4 Best Ways to Store Water for an Emergency! Storing Water Long Term
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- Опубліковано 1 сер 2024
- Don't buy leaky water bottles that take up too much space from the grocery store. Here's a step by step, space-saving way to store an emergency water supply in larger, food safe storage containers.
This long-term water storage can last between 2 and 6 years when prepped correctly.
Don't forget, you'll need at least 1 gallon of water per person, per day. FEMA recommends that you have a 2 week supply for everyone in the house. I normally only have 1 weeks worth. Mainly because I'll go to a hotel or a family members house if we don't have water for more than a few days.
0:00 Ways To Store Water Long Term
1:00 How Much Water To Store For Emergency
2:05 Storing Water In 2 1/2 Gallon Containers
2:46 Storing Water In 1 Gallon Jugs
3:22 Storing Water In Plastic Water Bottles
3:48 Storing Water In 6 Gallon Emergency Containers
4:40 Where To Store Water In Your House
5:05 Water To Flush Toilet During Emergency
5:25 How To Clean Containers For Water Storage
8:08 How Long Can You Store Water
9:40 Date and Label Your Stored Water
Steps to Store Water for an Emergency
1. Clean container with a bit of dish soap and hot water.
2. Rinse all soap out of container.
3. Rinse the container with 1/2 tsp. of non-scented bleach and 1 quart of water.
4. Rinse bleach out.
5. Fill container with tap water.
6. Optional: Extend the length of time the water will stay fresh with alkaline drops.
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Don't allow ANY plastic containers to rest on concrete for a long period of time. Even heavy-duty plastic like laundry detergent bottles will fail and leak. Plastic and concrete create a condition similar to electrolysis, just as aluminum and steel are incompatible over the long haul. Separate the plastic from the concrete with plywood, OSB, etc.
Good tip! Thanks
I wondered what the "why" was behind not storing plastic on concrete. Thank you.
Thank you.
@Pugsy Malone what is electrolysis and why is it dangerous? Thank you.
@@jewelofwisdom8279 it's a very low grade form of electricity which results in the degradation of the materials involved.
I've used milk crates to store the one-gallon jugs. Fits four per crate. They're stackable too.
Good tip! Thanks
Thats a good idea. I use those crates for canned goods. Stackable and movable.
Just the information I was getting ready to search for ! Thank you !
I hate the reason why I am watching this from Australia, because this is not for storms it's to live.
Australian here, too, and ditto 😟
Amazing how govts have let their masks slip over recent years, isn't it?
Where do you live in Australia?
@@alimfuzzy Melbourne
@vivrowe2763 I lived in Melbourne for years, never had a problem. It's there something wrong with your pipes?
I clean the containers with the tablets for cleaning the backpack water systems
I looked it up and the FDA does not require expiration dates as water can be stored indefinitely in a proper container and cool environment. The expiration dates on the water bottles are for plastic container degradation into the water. Not a hater just trying to inform. I learned a couple things from this episode. Thank you.
The expiration is on the taste of the water. It starts to taste stale after a certain period of time. The alkaline drops can help extend that period a little longer. But it is still safe to drink, even when it tastes stale. 👍
@@AbbottsAtHome ok thank you for clearing that up. As I said I learn from your channel info. Hope we don't need some of it though. Lol. Have a nice day.
@@CrazyK1 You too! :)
Wouldnt storing the water in glass bottles sealed better than plastic ones?
The fda has no concern over microplasitcs.
It's still best to have a water filter straw, the Berkey, or something similar filter the water after a certain amount of time, probably about a year, or right away, that won't hurt either. That way you can filter out the plastics, and any other possible things in the water, such as bacteria or viruses
I like the idea of pouring it through a water filter before drinking stored water, mainly for taste. But, if you have bacteria and/or viruses in stored water, the container or the water wasn't clean before it was sealed.
@@AbbottsAtHome Water filters will Not remove the Bacterial or Viruses.
Only to a degree, but straws and other filtering systems only last for so many uses.
Spares are a good idea.
