Reloading Closet?

[NoDopes]

I'm looking to turn a large closet into a reloading room, but I'm curious how others deal with fumes in an enclosed space? Even in large spaces some of my solvents are pretty overwhelming. The best I can think of is there is a bathroom fan fairly close by.
Actually, maybe I can install a ceiling fan and tie it to the bathroom exhaust in the attic.
Are there less/low toxic cleaners available or do I just need to man up?

 

[BuLLet]

Load ammo in the Reloading Closet. Clean guns in the garage or basement.

 

[bunny too]

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[iashooter]

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Clean guns in different room or in the garage where their is air circulation. But if you must use that closet for cleaning, install a ceiling exhaust fan like you mentioned. Just make sure you have a vent in the door or enough space under the door for air to come in to the closet if the door is closed. Need a way for fresh air to enter to room.

 

[iashooter]

Also, don't connect the exhaust from a different room to your bathroom. You will end up exhausting the fumes into the bathroom if the bathroom fan is not on as well. And if you have the bathroom fan on and not the closet fan, you are then blowing very humid air into a place you do NOT want humidity. You want a separate exhaust hose/vent for the closet.

 

[A&8's]

I'm looking to turn a large closet into a reloading room, but I'm curious how others deal with fumes in an enclosed space? Even in large spaces some of my solvents are pretty overwhelming. The best I can think of is there is a bathroom fan fairly close by.
Actually, maybe I can install a ceiling fan and tie it to the bathroom exhaust in the attic.
Are there less/low toxic cleaners available or do I just need to man up?

Simple Green. Although Hoppes is the best smelling cleaner out there. As with most, I could use it as aftershave.

 

[BuLLet]

I use MPro-7 when fumes are a concern. It's water based and has no smell. You still will need a copper stripper though.

 

[vh20]

Is this a "reloading" room, or a multi-purpose gun room? There really shouldn't be any fumes to speak of in a "reloading" room. There aren't in mine. But if you're planning on also cleaning guns in there, then @BuLLet is correct - clean them in a well-ventilated area were the air isn't circulated through the house. I have a nice, comfy reloading room in the house and fumes are not even a little issue. But I clean guns in the garage, shop, or often on the tailgate of the truck if it isn't raining, because those fumes would circulate in the house otherwise.

The one reloading process I wouldn't do in a confined area is tumbling cases. When you open the lid after tumbling there is lead-laden dust in the media. It's a good idea to separate cases from media in a well-ventilated area (no fumes or odor, but to limit lead exposure). I tumble cases in the shop. If you don't have a good place, you could still tumble inside, and then just take it outside to open up and separate cases and media.

 

[BuLLet]

This is what I do as well. Tumble in my basement then take the whole thing outdoors and dump it into Dillon's large separator. Keep that stuff outdoors and you'll extend your life!

I also use two sets of media, one for the dirty stuff and another to clean off the lube after sizing. I try and wipe them down a bit before tossing them into the vibrator too. Removing most of the lube.

The one reloading process I wouldn't do in a confined area is tumbling cases. When you open the lid after tumbling there is lead-laden dust in the media. It's a good idea to separate cases from media in a well-ventilated area (no fumes or odor, but to limit lead exposure). I tumble cases in the shop. If you don't have a good place, you could still tumble inside, and then just take it outside to open up and separate cases and media.

 

[NoDopes]

I was planning on doing cleaning there as well, but garage seems like a better idea.
I thought the military actually stopped using simple green due to corrosion. https://backcountrypilot.org/forum/is-simple-green-a-corrosive-5115
I'm planning on switching to wet tumbling.
I'll checkout MPro-7. Thanks.

 

[A&8's]

I was planning on doing cleaning there as well, but garage seems like a better idea.
I thought the military actually stopped using simple green due to corrosion. https://backcountrypilot.org/forum/is-simple-green-a-corrosive-5115
I'm planning on switching to wet tumbling.
I'll checkout MPro-7. Thanks.

Undiluted Simple Green will etch certain aluminums if left on too long. Personally, I mix 1:4 with warm water and cycle in my ultrasonic 1 or 2 500sec cycles. Immediately remove and rinse in clear water. Then blow dry with a heat gun or if my cerakoting oven is on and available, I will put them in there to remove any water. Then spray with RemOil or the like.

Note: Purple Power will do bad things to certain metals. Ask me how I know.

 

[chutinlead]

I found Gunzilla at a gun show in souix falls a couple years ago and it works. It is plant based, non toxic, and doesnt have much smell. This stuff literally creeps up out of the bottle if you leave the top open.

With little ones in the house, I decided to try it out just in case the worst ever happened.

 

[Dgucci]

I’ve had good luck with weapon shield. It has a slightly cinnamon odor and it’s supposed to be non toxic.

 

[NoDopes]

Also, don't connect the exhaust from a different room to your bathroom. You will end up exhausting the fumes into the bathroom if the bathroom fan is not on as well. And if you have the bathroom fan on and not the closet fan, you are then blowing very humid air into a place you do NOT want humidity. You want a separate exhaust hose/vent for the closet.

I guess you could use a couple of these... https://www.homedepot.com/p/4-in-St...pip_alternatives-_-205046954-_-302203278-_-N&
But, I'll try low fume options first.

 

[Islander]

I found Gunzilla at a gun show in souix falls a couple years ago and it works. It is plant based, non toxic, and doesnt have much smell. This stuff literally creeps up out of the bottle if you leave the top open.

With little ones in the house, I decided to try it out just in case the worst ever happened.

I’ve been using Gunzilla now for a couple of years, works great.