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I have a unique situation in that I have a NEW/UNUSED 225 liter barrel that will go unused for at least the next 6 months to a year and perhaps even longer.
Since it is unused, I know that I do not need to worry about the barrel spoiling. I was just wondering if anyone out there does anything to a unused barrel in inventory...
These barrels normally come with a plastic stopper in the bung hole, but unfortunately, this one did not. In order to keep dust and bugs out of the barrel, I simply slapped a piece of box tape over the bung hole.
I know that wood will oxidize. I doubt that this is a concern since the working part of the barrel (the inside) has been charred.
So, Any thoughts on treatment for storing an unused barrel over time?
Since it is unused, I know that I do not need to worry about the barrel spoiling. I was just wondering if anyone out there does anything to a unused barrel in inventory...
These barrels normally come with a plastic stopper in the bung hole, but unfortunately, this one did not. In order to keep dust and bugs out of the barrel, I simply slapped a piece of box tape over the bung hole.
I know that wood will oxidize. I doubt that this is a concern since the working part of the barrel (the inside) has been charred.
So, Any thoughts on treatment for storing an unused barrel over time?