I've been looking for a proper way to do this. Thanks to you
I have an unused shower where I store my water. it's dark and whatever leaks is harmless. I label EVERYTHING with a Brother computer-attached label printer ($99). The labels stick well on metal lids, plastic and glass, and peel right off when they aren't needed. They work well in the freezer too. Generic spools of label tape work perfectly.
I buy the refrigerated Gold Peak iced tea (unsweetened) in the gallon sized containers. They are heavy plastic and lasts for a VERY long time. Also use water bob's, make sure you have a secondary way to shower as the water Bob fills the tub. Have a couple Brita's (thrift store, but new carbon filters) to get rid of the bleach smell. I use only fresh water, as our community water is fine, I rotate it every 6 mos. If your water taste stale, aerate it to restore fresh taste,it usually only lacks oxygen in it. Pour from glass to glass to get air in or use a fish tank bubbler,, specifically for that purpose.
I do have a few Aquatainers, 7 gallon cube containers for camping with spigots too, makes aerating easy. Just store off cement floor and in a trash compactor bag (super heavy thick bags!) in a bin or tote if it leaks. It doesn't damage anything and you get to keep the water if it leaks for laundry or toilet flushing.
Bathing I use a 3 ring blow up pool, a little bath stool, a 5 bucket for hot water (think Japanese bath) and a 32oz cup for rinsing. Use a little hydrogen peroxide (in non-bleached water only!) in the hot water for germ killing. 2- 2.5 gallons of cool water to 1.5- 2 gallons hot water and some hydrogen peroxide, a 5 gallons? 1/8 cup hydrogen peroxide or less, depending on how long you've bated and how dirty you are. In between use like a Halloween 1 gallon bucket, hot water a little bit of baby bath soap and hydrogen peroxide, 1tbsp or so. and use a wash cloth. Think Old West wash downs. Scoop out water from pool and toss in a sink or keep for toilet flushing.
Good tips! Thanks. 👍
Can you send me a copy of this? Very Good Information! Thank you. Great for camping/ Off grid.
@@helmijohnson5079
Just copy & paste or screenshot.
Very organized procedure, very well presented!
Thank you!!!
Thanks!!!
So glad I have a good water well on our Land that we can just hand pump water from as needed. We also do store water just in case as a backup plan.
I need to look into getting a hand pump on our well. That would definitely make life easier. 👍👍
I do worry -- in a big earthquake -- that something could jar the lines from the well. So despite being on a well, I am going to store some water.
@@freedomthroughspirit Good point. I don’t live in an earthquake prone area. I would have never thought of that. 👍
@@AbbottsAtHome Plus if we need to evacuate for fire I'll grab one of the water canisters, so good for more than just earthquakes. I live in California. : ) Great channel, thank you!
@@freedomthroughspirit Thanks! I love how portable these are for hurricane evacuations too. Grab and go. :)
Water is a HEAVY element (1 litre [appx 33.83 fl oz] = 1 Kg [appx 2.2 lb]. So if you have 20 x 20litre water containers sitting up on a shelf, that is a combined weight of 400kg [appx 882lbs] sitting up on the shelf. So, before doing so, just imagine the weight of a Harley Davidson Road Glide sitting up on that shelf? If you reckon the shelf is strong enough to handle that kind of weight, then all good. If not, then you'd better install extra strong shelving, bracing, support columns, etc, if you don't want to eventually hear a great big crashing noise and be left a big mopping up task.
Most people would put them on wood slats on the floor or at low spots!
I find it more economical and a lot easier to just store cases of bottle water. We keep 25 cases of btl water on hand for everyday drinking, that's around 62 gallons for my wife and me , and it's always in rotation, I never let it get below 20 cases., and we have been at emergency status many times with the newer more powerful storms knocking out things. The highest I've paid for water has been averaging $3.49 per case 32 btl, that' $87.00 dollars versus all the containers, (which are plastic to.) Your video is very informative and helpful.
Thanks for sharing!
@@AbbottsAtHome
I make water using the air conditioner capturing the condensation of water in the air.
I've watch lots of videos on food prep and some on water, but your explanation has been spot on. I usually have questions when I am watching an instructional video, but not here. Your explanation and your accompanying example of what you were saying was excellent. Thank you for this and for the checklist for food and supplies.
