If you have the space in a garage or basement, …here’s a quick 600 gallon fix for water that does not have to be rotated. And it can be expanded to meet your space and budget. From the point at which you have potable water entering your system, connect a series of five 120 gallon NSF certified retention tanks. Plan the series out for its plumbing. In the top, out the bottom, for example. With ball valves in appropriate locations. Not forgetting to include valved low point drains. Unions are a practical addition as well. Remember to add air vents as these tanks could collapse under negative pressure when drained. Your water continuously flows through these tanks as it is being used in your home. Eliminating the need to rotate the supply. The tanks stand upright, taking advantage of height and making the best use of space.

@lonewolfsurvival3453

Жыл бұрын

Great idea, thanks!

@LarryDickman1

Жыл бұрын

Exactly, daisy chaining barrels and using the water keep the supply self flushing/renewing.

@laurabennick1214

Жыл бұрын

Brilliant idea!

@jeffmoodie6144

Жыл бұрын

The only thing worth mentioning here is that your water system would be connected to the potential exposure to mains contamination and you would still need a “grab and go” supply. I’m always concerned about that when drawing water from a shared source like city water or even a shared well. Seeing the current tend of train wrecks and chemical spills I would much sooner have a water storage disconnected from the mains and even a single home well. When I lived in town there were many times that boil water alerts were sent out and where we currently live we can’t drink the tap water anyway.

@L.Fontein7

Жыл бұрын

It's Greek to me. Got a schematic? Update: I must not have had my morning coffee. I just re-read the post, and yes it's a great 👍 idea.

I never thought the day would come when I sit through a 15-minute video about storing water.

@scm731

3 ай бұрын

Right!!!🙄

@meldev16

3 ай бұрын

It's disturbing,I totally agree

@acedealien8136

3 ай бұрын

​@@BILAL20239congressional hearing about malware threat to power grid, water supply they oddly said 2027 without any context. New prepper here but your analysis may be spot on.

@m.ltucker4314

2 ай бұрын

Haven't you figured out he likes the sound of his own voice? And he knows he's really smart.

@tommysimmons5266

2 ай бұрын

@@meldev16what would be more disturbing is the power grid goes off and you have no water!!!

Be on the safe side. Filter it no matter how you have stored it. Or how long ago.

@nagaviper1169

Жыл бұрын

Can't hurt 👍

@marymorgan285

Жыл бұрын

@@nagaviper1169agreed, if you can.

@jdavis1770

Жыл бұрын

This guy is an expert,, And you heard him say no such thing as overkill if you’re not sure

@AegisHyperon

Жыл бұрын

You can't filter it small enough

@humilulo

Жыл бұрын

that's what i do. 👍

8:38 I ran a test: several gallons: 1 drop of 7% bleach per gallon, then stashed in the cool basement, total darkness. A year later I took them out. Friggin' pristine, no bad taste, no algae, no plastic film.

My oldest stored water is dated 2008. Bought from supermarket in sealed one gallon bottles. Kept in dark cupboard, it still looks fine.

I would like to give an example of chemical leaching My father had a case of water stored in my bedroom under my end table. He then a couple weeks later and you did somewhere to put his cans of oil. They were oil for oil lamps. He set them next to the water. It was just a normal case of Zephyrhills bottled water that I think we got at Walmart. The plastic water bottles we're completely sealed and even wrapped in plastic The oil containers were brand new and had never been opened and were made of metal. One day I was really thirsty and didn't want to leave my room so I opened up the case of water and took out a water bottle. I didn't even think anything of those oil containers sitting there because they were sealed in metal. I opened up the water bottle and thought it smelled kind of odd but I thought maybe I had just gotten something on my hands. It was 2:00 in the morning and I was super thirsty. I started to drink the water and quickly spit it out because it tasted..... Well what I told my father was "The bottles of water taste like gasoline" He thought I was being stupid because everything had been sealed. He opened up a bottle of water out of the pack, smelled it, tasted it. Minutes later that case of water was out of my room and he was dumping it down the drain.... Everyone learned an important lesson that day. Even if something is sealed it can leach into something else. This is probably why grocery stores do not store their food products on the same shelves as their laundry detergents in the back room..... But I figure I should share this so that maybe I can spare somebody else from having to drink chemical water on accident. I did end up drinking a little bit of it before I spit it out but I don't think I drink enough to do any damage and this was over 10 years ago.

@DiabloOutdoors

8 ай бұрын

Thanks, that's very good info! Now I'm going to store water bottles next to a Whiskey bottle!

@mamamel1530

8 ай бұрын

​@@DiabloOutdoors😂😂😂

@mikepalmer2219

8 ай бұрын

That is nuts. Thank you for sharing this. I am re-examining where I put my water now. Thank you.

@user-vv2fi8uo5v

8 ай бұрын

Completely unreliable Bullshit. Some Dipstick wants attention!

@tthappyrock368

7 ай бұрын

Good thing you opened that bottle because it would have been a terrible thing to have found out in an emergency!

I have to keep my water stored in my closet. I used to keep it in a separate room but I have a roommate who just goes and grabs bottles without asking even though I've stated that it's for emergencies only. He doesn't care so I'm forced to keep it where I know that no one touches it

@totallynotdelinquent5933

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like you need to establish some boundaries. Id be real mad if someone messed with my preps.

