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As with [[Barrel|barrels]], thoroughly rinse the citric acid and potassium metabisulphite from foeders before filling them. Flush them with CO2 as well before using them if possible <ref>Conversation with Mike Makris of The Rare Barrel and Brandon Jones of Yazoo Brewing Co regarding rinsing and flushing foeders. 12/22/2015.</ref>.
Rocky Mountain Barrel Company advises that when hydrating a new dry foeder, it is best to fill it incrementally. Otherwise, the pressure from being completely full will be too strong for any leaks towards the bottom of the tank to seal <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/rockymbc/photos/a.10151106541736918/10156661511646918/?type=3&theater Rocky Mountain barrel Company Facebook post.
10/30/2019.]</ref>.
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