You are so welcome! :)
Except I heard recently dawn gas cancer causing chemicals
8 drops (1/8 of a teaspoon) of 6% chlorine bleach per gallon per EPA guidelines. You can also use 1 cup (8 ounces) of 3% hydrogen peroxide per gallon instead. Also, water weighs 8.34 pounds per gallon, so those 6 gallon containers are 50 pounds each plus whatever the containers weigh, so probably in the neighborhood of 53 pounds.
Thanks for the info! :)
How about food grade hydrogen?
Thank you for the maths 🙏
I have just checked google gemini, and it says that either EPA or WHO and I'm sorry, they dont at all recommend any kind of bleach in drinkingwater. Maybe they did years ago.
@@janras1771
Been taking bleach and other things in water for around six decades and I'm still round with a clean bill of health in my annual check ups. 😁
This will be the EPA that sold out to the Corporations and timber companies, along with WHO, the ones that royally screwed up the pandemic, I take it?
Thank you !
You’re welcome!!
Thank you for the information
You’re welcome!!!!
Great info. 4:10 try to avoid ever lifting something heavy like this, you may get away with it a few times, but that is a huge no no for your shoulders. Eventually you'll get a tendon / rotator cuff tear. Especially since you are probably not warmed up before lifting a random jug and those areas are under-developed in most people. Not to nitpick at all, but in an emergency situation, that's the last thing any of us need :)
Thanks. Actually, I’ve been doing Pilates Reformer and weight training for years. My shoulders are probably my best muscle group. But, good tip, I can see it being a problem for other people. 👍
So you lean one over and pour water into a smaller container! Or you get help!
What you can do is get yourself a moving dolly, similar to what they make deliveries with and then move heavy items THAT way
@AbbottsAtHome You can get yourself a moving dolly, similar to what's used for moving furniture and deliveries. You can move heavy items with ease if you have that kind of item. That happens to be an excellent shape. What you want to do, though is grease and oil the moving parts of each wheel so that it'll last a long time. You really don't have to take anything apart, just put the cushion of grease by the wheel hub and spin it through holding it your in place with your finger. I actually used to work on bikes, and I've actually worked on a trike, so I do know what I'm talking about, because I've done it.
When you're done with the grease, then oil it a little bit with a drop or 2 to keep it moist, I use car oil. If you could find an empty reusable blue bottle, that's your best bet to properly dispense the oil. Believe me when I needed a wheelchair after foot surgery comma I even prepared a manual wheelchair by removing all the wheels comic cleaning them comma greasing and oiling period it felt like I was gliding on air when I sat down in that chair right after my return home from surgery. Believe me when I needed a wheelchair after foot surgery, I even prepared a manual wheelchair by removing all the wheels comic cleaning them, greasing and oiling. it felt like I was gliding on air when I sat down in that chair right after my return home from surgery. Your moving dolly and anything you treat will perform flawlessly as long as you take care of it. Your moving dolly and anything you treat will perform flawlessly as long as you take care of it. I personally would highly recommend to only use these items in doors though so that the wheels in particular will last a lifetime. I personally would highly recommend to only use these items in doors though so that the wheels in particular will last a lifetime. That is, if you have one. That's designed for only indoors and not one of those better ones. That's designed for both indoors and outdoors. if someone gave you a moving trolley,
Take good care of
That is, if you have one. That's designed for only indoors and not one of those better ones. That's designed for both indoors and outdoors. if someone gave you a moving trolley, take good care of it so it'll outlast you and don't overload it
The idea is to be able to pass it down through the generations
Shut up
I do something similar in prepping the containers, but I add a teaspoon on bleach to the containers after they are filled with water. I change them out every 6 months on a 3-month rotation (1/2 the containers every 3 months). I've tried drinking the water at 6 months to see if I have any reaction to it; I put it in a smaller 1l bottle and shake it up to get it aerated which reduces the Cl concentration to 'unnoticeable' (as I call it). No issues with it so far. I keep a three week supply and use 2.5 gallon containers because (as you pointed out) those bigger ones are really heavy when full.
