Storing inner tube

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airsky
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by airsky

Some said applying talcum powder to prevent stickiness as not to damage
the rubber and store in cool & dry place away from heat, chemical acetone,
spirits and gasoline.

I kept in original box and sprinkle some talcum and stored the boxes in air-tight
container away from heat, sun light and UV lights.

So how do you guys store to extend the life span of tube.

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Marin
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by Marin

In my seat pack... Otherwise, on a shelf without the cardboard box.

Svetty
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by Svetty

Inside the clincher tyre, wrapped round the rim of my wheels :lol: :lol:

MikeDee
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by MikeDee

airsky wrote:Some said applying talcum powder to prevent stickiness as not to damage
the rubber and store in cool & dry place away from heat, chemical acetone,
spirits and gasoline.

I kept in original box and sprinkle some talcum and stored the boxes in air-tight
container away from heat, sun light and UV lights.

So how do you guys store to extend the life span of tube.


I've stored tubes and tires in my closet. I'm amazed that some old stock shows no sign of degradation (cracking) as opposed to tires and tubes stored in the garage.

mimason
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by mimason

I try to keep all rubber in air conditioned space. Especially tubulars already glued.

mattr
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by mattr

In a big box in my workshop.

droid1973
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by droid1973

Inner Tubes have a finite shelf life

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