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Ok who is using this when storing in a 5 gallon bucket? I have been reading up on it and am wondering if using this method how are you sealing the mylar bag? I have seen a few videos using a flat iron and also the special tool made for this purpose.
I just bought mylar bags. I have some preps I had been keeping in the square 4-5gal buckets, but thought maybe mylar and some O2 absorbers will make things last longer.
As we eat out of our preps to keep good rotation, upstairs we store things in 1gal, 1/2gal and quart canning jars with plastic lids you get at Fred Meyers, when we run out or run low, we refill out of our long term storage. So I get into them on a regular basis, as a result I bought the giant ziplock ones from USA Emergency Supply.
From my reading I think I will be sprinkling a bit of Diatomaceous Earth in with my beans, rices, peas, then I will put some dry ice on top(not directly but maybe in a bowl) as the CO2 from the dry ice will push to the bottom and get the oxygen out, then I will throw in 3-500cc O2 absobers, seal and be done with it. Can't wait to see how it goes.
dont need to do the dry ice thing. Just put your beans and rice into the bag throw in the appropriate amount of 02 absorbers, seal 3/4 the way, fold over and push out as much air as you can, then seal the mylar bag the rest of the way passing through both the side and the top seal at a 45° angle (like you are cutting the corner off). as for the diatomaceous earth, I think thats over kill. Most critters besides botulism and a couple others, cannot survive when there is no air. Once the bucket is open however thats another story. Best thing to do is keep a tight fitting lid (air tight being ideal) on the container that your are storing it in once you cut open the mylar bag. Also, consuming the food item in a timely manner definitely helps some.
You should have let me know about the bags. I had a bunch of 5gallon bags left over from bucketing up some stuff a while ago. Got about 20 left now.