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How Much Water Is Enough?
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| Ken
Posted on 04/09/2012 4:19:37 PM PDT by Kartographer
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Well according to some FReepers why store water? Just go over to your local neighborhood prepper and demand if they are Christians they supply you with water out of their stash.
To: Kartographer
It is tough to store enough water beyound a short term need.
Longer term prepping must use water production/filtration.
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posted on
04/09/2012 4:24:20 PM PDT
by
thackney
(life is fragile, handle with prayer)
To: Kartographer
Which bleach is 5.25% sodium hypochlorite these days? Any brand that’s readily available?
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posted on
04/09/2012 4:26:55 PM PDT
by
APatientMan
(Pick a side)
To: Kartographer
Between all the diet coke, club soda, juices, bottled H2O, cement pond and water heater I figure I’m good for a couple of weeks, maybe more, before I have to venture out and bring H2O back to purify in my Lifesaver® or Berkeys. I have three Lifesaver and two Berkey and a few Katadyns.
I’m probably good for years if I don’t get picked off by some miscreant.
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posted on
04/09/2012 4:29:55 PM PDT
by
Vendome
(Don't take life so seriously, you won't live through it anyway)
To: appalachian_dweller; OldPossum; DuncanWaring; VirginiaMom; CodeToad; goosie; kalee; ...
Preppers’ PING!
Theres a reason Sarajevo survivor says: “Living near a well with a manual pump is like living in the garden of Eden.”
From my Preparedness Manual, which you can download for FREE at:
http://tomeaker.com/kart/Preparedness1j.pdf
NOTE! THIS IS A FREE DOWNLOAD. I DO NOT MAKE ONE CENT OFF MY PREPAREDNESS MANUAL!
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posted on
04/09/2012 4:30:05 PM PDT
by
Kartographer
("We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.")
To: APatientMan
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posted on
04/09/2012 4:31:30 PM PDT
by
Kartographer
("We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.")
To: Kartographer
Vinegar is a good disinfectant. That is what the old timers used to use, or whiskey.
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posted on
04/09/2012 4:34:16 PM PDT
by
mountainlion
(I am voting for Sarah after getting screwed again by the DC Thugs.)
To: Kartographer
You are a good soul, Kart. Much appreciated!!
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posted on
04/09/2012 4:36:20 PM PDT
by
APatientMan
(Pick a side)
To: Kartographer
Water was the first thing I thought about a couple days ago when the electricity went off. No worries, just first thought.
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posted on
04/09/2012 4:37:13 PM PDT
by
bgill
To: Kartographer
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posted on
04/09/2012 4:39:19 PM PDT
by
thackney
(life is fragile, handle with prayer)
To: Kartographer
How much depends on your health, activity level, number of people, and the weather.
If you don’t have enough you can die.
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posted on
04/09/2012 4:47:17 PM PDT
by
driftdiver
(I could eat it raw, but why do that when I have a fire.)
To: Kartographer
Curious, and maybe you know - what’s the usual “shelf life” of the typical supermarket supplied bottled waters, like a “Poland Springs” brand.
I filter my tap water, for consumption, but have been doing so just for immediate and short-term use.
Thanks for any ideas.
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posted on
04/09/2012 4:53:35 PM PDT
by
Wuli
To: Kartographer
Does it need to be 78% hypochlorite? (Hard to find)
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posted on
04/09/2012 4:57:01 PM PDT
by
goodnesswins
(2012..."We mutually pledge our Lives, our Fortunes, and our Sacred Honor")
To: Wuli
Recently bought bottled 1 gal. spring water at a local grocery with expiration date of 7/14
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posted on
04/09/2012 4:57:28 PM PDT
by
opentalk
To: Kartographer
After the 1989 quake I became quite aware that water was essential. Accounts of the ‘06 quake made passing mention of the fact that water quickly became worth its weight in gold. Food is good but water is better at least at first. I live in SF and the local government,such as it is, subsidizes rainwater catchment systems from the roof runoff. Couple that with a few 55 gallon barrels for drinking, plus assorted fluids we have stored already and a water pasteurizer and filters we are probably set for 2 month at least. I think my in-laws think I am a bit unhinged but I smile and nod. :~)
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posted on
04/09/2012 5:00:31 PM PDT
by
Polynikes
(Hakkaa Palle)
To: opentalk; Wuli
Think about it - it’s WATER, for cryin’ out loud.. There’s nothing to ‘go bad’ in it, and as long as the container stays sealed, no bacteria or other nasties can get in to grow.... (And if they do, a bit of boiling settles their hash quite handily... ;))
“Expiration Dates” on water are nothing more than a marketing ploy...
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posted on
04/09/2012 5:04:37 PM PDT
by
Uncle Ike
(Rope is cheap, and there are lots of trees...)
To: Wuli
If it remains sealed it will last for years. But a bit of FIFO never hurts.
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posted on
04/09/2012 5:08:53 PM PDT
by
Lurker
(The avalanche has begun. The pebbles no longer have a vote.)
To: Vendome
What has been your experience with the Lifesaver straw? I’ve read complaints about the seating of the seal.
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posted on
04/09/2012 5:12:12 PM PDT
by
tbw2
To: Wuli
If you keep it in a cool and dark area, and it’s airtight, it’s good for 2-3yrs. But I have some bleach and pool-shock just in case.
I also have 8 wells on the Farm; 2 are nearby hand-pumpers. I also have 2 diesel gens and 3x1,000gal underground fuel tanks.
The floor under our expanded 40’x20’ Family ‘Safe Unit’ is 3ft deep and stockpiled w/ food, many kinds of supplies & lots of bottled water as back-up to the wells.
http://www.atlassurvivalshelters.com/
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posted on
04/09/2012 5:13:32 PM PDT
by
Carriage Hill
(I'd vote for a "orange juice can", before 0bummer&HisRegimeFromHell, gets another 4yrs. Can-> later.)
To: Kartographer
Enough water is never a problem in Michigan. Purification is always an issue but scarcity is never a problem.
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posted on
04/09/2012 5:22:53 PM PDT
by
cripplecreek
(What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world but loses his soul?)
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