>we fill the tank up to the 10% mark with clean (sterile), fresh water, in >advance of the delivery. >full of syrup, for two years and the HFCS is still water white and fresh - and not in the least granulated. > >allen >A Beekeeper's Diary: http://www.honeybeeworld.com/diary/ I have had the same experience as Allen on this. We pump it off the tanker into closed top plastic 55 gallon barrel. Before we do this water is added to the barrel to a level about 2/3 of the way up to the first seam. The warm syrup coming off the tanker aggitates with the water for a uniform blend. I have held this syrup over for up to 3 years with no granulation, fermentation or spoilage. I have no reason to believe it wouldn't last longer. We use clean, untreated tap water from a domestic well. I am curious about the 'sterile' water Allen uses and how he gets or obtains that much volume. Bob Nelson :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::