Quite sure its not safe . Its allowed to use 0,004g bleach pr litre in drinkingwater, but its not common to use more than 0,0005 to 0,001 pr litre, a teaspoon contains 5,000 g. If your water is not safe and clean its off course more expensive but then more safe to use a coalfilter. But science are in doubt if bleach at all is safe to the human body
Water lasts around four years, in the right containers, before starting to taste stale.
They aren't too expensive and worth the price.
I empty, then refill, mine every two years out of habit.
@@billyandrew
I installed 🪛 a 200 liters solar ☀️ boiler ⚗️ to sterilize the stored water before using it.
The water 💦 temperature 🌡️ raises to 📈 208 °F (98 °C) with 5 hours ⌚ of sun 🌞 using mirrors 🪞 below the water heater.
Every 2 days I pump the sterilized water to another storage tank so I keep the water moving. Everything is energized with photovoltaic energy.
Great video!
Thank you this was sooo informative!!
You're welcome. :)
Thanks
You’re welcome!!
Thank you for this helpful information. Happy Holidays
Happy holidays to you too! 😊
These plastic containers can also leak. I kept water in exactly this container in a dark closet (I live in an apartment and do not have a basement or extra shower). I replaced the water every 6 months or so. After a few years, the plastic developed a small crack and all the water leaked out and destroyed my hardwood floor. I think it would be safer to use a stainless steel container.
I love the idea of stainless steel. But the price is about 4x or 5x plastic. It can get pretty expensive!
See Alkaline Water Treatment Drops on Amazon (Amazon Ad: amzn.to/3uvxHiN) I used these to keep my water fresh for up to 6 years.
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@Darkfarfetch By bad I meant stale tasting. I'm pretty sure that happens in glass containers too. 🤔
I have same water cans,thanks for info.
You're welcome. :)
Wash out your milk jugs fill about 3/4 full and then stick it inthe freezer. 2 things happen you have frese water when it thaws, and it also keeps a thermo mass in the freezer.
No that's not a good idea
How big is your freezer...maybe warehouse size?
😂😂😂😂
I found some real high quality drink jugs that are actually BPA free. I found a very effective at long-term. Water storage as long as you filter your water and no air can get in. Plus, make sure you fill the container all the way up to its absolute maximum capacity until you can't hold another drop. The cleaner your water, you'll notice more bubbles, indicating purity.
I use 1 gallon jugs and stack them in plastic milk jug containers. Cheap, effective, easy to handle.
Good idea!!
Excellent video, personally I'd run my pool water through a homemade filter. Just to decrease the chemicals going into the tank. I'd be afraid it might erode the internals of the toliet. (Being extra safe). This inspired me to get a few jugs. I have filters, ways to boil water, but none stocked. I think I'll keep some more bottles on hand to cycle out
Good tips. If you pour pool water directly into tank, that chlorine can't get to the parts in the tank. But, if you want to keep it in the tank, I love your filter idea!
Thanks for the "think" behind the problem!!
You’re welcome!
I use some big cat plastic litter containers too. Look up and write down Clorox disinfecting instructions in case you have no Internet. Also use on tap water before storing. Get some kind of filter in case you have to Find water. Use fresh Clorox. It de concentrates evaporates over time reducing strength. Chlorine will penetrate containers over time.
How long can I safely keep my Ozarka 2.5g on the counter after opening? I like trying to drink a cup+ of room temp water every hour.
Do I have to bleach containers first? I washed with dawn and hot water then filled tap water and plan on running through berkey before drinking.
You could also add 1/2 tsp baking soda to 1 gallon of water and shake it vigorously.
I fill 60 or so 3 liter bottles at a clean water stream coming from a mountain nearby. I keep them under the house for about 2 months without any additives. If someone leaves the door open early sun shines on them. I use around 3 liters for drinking and cooking per day. I don't notice it getting stale. Even when I was away for 7 months it tasted fine. I make sure the bottles are totally dry before storing them for the next fill.
Wow, thanks for sharing. What kind of summer heat do you get??
@@AbbottsAtHome Nothing too hot. We're 42 degrees south in Tasmania.
