Cob: A Few Questions

[Taylor Publishing-DirtCheapBuilder]

We have a 55 gallon drum with 250 pounds of lime slaking inside. I am 
wondering if anyone here has slaked their lime before, and if so, how 
does one store it over the winter?
Kim-
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Are you really slaking quicklime or just SOAKING hydrated lime?

Most people still don't know the difference so the "slaking : word is  
misused. I bet it is soaking since quicklime  needs to be carefully 
controlled during any slaking process to ensure the lime is not drowned 
or dead burned.

Either way the lime will be fine with a few Sbales parked around it over 
the winter  for insulation,  if you are in a snow/freese zone.   Keep 
the top topped off with water, and if it does freeze the experts say it 
will be fine come spring when it thaws.

are you planning on foot stomping the cob? if so your legs will get real 
tired!

Ms. Charmaine  Taylor/ Taylor Publishing
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