Storing bulk DME

A found a few threads about storing bulk DME and most people say theirs comes in a box with a double bag inside and they just store in it. my 50# of DME came in a large bag (I'm assuming with an inner bag). Any ideas how to store? I was thinking I may could but this bag into like a storage container or something, but the bag is not shaped well for that (shaped just like a bulk grain bag, just paper on plastic). ideas?

It would be a big, sticky job but I would repack it in 3 and 5 pound vacuum sealed bags. Then store them in a large plastic tub.

Vacuum sealing DME is a problem...the powder likes to escape with the air being drawn out.

Sorry, I didn't actually mean vacuuming them but using my sealer to seal them. I need more coffee!

Would just using gallon zip top bags work?

Yeah, that should work. Squeeze as much of the air out as you can. I'd consider double-bagging them too, or at least storing the Ziploc bags inside another plastic bag of some sort. DME is a real mess if it gets loose.

I have used my vacuum saver successfully by using rolled bags and making them long enough that I can actually stand the bag up or place it lower than the unit. Initially I squezze most of the air out of the bag then run the unit on dry vacuum. I have a overflow trough in my unit that catches anything that gets into the unit, but I have not really experienced a problem to this point.

I just sealed up several bags of various sizes and it did a really nice job. Granted, you use up large amounts of the roll, but if you are careful, the bags can be re-sealed as you remove some of the DME.

The unit is really great for crushed or uncrushed grain storage and hops too.

Salute!

How about one of those air tight pet food containers...? Then you could weigh it up as needed.

This is possibly a mistake, but i just keep it in the large bag it came in. I roll the top of the bag down tight and hold it shut with a clip.