I use Arizona Green Tea containers. I have a spring.
Those are great. Nice and thick!
I have some of those 6 gal jugs.
Have had them probably 5 yrs.
Had one of them spring a leak after about a year. Fortunately, it was in the garage.
I didn't know you're not supposed to store these jugs directly on a concrete floor.
I didn’t know about the concrete issue until someone commented about it on this video. I’ve started putting cardboard boxes under mine. Hopefully they’ll last a lot longer than 5 years. 🤞
I would put baking soda in there as well!
In the stored water??
@@AbbottsAtHome It makes milk last longer.
before using any bathtub for emergency water storage, do a test fill on said bathtub. my townhouse in virginia FAILED. by morning, less than 8 hours the water leaked past the tub seal on the drain.
Good point, some people have slow leaks in their bathtub drains. A large plastic storage container is probably better in that case.
I store water in Lowe's and Home Depot buckets
Much appreciated information
Hello and thank you for the video. I followed another videos directions on filling a 55 gallon opaque drum for my garage. It was a brand new barrel and I cleaned it out with soapy water and rinsed it out very well. The water came from my water hose. I DID NOT REMEMBER to "sanitize" the drum before adding my stoarage water to the drum. Do I really need to empty out my drum, re-clean, sanitize with bleach, and re-fill my drum with water, or should i be safe having "missed the bleach step"?
Hmm, water from a hose is considered non-potable water. You can read about what makes it unsafe here: www.clevelandwater.com/blog/why-you-shouldnt-drink-water-garden-hose-and-when-you-can
and here's some tips from the CDC to help you make non-potable water drinkable, including using bleach in the water: www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/making-water-safe.html#:~:text=1.-,Boil,viruses%2C%20bacteria%2C%20and%20parasites.
@@AbbottsAtHome
Unfortunately, I have to agree.
Such a pity.
Chlorine Dioxide would be better than bleach to use. Chloride Dioxide would do the same thing and is actually ok to consume in small quantities.
Hi! You might be right. Hopefully the EPA or FDA will get around to testing and updating water storage recommendations using it. Until then, it’s safer for me to recommend approved techniques.
Thanks for the info! Could you use vinegar or baking soda to clean containers instead of bleach?
Vinegar can kill a lot of bacteria, but not all types. Bleach is best for getting the best clean.
I use potassium permanganate.
Aquarium stores use it too, in order to kill off everything in the tanks, when cleaning, then a simple rinse, afterwards.
It's, thankfully, harmless to humans, in small quantities.
I like your T-shirt!
Thanks! 😊
Where did you buy those jugs?
Very informative. You got one thing wrong, though. Water does NOT expire. It only becomes contaminated
Actually, before that, it becomes stale tasting. Most people consider that expired. So they replace it. 👍
So if contaminated water is boiled, does it become drinkable again??
So using a Lifestraw or such would make th water ok to drink then, right?
I learned a lot from you. I wanted to share, Bleached water is disgusting. Made me nauseous and sick, my Dog wouldn't even drink it. I suggest less Bleach and buy Tang, Starburst drink flavor mixers. Emergency situation the Sugar Water would be great. Long-term you must find fresh Water sources. Also the water for cleaning and washing should be in a strong spray bottle and a Super soaker toy gun for the Dishes and tough Mud. Pressurized water makes a huge difference. Sorry last one... Best Bath is Dutch Oven Boiled Water with a Rag and Nitrile gloves allow you to grab the Cast iron lid for Warmth. Sorry for bad grammar running sentence, I just got out of 638 days of Emergency Camping.
Wow. That is extreme. It’s such a long time, I hope you enjoyed it. Just wondering how much bleach to water you used. I can often smell bleach or chlorine in certain tap water. Drinking out of a wider mouth cup has helped to cut the smell. But maybe I should buy some water filters to make it easier to drink stored water. Thanks for sharing.
@@AbbottsAtHome Test it out. Drink it. Tap water don't really need Bleach and it expires in six months anyways. You have all that emergency water you don't even know if you can drink. Caution. I get being prepared, however if you have untested supplies then you putting yourself in Danger. Simple Tang Flavor changers or put in clear bottles and let the Sun do it's job. You need to test and see what you can handle before you need it and cannot use it.