@thunderblade95

Жыл бұрын

@@gunsgamesgadgetschannel863 I have. In one ear out the other

@regionalskygirl

Жыл бұрын

Your roommate doesn't sound like someone trustworthy .... especially during a time of crisis 🤷🏽‍♀️

@edwardsanchez3708

Жыл бұрын

Your roommate is the type that will kill you immediately for your preps In a emergency

@marymorgan285

Жыл бұрын

Is there anyway you can get a different roommate? I realize that might be hard to do. I wish you the best!

Something I feel like a lot of people don't talk about enough are electrolye supplements and water enhancers. Electrolyte supplements can make your water go further and having anything flavored in a bad situation can really boost moral

@neryskkiran1820

9 ай бұрын

I don't know what electrolyte supplement are made from. I'd like to learn, so that I could make my own.

@audreydoyle5268

9 ай бұрын

​@@neryskkiran1820 just crack some rock salt into it, or you know, do your research as to what electrolytes you need in their basic powder forms

@henryknepp

9 ай бұрын

Over use of sports drink water additives can cause mineral build up in your kidneys causing stones. Many electrolites minerals are just saltsby a different name

@miranduri

7 ай бұрын

Also, put a pinch of sea salt in the water if you are not on a restricted salt intake diet. It will keep the hydration inside your organs. Recommended by my functional medicine doctor.

@neryskkiran1820

7 ай бұрын

@@miranduri Thank you

I used to work in the water/ sewer service industry and the amount of water treatment they do doesn't mean anything after it leaves the plant. It goes through miles and miles of old pipes. If you test your tap water you will probably find that it has high traces of minerals and microorganisms. Especially in the late summer months. So if you're going to store water. Treat it before you put it in your storage unit. The best option is like a burkee or aquapur

@BlastinRope

Жыл бұрын

Dont drink tap water, how many miles of pipe does it pass through that were laid decades before health science caught up with materials science?

@Nubbe999

11 ай бұрын

If you taste minerals and microorganisms it's time to change pipes or they have too low pressure on the waterpipes allowing microorganisms and bacteria to build up. Water should taste water and nothing else.

@illeagle9560

10 ай бұрын

​@@Nubbe999it should actually have a distinct taste depending on the minerals in it, minerals are supposed to be in water. Purified water and tap water are garbage, and are the same thing.

@NTJedi

10 ай бұрын

Agreed... if people saw what the inside pipes look like which deliver the water... they would never drink the tap water.

@Bobylein1337

9 ай бұрын

Where is live watertests are mandatory for rented out flats and there are no micro organisms in the water and only the expected minerals.

I use bourbon for my emergency drinking supply. But I also store water for other uses. 😋

@marymorgan285

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@yurisv7315

Жыл бұрын

My man has his priorities straight.

@IAMYOU-.

7 ай бұрын

Lol

@Nigriff

4 ай бұрын

Alcoholism is hilarious... Not.

@LarryDickman1

4 ай бұрын

@@NigriffLighten up Francis, it was sarcasm.

Pirate at sea for a long time used to put a silver coin in their water barrels to keep their water bacteria free.

@Tjalve70

26 күн бұрын

Silver and copper kills bacteria. So while I'm not sure if I believe your story, it is definitely something that has merit.

@garykenyon3908

2 күн бұрын

How many coins are made with silver now, and can you be sure? American money is fake now, just as its worth is.

I remember reading a Q&A during Y2K where someone wanted to store water in their apartment. They were planning on buying and filling 7, 70-gallon water tanks. The answer was: _”Don’t. That’s over 4000 lbs of water, the floor will collapse and you’ll likely kill yourself and the neighbors below you.”_

@dabbbles

Жыл бұрын

A man with a brain!! WTF are you doing hanging around with these idiots???😆

@thejohnhend

Жыл бұрын

4,000 lbs isn’t going to collapse a multi story floor in 1st world buildings

@mrspress8057

Жыл бұрын

@@thejohnhend if not spread out, I would think it could.

@Swearengen1980

Жыл бұрын

@@thejohnhend That depends entirely on the building (age, quality of construction, and size). Multiple stories, modern floor joists are only designed to hold approximately 30-40 lbs per SF per specification. However, soaker tubs are put in 2nd story homes that are about half of that in capacity and they hold up just fine, but I assume they put those in locations above/by load bearing walls and not a random room without that support. In an apartment, unless you're at a large enough one to have put in firewalls and you're on that firewall, odds are it would cause some kind of structural damage to store 2 tons on a random 2nd floor bedroom.

@gordonlawrence1448

Жыл бұрын

@@thejohnhend But it's not 4000 is it? It's 4000 on a small localised area and whatever else is in the room. Also some areas in the US only require 30lb per sq foot average in bedrooms etc. So to violate that by a long way all you need to do is stand on one leg if you are male. The only reason it does not happen regularly is architects designing in huge safety factors. When I say huge they assume the concrete is too wet (reduces strength by near 30%), that the beams are not bedded properly, and are one grade lower than specified, and that they are 20% further apart than specified. The result? One floor tested in a bedroom only catastrophically failed at near 1500lb per square foot for a localised failure. However not all architects build in that much margin and depending on the shape of the 70 gallon containers double stacked can be a localised loading of 290 pounds per square foot over 4 square feet. Do that 3 times in one room and you will cause problems.

