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* See also [https://barrelbuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Barrel-Maintenance-Repair-Manual.pdf Barrel Builders Barrel Maintenance Repair Manual, Section 2.3] (using SO2 for soaking more than 2 days).
* See also [http://www.vadaiwinebarrels.com/barrel-prep-instructions.html Vadai Barrel Prep Instructions] (using hot water for soaking 2 days).
Large oak casks that are larger than normal wine/bourbon barrels are sometimes sleaed with wax by the manufacturer or a cooper. Some coopers recommend to swell large casks using only cold water so that the wax that is between the staves does not melt <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/2127140820647454/?comment_id=2127560867272116&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R5%22%7D Joshua Martinez and Levi Funk. Milk The Funk Facebook group thread on swelling large casks. 06/13/2018.]</ref>.
===Cleaning===