~ February 2007 ~
~ February 2007 ~
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WATER STORAGE:
Store a minimum of 14 gal./person for 2 weeks of drinking water, food preparation and minimal hygiene. (Adding a larger barrel or two to your smaller containers would be better.)
[The 1-gallon and 2 ½ gallon type of containers of water available in the grocery store are OK for short-term storage, but not recommended for long-term storage – the plastic is very thin and becomes brittle.]
MY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR LONG-TERM, BULK WATER STORAGE:
Smart & Final: (South wall)
3 gal. containers, pre-filled w/water for about $4/ea. Good storage containers – just like water-cooler bottles, but 3 instead of 5 gal. Not stackable, but easy to get done.
“If you plan to use commercially prepared "spring" or "drinking" water, keep the water in its original sealed container. Change and replace the water at least once a year.” [American Red Cross]
WalMart: (Sporting Goods) [I couldn’t find them at near this price on-line.]
6 gal. containers, empty, about $8/ea. Fairly slim & tall, shape similar to gas containers on back of old jeeps. Not stackable, but you can store several in a small floor space.
7 gal. containers, empty, about $8/ea. Cubes about 11"x11"x16". Stackable, but not more than two high.
SOS Survival Products:
15705 Strathern Street, #11
Van Nuys, CA 91406
1-800-479-7998, 1-818-909-0131
http://www.sosproducts.com
Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The following products are all on page 2 of the Sale Catalog on the website. Sale prices good through Saturday, April 14, 2007. Regular catalog also available on website.
Water Barrels: Heavy duty molded plastic construction. NEW blue polyethylene drum. FDA approved.
15 Gallon – #34195: regular price $27.50
20 Gallon – #34196: regular price $29:50
30 Gallon – #34197: regular price $42.50 – sale price $39.50
55 Gallon – #34200: regular price $55.00 – sale price $49.50
Accessories for Water Barrels:
Bung wrench – Ideal tool for opening water barrels. Aluminum alloy. #34310: regular price $9.95 – sale price $8.99
Drum Siphon Pump – Plastic construction. Fits 15, 20, 30, and 55 gallon barrels
5 Gal./minute – #34250: regular price $9.80 7 Gal./minute – #34255: regular price $13.50
Drum Stroke Pump – 8 oz. Plastic construction. Self venting. Fits most water barrels. #34256: regular price – $14.98
Water preserver concentrate – Preserves regular tap water for 5 years. US EPA and State approved for safe use. Prevents regrowth of bacteria in stored water.
Treatment for 30 gallons – #34108: regular price $9:50
Treatment for 55 gallons – #34110: regular price $11.95
Tamper Evident Cap Seals – Use when storing drinking water in barrels. Fits most water barrels. #34239: regular price $.50 each.
Water Treatment for Self-Storage: Clean and rinse container thoroughly. Fill with clean water (if using a hose, use a clean, drinking-grade hose, not a yard hose).
"Should water be treated before storing it?
If your local water is treated commercially by a water treatment utility, you do not have to treat the water before storing it. Treating commercially-treated water with bleach is superfluous and not necessary. Doing so does not increase storage life. It is important to change and replace stored water every six months or more frequently.” [American Red Cross]
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