I prepped dozens of waterbricks (3.5 gal) (with "Water Preserver" concentrate) back in Aug 2017 and stored them in my dark, air-conditioned garage. In Mar 2023 I took one to a bio lab to test for purity and it was pristine (agar plates were log 0). I plan to test again in 2025. The folks at Water Preserver told me their initial testing went out to 10 years with no problems, but for insurance purposes they will only guarantee it for 5 years.

@pinefilms3141

9 ай бұрын

what water preserver did you buy/use?

@robertmontague5650

9 ай бұрын

@@pinefilms3141 It's called "Water Preserver" concentrate in a 0.73 fl oz eye dropper-like bottle (blue on white colors). The whole bottle can treat 55 gallons. The active ingredient is 5.25% sodium hypochlorite.

@reccocon3442

8 ай бұрын

​@@robertmontague5650Which is plain bleach.

@user-zx5fo5xx3o

2 ай бұрын

air cond, how do you cool with no elec ?

My husband and I are going through a 'no running water' phase due to a leak in main line coming into the house. We've been without running water for over a week now [plumber/excavator finally coming tomorrow]. I stored water for over a decade in empty vinegar [gal.] and bleach [gal] and empty laundry detergent jugs. It was all replaced with fresh last summer when foundation was repaired. This has been a HUGE eye opener as we [just the two of us!] have went through what I thought would last for 2 weeks every 3 days! We use the laundry jug water for washing dishes and flushing toilets only and run the vinegar/bleach jug water through our Berkey. But folks, I'm here to tell you 1 gallon a day is not even close to enough! We have a small farm and every three days we turn water on at the main, catch the leak in 5 gal. buckets so we can fill water tanks for animals and refill our jugs and take a shower--taking turns ev. other time it's on--and wash one load of laundry. We only 'flush' when absolutely nec. We are very careful with when/how much water we use and it is absolutely astounding how much we go through. Try it for yourself, THEN determine how much you need to store! Oh, we also have bottled drinking water.

@terriegym

Жыл бұрын

Why don't you have rain water collection off all roofs and dig a pond for the animals. A 4x4x3ft hole holds over 1000 lites of water

@stevenschnepp576

Жыл бұрын

Anyone telling you that you only need a gallon a day is giving you half the info. That's just for drinking and _maybe_ cooking, assuming you're not working or in a hot area.

@Bluepeacocks88

Жыл бұрын

Totally get where you are coming from. We are in apartment. They cut water for a repair downstairs. We went thru nearly 3 gallons just hubby and I in about 3 hours between toilet, washing hands and a few small things. We were rather careful. Hubby used to think I was crazy for storing any but now he sees the wisdom.

@L.Fontein7

Жыл бұрын

Instead of using water to flush the toilet - get a dry toilet or a camping toilet. IE: a 5-gallon bucket, a plastic garbage bag two line the bucket... Toilet seats are specially made to go on 5-gallon buckets for comfort. There are chemicals that can be put in to reduce contamination and odors, and some folks just put kitty litter in the bottom of the bag. When done the bag can be taken up and put out with the regular trash. By using a dry toilet like this, you will not be wasting water to flush.

@terriegym

Жыл бұрын

@@L.Fontein7 the trick to reduce odour is not to pee in the bucket! Use old oil bottles for peeing in and tip outside.

Don't store water bottles anywhere near laundry detergent, dryer sheets etc. anything fragrant. They will take on the taste of chemicals after a while.

@74betty

Жыл бұрын

I also hear not directly on cement I think u would taste the cement

I fill old liquid detergent (All)jugs with water and use them for hand washing! I keep four or five filled. Having a quick mild soap without wasting clean water is huge (We live on a well).

@trustjesus8389

7 күн бұрын

Great idea.

Given the fact most of my long term preps need REHYDRATION, water is paramount for just about everything!

Note that a water testing kit is good for prepping. Even if it’s a pool chem test it. Always keep your pool clean because you never know when you might need to drink it. Always keep your tub clean.

@janmyers2902

Жыл бұрын

You can not drink pool water. Only use it for other reasons.

@istudios225

Жыл бұрын

@@janmyers2902 I would think pool water would be the same as pond or well water. Needs to be treated/ stored correctly, then filtered and boiled. The water testing kit is a good idea.

I use plastic soda bottles after I drank the soda. I store most of the bottles in my freezer. Also use them as ice packs.

@RonaldDaub-xi5jz

2 ай бұрын

Yes I have many

@trustjesus8389

7 күн бұрын

Excellent idea

I've been storing glass vodka bottles for years as water storage. I also put them in boxes. Works for me. No problems to date.

@mauimixer6040

Жыл бұрын

Glass is best. Same here 😊 as well as juice (mixers)😮

@UnderPeruvianSky

Жыл бұрын

Im assuming glass stays cleaner longer? Please help.

@keesverhagen9227

Жыл бұрын

And as soon as you need them your liver is gone ? 😅

@dabbbles

Жыл бұрын

So... treated water. With vodka! Best idea I've seen here. Presumably slivovitz works as well?

@ichoppabroccoli3670

Жыл бұрын

That's what Nanchee Pelosi does. She's got thousands of bottles stored!

Uncontaminated water lasts for ever but needs to be boiled before drinking if old.

I have a large tote that had baby oil in it lol. I washed it out with dawn and baking soda. I catch rainwater with it and use it for my plants for now...

