storing DME

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storing DME

Post by far9410 » Wed Sep 29, 2010 5:23 pm

Hi, ive got the chance to buy 25 kg DMe for a good price, will it keep, for how long, whats the best way to store it?

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Re: storing DME

Post by Brotherton Lad » Wed Sep 29, 2010 5:36 pm

Well, I'm no expert with DME, but cool and dry. It will absorb moisture very quickly and go solid on you. Can you break it into separate 3 or 4kg packs, vacuum pack or store in good bags or tins?

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Re: storing DME

Post by far9410 » Wed Sep 29, 2010 5:52 pm

good idea will try ta
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