Storing ingots... Any danger indoors?

[taymag]

I actually don't plan on storing them indoors but was curious is I did, I have about 150lbs of WW ingots and was wondering if the actual lead itself has any danger if I am not touching it, etc. I assume there is no way for it to get airborne unless there were a little dust on it so are there any rules for actual storage and safety? I hear about people with mass amounts coating with a sprat but that seems unnecessary but is also why I decided to ask. No I don't have kids just to clear that up for the "indoors" part

[Mica_Hiebert]

No danger but if you want to be cautious you could put them in 5 gal buckets with lids, or big rube maid totes etc.

[tazman]

Simply storing lead ingots indoors is not a risk at all. Lead doesn't "dust" unless handled roughly or heated enough to oxidize.

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

the biggest worry, is if your floor will support the weight

[ranger1962]

I store mine in a metal tool box next to my shop. I use a truck tool box the kind that goes across the bed behind the cab. 1 of my boxes has a single lid the other one has 2 lids that open up to the back I don't like the ones with the lids that open to the ends.

[runfiverun]

I would rather store them inside, then they won't oxidize any where near as bad.

[dragon813gt]

I would rather store them inside, then they won't oxidize any where near as bad.

Bingo, I personally would never store them outside.

[lightman]

I store mine inside. About half of my stash in in the garage and the other half is in the shop. There should be no danger unless they are handled and all that is needed is to wash ones hands.

[Digger]

the biggest worry, is if your floor will support the weight

A big 10-4 on that ..... already have a cracked section in the man cave because of ..

[baogongmeo]

The people that work in the factories that make bullets for the most part do not wear dust masks or respirators and they are indoors with many,many tons of lead that is being drawn,swaged,molded, etc. and how often do you hear of any problems?
Just store it where you won't stub your toe on it and you'll probably get by just fine.

[Scharfschuetze]

Mine are out in the garage. No worries.

[rancher1913]

I don't like to keep all my "eggs" in one basket so I have a stash in most every outbuilding around here, problems is finding said stash when I need it

[Shiloh]

the biggest worry, is if your floor will support the weight

What John B said. I have ingots in the basement. Most in the garage.

SHiloh

[frkelly74]

Once in a while someone posts on here about their stash that was left someplace and has disappeared. Things do get stolen once in while.

[bangerjim]

You have been reading too many liberal greenie enviro-nazi owl-hugger tree-kisser condor threads on the net!

Lead is harmless when stored inside. As long as you do not handle it right B4 you eat without washing your hands. The old wives tale of a canary on the 3rd floor dying from lead stored in the basement is bunk.

It is best when stored in a dry area. I store it in buckets Just watch the weight. The stuff IS heavy.

[GONRA]

GONRA sez - guys - GOTTA GET SERIOUS -
No Problem storing lead in yer basement / bedroom / etc.

[jimb16]

Do you store all your ammo outside??? Think about it. No, lead stored inside is only dangerous if shot or dropped on your foot!

[Pine Baron]

You have been reading too many liberal greenie enviro-nazi owl-hugger tree-kisser condor threads on the net!

Lead is harmless when stored inside. As long as you do not handle it right B4 you eat without washing your hands. The old wives tale of a canary on the 3rd floor dying from lead stored in the basement is bunk.

It is best when stored in a dry area. I store it in buckets Just watch the weight. The stuff IS heavy.

Banger, you left out conservo-commies!

[John Boy]

Taymag -You best get an education about the properties of lead ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead

[JWFilips]

More things in your house that will kill you. Lead ingots are very low on the list ( unless you let your toddlers go licking the bars)
There is so much more important things to fear then "Lead"!