@Rubio_Eric

Жыл бұрын

@John Lord there are plenty of ways to purify it if needed

I buy jugs of distilled, or spring water & reuse those jugs by filling them via the tap & marking them. From there I store them in the garage away from light. Should I ever need to use them, I would boil & then treat the water that was from tap for obvious reasons. Thanks Kris

I seem to remember being told that a plastic container full of water should not be stored "sitting" on a concrete surface. This due to a chemical reaction between the plastic and concrete mix which can leech into the water itself. Anyone else ever heard this?

Such good advice Chris!! Water is everything. Number one on any list . All the preparation in the world won’t matter if you don’t have water.

@edwardnewman160

Жыл бұрын

A Jesus Christ is everything. You can have all the water in the galaxy. Without Jesus Christ you’re dead.

@dabbbles

Жыл бұрын

er-r-r the oceans are FULL of the stuff. A two-container distillation plant will produce ENDLESS amounts of drinking water. Forever. Day-by-day. And I note, Mary, that the feminists are right! (gawd! whoda thunk it!?) Women CAN be equally as stupid as (some) men!

@askjesusintoyourheartb4its501

Жыл бұрын

@@edwardnewman160 AMEN & AMEN!!!! HOW THE WORLD NEEDS JESUS!!!! HE COMES FIRST AND FOREMOST!!

@ABABABABABABABABABABABABAB

Жыл бұрын

That's not his real name he's a paranoid prepper he won't tell you his real name

@joshmajor8662

Жыл бұрын

Haha 😂 y’all are adorable 🤣

For those who have ever brewed and kegged beer you know the best method for liquid storage, 5 gallon corny kegs (aka soda kegs). Used kegs are ~$40/ea and allow for pressurizing which means they can stay bacteria free and air tight indefinitely. Fill them up and add in a pound or two of CO2 and it can be stored for years. Being metal also makes them resistant to puncture and able to be laid on their side to stack up. They are portable in the event you need to leave your home and can be gravity fed when it comes time to drink from them. They may be a bit more expensive than other jug style solutions but they will last much longer than any of those.

If you always filter your water, no matter what, after you pull it from a container, you will drastically reduce the amount of chemicals. It must be a quality activated charcoal filter but it is a good idea. It will also take out the chlorine which also helps keep the filter from getting bacterial growth as well. Therefore, get yourself a berkey or something similar and run your water through the filter even if it is "clean".

@chrisd8795

Жыл бұрын

There are too many lawsuits against Berkey systems not filtering the water to the standards they claim.

@kellysloane3061

Жыл бұрын

Hi whats a berkie and is charcoal best to filter

@NickFrom1228

Жыл бұрын

@@kellysloane3061 Berkie is a brand of water. You will want to search internet to really see what the are. What makes a filter "best" has a lot of variables.

@seekingtruth1110

Жыл бұрын

@@NickFrom1228 they probably meant Berkey.

@seekingtruth1110

Жыл бұрын

@@kellysloane3061 I prefer their ceramic filters.

I collect bleach containers, my own and from family. After the bleach is used, I DO NOT rinse them out. I fill them with fresh water, date them, and store them in the garage. My husband took some pallets, cut them in half, and we store the water on them. The pallets go along the length of the garage to store as much as possible. He also built a shelf over them so we can stack one extra layer. We have a couple of 55 gal. water barrels as well. If we need to use the "clorox" water, I have a couple of large glass pitchers that I use to pour the water in and leave out over night. We still run the water through our Berkey filter. Over the top, we know. Stay safe out there! Blessings to all. 🌼

@mitchhedberg4415

3 ай бұрын

LOL, get help

As an operator of a rural water system... This is great information

Even if water goes bad. Boil it. Evaporate and recondence it. Filter it. Take your pick. Water can be cleaned and consumed. I would recommend processing your stored water before consuming. Just to be safe.

BEST video about water prepping I've seen overall. As stated, 1 gallon per person per day is a absolute minimum. I've heard it's more like 3 gallons per person per day. Most people only consider water storage for drinking, but you will need water for cooking, cleaning, and bathing as well. Here's me hoping everyone has a super day!!

@johnwalters1055

3 ай бұрын

Good advice you will need way more than a gallon per day that is a stay alive recomendation

@aussiezx3017

Ай бұрын

if you usa 3 gallons is 13.5 liters au no way drink 13 liters a day.

@johnwalters1055

Ай бұрын

@@aussiezx3017 it's not just for drinking . Cooking, hygiene, ect

@scottlubsen9004

8 күн бұрын

Water is life, conserving is absolutely essential.

I've been buying a case of 6, 1 gallon jugs of deer park water from places like Costco/BJs. Leaving them in the thick cardboard boxes they came in and putting them in a closet that's vented. So they're sealed, in a dark place, undisturbed and climate controlled. Hoping that's sufficient to keep them good for a long time. We have a berkey filter that i use daily for me and our cats. I've already had the bulk of our water supply for 2 years. I never rotate it because we don't drink a lot of water

I am using new food grade buckets. They seal well, don't allow sunlight through and are stackable. And they are easy to refill, or to use for other purposes. Plus, they are cheap.

@mscatnipper2359

11 ай бұрын

Be aware they become very brittle if left in sunlight.

@dorisdanielsen3296

11 ай бұрын

@@mscatnipper2359 That is a great point! Mine are in the garage, but I will keep my eye on them. Thx!

@arlenegarza4353

3 ай бұрын

They are not food grade n release chemicals from plastic. Good idea just be aware if extreme weather. I was goin to use for food. I was told why use bpa food grade

@user-bf9le4qq2w

2 ай бұрын

use them for seats, toilets .. garden planters etc..