@@AbbottsAtHome It's not the smell it's the taste and poisoning of self.. Look at bad heath effects for drinking Bleach..
@@AbbottsAtHome
Charcoal removes unpleasant tastes, such as bleach.
Me, I bleach first, then soap and give the containerss a good rinsing, every two years, when. I recyle.
And now you're back. 👍
Lot of changes in the meantime and you must feel something akin to cultureshock or maybe you've adjusted over the last few months.
not to forget the cost. smaller containers co$t a lot more.
but as to storage, buy those xmass storage plastic boxes. if you need to store them were water can not drain off safety. as these will hold any leakage, but even then store everything in a "cool" no sun location.
even a small lady can carry one of those 6 gallon jugs full of water on her back in a backpack deal. shoulder protection and gut strap. aka: quality --very pricey-- hiking backpack. for a day if bugging out is forced.
as to a storage location. weight is a factor as one gallon of water weigh's in about 8.34 pounds.
WATER does not EXPIRE. we are drinking dino piss. that how long water lasts. may taste stale. but can be "freshened " up by pouring it back and forth between a couple pots/buckets. getting fresh air back into it.
if worried just boil for 3 min. then do the pot deal. to get fresh air back into it.
but in a emg cash best to also have a number of very hi-grade filters. getting sick when you need water can cause death.
but everybody must have at least 50 gallons of water at home.
months...years? without the sun. aka in a cave. not if the sun died.
you can live weeks without food,
days without water,
about 2 min without air. (most people it is seconds).
all of above = death times. not survival limits.
What is the lil white opening for? (It’s at the top on the jug opposite side of the spout. Just below the handle.) Air vent?
Yes. 👍
Is it supposed to stay closed or?
Only open it if you are pouring water out AND it’s not coming out fast enough. Then put it back in. 👍
Yes while pouring
I've had those 6 gallon leak
Good to know. How long did it take for it to leak? Was it leaking from the cap or a pinhole? Was it sitting upright? I’d love to hear more details if you have time. 🙏
Can you help me please anyone? Hi I have 5 gallon collapsible polypropylene food grade water storage containers. And I have the Aquamira 2 part Chlorine Dioxide treatment.
I'll be using city water from the tap. I have to treat it because in our area it's very contaminated. How do I treat the water prep the gallon containers the right way?
I read the polypropylene breaks down and can't handle chlorine or Bleach?
Can I still use these containers with this aquamira treatment? Will it poison us? Or make the containers leach chemicals?
Also let's say it can be used how do I start?
Wash each container soap and water rinse. Do I splash each container with Bleach? Then add the tap water then add the drops of treatment? Do i have to boil tge water first or can it go straight from the tap? Or should i just buy distilled water instead? Then treat it with drops? The goal is for long term storage for hopefully 2-3 + years if possible. Ill be doing multiple containers want to do it right. Thanks
I don’t really have experience with contaminated water. Maybe someone else will have better tips. But, my first thought is that you need to bottle water that isn’t contaminated. Can you buy a water filter or purifier that makes your water safe to drink? Or, buy bottled water to put in these thicker, long term containers?
@@AbbottsAtHome thank you
Time to check the water! 😂
Run, don’t walk. 😉🤓
I store water in buckets but go to the water filtering machine to get water in them is this ok ?
I keep 10 of the 5 gal orzarka bottles in the closit
Recapture ( for flushing) 😅water when you wash hands etc.
Yep, if we ever move to a house without a pool (I use it for flushing), I'll definitely set up reclamation. Good advice!
Ms. Abbot, I saw this video today and you made it two years ago. How does it taste now ? Do you want to check ?
I plan on doing it sometime over the next month or two so stick around. I’ve got a lot on my plate right now. 👍
Just uploaded the emergency water taste test video: ua-cam.com/video/Cr6bg7WcFR0/v-deo.html
HELP!! ME PLEASE. I don't have the space or the convenience of putting stored water in my house in one gallon except for outside in a shed or porch soon it will be 90° out due to Summer just around the corner can I store my water in 90° weather? For long periods of time.
