Tom Brands
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I'm thinking about what would happen if the pipes burst in my house. If I can't get some kind of access to a lake or river, it would be nice to have a decent amount stocked up. How many gallons do you guys recommend?
Ok, everyone here thinks your a troll. I'll give you the benefit of the doubt here. Get a couple water filters.I'm thinking about what would happen if the pipes burst in my house. If I can't get some kind of access to a lake or river, it would be nice to have a decent amount stocked up. How many gallons do you guys recommend?
I will go out on a limb with you here,,,,,if you have a well,you will always have good drinking water,,even after a nuclear war,,all you need is a hand pumpI'm thinking about what would happen if the pipes burst in my house. If I can't get some kind of access to a lake or river, it would be nice to have a decent amount stocked up. How many gallons do you guys recommend?
Good point. I currently have two creeks on the property here. I hope to add a well here sometime in the next year. I don't think you can ever have too many options on water.I will go out on a limb with you here,,,,,if you have a well,you will always have good drinking water,,even after a nuclear war,,all you need is a hand pump
I have a real nice creek here behind the house,it is always running,but I understand that a few people are letting their waste water flow into it,,,,,,,,,,,,Brent know your water source before you use itGood point. I currently have two creeks on the property here. I hope to add a well here sometime in the next year. I don't think you can ever have too many options on water.
Can you put a well in where you live? You always have some water in your water heater tank that can be drained. You can capture rain water from your roof too. I think a couple of water filters would be a good option. I personally don't store water, except for a few bottles in our vehicles, I have a deep well, springs, creeks and a large pond on the property.I'm thinking about what would happen if the pipes burst in my house. If I can't get some kind of access to a lake or river, it would be nice to have a decent amount stocked up. How many gallons do you guys recommend?
If you live in Minnesota your never very far from water.I'm thinking about what would happen if the pipes burst in my house. If I can't get some kind of access to a lake or river, it would be nice to have a decent amount stocked up. How many gallons do you guys recommend?
My theory on it is boil any surface water. Period. After boiling, filtering is a good idea too.I have a real nice creek here behind the house,it is always running,but I understand that a few people are letting their waste water flow into it,,,,,,,,,,,,Brent know your water source before you use it
I do keep some water on hand. Mostly it is for when I wake up and find a broken pipe, frozen line, or some issue where the tap isn't flowing. This way I can make a pot of coffee and brush my teeth before I go fix the issue. Flushing the toilet is a nice thing tooCan you put a well in where you live? You always have some water in your water heater tank that can be drained. You can capture rain water from your roof too. I think a couple of water filters would be a good option. I personally don't store water, except for a few bottles in our vehicles, I have a deep well, springs, creeks and a large pond on the property.
Good point. I spent most of this winter with frozen pipes. Last summer I put in a frost-free hydrant just outside my trailer. I did keep a few gallons of water on hand for flushing and doing dishes etc.I do keep some water on hand. Mostly it is for when I wake up and find a broken pipe, frozen line, or some issue where the tap isn't flowing. This way I can make a pot of coffee and brush my teeth before I go fix the issue. Flushing the toilet is a nice thing too
well boiling will kill just about anything in the water,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,but with the knowing there is waste water in my creek I will never use it for drinking water and there are fish in that creek and I don't think I will be eating them anytime soon,,,,,,,,,,,,My theory on it is boil any surface water. Period. After boiling, filtering is a good idea too.
well boiling will kill just about anything in the water,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,but with the knowing there is waste water in my creek I will never use it for drinking water and there are fish in that creek and I don't think I will be eating them anytime soon,,,,,,,,,,,,
Good point. Boiling won't remove chemicals, just kills bacteria. A good charcoal filter after boiling is wise on any unknown water source. I'm not an expert on any of this stuff, but was under the impression to boil water for three minutes to be completely safe.Providing it doesn't contain chemicals, one doesn't have to boil water, all that's needed is bring it to a boil then remove from heat.
but was under the impression to boil water for three minutes to be completely safe.
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