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We're showing you the steps to prepare for long-term emergency water storage.
THE STEPS
1. Sanitize the water storage containers. For sanitizing we are using the formula of 1 cup of water to 1/4 cup of 6% bleach.
2. Flush the water storage containers with clean water after sanitizing them.
3. Fill the containers with clean water. Our well water is not chlorinated, so we are doing an additional filtration step in an effort to start with the cleanest water possible.
4. Add the Water Preserver Concentrate. We have chosen to go with a product that is specifically made for long-term storage. The amount to use is 8 drops of preserver per gallon of water.
Each WaterBrick holds 3.5 gallons (13.25 liters) of water, so we are adding 28 drops of Water Preserver Concentrate to each container.
Regular bleach can be used to treat stored water, but the stored water must be retreated every 6 months. (Details further below.)
5. Close the containers and store them in a cool, dark place.
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WATER PRESERVER CONCENTRATE SPECS
* Used with tap water to store emergency drinking water for 5 years
* Each 0.73 fl oz (22 ml) bottle preserves 55 gallons (208 liters) of water
* Active ingredient is Sodium Hypocholorite 5.25%.
How is Water Preserver Concentrate different from regular bleach? The preserver is also pH balanced and contains stabilzers that allow it to be effective for 5 years.
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LONG TERM WATER STORAGE INFORMATION
How to store water, on WaterBrick website: ttps://www.waterbrick.org/how-to-store-water/
SHELF LIFE OF REGULAR BLEACH
www.clorox.com...
"The active ingredient in bleach, sodium hypochlorite, naturally breaks down into salt and water. The rate of breakdown increases rapidly when bleach is stored in extreme hot or freezing temperatures, or when a bottle is more than one year old. Generally, bleach stored at room temperature (~70°F) has a shelf life of one year, but after that point it should be replaced."
LONGER-TERM STORAGE NOT RECOMMENDED WITH REGULAR BLEACH
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"Generally, longer-term storage is not recommended because diluted liquid bleach solutions are susceptible to degradation from a variety of sources. Increased temperatures, contamination and even light (that’s why it’s sold in opaque bottles) can cause the liquid bleach active to break down into salt and water."
DISINFECTING WATER FOR USE IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION
CDC - MAKING WATER SAFE IN AN EMERGENCY
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@Chris-ut6eq 7 месяцев назад

I like waterbrick and have both wet/dry storage containers but their concentrate is just bleach, read the active ingredient, 5.25%. Great that you walk through how to keep your water for long term storage. most people forget about these details. The claim of other ingredients bothers me as I want to know what is being added to my drinking water and not vague claims of snake oil ingredients. Love the containers though!

@Chungustav 2 месяца назад

Yeah that 5 year bogus claim is just for the bleach if unopened. Water needs to be changed every 6 months

@WalterDavidRiffmon 2 месяца назад

Ok, great. Thanks for confirming my thoughts on efficiency as to the reason for the drops-first instructions. Opening after the treated 2.5 gallons will not jeopardize the effectiveness of the water preserver? I've read, "Do not open until you're ready to drink." I'm guessing that's not applicable if opening momentarily. Again, thanks for creating this content and sharing your knowledge and experience. I'm hoping more people are realizing they need to be ready in case services we've taken for granted for so long, are interrupted.

@ksw501 4 года назад

I have a concern about the "stabilizers" that are used in this product. Don't see the company has specified what they are. Here's what I found when researching this product. If this product needs stabilizers in it, it's because their bleach has a shorter shelf life or because they are using it as a marketing gimmick. My concern however, is that stabilizers also add another chemical to what you are drinking. Using cyanurates (for example) works to stabilize a 7-8% bleach, but it has also been identified as a carcinogen in high quantities. Keeping water safely doesn't require stabilizers. It just requires sanitizing it once and storing it properly... something you have to do with or without this product. The only reason to have stabilizers is if the product itself is unstable. If that's the case, that would concern me because products that break down often form other really nasty contaminants and are largely unpredictable if they are ingested.

