Vacuum OK in the reloading room

[64Rambler]

Pretty much what I have except for the remote. I do all my reloading in an airconditioned room my house. Rather that is beneficial or nor, I don't know but I have one press sooooooooo.

I'm currently relegated to the garage, so I at least try to load at the same temperature every time, to a limit, but I'm in a range of 70-78F throughout the year, but have zero humidity control.

 

[searcher]

Looks like you could afford one of the ductless mini-split systems. I installed one in my shop about 2 1/2 years ago and it works even during the coldest winters we've had so far. Would be better than burning stuff around all that flammable powder and explosive primers, I think.

These things really are great. Can buy a pre-charged unit online and install yourself in a matter of hours, assuming you can get the line set into your basement fairly easily. I still turn mine off when spraying lacquer or other solvents are in the air, just out of paranoia. I also turn off and throw a cover over the head unit when I'm doing fine sanding in order to keep sawdust from getting cycled into and clogging the fins.

 

[Webster]

Now, if Dillon would come up with a way to measure primer seating depth and force....

I'm sure they will make one if you willing to pay $700 for it.

 

[LPToes]

If I had my glasses on, I might have noticed the DOT cylinder being used to supply the heater (which appears to be outside rated, not indoor).

Propane storage/handling

 

[Paul's Black Rifles]

If I had my glasses on, I might have noticed the DOT cylinder being used to supply the heater (which appears to be outside rated, not indoor).

Propane storage/handling

I saw the 20 pounder connected to the Buddy heater. And worse yet sitting on the floor. I wonder what his insurance carrier would say if he had a loss.
It is his issue, not mine. Propane is heavier than air, if there was a leak or the pressure vented the propane vapor would collect near the floor. With an ignition source right there things could get bad in a hurry!

I post fire extinguishers by the door, if there is a fire I will head for the door! If possible grab the fire extinguisher and attack the fire keeping a clear path to the door.
Sorry to be so long winded,
Paul

 

[FDCaptain]

Is the vacuum cleaner going to cause problems in the basement? How about the Buddy heater?

That's an older pic. Before I got serious and expanded...

View attachment 1742183

I'd be more worried about carbon monoxide; hope you have a detector in that room. I use a wet/dry shop vac to clean my floors, not a problem, just keep the container moist inside.

 

[bozo699]

Is the vacuum cleaner going to cause problems in the basement? How about the Buddy heater?

That's an older pic. Before I got serious and expanded...

View attachment 1742183

The photo also must have been taken before you moved it to the basement

 

[TheOtherZilla]

With my Dillon and being age challenged, a vacuum is a must, Why just to day i made a powder mess of epic proportions.

 

[hogpatrol]

A bridge crane would be a nice addition.

 

[ebb]

Has the price of powder gone down enough that you just vacuum it up? I am still using tweezers to pick up every kernel.

 

[swd]

The static electricity from a vacuum will light off the primer you dropped on the floor and forgot about. Don't ask how I know...

 

[M-61]

1 1/2 gallons of water emitted for every pound of propane (unvented) burned.
That’s a lot of moisture.
Ever walk into a room or shed heated with a propane heater? You’ll see water running down the INSIDE of the windows.
Something to consider.

 

[Paddyd]

Unvented propane heat isnt good due to humidity. As for the shop vac. Unless you're constantly vacuuming up spilled powder (without emptying it) i see no problem. Been vacuuming up spent primers and the occasional kernels of powder for decades now.

 

[PhilC]

Used a Buddy heater in my canvas topped welded aluminum boat for 11yrs. On cool damp days I had to have towels handy to keep windshield clear of condensation. A small battery operated fan blowing across starboard windshield helped a little. Put an end to that nonsense in 2020 when I installed a Planar 2d ducted diesel furnace, thermostatically controlled, dry heat, no odor, no CO.

No way would I use a Buddy heater in my reloading room.

 

[CJ6]

I just use an unused paint brush for the benchtop and a broom for the floor.

 

[NorCalMikie]

Wet or Dry vac with a foam cover over the motor cage and a vac bag over that.
No way for powder to get to a motor spark and dump/empty it often!!

 

[Steel Mover]

I have two shop vacs, one is my vacum in my blast cabinet. No sense in getting to tight wound around the axle. Only been doing this since 62. I sand, spray paint, blast, weld, etc.

 

[K22]

That's the "mother" of all reloading rooms! Wow! Never seen one that extensively and heavily equipped!