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Water
Feb 14, 2018 8:46:09 GMT -7
Post by Georgia Survivor on Feb 14, 2018 8:46:09 GMT -7
We live on about 7 acres in the north Georgia mountains and have the standard well with electric pump. I've always considered water to be one of the most critical supplies (right after shelter) in a SHTF situation. In addition to having numerous portable water filters that could be used at a nearby stream, I've added a back-up "hand pump" to our well in the event we would have a power outage longer than gas supplies might be readily available to keep a generator running. We also keep about 200 gallons of water stored in 5-gallon water bottles. Just curious about what others have done to make sure they've got water in the event of a long term power outage/interruption.
GS
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Post by woodyz on Feb 14, 2018 14:03:25 GMT -7
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Post by Georgia Survivor on Feb 14, 2018 19:09:25 GMT -7
I like the water bricks. Easier to handle than 5-gals at a time and I like how they stack. I got my 5-gal bottles and storage racks for free when a firm was switching their bottled water supplier and needed to get rid of their old supplies. Hard to beat "free." GS |
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Post by graf on Feb 14, 2018 23:57:58 GMT -7
I store 300 gallons in 3 large drums along with (7) 7.5 gallon containers. Have both hand transfer pump along with 12 volt pump, have a well at the house. Lakes ponds with in walking distance. Water filters, Steri Pen, potassium permanganate, polar pure, and I keep bleach fresh within 6 months of purchase all for purifying water. I agree water is a high priority. Side note I change my storage water annually.
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Water
Feb 15, 2018 8:22:13 GMT -7
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Post by Georgia Survivor on Feb 15, 2018 8:22:13 GMT -7
Sounds like you’ve got things covered, Graf. 👍
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Water
Feb 15, 2018 8:29:05 GMT -7
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Post by Georgia Survivor on Feb 15, 2018 8:29:05 GMT -7
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Post by graf on Feb 17, 2018 15:30:36 GMT -7
x I have some as well in 1# packets with instructions , sealed in a 5 gallon bucket, thanks for reminding me haha |
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Post by woodyz on Feb 17, 2018 16:10:37 GMT -7
very corrosive and very reactive to any moisture except for water straws, distillers, etc. The only chemical I plan to use is calcium hypochlorite (pool shock) in 1# commercial packages. Even so for long storage I put the pack into a qt jar with both air and water removers, and then seal the jar in a mylar bag with water and o2 absorbents.
When I want to use some I follow the directions for 1 gallon of treatment water and multiply by gallons to be treated.
I can carry a pvc cold water 3/8" caped at both ends with 5 oz of powder and make enough water for a month. Just remember to double seal the caps because it will eat and metal in your kit.
mix equal parts calcium hypochlorite and break fluid to start a 10 min. delayed fire.
confine pool shock and liquid bleach for a small explosion, the better/tighter confined the bigger the boom
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Water
Mar 13, 2018 15:59:58 GMT -7
Post by olebama on Mar 13, 2018 15:59:58 GMT -7
I have looked for Calcium hypochlorite, but all I can ever find has other ingredients that I would rather not have.
The only other thing I do is have rain barrels, so a self renewal source (or rain renewal source). I would just have to boil, treat, filter it.
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