@jtrourke667 2 года назад

Agreed, This "stabilizer" is nothing more than a form of concentrated bleach. Container prep is the key to long term storage.

@Mike-wh9dq 3 года назад

Thanks... good info. I would suggest using a medicine dropper for the water preserver measured and marked for 28 drops or whatever amont you need. Also, please encourage the use of potable drinking water hoses instead of a garden hose. Many people are not aware of this need.

@TheKATON132 11 месяцев назад

Yea i've never used anything like that. I fill my water containers with regular tap water thats already treated and store it in a cool dark place. I check on it every once in awhile and if I ever need to use it ill pump the water out into my Alexapure filtration system, or collapsible water bottles to be filtered through either a Sawyer squeeze filter, Grayl Geopress or any other trusted filter that filters out the nasty stuff. The Geopress takes out heavy metals, chemicals and viruses too. Stock up on a couple of their filters and keep them packaged. They store for 10 years.

@Chungustav 2 месяца назад

Check your tap water chlorine level. More of the time there is no detectable chlorine by the time it gets to your house from the treatment plant

@1akmason 3 месяца назад

New subscriber here, Thank you.

@wobblyotteroutdoors 3 месяца назад

Welcome. Appreciate your support.

@Joyfulcreations144 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing!

@wobblyotteroutdoors 6 месяцев назад

You're welcome. Thank you for watching.

@WalterDavidRiffmon 2 месяца назад

Thanks for your review on this product. Your review is one of the few, (or only) real review of this water preserver. I bought 5 gallon military dark green water storage containers. The directions on this water preserver solution states to put the drops into the container before you fill the water into the container. For me, that cannot be done due to me using filtered water from an Alexapure filter system. So I can only fill 2.5 gallons at a time. Do you think that the instructions to put the drops into an empty container prior to the water being filled, is to assist in mixing it altogether? I don't want to put the drops into the empty 5 gallon containers, then fill 2.5 gallons, close it, filter mother other 2.5 gallons, than open it to fill the remaining. Sorry for the long question but there's so many assumptions in this world of water preservation and not enough detailed instructions for newbies.

@wobblyotteroutdoors 2 месяца назад

You're welcome. Thank you for watching and the thoughtful comments. Yes, I think putting in the drops first is to assist in mixing the drops with the water. For your setup, it might work to filter and add the first 2.5 gallons of water. When you have the next 2.5 gallons of water filtered, add the drops, then add the remainder of the water. That should still assist with the mixing.

@AERIELify 3 года назад

Thank you so much. Hope you prosper.

@wobblyotteroutdoors 3 года назад

You're welcome, and thank you kindly.

@anepalaruan7788 3 года назад

Very helpful, thank you👍

@wobblyotteroutdoors 3 года назад

Happy to hear that. You're welcome and thanks for watching.

@CreachterZ 3 года назад

I love that dog!

@wobblyotteroutdoors 3 года назад

She is loveable. Well, most of the time. 😉 💗🐕

@lm9753 3 года назад

Super helpful. Thank you!

@wobblyotteroutdoors 3 года назад

So glad @L M. You're welcome and thanks for watching.

@mauro5621 4 года назад

Thank you, from Chile👍✌️

@wobblyotteroutdoors 4 года назад

You're welcome, to Chile. 😁

@ScotTheGr8 4 года назад

Great, motivating information as always. Thanks for sharing. By the way, do you have any tips for rinsing the water blocks? Seems kind of hard to get the cleaning water completely out of them.

@wobblyotteroutdoors 4 года назад

Thank you. For getting all the fluid out of the WaterBrick, it might work to us a towel or paper towels. The opening is really wide, so it might work pretty well.

