I live in earthquake country and near a nuke plant. While I'm not worried about glowing, I am concerned that an "event" could tax the local grid to the point of breaking. I experienced more power outages when I lived next to a powerplant than during any other point in my life. Surges from grid shifts constantly blew transformers.
Anyway, I need to store some water. I was thinking of buying a few filled water cooler bottles. I want to maximize shelf life. Suggestions?
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2Pretty easy. Change it out annually and it should be no big deal, or refresh it and add a little more bleach once you've aerated it again. Make sure the containers are clean and sanitized.
http://www.jvwcd.org/water/storage.aspx
http://www.jvwcd.org/water/storage.aspx
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3If you buy bottled water, and keep it out of UV, the plastic shouldn't break down and the water should stay fine for years. Feel free to switch it out every once in a while.
My plan is to mostly use my pool. We've got about an additional 10 gal stashed, in case that doesn't work.
My plan is to mostly use my pool. We've got about an additional 10 gal stashed, in case that doesn't work.
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5Also worth thinking of adding is a ceramic water filter like the berkey. Long lasting, filters out even swamp water. The Aquacera versions can be had for cheap, and if you really want to go cheap, just buy the candle filters, drill a couple of holes in a 5 gallon bucket and lid, and then you've got a big water filter you can rely on no matter what. It's good insurance.
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6Senor, I have found that the 2.5 gallon square (fridge shelf with a spout shape) commercial bottled water are cheaper per gallon on sale at the supermarket than the big cooler bottles. Also stacks better.
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7I always worry I'm going to puncture those things (I've done it before )
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8Slightly O/T but do you stock Iodide pills as well? Curious as I've never lived close to a Nuke Plant. I have however had to ensure their derivatives are kept under lock and key.
some days, I just don't English
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9Yes. I have iodine in both cars. Where I live, it's not a huge worry. But we often get REALLY close to the plant when we go to the coast.
Even in a moderate "event", iodine can be a real life-saver.
I bought mine before Fucked-up-shima went and made it briefly unavailable. The power plant will actually give you free pills each year, if you request them (I believe an NRC regulation). I'll probably do that so I can have a backup set.
Even in a moderate "event", iodine can be a real life-saver.
I bought mine before Fucked-up-shima went and made it briefly unavailable. The power plant will actually give you free pills each year, if you request them (I believe an NRC regulation). I'll probably do that so I can have a backup set.
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10Bonus: if you get disposable jugs of water, you can dispose of them at the range.
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12We scored a couple 55 gallon water barrels a little ways back. There are some chemical 'clearers' that make the water stable for up to 5 years. So far so good.
In a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich the chicken and cow are involved while the pig is committed.
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14NOW, I am too.senorgrand wrote:I'm thinking gin...
"il corporativismo è la pietra angolare dello Stato fascista" Translated, this means: "boom-shacka-lacka-lacka,-boom-boom-boom.
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153 w/h in series, with constant flow to keep water fresh
120 gallons fresh water when needed
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16I keep 2-1/2 and 5 gal plastic water jugs. I dump, rinse and refill annually.
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17Kayaker wrote:I keep 2-1/2 and 5 gal plastic water jugs. I dump, rinse and refill annually.
I used to, got tired of all that, guess i am lazy ..lol
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18I prefer my water stored in aged Cabernet grapes.
In truth, I live near creeks and have water filters.
CDFingers
In truth, I live near creeks and have water filters.
CDFingers
Crazy cat peekin' through a lace bandana
like a one-eyed Cheshire, like a diamond-eyed Jack
like a one-eyed Cheshire, like a diamond-eyed Jack
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19do not take this the wrong way. i mean it friendlyCDFingers wrote:I prefer my water stored in aged Cabernet grapes.
In truth, I live near creeks and have water filters.
CDFingers
lucky fuker !!!!
i live near a pond, not flowing
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20I live in a river town as well- so we filter our water and keep filtration stuff readily on hand. Can bike to water if shit got real bad. A far cry from our old place which was high desert in CO.
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21I lived in colorado for awhile. it was job related.shinzen wrote:I live in a river town as well- so we filter our water and keep filtration stuff readily on hand. Can bike to water if shit got real bad. A far cry from our old place which was high desert in CO.
Lived in Ridgeway on the western slope worked in telluride
i built the 6 story telco building at lift one and the high school
I miss the mountains, It was awesome living there.
On the way to work one morning in a snow storm, Driving over the devide, A huge bull elk was in the road, in rut
pissing on himself and challenging me for the road, I just sat and watched him prance around and snort at me.
all I had with me was a coffee cup, if i would have had my 300 mag.....
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22It's fucking water?senorgrand wrote:I live in earthquake country and near a nuke plant. While I'm not worried about glowing, I am concerned that an "event" could tax the local grid to the point of breaking. I experienced more power outages when I lived next to a powerplant than during any other point in my life. Surges from grid shifts constantly blew transformers.
Anyway, I need to store some water. I was thinking of buying a few filled water cooler bottles. I want to maximize shelf life. Suggestions?
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23Well, I wasn't going to use it for THAT, but....Inquisitor wrote:It's fucking water?senorgrand wrote:I live in earthquake country and near a nuke plant. While I'm not worried about glowing, I am concerned that an "event" could tax the local grid to the point of breaking. I experienced more power outages when I lived next to a powerplant than during any other point in my life. Surges from grid shifts constantly blew transformers.
Anyway, I need to store some water. I was thinking of buying a few filled water cooler bottles. I want to maximize shelf life. Suggestions?
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24This is wicked cool!Frodo wrote:
3 w/h in series, with constant flow to keep water fresh
120 gallons fresh water when needed
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25senorgrand wrote:It's fucking water?Inquisitor wrote: Anyway, I need to store some water. I was thinking of buying a few filled water cooler bottles. I want to maximize shelf life. Suggestions?
senorgrand wrote: Well, I wasn't going to use it for THAT, but....
Algae, molds, etc. It's always fucking water, but it can cause problems if it isn't kept in the right state. Honestly a little regular chlorine in the correct PPM will do the trick with no issues. Also a good filtration system, in case you forget or run out.
One of these will turn swamp water into drinkable water:
https://www.amazon.com/Berkey-Filter-Ce ... B002RZXY5O