diff --git a/repertory/librepertory/include/events/t_event_system.hpp b/repertory/librepertory/include/events/t_event_system.hpp
index 8aec55cd..45e3e93d 100644
--- a/repertory/librepertory/include/events/t_event_system.hpp
+++ b/repertory/librepertory/include/events/t_event_system.hpp
@@ -164,8 +164,9 @@ private:
     event_notify_.notify_all();
     lock.unlock();
 
-    for (auto retry{0U}; size > max_queue_size && retry < max_queue_retry &&
-                         not get_stop_requested();
+    for (std::uint8_t retry{0U};
+         size > max_queue_size && retry < max_queue_retry &&
+         not get_stop_requested();
          ++retry) {
       lock.lock();
       size = event_list_.size();