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hennabm		#1 Posted : 25 September 2017 23:01:24(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 22/09/2009(UTC) Posts: 2,041 Location: Edinburgh,		Hi all In an attempt to keep all my collection together for the first time, I am looking at the best long term solution available to me. Living in the UK I have a mixed climate from cold to warm and even sometimes hot. I want to avoid a too big a variation of temperatures as that won't be good for the stock. My options are limited to either the loft or the garage loft. What should I store the stock in? A cupboard; cardboard boxes or plastic boxes that give some sort of a seal against the atmosphere. I would like to get insulated storage to try and level out the temp variations but are such things available? Any advice gratefully received. many thanks Mike
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applor		#2 Posted : 25 September 2017 23:48:17(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 21/05/2004(UTC) Posts: 1,654 Location: Brisbane, Queensland		I store mine in large plastic tubs each with a label and I keep a spread sheet of my stock with what box they are located in. I also bought bulk silica sachets to try and reduce humidity. I would keep in whichever location had less exposure to heat extremes.
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SteamNut		#3 Posted : 25 September 2017 23:59:33(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 11/05/2013(UTC) Posts: 488		Just a thought from a crazy old man but I wonder if you can vacuum seal each item separately then put them in plastic containers. I think I came across this quite a while ago with a gentleman while having a few beers (well maybe more then a few). Fred

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Jabez		#4 Posted : 26 September 2017 01:06:39(UTC) Retweet
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