Long Term Storage in Paint Cans

[bannyc9]

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Quick question, blends kept in a paint can style tin such has the Peretti's cans or Reiner No 71 tin - do you need to transfer these into Mason jars for cellaring or is the can acceptable?

 

[renfield]

I’ve had HU blends in their paint can tins that were still moist when opened at 5 years. There was no indication they couldn’t go longer. Hope that helps.

 

[Briarcutter]

I don't trust the cans, I put it in jars.

 

[Terry Lennox]

The record is mixed on this. I have opened paint style tins to find contents fine after a few years, but dry after many years (ten plus). It's not a problem for me because I just rehydrate the old stuff. But be aware for cellaring more than 5-7 years.

 

[Tbaggins]

I have some Peretti paint cans and waxed the lid on them. If I remember right they have a seam on the side as well which could fail I suppose. Time will tell if waxing the top actually works.

 

[kcghost]

I haven't seen anybody complaining about the tins. I keep everything in the original tins and have no problems from, but I don't have any Peretti paint cans though.