Excellent video Kris. I had experience with potable water storage when I worked for NFS in Flagstaff, AZ. I was responsible for a 500 gallon white plastic water tank on a trailer that sat outside, and was routinely filled/dumped into 2000 gallon vented tanks that supplied water to forest rental cabins. I tested the vented tank water weekly for chlorine residual (and once/month a lab checked for 'bugs"), and always had to add an ounce or two every 3-4 weeks to keep the water safe. Several potable water storage rules: 1) containers need to be chlorine [bleach] shocked before use if they run dry or if filled they sit for 1 week in the sun (or ~6 months darkly shaded) 2) chlorine in water will dissipate naturally (sealing container helps), adding 4-8 drops of chlorine per gallon every 6-12 months will guarantee the water stays potable.

@vickigonya9432

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!😊

@dabbbles

Жыл бұрын

Or, Dopey, you could simply collect PURE and UNADULTERATED rainwater. (You know: the stuff that falls from the sky and has SUCCESSFULLY supported EVERY living species since the beginning of time.)

After the Texas ice storm I bought a 330 gallon IBC tote. I treated the water and it sits in my garage covered. We keep 10 cases of bottled water on hand also. The tote is more for washing, flushing toilets and as a last resort drinking. If I had it during the ice storm we could have stayed home but no power in the area means no city water. We are lucky to have family close that did not lose power and have a well, fireplace and plenty of extra space. Thanks for the video.

@SB-hn2ld

7 ай бұрын

How do you protect it from freezing and destroying things?

@thatfeeble-mindedboy

4 ай бұрын

@@SB-hn2ld 5 gal.) of water kept in the garage on a concrete slab floor and risking rupturing the storage container. Generally, that requires several days of temperatures in the 20s Fahrenheit, and we just don’t see that here. Don’t get me wrong; it can get pretty cold in Texas, difference is it never stays that way more than a couple or three days… quite often, within a week, daily high temperatures reach into the 60s or even 70s. During the winter time, whatever the temperature is outside, you can rest assured it’s not going to stay that way for long. Winter time here is December, January, & February at best.

Personally I'm lazy so I went to Culligan and purchased a few of the 5 gallon bottles like you see on top of an office water cooler. I know that it's a sturdy bottle designed for water storage, and if I have to use it I can throw the bottle on a water cooler to dispense. There I was also able to purchase basically what are large milk crates that stack neatly and hold one of the water bottles on it's side, that way I can check the bottles and if I have no leakage from the cap I know nothing has gotten in either. Coming from Culligan I was able to select from four choices of water, I took the reverse osmosis treated, and only about $10 a bottle, some of that is a deposit on the bottle so if you rotate, you can get an new bottle for $2, and you can even schedule the Culligan man to drop off new bottles and pick up empties. Just what I decided to do, but a quick and cheap way to stock up.

@Bohica-tq3ps

Жыл бұрын

I did the same thing, got 6 five gallon jugs of Culligan water in Jan 2020. In the process of rotating them out, 2 at a time and will probably keep them another 3 years. Have means to boil and run through Sawyer purifiers if need be. Also have cases of bottled water and am in process of using it up and replacing with fresh.

@Stkrrook123

Жыл бұрын

These allow light in which then allows for bacteria growth.

@Bohica-tq3ps

Жыл бұрын

@@Stkrrook123 True, but they are stored in a dark place.

@NoName-zn1sb

Жыл бұрын

on its side

@Arbbal

Жыл бұрын

@@Stkrrook123 First, reverse osmosis is how you turn sea water into drinking water, so any contaminant is removed when bottling. Second, store in a dark place, and even cover them with something that will block light. Third, ROTATE as I mentioned. If you're still worried about things treat them on the back end.

Good video. I wish you would’ve covered the issue of people buying bottled water in bulk. I buy a lot of it and it does show an approximate two-year expiration date. I’m not worried about foreign contaminations, but the BPA issue.

@dabbbles

Жыл бұрын

Nether hydrogen nor oxygen 'expires'. Ever; let alone two years. Gawd! the scammers and conmen must be laughing their heads off as they pocket shitloads of your money!

@galadrielwoods2332

3 ай бұрын

Buy BPA free brands.

If you have access to coloidal water,,ie silver water, it can be used to kill bugs in water but its also great for keeping sealed containers free of any germs etc.

I would suggest using a water filter or boiling water that has been stored for a long time before drinking it.

I have a ten gallon copper still. A copper or stainless steel still of one to twenty gallons is a great thing to have (larger than 20 gallons can gwt rather unwieldy) because you can take fresh/stored/silted/chemically contaminated water and render it safe to drink. Just filter out as many solids (sand/silt/degraded plants, etc.) as possible before placing in the still. Be sure to cleanthe still after last/before each use. Try to determine if there are chemicals present and if you can identify, know at what temperature the chemical goes into a vaporous state (most boil off before the 212°f water boiling temp.). Run your still at that temp to remove as much of any chemicals as possible before turning the heat up to boil the water and you'll help to make sure you just get pure, distilled water as the end product. Distillation also takes water that's still potable but may have developed off flavors/smells and makes the water pure and tasteless again. Adding small amounts of base salts/electrolytes to your distilled drinking water will make it have the taste we're accustomed to and is good for your body. Fresh, mountain spring water tastes wonderful because it does have certain, naturally occurring minerals in it. Distilled water smells and tastes like absolutely nothing.