@pakleader4 2 года назад

I think I found a no BS site that’s about honesty than views. It’s hard to find you real people on RU-vid. I have been trying hard to tell people about fake idiots and how to avoid them when searching for information. Will go thur and watch others and uplink more to my Facebook wall. I do not speak bad about people when links are uploaded but tell friends to pay attention to your reviews. I am a US veteran scout and explorer scout. So know a little 😉 about survival skills. Just so many fake veterans I can’t stand it and Facebook family is always trying to get me to tag the fake ones!!!!!!! But loved your review of the water storage stabilization. I had already purchased it before watching it but Facebook family didn’t believe until you find a RU-vid video to back you up statements. Go figure. Semper Fi

@wobblyotteroutdoors 2 года назад

Thank you so much, pakleader4. That means a lot to us. Looking forward to hearing more of your thoughts and input on our content.

@LiveByItHD 4 года назад

Great video, spot on. Thanks

@wobblyotteroutdoors 4 года назад

Thank you, Ward.

@jimstandefer1799 Год назад

Great information thank you

@wobblyotteroutdoors Год назад

Thank you kindly, and you're welcome.

@12floz67 3 года назад

Good to know, thanks!🍻

@wobblyotteroutdoors 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful. You're welcome.

@NancyToomey-vq8iz 4 месяца назад

After I put the caps on with rubber gasket in top and close tightly. I lay Water brick on it's side and it leaks. I feel like I'm doing it right. help

@lesoutside 3 года назад

Thank you!

@wobblyotteroutdoors 3 года назад

You're welcome. Thank you for watching.

@user-mb8js3cb4t 7 месяцев назад

I noticed it says for tap water. Can we use bottled water with it for easier storage?

@wobblyotteroutdoors 7 месяцев назад

Yes.

@LAMasterGardener 2 месяца назад

Have you tasted the water immediately after using the drops? Do you notice any taste?

@wobblyotteroutdoors 2 месяца назад

No, I have not tasted the water right after adding the drops.

@yippyskippy3359 Год назад

Help please 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

@user-mb8js3cb4t 7 месяцев назад

So lets say its been 4 yrs now. Do you just open and drink? Or sanitize it again before drinking?

@wobblyotteroutdoors 7 месяцев назад

Should be able to open and drink the water. If there is any question about the stored water's condition, it would be wise to boil, filter, or otherwise sanitize it again.

@billbertrand7751 4 года назад

Okie dokie TY

@wobblyotteroutdoors 4 года назад

@garycooper3021 Год назад

You mentioned that you are storing softened well water. Did you bypass your softener or run the softened water through the filter ? Thanks

@wobblyotteroutdoors Год назад

Best I remember, we did not bypass the water softener, so we did run the softened water through the filter.

@alexsamaniego4734 4 года назад

I think academy sports sells that or something similar will have to look into it

@wobblyotteroutdoors 4 года назад

Nice.

@flynnsylvest257 Год назад

Hello and thank you for this very useful and important video. I have a question about the sanitizing solution. I have just purchased the 3.5 gallon water bricks and a couple of the half size water bricks. Do I use 1 cup of water to 1/4 cup of 6% bleach per 3.5 gallon containers and half the amount of bleach and water for the half size water bricks? Thanks

@wobblyotteroutdoors Год назад

Hi Flynn. You're welcome. Yes, you may half the amounts if you wish, but it isn't necessary. The idea is to have enough solution to get it on all internal surfaces. Another thought... After sanitizing one water brick, you can pour the bleach solution from that brick into another one to use for sanitizing. This would speed up the process and make more efficient use of the bleach solution.

@flynnsylvest257 Год назад

@@wobblyotteroutdoors thank you for these thoughts. My concern is about using too much bleach. I haven't used bleach for this purpose before, so it makes me a little nervous that I might use too much of it and have it leach into the water.

@wobblyotteroutdoors Год назад

Very understandable. It's good to be cautious and aware. After sanitizing, rinse the water bricks well with clean water. This will remove any remaining sanitizing solution.

