Pellets

[3rivers smoke]

I'm new to smoking, just wondering how do yall store your pellets? I'm using 5 gallon buckets. They hold a 20lb bag and write on the lid what type is in the bucket using a sharpie

 

[meskc]

Here is what I use. It can hold 60 lbs each. They also have a gasket seal.

 

[Fueling Around]

Buckets good.
When I move south, I will be better on storing my pellets in closed buckets due to humidity.
Now I don't care and leave most in open bags

 

[chef jimmyj]

Anything water proof and air tight will work...JJ

 

[kilo charlie]

5 gallon buckets work great... make life easier and get you some screw on lids and leave the pellets in the bags inside.

 

[eaglewing]

Buckets, make sure the lid has the rubber seal inside it. And I too have bought the screw on lids from HomeDepot,

Bucket Companion 5 gal. Black Paint Bucket Lid LD5GRLBK006 - The Home Depot

Transform most buckets into a Leaktite resealable storage container. The screw top lid outer ring easily snaps on the rim of a bucket creating a threaded ring. Insert the center portion of the lid by spinning into the newly created storage container.

www.homedepot.com

 

[3rivers smoke]

Buckets, make sure the lid has the rubber seal inside it. And I too have bought the screw on lids from HomeDepot,

Bucket Companion 5 gal. Black Paint Bucket Lid LD5GRLBK006 - The Home Depot

Transform most buckets into a Leaktite resealable storage container. The screw top lid outer ring easily snaps on the rim of a bucket creating a threaded ring. Insert the center portion of the lid by spinning into the newly created storage container.

www.homedepot.com

Didn't know they had screw on lids. Thanks

 

[SmokingUPnorth]

When I had my Traeger I did what you did. 5 gallon Home Depot buckets just labeled with tape. I even would leave them outside and never had an issue

 

[OldSmoke]

I use containers with gasketed lids like meskc . The clear box makes it easy to see when to get more. I bake the pellets in the oven first to dry out and the gaskets keep them dry during storage. I toss in a desiccant package as well.

 

[BandCollector]

I have always used plastic kitty litter buckets with the flip up lids already attached.

They work great and are usually free. I posted an ad on Craig's list and was overwhelmed with donations.

John

 

[eaglewing]

When I had my Traeger I did what you did. 5 gallon Home Depot buckets just labeled with tape. I even would leave them outside and never had an issue

Mine stay outside all year, no issues for me either

 

[eaglewing]

Scoop your pellets out, don't pour. Pour and you'll pour the pellet dust in your hopper... keep that dust in the bottom using a scoop

 

[3rivers smoke]

Scoop your pellets out, don't pour. Pour and you'll pour the pellet dust in your hopper... keep that dust in the bottom using a scoop

I didn't think about the dust and I already scoop. Thanks the info

 

[bill ace 350]

Buckets work.

Don't pay for them, if possible.

Go to McDonald's and ask if you can have their empty pickle Buckets and lids.

Food grade, never was turned down when i asked.

 

[bigfurmn]

I have always used plastic kitty litter buckets with the flip up lids already attached.

They work great and are usually free. I posted an ad on Craig's list and was overwhelmed with donations.

John

That's what I use also. Need any more? I have plenty!

 

[Fueling Around]

I have always used plastic kitty litter buckets with the flip up lids already attached.

They work great and are usually free. I posted an ad on Craig's list and was overwhelmed with donations.

John

I picked up more sugar beet seed pails to start storing my pellets. Similar to the kitty litter with a flip lid. Just need to wash them out for the pesticides residue.

 

[Bearcarver]

I'm new to smoking, just wondering how do yall store your pellets? I'm using 5 gallon buckets. They hold a 20lb bag and write on the lid what type is in the bucket using a sharpie

Below is how I've been storing my Pellets & my Sawdust, for 11 years, and a couple jugs are 10 years old, and I never had a problem due to humidity.
And it rains up here nearly every freaking day!!
Screw-top caps don't allow moisture to get in!

Bear