THE Prepping thread - a new beginning :)

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Doveling wrote: »

I also try to keep 10 x 2l bottles. There's three of us so I figure that's 5 days water if we're careful. Have I got that right?

FEMA recommend storing at least one gallon per person, per day.

For three of you, that's around 15L per day, so your 20L is a little over a day.

For a 5 day supply, you're going to need around 75L.

FEMA also suggest storing a two-week supply, so roughly double that, ie 150L.

lobbyludd

Bedsit_Bob wrote: »

FEMA recommend storing at least one gallon per person, per day.

For three of you, that's around 15L per day, so your 20L is a little over a day.

For a 5 day supply, you're going to need around 75L.

FEMA also suggest storing a two-week supply, so roughly double that, ie 150L.

US gallons though so more like 12l and that's for water and sanitation - so if you don't have the space and you are someone who keeps stocks of other drinks (not alcohol!) like long life fruit juices etc then you don't need as much water. loo flushing, washing can be accomplished using non-portable water (from water butts/streams) and with the use of non-water tech (baby wipes, creams etc)

I've some 50 litres of drinking water stored, another 10 of potable liquids, 10 of "cleaning liquids" like sprays etc, 2 litres in the kettle and approx 5 in other things (like hot water bottles and the dehumidifier) and within walking distance of streams that I wouldn't drink from, but could use for sanitation with miltion/sterilising. plus the kids would be in their element, they hate washing and would simply go feral much as they do when we camp.

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That might be the case, lobbyludd, for someone such as yourself, with access to other sources of water, but, for the average town/city dweller, who relies pretty much entirely on mains water, storing water (and a decent quantity at that) is going to be vital, in the event of a mains water failure/contamination.

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Just heard on the radio news, that they're handing out bottles of water, to people caught in massive tailbacks, at Dover port.

You've got to wonder at the mentality of people, who set off on a driving journey to Europe, without taking plenty of bottled water with them. :doh:

lobbyludd

of course bob - we all have to tailor to our own circs and environs. I am in a city, but am lucky to be within a mile of a few streams and a large lake that come relatively uncontaminated down from the hills. If I was back in M/cr, i'd not be relying on the ship canal for anything :lipsrseal

ivyleaf

Bedsit_Bob wrote: »

Just heard on the radio news, that they're handing out bottles of water, to people caught in massive tailbacks, at Dover port.

You've got to wonder at the mentality of people, who set off on a driving journey to Europe, without taking plenty of bottled water with them. :doh:

I expect many of them did take bottled water but were of course not expecting to have to sit in the car, several miles outside the port, for hours and hours and hours and hours.....

[Deleted User]

Another useful thing to have, in the event of water problems, is a Filter System.

I've got this one.

Currently selling for £19-51. Filter rated up to 100,000 gallons.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00FA2RLX2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

ETA: Does anyone know what this means :huh:

This item’s packaging will indicate what is inside and cannot be hidden.

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It's all well and good, having a well insulated home in the winter, but in the summer.

Currently, outside, it's a pleasant 66 f, but inside (with both living room and bedroom windows open), it's a sweltering 82.8 f. :eek:

Churchmouse

Bedsit_Bob wrote: »

Another useful thing to have, in the event of water problems, is a Filter System.

I've got this one.

Currently selling for £19-51. Filter rated up to 100,000 gallons.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00FA2RLX2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

ETA: Does anyone know what this means :huh:

This item’s packaging will indicate what is inside and cannot be hidden.

Usually means it's delivered in a clear plastic bag, so the contents ( your water filter) will be visible. At least that's what I've had when it says this.

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It's been a while (just over 2 years) since I bought it, but, if memory serves, it arrived in a cardboard carton.