The blue cube shaped containers are very convenient and stackable. I keep mine stacked on a furniture dolly to move them around if needed, and to keep them off of direct contact with the cement floor of the garage. I also have six 5-gallon water jugs on metal racks that I found on Amazon. Hope this helps some who read the comments. 😎👍🏻

@josieg.6268

5 ай бұрын

Could you add a link to the Amazon jugs? Thanks

@shirleylake7738

Ай бұрын

How do you clean these containers?

I've been storing my potable water in wine bottles, with screw top lids. I rinse them out thoroughly of any wine residue, then pour boiling water into them and immerse the lids in boiling water. I let them soak for 5 minutes, pour out the contents and let them air dry, while upside down, then I fill them with filtered, tap water. I keep them stored where they aren't in direct sunlin

@cherieweber9468

Жыл бұрын

We do the same thing with wine bottles and fill with Berkey filtered water. We also bought water bricks but I need more safe water storage. Our problem is space.

@davidwilliams8405

Жыл бұрын

@@cherieweber9468 So true, not just for my water, but for my food, too. I recently bought a food dehydrator, planning to dehydrate what vegetables (from my garden) I don't eat, give away or can. Maybe I should buy a bigger house?

@dabbbles

Жыл бұрын

er-r-r-r- How do you soak wine-bottles??

@hannanoelle1

Жыл бұрын

Do you use corks to seal them?

@nancylourose

Жыл бұрын

​@If its pink I'll take it Most are screw top

When I lived in Monterrey, Mexico most houses has a tank of water on their house. This was because the city cut the water off for a few hours each day to save water (as I was told anyway). People with the means had Rotoplas tanks on the roof that hold enough water to get them through the time when the city shut off the water. You could get one of these, put it on your roof and have hundreds of gallons of back up water if they cut the water off.

@Alainn305

6 ай бұрын

That’s how Cuba survives, that’s how they cook, bathe, drink ect. You can do anything when desperate times come. I have family that keep cows in a room in their house. So no one steals them, and it’s illegal to own and eat cows. They also have water tanks on the ground. And lots of chickens.

@seewaage

6 ай бұрын

@@Alainn305 Very resourceful of your relatives! Kudos to them.

I had surprisingly good luck with water packets designed for lifeboats. They come in 16 oz packets and you typically buy 25 in a box. I bought some 12 years ago and forgot I had them. They were exposed to 120 degree heat and 5 degrees below freezing. The label said they expired 5 years ago. I opened a couple recently and they were perfect. Some of the best tasting water I ever had. Its a somewhat expensive water storage option but it worked.

Water is life. One of the sickest times that I have had in my life was due to me consuming untreated water. I felt like I was going to die. Do your homework and put as much effort into stacking the deck in your favor to have good trustworthy water. Good luck.

@dabbbles

Жыл бұрын

Perhaps there's something wrong with YOU, rather than the water. I note that a few billion years of your ancestors never died from supposedly 'untreated' water.

@clarkkent4991

Жыл бұрын

@@dabbbles lol. Perhaps “Doc”. Funny thing about understanding is you have better results when you get a FULL understanding before jumping to conclusions or making accusations. Funny thing is I actually consulted with a real doctor and picked up a parasite from the untreated water that was accidentally ingested. So yeah…. Science and stuff….But thanks for shedding some light. Take care.

@dabbbles

Жыл бұрын

​@@clarkkent4991 Afterthought: Several BILLION people recently (on 'real doctors' advice) had themselves deliberately 'contaminated' with the Covid vaccine, absolutely demonstrating that 'contaminants' are NECESSARY for the PROTECTION/furtherance of life. (ie. 'pure' water injections would NOT have prevented deaths from Covid.) And of course the same applies to countless other natural processes. Immunity is acquired from exposure to 'contaminants'; we NEED contaminants for species survival. Certainly there can be not-necessarily desirable side-effects. Like the evolution of Stupidity: eg the time your mother was contaminated by your father's genetics; which also demonstrates your contaminated relationship with large numbers of similarly-contaminated people around the world.

@74betty

Жыл бұрын

Where did u get the water from ?

@UniverseGd

Жыл бұрын

@@dabbbles 🤡

I also live in the Inland Empire, So Cal. I watch your videos pretty regularly. I enjoy them a lot and learn much from them. Thank you for your efforts and helpful advice. 😁👍🏻

I store my water in the vinegar bottles I've used. Rinse them out ok and you're good to go. But I do use them all the time run them through my filter before I do.

Capped a spring by my home. It currently puts out 6 quarts a minute of great tasting clean water. Also have a spring house,on the lower farm which puts out 200 gallons a minute. Water isn't going to be an issue.

@SWIdaho2

Жыл бұрын

You are blessed!

@vickigonya9432

Жыл бұрын

That could be a great income for you, or bartering tool

I'm in southern Arizona and I have been researching how to store water properly. We pull from a well so we need to be careful. Thank you for this, Kris.

@TheDidjidude

Жыл бұрын

If you're on a well consider a hand pump or a deep well hand pump if over 30' to water in case of an EMP or other long term electrical outage.

@kinnertubbyson

Жыл бұрын

I'm in central AZ, I just drink the water STRAIGHT from the Osborn canal off 43rd ave. other than my foot falling off and growing a ear on my shoulder...we're set. AZ water has no problems whatsoever😉. stay safe and hydrated, sister.