@REVNUMANEWBERN Год назад

Bought 2 from Sportsman Guide, BOTH leak around where the spout screws into the cap, they are as tight as I'm wanting to try, ANY MAGIC solutions for NO leaks?? 12.15.2022

@wobblyotteroutdoors Год назад

Hi Numa. We experience the same slight leakage around the spigot area when the WaterBrick is laying on its side. Unfortunately, I do not have a magic solution for this one. When not in use, we stand the WaterBrick on end so that the spigot is on top. Side note: We have not experienced leakage around the regular caps (ones without the spigot) when the WaterBricks are laying on their side in storage. During travel one time, one of the regular WaterBricks that was laying on its side, did leak around the cap. Not sure if we didn't have it tight when loading it, or if it worked loose during bouncy travel. Since then, we travel with the WaterBricks standing on-end, with the cap on the top. It's an easy, sure-fire fix. We still like and use them. 12.16.2022

@michellebanik3689 Год назад

Are you for real? TWO CUPS OF BLEACH for 10 cups of water? Did I hear that right? All others say no more than a cupful- OH that's sanitizing them! Haha, MY BAD!

@blueingreen1717 2 года назад

Prepping my supply containers right now. Can someone tell me if the spouts should be left inside of the jug...or should the spouts be removed?

@wobblyotteroutdoors 2 года назад

We store the spouts outside of the jugs, and only attach them when they are needed.

@michaelmartin5995 3 года назад

Question, what do you have to do IF the time comes you have to use your stored, stabilized water? Can you drink it right out of the container or is there an additional filtering step before consuming? Thanks! Good vid.

@wobblyotteroutdoors 3 года назад

The goal and hope of the water treatment is that the water will be safe to drink straight from the container without doing anything extra. If we see any evidence of contamination after opening the container, we will boil, treat, or filter the water before consumption.

@michaelmartin5995 3 года назад

@@wobblyotteroutdoors Thanks!

@wobblyotteroutdoors 3 года назад

You're welcome.

@conniewaite1996 4 года назад

My husband is allergic to chlorine,any suggestions?

@wobblyotteroutdoors 4 года назад

For your consideration... "Two percent Tincture of Iodine -- To use this add 12 drops per gallon of water. Note: pregnant or nursing women or people with thyroid problems should not drink water with iodine." Information found at this link: www.usaemergencysupply.com/information-center/self-reliance/emergency-water-storage#:~:text=Several%20methods%20have%20traditionally%20been,drops%20per%20gallon%20of%20water.&text=Studies%20show%20that%20if%20water,stay%20safe%20for%20several%20years.

@bostonsailguy 4 года назад

hi Chris, can you give me some information,, is the escapade insulation,, I know it's insulated, but are the sides panels insulated,, also are the doors insulated

@wobblyotteroutdoors 4 года назад

Hi Paul. Escapade continues to change and advance what they offer on their campers. While our Escapade Backcountry did NOT come with floor insulation, they are offering it now. (Many things have changed since we purchased our camper from them.) This is from the Escapade website about their Backcountry - as of this date: "* Full radiant barrier insulation (Floor, Walls, Roof). * Additional rigid foam Insulation throughout roof." Here's a link to their website: escapadecampers.com/ Escapade frequently adapts and changes things. On their Instagram account, they have recently posted images of unibody, fiberglass camper that they have in the works.

@bostonsailguy 4 года назад

@@wobblyotteroutdoors thank you Chris,, I did call them but could not reach anyone,, they called me today and explained everything to me,, they do offer installation on the side of reflective film,, and the doors are insulated with a core of installation , it keeps looking like a good choice, thanks for making the videos, I learned a lot from them

@bostonsailguy 4 года назад

I seem to have to have to double check information before I buy anything again thanks for everything

@wobblyotteroutdoors 4 года назад

You're welcome. Double-checking is always good. Glad you were able to talk with them. May you have many happy adventures with your new camper no matter which one you choose.

