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how to tell if its airtight?

Discussion in 'Marijuana Stash Box' started by whodatdere, Aug 17, 2009.

  1. #1 whodatdere, Aug 17, 2009
    i have a few containers that i could store my buds in and was trying to figure out if they were making an airtight seal and was wondering if there was a quick way to see...

    they both make snapping noises when shut and seem like they would, but i want to be sure.

    thanks.
     
  2. #2 thechef, Aug 17, 2009
    silicon caulk would make damn sure, just dont let it dry while on the container, or its not coming off easily.

    Mason jars work really good and they are pretty cheap.:smoking:
     
  3. #3 AyeAyeCaptain, Aug 17, 2009
    It's not a perfect way to check but you can fill them with water and see if they leak. It still might not be perfectly airtight if it holds water but it'll be close.
     
  4. #4 whodatdere, Aug 17, 2009

    how would i make sure with caulk? could you explain?
     
  5. #5 AyeAyeCaptain, Aug 17, 2009
    You could also seal air in the containers and put them under like 4 feet of water if you have access to a pool.
     
  6. #6 Sketchy Newb, Aug 17, 2009
    If you can smell the weed inside of the container, then it isn't airtight. If a container really is airtight, the smell can't be carried outside of the container
     
  7. #7 whodatdere, Aug 17, 2009

    some containers just take longer to let the smell out. it may take several hours or even longer, but if its not airtight it will get out.

    pill bottles, for instance, work for a little while, but if theres been weed in there for a long time the bottle will smell like it.
     
  8. #8 Sketchy Newb, Aug 17, 2009
    Exactly. A pill bottle isn't completely airtight so the smell WILL leak out eventually.

    Really, you only need a mason jar or something airtight if you're storing buds for over a week or curing the buds. Ziplock bags are fine if you're killing the sac in 3 days or so
     
  9. #9 binonexus, Aug 17, 2009

    this is a good way. my ultimate suggestion go with something with a guarantee.

    Tightvac - Vacuum Sealed Food Containers - The Coffee & Tea Container! New Revolutionary Vacuum Sealed Food Containers - Airtight, Smellproof Containers that Vacuum Seal dry goods for 1 year! Airtight Vacuum Seal. Everytime. 1ST-CHRISTMAS.COM, 1-BIRT
     
  10. #10 Lasko, Aug 17, 2009
    for testing airtightness this might work, but only in like a glass stash. Try putting a lit match in the container. It should go out pretty quickly and then fill it with smoke. Wait a few minutes and if you can smell the smoke through the container then chances are it's not air tight.

    I just thought I this so it's not tried and true but it's worth a try. Good luck
     

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