@razin_arizona

Жыл бұрын

@@gideon_dax We have a tech that comes out to test 3-4 times a year. The samples go to a lab and they are extremely thorough. My concern is storage but thank you. I wasn't aware of sample testing like that.

@razin_arizona

Жыл бұрын

@@TheDidjidude The wells here are 60-80' deep. We're working on the solar panel option.

@razin_arizona

Жыл бұрын

@@johnlord8337 Since our water isn't chlorinated, my concern is storage. We have our water tested 3-4 times a year by a tech that sends them to a lab for testing. We receive the complete breakdown from the lab.

Wish I had the money to buy all these containers and filters.

Chris thanks for the good summary & reminders in this video. Keep up the great work team.

Thank you so much for your amazing support and encouragement!

We have 3 freshwater sources, a 408 gal. Underground holding tank, that is set for a 45 gal. refill and 4 filter setup in the wash building.

@wwavyy4517

2 ай бұрын

Nice my man wish I had a setup like that going

As someone who lives on stored rain water in an area that it has not rained for long enough for the tanks to look a bit sparse. I suggest that every morning you fill a 1 gallon bottle for each person +1 gallon. So you can see through the day how much you are using (itll be more than you think) we have managed days with only using 2 gallons for 3 of us (its hot here) But then we use water collected in a dug out pit for bathing (bucket washes) dishes and clothes.

As usual GREAT information! I seem to be on the right track and will continue to carry on. Thanks Chris !

this video definitely answered some of my questions, thank you for your easy delivery

I am so grateful for you and your efforts Chris. Thank you🎉

Thank you. This needed to be addressed again just as you said! 🙏🏻🙂

Kris, please do more of this type of DIY videos. Keep up the good work.

Getting some blue blocks is a really smart move. Most brands interlock for easier storage and have a valve for dispensing.

Summary was generated by Summatim, let us know if there are any inaccuracies! 🤖 0:01: Introduction 0:45: Categorizing Water 4:42: Reasons for Water Going Bad 1:49: Preventing Microorganism Growth 4:56: Chemical Contamination 6:25: Temperature Stability 8:24: Longevity of Stored Water 11:01: Recommended Containers 11:51: Recommended Water Supply 12:47: Options for filtering and treating water 12:55: Confidently drinking stored water 13:03: Advantages of rotating water 13:43: Benefits of rotation practice 14:17: Importance of testing stored water 14:39: Link to water playlist 14:50: Conclusion

@debbiec6216

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the playlist.

@natefreeman1466

Жыл бұрын

The third timestap is incorrect.

@oldtimer7779

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@jacksson9391

Жыл бұрын

You mentioned another video on the topic you said you would link. I don't see it. Thanks

@Kastaru

Жыл бұрын

AI is getting crazy.

Thank you! I was talking to my wife about rotating our stored water, just recently. Good timing 😊

That’s one thing I always struggled with. I treat my water while storing it, but I was never sure if it should be treated or not when removed from storage. Good to know.

Thanks Kris! I always learn useful stuff from your videos, & the community comments here are great. We have an excellent bunch of practical ideas put forth by intelligent people here, without a lot of politics & drama! 5🌟

I got food grade barrels I store water in. Originally, they came from a pickle packaging place. So, the water has a hint of dill pickles but I don’t mind lol

@nolesy34

Жыл бұрын

Mmm brine

Question: Can I store water in empty water bottles and if so for how long? Any input is welcome. Thanks for addressing this issue 👍

@outdoorsythings2573

Жыл бұрын

id also like to know this

@beefyronin

4 ай бұрын

I've read that milk jugs are a no go because they are purposely made to be biodegradable. Other plastic bottles that have the #1 on them are ok for storage but you should rotate (pour the water out and fill it again) every 6 months to be safe. Gatorade bottles and those types of bottles should be throughly cleaned and then they are also ok to use for the same time period. Every 6 months should be the rule just to be safe.

Thanks for the vid, been wondering about this for a long time and you addressed it completely in one video.

Great video, thank you so much! I started storing water not long ago and the conflicting information online, with my own experience as a veteran left me questions a number of things I read - all of which were answered here. Thank you again!

I have seen people recommend using the other kinds of containers, clearly marked, to use for washing or toilet water. I haven't used the detergent bottles personally, but I have seen people store it for those reasons

@SgtSkrog

Жыл бұрын

When I RV I keep all of my used plastic water bottles for the same reason. Worst case I can also purify if needed to drink.

@Utriedit215

Жыл бұрын

I keep all of my laundry detergent bottles and fill them with water for emergencies not to drink but for washing dishes clothes those things so I don’t have to use my fresh drinking water

Good vid Chris. Maybe one teaching people how to make bleach from pool shock next?

Thank you so much Kris. You are so helpful.

As always good information, delivered in an even logical way. Thanks!! Keep it up!

I do store water in detergent bottles marked non potable just for toilet flushing etc...just to recycle the bottles. They're good to use for a hand washing station when camping too. It's good to have just in case of an emergency, we have had times in the winter and once when our well pump went out, that we needed the water for basic hygiene.Thanks for all the information!

@deadmanswife3625

Жыл бұрын

Great idea. Hate not making use of gallon vinegar etc bottles

@ohsusannah9051

Жыл бұрын

I love this idea - some even have a spigot for hand washing, so definitely a plus!

