http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2008/06/24/water-water-everywhere/ Ten simple babysteps to food storage success! Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:45:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2008/06/24/water-water-everywhere/#comment-10211 joyce Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:19:02 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=56#comment-10211 We purchased 55 gal food grade blue water barrels from a manufacturer a few years ago. I put mine on the patio. I put a plastic tablecloth on top and tied it in place with a ribbon. The tablecloth will keep the dirt off the tops of the barrels. They were cute until the cats shredded the ribbon and to long tablecloth. I suggest a small round tablecloth and a nylon string instead. I also thought about making an inverted wood tray to cover them. Then the barrels could be used as a buffet table! We purchased 55 gal food grade blue water barrels from a manufacturer a few years ago. I put mine on the patio. I put a plastic tablecloth on top and tied it in place with a ribbon. The tablecloth will keep the dirt off the tops of the barrels. They were cute until the cats shredded the ribbon and to long tablecloth. I suggest a small round tablecloth and a nylon string instead. I also thought about making an inverted wood tray to cover them. Then the barrels could be used as a buffet table!

]]> http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2008/06/24/water-water-everywhere/#comment-12261 joyce Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:19:00 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=56#comment-12261 We purchased 55 gal food grade blue water barrels from a manufacturer a few years ago. I put mine on the patio. I put a plastic tablecloth on top and tied it in place with a ribbon. The tablecloth will keep the dirt off the tops of the barrels. They were cute until the cats shredded the ribbon and to long tablecloth. I suggest a small round tablecloth and a nylon string instead. I also thought about making an inverted wood tray to cover them. Then the barrels could be used as a buffet table! We purchased 55 gal food grade blue water barrels from a manufacturer a few years ago. I put mine on the patio. I put a plastic tablecloth on top and tied it in place with a ribbon. The tablecloth will keep the dirt off the tops of the barrels. They were cute until the cats shredded the ribbon and to long tablecloth. I suggest a small round tablecloth and a nylon string instead. I also thought about making an inverted wood tray to cover them. Then the barrels could be used as a buffet table!

]]> http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2008/06/24/water-water-everywhere/#comment-10210 jweiss08 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 02:21:29 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=56#comment-10210 They may have been for the camping season. I did find them in the camping section last week though, they may have been the leftovers. Try camping sections of any discount stores, kmart, walmart, whatever you have near your home. Make sure they say food grade on them (Usually the kind that are milk jug type of plastic aren't food grade). They may have been for the camping season. I did find them in the camping section last week though, they may have been the leftovers. Try camping sections of any discount stores, kmart, walmart, whatever you have near your home. Make sure they say food grade on them (Usually the kind that are milk jug type of plastic aren’t food grade).

]]> http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2008/06/24/water-water-everywhere/#comment-12260 jweiss08 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 02:21:00 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=56#comment-12260 They may have been for the camping season. I did find them in the camping section last week though, they may have been the leftovers. Try camping sections of any discount stores, kmart, walmart, whatever you have near your home. Make sure they say food grade on them (Usually the kind that are milk jug type of plastic aren't food grade). They may have been for the camping season. I did find them in the camping section last week though, they may have been the leftovers. Try camping sections of any discount stores, kmart, walmart, whatever you have near your home. Make sure they say food grade on them (Usually the kind that are milk jug type of plastic aren’t food grade).

]]> http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2008/06/24/water-water-everywhere/#comment-10209 Tiffany Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:57:08 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=56#comment-10209 Hi. I have a question. Do you know if these kinds of water jugs are still available anywhere? I looked at walmart but the closest thing I can find is a 5 gallon collapsible jug. The 5 gallon ones are even more expensive than the ones you talked about. I can't find anything in the price range you did. Hi. I have a question. Do you know if these kinds of water jugs are still available anywhere? I looked at walmart but the closest thing I can find is a 5 gallon collapsible jug. The 5 gallon ones are even more expensive than the ones you talked about. I can’t find anything in the price range you did.

]]> http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2008/06/24/water-water-everywhere/#comment-12259 Tiffany Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:57:00 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=56#comment-12259 Hi. I have a question. Do you know if these kinds of water jugs are still available anywhere? I looked at walmart but the closest thing I can find is a 5 gallon collapsible jug. The 5 gallon ones are even more expensive than the ones you talked about. I can't find anything in the price range you did. Hi. I have a question. Do you know if these kinds of water jugs are still available anywhere? I looked at walmart but the closest thing I can find is a 5 gallon collapsible jug. The 5 gallon ones are even more expensive than the ones you talked about. I can’t find anything in the price range you did.