Thanks
Sorry, water should be stored in cool, dark places. What about a closet? Maybe someone else can reply with tips. 👍
Really Thanks
What about culligan water jugs
About 8.34 pounds per gallon of water with .43 psi or so for every foot of stacking height. That's a lot of weight. Plan accordingly.
Thanks for the info. 👍
Man, those water containers are expensive!
Yep, shop around. They can be pricey. Walmart might have a good deal in the camping department. 👍
Not bad if you consider they are what might keep you alive. lol
I’ve had ozarka bottles leak
I looked on Amazon & I saw dozens of the 6 gal water containers. Please tell me the name of those blue gray color you bought. I like the ones you have. Thank you for your wonderful video. I am learning from you.
Here's the one I used in the video: amzn.to/3QtsteI
@@AbbottsAtHome Thank you! By chance, have you nostuced if your water jugs have a chemical smell to it? The scepter military water jugs have a horrible chemical spill that haven’t come out, even after 3 years. At this point it might be my spare to my spare water. I can’t imagine drinking it. But, it’s better than having no water. I tried many ways to get rid of the odor. I love the similar size to what I already have. Thank you.
Remember ~ "Military Grade" doesn't mean "better"... it means "lowest bidder".
How much do each leak plastic into the water?? 🤔😮
Get a water bob. Designed to fit in a bathtub, holds at least 80 gallons.
Good tip!
What do you consider "Long term"
Actually… when it’s time to replace it.. live off it!! Test to see if it’s enough and if it will work for what you need that close to “expiration”
Good idea.
Water doesn’t expire, the plastic store bottles do as they degrade. If I’m a good grade container they will last indefinitely if needed.
Yep, I didn't elaborate on what I meant enough. By expire I mean the taste expires. It gets a stagnate, stale taste after sitting in storage too long. It will smell and sort of taste like cardboard (IMO). So, I choose to replace it to keep it tasting nice. Some people buy aerator to run stale water through to try to get the taste back to normal. 👍
I've used 2 liters for a long time. I've never had them leak.
I’ve heard that you shouldn’t put the ion drops in long term storage because it reacts to the plastic 🤔
Hmm...I can't find anything about this online. The drops come in a plastic container. I think it's fine.
Where can i buy these in IN ?
WalMart usually has similar ones in the camping department. 😊
You can use the tub of water for drinking water in emergencies
Need to make sure it's real bleach. Some "bleach" is not really bleach. Plus, they add other things to it
Buy military water jugs MADE TO TRANSPIRT AND USE POUR WATER there 5 gal anf 3 gal easy to transport and store. Got mine on sale Amazon bought a battery pump for mom gave to my 90 yr mom got used in big power out no well water..those containers are compairable in cost.
Those battery pumps are handy for those heavy containers. Thanks for sharing.
Did you keep the bleach residue in the water cans?
Don't use any milk jug or 2 gal Ozarka bottles. They plastic decompose in just a few much.
Yep, They're really not reliable for long. :)
Even the large 6-gallon containers can fail and leak. I found that out the hard way.
Any update on this for taste?
Just uploaded the emergency water taste test video: ua-cam.com/video/Cr6bg7WcFR0/v-deo.html
Did you tastes the water after two years? How was it?
Just uploaded the emergency water taste test video: ua-cam.com/video/Cr6bg7WcFR0/v-deo.html
Anyway to have water in an emergency is a good way. Your talking about spending 20.00 on a container just to store 6 gallons of water. If you got the cash good for you. Not everyone does and they say you only have to change out the water every six months. If the water is out and you flush the toliet it could come back into your house if the water sanitation isnt working. You should not use your toliet if you are out of water.
Are there places to buy these products besides Amazon?
Try WalMart or outdoor and sporting goods stores.
The problem with the big containers is the weight.
Yep, they can get heavy. Size down to the weight you can handle. 👍
@@AbbottsAtHome I do, but smaller is hard to find for a reasonable cost, particularly water. Good ones cost as much as the big ones! Getting old (and wimpy) is a challenge.:)
It's been TWO years any follow up on the taste & procedure?