@icnow2097

6 ай бұрын

Me too.

Thanks Kris. This in my opinion is one of , if not the most, important topics for survival. You know after all the years of me commenting on water being my Achilles heal. I appreciate you covering this a lot. I have gotten much better with my water prep thanks to YOU. !

@richjones2560

Жыл бұрын

Note 50 yr shelf life in aluminum can cause Alzheimer’s so don’t worry by the time it hits you won’t remember it any way lol😅

@NoName-zn1sb

Жыл бұрын

Achilles heel

I just experienced another reason to rotate - or at least inspect water containers. One of my 5 gallon "Jerry can" style containers had developed a small leak. It hadn't been leaking enough to be obvious, but had allowed baseboard to become damaged and moldy. So, now I need to replace both the container and the water as my hubby dumped it out before I could salvage the water for the garden .

Thanks dude, you answered ALL of my questions. Thanks again

My wife just asked me if the 16x33 above-ground pool I bought her at Costco was for prepping. I said no. But she knows me. Not my first choice but can be used in an emergency with purification. I am actually going to be careful of any chemicals I add to the pool due to that. My hope is the pool copper anode will work for fewer chemicals. I have real water storage but a pool that size, a huge amount of backup water. Worried about chemicals for use in the garden as well as drinking. I thought I read somewhere that over the eons the water has been recycled through at least several different living animals.

@marymorgan285

Жыл бұрын

Your wife sounds like a smart cookie! She knows her hubby!!!

@mauimixer6040

Жыл бұрын

Good idea, when possible.

Laundry soap, and dish soap bottles and whatnot can work great for storing water, but just water for doing your laundry, or dishes, etc.

Got all bases covered , thanks for confirming!

We primarily store water in the stackable water bricks and are always rotating and refilling. Haven't had any issues so far. Sure glad we bought them about 3 years ago. They're now about double the price we paid.

water is life

Excellent video! You are really in your element when you do these type of videos!

Great informative video, thank you! I tried to go through your Amazon shopping but it takes me directly to mine. I would love to go through yours before purchasing anymore water containers.

i use soda and juice bottles and run it through my berkley as for soap ect jugs i will use for my tolites and for cleaning cloths ect hopefully it’s ok

I'm cycling through my emergency water bottles from a few years ago. I store them beneath my bed. I've been using an electric blanket rather than my baseboard heater. It's supposed to be in the high 80s this week where I live. Seemed like a perfect time to cycle it. Taste just as fresh as when first purchased to me. I do keep a few different water filters, however we keep running into the issue of slow filtration and not everyone topping it off after each use.

Kris thank you for tour dedication to onform the public on much needed topics for survival.🎉❤

Very comprehensive explanation. Thanks.

All great info, thanks. Two things, what about store bought bottled water? And a good tip is to write the last fill date on your storage container with a Sharpie.

@michelledenise5096

Жыл бұрын

Instead of a sharpie use a wax pencil. When you change the water you can rub off the last date and write the new one…

@wandabaquedano2451

Жыл бұрын

I put dates on wide clear tape. Then just rip it off and put a new one on. It's easier if you put a small fold at the end of the tape.

I reuse milk jugs and juice bottles for water. I wash them out and add a few drops of bleach to them. I plan on only using them for washing dishes and hair and things like that.

Great advice and information, thanks brother! 👍

I use 16oz pop bottles, that I have washed in hot dish water, then rinsed/ sanitized with bleach solution. I fill them with well water that has been run thur a ceramic filter and store them in a extra frig set at 45°. I use this water for cooking and drinking. Then clean and refill.

I use 5 gallon Primo water and refill them at walmart (Primo) water dispenser for $1.85 I rotate 3 - 5 gallon jugs and I have been drinking so much water now and I do like my flavored powder packets occasionally. Welch's makes good ones without aspertame. 😊

Another thing many people don't think about in a long term water shortage is the drain p-trap drying out letting sewage gas coming into the area. Most common found in unused drains like AC drains connected to the sewer system.

@IAMYOU-.

7 ай бұрын

Ptrap?

@brianhowe201

4 ай бұрын

​@@IAMYOU-. It's the bend under toilets and sinks in the pipes. It usually holds a bit of water which acts as a barrier to prevent sewer gasses and smells from backing up into the house.

@IAMYOU-.

4 ай бұрын

@@brianhowe201 Oh ok thank you

@GoodOLBoy86

4 ай бұрын

The gasses can kill you!

Thank you. We most certainly appreciate it. All the best.

I have both. used plastic barrels that I use for showers and cleaning and dedicated drinking water containers.

I bottled boiled tap water in clean and scoured dark glass wine bottles, allowed them to cool and then capped them with screw on tops and for extra protection I covered the caps in cling film. I used what I had and keep them in the garage . Vintage 2021 ! Haven’t tasted yet 🤷‍♀️

We use cat litter container for water storage. But these containers are labelled "non-potable" and are use for toilet flushing only. We are on well and these have come in handy during power failures.

I am in an apartment, so my storage is limited. But we love to drink San Pellagrino which comes is green glass bottles. We don’t drink from the bottles, and when empty I refill them with clean Berkey water. Little by little, over time, I have loads of clean water on hand! The small quantity and small container also allows me to share/trade easily.

Water is life! 💧🚰

This is a great video. All the proper information with zero hyperbole. Practical and realistic. Thank you and great job.