]]> http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2008/06/24/water-water-everywhere/#comment-10208 Kayci Fri, 31 Oct 2008 20:52:51 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=56#comment-10208 I purchase cases of bottled water for drinking, since they come in a cardboard flat I can just stack them wherever in the garage, plus its easier to ration. We have two 55 gal drums filled and bleach treated, but plan on using those for flushing toilets and what not... I purchase cases of bottled water for drinking, since they come in a cardboard flat I can just stack them wherever in the garage, plus its easier to ration. We have two 55 gal drums filled and bleach treated, but plan on using those for flushing toilets and what not…

]]> http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2008/06/24/water-water-everywhere/#comment-12258 Kayci Fri, 31 Oct 2008 20:52:00 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=56#comment-12258 I purchase cases of bottled water for drinking, since they come in a cardboard flat I can just stack them wherever in the garage, plus its easier to ration. We have two 55 gal drums filled and bleach treated, but plan on using those for flushing toilets and what not... I purchase cases of bottled water for drinking, since they come in a cardboard flat I can just stack them wherever in the garage, plus its easier to ration. We have two 55 gal drums filled and bleach treated, but plan on using those for flushing toilets and what not…

]]> http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2008/06/24/water-water-everywhere/#comment-10207 Andrea Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:10:53 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=56#comment-10207 If the water you are using to fill those jugs is coming from a regular treated culinary water source, then go ahead and fill them up. Don't wait for the bleach. I would rinse out the jugs and then just fill them up. That way you have your water stored and ready to go in case you need it. Then next time you get to the store, grab some bleach for treating on the back end if you need it. I would also invest in a good water filter system for filtering drinking water when the need arises. Here is an inexpensive, but very effective option, http://shop.monolithic.com/products/just-water-ceramic-drip-filter Some assembly is required but it's not tough. We did a bulk purchase on 55 gallon water drums and I'll bet that more than half of them are sitting empty in peoples garages. You can't drink from an empty barrel or jug or whatever. Just get 'em filled. Happy Prepping! If the water you are using to fill those jugs is coming from a regular treated culinary water source, then go ahead and fill them up. Don’t wait for the bleach. I would rinse out the jugs and then just fill them up. That way you have your water stored and ready to go in case you need it. Then next time you get to the store, grab some bleach for treating on the back end if you need it. I would also invest in a good water filter system for filtering drinking water when the need arises. Here is an inexpensive, but very effective option, http://shop.monolithic.com/products/just-water-ceramic-drip-filter
Some assembly is required but it’s not tough.
We did a bulk purchase on 55 gallon water drums and I’ll bet that more than half of them are sitting empty in peoples garages. You can’t drink from an empty barrel or jug or whatever. Just get ‘em filled. Happy Prepping!

]]> http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2008/06/24/water-water-everywhere/#comment-12257 Andrea Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:10:00 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=56#comment-12257 If the water you are using to fill those jugs is coming from a regular treated culinary water source, then go ahead and fill them up. Don't wait for the bleach. I would rinse out the jugs and then just fill them up. That way you have your water stored and ready to go in case you need it. Then next time you get to the store, grab some bleach for treating on the back end if you need it. I would also invest in a good water filter system for filtering drinking water when the need arises. Here is an inexpensive, but very effective option, http://shop.monolithic.com/products/just-water-ceramic-drip-filter Some assembly is required but it's not tough. We did a bulk purchase on 55 gallon water drums and I'll bet that more than half of them are sitting empty in peoples garages. You can't drink from an empty barrel or jug or whatever. Just get 'em filled. Happy Prepping! If the water you are using to fill those jugs is coming from a regular treated culinary water source, then go ahead and fill them up. Don’t wait for the bleach. I would rinse out the jugs and then just fill them up. That way you have your water stored and ready to go in case you need it. Then next time you get to the store, grab some bleach for treating on the back end if you need it. I would also invest in a good water filter system for filtering drinking water when the need arises. Here is an inexpensive, but very effective option, http://shop.monolithic.com/products/just-water-ceramic-drip-filter
Some assembly is required but it’s not tough.
We did a bulk purchase on 55 gallon water drums and I’ll bet that more than half of them are sitting empty in peoples garages. You can’t drink from an empty barrel or jug or whatever. Just get ‘em filled. Happy Prepping!

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