Posted on 08/18/2010 6:07:49 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin
water filter bump
Flowering Quince is a beautiful shrub, has needle sharp thorns about 1 to 2 inches long...slow grower tho, but its hard to even pull weeds around one....They will continue to grow and I have seen some 8 foot tall...but those are quite old..
Try planting an Osage Orange hedge. The ideal one is “horse-high, bull-strong, and pig-tight,”.
Never heard of that company, good link!
Thanks :)
I’ve read the Berkely filters don’t get the viruses but will otherwise turn swamp water into something drinkable. I’ve also considered suplementing it with a self made filter system using 3 stages. Cloth for the big stuff, sand, and then DE powder. DE Powder will get the bacteria and viruses.
I live in Florida and while theres plenty of water most of it on the surface isn’t very potable.
Thanks for the tips. These systems do sound better than tablets.
Geocaching is really the strongest tactic out there. Bicycles, new shoes, and plenty of back-ups.
I have 2 cars that are purpose built for the scenario: I don’t expect to keep even them. The life expectancy of my Jeep is 200 miles (After about 8 months and countless dollars invested). Not even enough to focus on spare fuel. It’s intent is to absolutely, positively, get me to a specific point without failure. The rest of it’s life will be on borrowed time.
Motorcycles though... I’m racking these puppies up. I am concerned with health, however. It’s great to have motorcycles, but it’s more important than ever to gear up properly and WALK AWAY from any sort of collision. A broken bone after an apocalyptic event is just about on par with a slow and painful death.
Finally, a lot of people I talk to have no idea how to distill water. I suggest everyone get all that info now, and start looking for these supplies while they are out at the grocery store. Never wait until you are thirsty before digging a well.
Berks take care of bacteria IIRC, there are sites that have all the specs. Few viruses are in water AFAIK. Boiling will also take care of bacteria and AFAIK viruses.
Katadyn filters are supposed to be good, but I preferred Berks. I like the all stainless steel housing. I dropped mine once and it’s still fine, a small dent but works. I did break one filter when it dropped, just bought a new one. I have 4 filters in mine as it filters faster. You can make 25 or more gallons a day if you keep pouring water in the top and emptying out the bottom. No water pressure or electricity needed, filters get changed seldom. No added chemicals like tablets - jsut good drinking water that is safe.
I highly recommend them. It is good to empty the inch or so of water that does not get filtered, out of the top part and also to clean the filter now and then. I only do it a couple of times a year as our well water is really good anyway. A new, washed green scrubbie works find and very clean hands or maybe gloves, can’t remember, skin oil isn’t good for the filters.
If I get some $ I’m going to get another as backup. It’s amazing how much water you really need just for drinking, cooking and basic hygiene.
And then you have to deal with quinces. Never figured out how to make them edible. Even the deer won’t eat them.
They have lots of good stuff. Drool.
Nobody counts Redding. :)
I’ve bought quite a few things from Pleasanthill. Never had a problem with the order or product. I think they are more expensive in some areas but the quality is very good from what I’ve seen.
Definately not edible...ornamental only, but they are pretty when in bloom....you seem to have experience with them.....LOL but I didn’t lie about those nasty needle thorns...
When going down (or back up) I-5, I try to avert my eyes when going past Redding.
;-)
Yes it is, fellow Fourther. I wonder what the crisis catalyst will be? A financial collapse? A terrorist act of mass destruction? Obama stealing the 2012 election?
Holly bushes/trees are also good. Can get quite dense, has thorns on the points of the leaves, and it’s an evergreen, so it still there in the winter.
“Trying to drive through a riot area is a very bad idea...”
I’m one that believes in hunkering down and protecting your own place when TSHTF. :)
You’ve really put a lot of thought into this. Interesting reading; Thanks! :)
I’m one that believes in hunkering down and protecting your own place when TSHTF. :)
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Got that rite,,,
I ain’t givin’ one damned inch of my dirt to nobody,,,
I couldn’t haul my toys anyway,,,LOL,,,
The folks in these large cities are the ones to worry,,,
They may have no choice,,,
It’s times like these I’m so glad I live in the
Ark-La-Tex...
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