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Hey guys, I have a 55 gal drum full of vinigar that I use to remove rust and scale from steel. I have a lid on it but this drum has several holes in it so I can lay rod to hang projects into the bath. I'm wondering if I keep this vented drum outside, under a roof, if the vinigar will loose any of it's rust removing properties? I don't see why it would but I thought I would put it out there.

Thanks!

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Cover the top of the vinegar with polyethylene balls or pellets to act as a floating lid. You can still get parts in and out, but the balls will keep out a lot of the air and slow down evaporation. Otherwise design a floating lid of suitable material.

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