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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).
* [http://www.alesoftheriverwards.com/2015/09/from-end-table-to-aging-vessel.html From End Table to Aging Vessel: Reconditioning an old barrel. Ale of the Riverwards Blog by Ed Coffey.] See also this [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/2422807111080822/ this MTF thread] on swelling an old, dry barrel.
===Cleaning===