disaster preparedness - 70 gallons of water
07-06-2011, 12:44 AM
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disaster preparedness - 70 gallons of water
Diasaster preparedness: 14 days * 5 people = 70 gallons
Um.... how do you store 70 gallons of water?
Assuming it doesn't get a leak from an earthquake, a good 30-40 gallons can come from the water heater. But that still leaves 30-40 more.
So what are you guys doing?
Um.... how do you store 70 gallons of water?
Assuming it doesn't get a leak from an earthquake, a good 30-40 gallons can come from the water heater. But that still leaves 30-40 more.
So what are you guys doing?
07-06-2011, 12:50 AM
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07-06-2011, 01:02 AM
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i have a frig full of beer and rockstar.
if that fails.
pee into a bucket, stand a cup up in the middle, put plastic over the bucket, place a rock on the plastic over the cup, and leave in sun.
if that fails.
pee into a bucket, stand a cup up in the middle, put plastic over the bucket, place a rock on the plastic over the cup, and leave in sun.
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07-06-2011, 02:27 AM
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Hmmmm...
How the hell is anyone supposed to put massive drums of water into a Subaru (for transport to safer location, of course)? Or is that what a trailer is for?
How the hell is anyone supposed to put massive drums of water into a Subaru (for transport to safer location, of course)? Or is that what a trailer is for?
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Plastic 55 gallon drums are a good option, problem is that bacteria grows in stagnant water, so you'd either need to treat it before consumption. (with tablets, boiling or bleach)
07-06-2011, 03:27 AM
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good thread... nothing like bringing something like this up, once in a while...
anyways... this:
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/CAMP205-1.html
anyways... this:
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/CAMP205-1.html
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It's just what they taught us in CERT training classes.
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good thread... nothing like bringing something like this up, once in a while...
anyways... this:
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/CAMP205-1.html
anyways... this:
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/CAMP205-1.html
http://www.katadyn.com/usen/katadyn-...r-blue-splash/
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water test kit that includes a bacteria test.
55 gallon food grade drum, clean the hell out of it.
MIOX water filter: http://www.amazon.com/MSR-Miox-Water...964196&sr=8-25
i've been meaning to buy the later two. MIOX is doing some amazing work. Listen to the podcast here from Stanford's ETL lectures: http://ecorner.stanford.edu/authorMa....html?mid=2370
water test kit that includes a bacteria test.
55 gallon food grade drum, clean the hell out of it.
MIOX water filter: http://www.amazon.com/MSR-Miox-Water...964196&sr=8-25
i've been meaning to buy the later two. MIOX is doing some amazing work. Listen to the podcast here from Stanford's ETL lectures: http://ecorner.stanford.edu/authorMa....html?mid=2370
07-06-2011, 08:37 AM
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These are a nice, stackable, easily transportable option - http://www.thereadystore.com/water-s...ater-container
How the hell are you going to transport a 55 gallon drum if you have to move. Filling will be a pain in the ***. How are you going to empty it when you have to rotate stock?
In a emergency, those water bobs that ldivinag posted are awesome. I have one under the sink in all bathrooms that have a bath tub at my house, my parent's house, and at the cabin.
Long term, though, I would have some way to treat/filter bad water also. You can't rely on storage alone.
And, yes, treat your water when you store it - http://www.thereadystore.com/water-s...ater-preserver
How the hell are you going to transport a 55 gallon drum if you have to move. Filling will be a pain in the ***. How are you going to empty it when you have to rotate stock?
In a emergency, those water bobs that ldivinag posted are awesome. I have one under the sink in all bathrooms that have a bath tub at my house, my parent's house, and at the cabin.
Long term, though, I would have some way to treat/filter bad water also. You can't rely on storage alone.
And, yes, treat your water when you store it - http://www.thereadystore.com/water-s...ater-preserver
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07-06-2011, 09:03 AM
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I have a HUGE water supply. I don't really trip on it. It's food, warmth, amo, fuel that I worry about. Propane is crucial. If you have a good grill and a butt load of propane you can eat and drink clean food for a long time. Light and heat from wood and lamp oil.