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October_Roulette |
a lot to think about
Sep 21 2009, 10:29 PM EDT
I've been trying to come up with my own plan, but its going to take a bit of time, I agree with most of the things in this plan but as for the water (turn on all the water in the upstairs bathrooms...)For emergency situations (like to keep at your barn maybe) you could fill emptied milk cartons with water ahead of time. You just have to put either iodine drops or 5-7 drops of chlorine (bleach will do) in it. Some bleach containers actually have directions for this. Or you could buy sterilized water...whatever works. The clorinated water should stay good for 6-12 months, this way, if you have a bunch of safe water in different locations (house, barn, on the way to the barn, whatever) you should have enough water to last for a while. Just a thought. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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October_Roulette |
1. RE: a lot to think about water stuff
Sep 21 2009, 10:35 PM EDT
Umm..if you have one gallon jugs of water, 2-4 drops should work just fine. i did more research (aka, searched beneath my cabinets...)
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Legion12 |
2. RE: a lot to think about water stuff
Sep 21 2009, 10:46 PM EDT
Your hot water tank holds about 40 gallons of water. Just be sure to turn the power off. If the people around you don't know this you can take theirs after they leave.
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DevilNuts |
3. RE: a lot to think about water stuff
Sep 21 2009, 11:41 PM EDT
"Your hot water tank holds about 40 gallons of water. Just be sure to turn the power off. If the people around you don't know this you can take theirs after they leave."Awesome tip. I never thought about this, and I'm sure alot of little lightbulbs are going on as people read this. Do you find this valuable? |
timberrattler |
4. RE: a lot to think about water stuff
Sep 22 2009, 6:47 AM EDT
| Post edited: Sep 22 2009, 6:48 AM EDT
"Your hot water tank holds about 40 gallons of water. Just be sure to turn the power off. If the people around you don't know this you can take theirs after they leave."While sifting through a pan full of sand every once in a while you find some gold dust this is one of those times. Great tip Legion 12! Wise survivors everywhere will start adding this information to their plan. Good post. Do you find this valuable? |
Truno |
5. RE: a lot to think about water stuff
Sep 22 2009, 7:27 AM EDT
"Umm..if you have one gallon jugs of water, 2-4 drops should work just fine. i did more research (aka, searched beneath my cabinets...)"A few questions about this: how long do you think this water can keep? Can this water be kept save from contamination? Example; flood waters. Good tip though I'm sure it can save lives. Do you find this valuable? |
PedroAsani |
6. RE: a lot to think about water stuff
Sep 22 2009, 8:53 AM EDT
"Your hot water tank holds about 40 gallons of water. Just be sure to turn the power off. If the people around you don't know this you can take theirs after they leave."This has come up before, but I must stress that (a) it will not taste like a fresh mountain spring. It will be more like your gym socks; and (b) BOIL it before drinking it. Standing water is a breeding ground for bacteria, and if the water supply is no longer churning through it, by the time you are half-way through your newly tapped gym-sock keg, there will be trillions of bacteria breeding in it. Not harmful, kill you bacteria. But enough to give those with compromised immune systems reason to stock up on extra Charmin Double-Soft. Do you find this valuable? |
Oakspar77777 |
7. RE: a lot to think about water stuff
Oct 25 2009, 11:18 AM EDT
1) Also, fill your tubs and sinks (rubbermade totes, even plastic bags) while the water is still running. If you are on a well, this won't be long, but public water sources are gravity fed from towers that usually have generators to keep them going without power for a little while. If you are looking for long term storage, an emptied bleach bottle, NOT RINSED, just filled, is perfect for storing water long term.2) If you have a well, you have water. The pipe of most wells now is very narrow, but you can easily buy an emergency hand pump. If not, a plastic cup with some small holes in the bottom and a rock in it on a long string will go down the pipe, slowly fill through the holes, and can be quickly retrieved before the water flows back out (if you get an empty cup, you need smaller holes). 3) In most parts of the world, a well can be dug in just a few days. 4) Rain water barrels on the sides of your house will collect enough water for drinking, cooking, and basic sanitation (washing wounds, etc - not toilet flushing - go dig a latrine!) Do you find this valuable? |
