Ordering Pellets In Cold Weather

[flagger]

I live in Wisconsin and just ordered some pellets. I was wondering if they deliver these pellets when let's say it is 20 degrees Fahrenheit outside, and then bring them into a house that is 70 degrees Fahrenheit, do I have to worry about condensation forming inside the pellet tins? Is this an issue? Has anyone had an issue like this? I ordered quite a few tins so they would not be opened for a very long time.
Thanks.

 

[blackbird1993]

never had an issue with that. For example H&N pellets are mostly sealed from the outside. And if i'm buying pellets, i always order 5 pieces to get a complete sealed package of them (like JSB does).

So i would not think this is a problem.

 

[Richely]

I live in northern Minnesota, almost Canada. Have not had an issue with pellets delivered in dead of winter. Tins are tightly closed. Let the tins warm to room temp before opening so cold pellets don’t meet warm air for peace of mind.

 

[Hawk220]

While not related to pellets, I do have cameras that I sometimes use in very cold weather. When I am ready to bring them inside I put them into a plastic zip-lock bag and allow them to remain inside the bag till fully warmed. Any condensation will be on the bag and not my camera. I don't see why it would not work with pellets as well. But you could probably just leave the pellets in the shipping box for a day and that would be about the same as the plastic bag for my cameras.

 

[MikeVV]

So (I hate that opening !), open the tin, and let it sit open for 15 or 20 minutes before using them, if it concerns you.
Then close, and retape (if taped).

Mike

 

[Airgun Al]

I would let the package "acclimate" slowly.
In other words....Let it sit over night, unopened, before opening the package.
Then they should be fine!

 

[Mike_Lenardon]

Just leave them closed until they warm up. That will keep condensation to a minimum.

 

[maxtrouble]

@flagger - So, what did you order?

 

[Vana2]

I live in Canada, it's been below freezing for the past couple of weeks!

Going from warm to cold is (usually) not a problem. Cold to warm can be.

For sensitive equipment (cameras and such) that I bring into the house I'll put the item in a moisture proof bag to warm up. My ice fishing electronics are stored in the unheated garage all year to avoid potential condensation issues.

After a cold weather shooting session I'll let the rifle warm up in front of a forced air floor heater then wipe it down with an oily cloth (as usual).

As others have said, sealed pellet tins will be fine if you let them warm to room temperature before opening them.

Cheers!

 

[Orv]

I live in Wisconsin and just ordered some pellets. I was wondering if they deliver these pellets when let's say it is 20 degrees Fahrenheit outside, and then bring them into a house that is 70 degrees Fahrenheit, do I have to worry about condensation forming inside the pellet tins? Is this an issue? Has anyone had an issue like this? I ordered quite a few tins so they would not be opened for a very long time.
Thanks.

Pellets are shipped here from all over the world . . . I have never yet to have tins with moisture or evidence of rust. Order your pellets from a reliable retailer such as Pyramyd AIR and get their buy 3 and get 4 tins. They have the very best secure shipping in the industry. I have never had a tin with moisture or even a dented tin. Buy and have peace. Orv.

 

[Bedrock Bob]

Cold air is dry. Warm air holds water. Cold surfaces condense water from warm air.

You don't have to seal the pellets to warm them. They are inside the tins. The warm moist air condenses on the outside of the tin. The air inside is dry and cold. If there is any moisture in there it's frozen and it was in there to begin with.

Same with a scope. You leave your gun in the cold at night so it dosent fog in the morning. Scopes equalize slowly due to the dead airspace inside. When the lenses are the same temp as the air things clear up. Breathe on the cold glass and it works in reverse. It's vapor moisture equalizing with temperature.