvious....label your bottles clearly and keep out of reach from children.

 

[leafs]

I have to be really careful with a 1 year old running around getting into everything. I did label the bottle. Thanks for the tips, especially the one about not eating it, pseud.

 

[modernhamlet]

One (probably obvious, but you'd be surprised) bit of advice:

Don't place or hold the fert storage container above the water or on the hood. Accidents happen and you don't want your nitrates to suddenly hit 500ppm due to a spill. Always prepare the necessary dose away from the tank and bring it to the water.

 

[leafs]

One (probably obvious, but you'd be surprised) bit of advice:

Don't place or hold the fert storage container above the water or on the hood. Accidents happen and you don't want your nitrates to suddenly hit 500ppm due to a spill. Always prepare the necessary dose away from the tank and bring it to the water.

Good point. I'm going to lock mine up just to be safe.

 

[RYO]

Dont mix kno3 with sugar, compact in a copper tube with a small hole drilled in and peen over both ends, add a wick and light

 

[jimbooo]

hmmmm, i'll be pulling my boiler apart later on tonight then. cheers RYO i always wondered how to blow my head off.

google doesn't seem to be too helpfull on that point.... probably a good thing though LOL.