Store Match Books Safely: Is There a Risk?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the safety of storing matchbooks, particularly concerns about potential fire hazards and the effects of moisture on their usability. Participants explore various storage methods and the implications of improper storage.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions whether storing matchbooks in a closet poses a fire risk and considers alternative storage options, such as a metal box in a garage.
  • Another participant shares an experience where matchbooks stored in zip lock baggies absorbed moisture and became unusable, raising concerns about humidity affecting matches.
  • Some participants engage in light-hearted banter about survivalism and preparedness, referencing stockpiling food items like beans.
  • A participant humorously ponders the critical mass of phosphorus and baked beans, suggesting a playful exploration of the topic.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on the best storage method for matchbooks or the associated risks, as participants express differing views and experiences regarding safety and usability.

Contextual Notes

Participants do not provide definitive conclusions or scientific backing for their claims, and the discussion includes anecdotal evidence and speculative remarks.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in safety practices for storing flammable items, as well as those curious about the effects of environmental conditions on match usability.

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I have a shoe box full of old match books from bars and casinos etc. I store them in a closet. It just dawned on my that it might not be an ideal storing situation. Is there any danger them like this? Should I put them in a metal box and in a garage? Could them spontaneously light and burn my apartment down?
 
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I stored a bunch of match book matches for camping. They had been stored in "zip lock" baggies for years and when I went to use some, they wouldn't ignite. They had absorbed moisture and just crumpled when striking.
 
*wonders if Greg is secretly a survivalist*
 
lisab said:
*wonders if Greg is secretly a survivalist*

I'm not that bad. I do need to make another thread about the 2000 cans of beans in my bunker though. :-p
 
Greg Bernhardt said:
I'm not that bad. I do need to make another thread about the 2000 cans of beans in my bunker though. :-p
Note to self: purchase gas mask.
 
Dave <---- ponders what the critical mass of phosphorus and baked beans is ? :wink:
 
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