@CreachterZ 3 года назад

So I’m about to order that electric filter. How did it work out? Should I? All of this is your fault. I just got my first four Waterbricks in today. ;)

@wobblyotteroutdoors 3 года назад

😳🤣 Cool on the four WaterBricks. Yes, the little electric filter is definitely worth it. It isn't all that bushcraft, but when we we wondering if we should filter the water before putting it into the containers having the little electric guy made the choice easy. It isn't all that fast though better than a manual pump filter. If you have chlorinated water, you probably don't need to filter it. I hope this helps you decide.

@CreachterZ 3 года назад

@@wobblyotteroutdoors It certainly did. Ordered! Thank you so much, Mrs. Otter.

@wobblyotteroutdoors 3 года назад

Excellent! You're welcome, @Creatchture.

@electropalsceo 3 года назад

Water doesn't go bad, well so I thought

@wobblyotteroutdoors 3 года назад

It doesn't go bad in the sense that it degrades into something other than water. It can become contaminated and unsafe to drink.

@electropalsceo 3 года назад

@@wobblyotteroutdoors what if the water is in a seal tight container, can it still get contaminated?

@wobblyotteroutdoors 3 года назад

An important thing to keep in mind, our well water is not chlorinated like 'city' water is. Our house water is filtered and safe to drink out of the tap. If we were working in a sterile environment, the water put into the containers wouldn't have the opportunity to be contaminated. We don't live in a sterile environment. While we do all we can to have the container and the water clean and purified, respectively, it simply is not a sterile environment. Any bacteria or other contaminate that finds its way into the container can propagate. That's the reason for the drops.

@frankm4243 2 года назад

This lady is supposed to be concerned about saving water but she is very wasteful in how she throws it out at will. She throws out the water onto the grass rather saving for her dog or plants. She just lost me!

@wobblyotteroutdoors 2 года назад

Hi Frank. Sorry to hear that we lost you. As explained in the video, we are describing the steps we are now taking to preserve stored water against bacterial growth for long-term storage (5 years). The video is not about water conservation. The first water you see us pouring out was previously stored with bleach drops. CDC recommendations are to replace water stored in that manner every 6 months. The dog had her own water to drink, and later in the video she plays in the water hose stream a bit because she loves it so much. The second water we pour out of the Waterbricks is a small amount of bleach water solution used to sanitize them. That's not safe for drinking. Then the Waterbrick containers were rinsed out with filtered to remove the sanitizing solution. That water could contain good bit of bleach, so we wouldn't give it to our pup.

@jangofett5806 Год назад

I think some people are just truly not happy in their lives and spend their days and nights complaining on RU-vid from the safety of their computer. Yeah that’s you Frank! I found this video quit enjoying also I would never give my dog water that was used to wash out the bleach remnant’s. Are you really that clueless? You must be one heck of a dog owner. .

@jangofett5806 Год назад

Great video, however I have spent the last 3 days trying to get in touch with them about replacement caps as I had 4 caps that where leaking and I’ve left voice mails sent 2 emails and they have not replied Chris. So I’m a little disappointed in the lack of getting back to their customers.

@wobblyotteroutdoors Год назад

Oh no! Sorry to hear that. I checked WaterBrick's website. While I don't see that they sell replacement caps, they do sell replacement seals in packs of 5. Here's the link: www.waterbrick.org/product/gasket-5-pack/

@jangofett5806 Год назад

@@wobblyotteroutdoors thank you so much for that info, I got a email from Mary a week ago saying she would get back to me with tracking info but I haven’t heard back from anyone. Do you think it’s the cap’s or the rubber seals that are bad.? I’ve just got the 5 bricks standing vertical until I can get this resolved. As I don’t want to mix them with the good bricks. Also is this slow response from Waterbrick the Norm? I call and it always goes to Voicemail.. 😒

@wobblyotteroutdoors Год назад

You're welcome. I don't know if it is the caps or the seals causing the leaks. As for WaterBrick's customer service times, we have only contacted them a few times, and received responses in a relatively timely manner. In addition to their contact information here: www.waterbrick.org/contact-us/ You could also go to their Facebook page and Message them: facebook.com/waterbrick/ I hope they are able to resolve the issue.