I plan on checking it out in the next month or so. Stay tuned. 👍
Just uploaded the emergency water taste test video: ua-cam.com/video/Cr6bg7WcFR0/v-deo.html
People need to stop buying little plastic bottles for water, they are just a waste for the environment.
This is an excellent alternative to single-use bottles. It reduces waste and is more cost-effective in the long run. JerryFlex is the logical choice for an eco-friendly and reusable canister.
I always heard 1 teaspoon per gallon of water is safe!
It seems like that might be a little high. Here’s the EPA’s recommendations www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/emergency-disinfection-drinking-water
What about 18L jugs for a water cooler?
Those are a good option. Nice and big, clean water, doesn't expire for 1 1/2 to 2 years. I'm not so sure how thick the plastic is, since I've never bought one. But, if they're thick enough to last for 5 to 10 years, they'd be great.
We "can" water in 2-quart glass mason jars.
Good idea!
Very bad idea if the clear glass containers are exposed to any light as it will just breed bacteria.
@@gary860 the sun lite does not create bacteria on property canned foods. Should not create/grow bacteria on water?
Where did you buy the 6 gallons from
The least intimidating explanation about water storage I have seen. I’m still worried about how to prep for livestock, but step by step.
Thank you! I had a hard time finding a straight forward video on this too. That's why I made this one after doing tons of research. I'm so happy it's helping people. :)
how does water go bad in a sealed container? i would think that once the chlorine has killed off any bacteria, spores, viruses, etc...they would cease to be a problem.
It’s not bad to use. Still safe to drink. It’s bad tasting. It goes stale. Tastes like cardboard, IMO.
@@AbbottsAtHome What if you were to boil the water first and then have the water either refrigerated or put into a cold walk-in room. Would that help make the water taste any better?
Does the water not go stagnant?
It will after a couple of years. That's what gives it the stale taste I mentioned in the video. You can either replace it then or buy an aerator that will help it taste fresh again.
How long will Bottled water last in storage ?
@@AbbottsAtHome Buy an earator? You just pour the water from one container/glass to another a couple of times until the weird taste goes away.
For very bad times... Dont use toilet 🚽. Or the water . Just need to remove the water from the bowl, place a plastic bag , snd newspaper..do your business.. buy also some odor spray.. and dispose outside on trashcan.. if everything fails and no waste truck is coming to pick up trash .. then you have to make a hole in your backyard and buried... Recommended to buy bsgs of soil .. cat, sand .. etc . Slso military burn their poop when in war.... Also . For bath, 1 galon per person . With a cup.. or buy a lot if baby wipes or patients wipes are ticker .. bad days are coming.. prepare like going camping 🏕️..
When things are so bad that you resort to emergency water for a period, there might not be any trash pick up , so the best thing to do is to bury it anyway so you don't handle it twice.
My water comes in out of the sky and from the stream thirty years why do I need plumbing or containers 😮 😋
Keep your containers out of sunlight and off concrete. Milk jugs deteriorate.
Good tip!
You have to be able to lift it!!!
Yep, that’s right!!! So, pick the one you can lift.
Nothing wrong with storing water in clean used milk containers they can flush your toilet at least
Yep, just keep an eye on them for leaks. :)
I like this water bottle but I wish an electric water dispenser could fit on it.
That's understandable. Someone recently mentioned those 5 gallon water bottles that can be used in water coolers to me. They look like a good water storage option and there are tons of electric dispensers made for them. You can see a bunch of them on Amazon here: amzn.to/4aNSIHx
@@AbbottsAtHome thanks but I don't like the shape of those round water jugs. I will most likely get a jug like the one you have and try to make it work. The jug you have takes up less space for van life.
This is for an emergency, meaning no power and no batteries to waste
@@DeKalbGal I know, I still would like the option to add an electric water dispenser to it though.
Why bleach and not vinegar?
Vinegar is great for some jobs. But it can’t kill all bacteria and viruses. 👍
Gallon jugs in the freezer before a hurricane. It turns your freezer into a giant cooler to keep your food cold. You can drink from them as they melt.
Good idea!!