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Hi. Can you tell me, if I already purchased bottled water in the 5 gallon clear plastic bottles about 3 years ago and stored them in cool carpeted bedroom... Can I purchase something now to treat that water or what should I do? Thanks.
For any long-term water storage, there should be a safety plan for using it. I learned water management growing up in Florida during hurricane seasons. Water for cooking and drinking is filtered and aerated. If it smells moldy the water is boiled first, then filtered and aerated. Sometimes we would chlorinate the water and let it sit a few days before filtering and aerating. My family used a homemade sand, gravel, charcoal filter system in the 50s and 60s. Nowadays we have many other options for water treatment. I have a Katadyn gravity fed filter that makes even creek water safe to drink. But old habits.. I still chlorinate or boil water before filtering.
Thanks for the comment. Do you remember at all your parents set up? I don't think there was 5 gallon buckets in those days so I don't know how big it was and what they used. ...Do you?
@@HJG-1019 I think you are asking about the sand, gravel, charcoal filter. That was set up in a large unglazed clay pot perched on concrete blocks set in a circle, with a large stockpot underneath to catch the filtered water.
@GeckoHiker THANKS!! I love hearing any "Olde homesteading ways" I'm trying to set up a system.... Have plenty of water here...but an "in case" system. I'm not a fan of using sooooo much plastic in Life - but here in North East I'm afraid clay and such would not winter well. Basements here too musty & cold (= mold🦠☹️) Guess you are still interested too - otherwise l probably would have never seen your Comment on water storage! 😉
Good information. I was wondering how long my stored water would last. I didn't know about keeping my containers off the floor which I'm going to do today. If the water tastes a bit weird you can always filter it.When tipping over your water container tip it backwards that way you're almost horizontal before the water starts pouring out and you won't spill it. One of the first things we learned in chemistry class when pouring chemicals out of bottles
Thanks! Those containers actually have a little hole in the back to allow better flow. I just decided not to unplug it, since I was just getting enough to test. But, I like your tip!
I have stored water for 5 years with the only treatment being chlorine. I did not test it, I tried it LOL. Every time I taste test water that I have stored for years it has smelled and tasted fresh. Never stale or flat. I have tried water stored in clear plastic and opaque plastic bottle. Water never spoils. Even if it tasted funny, I would still use it after gfiltering or boiling or both. I have done the same with water in my 55 gallon drums never an issue. When I taste the drums, I do add about a teaspoon of chlorine to it prior to closing up the barrel.
I mean, honest question here, if there were bacteria in stored water, what would the bacteria be living on? Like how would they create enough energy with no light and no other organic materials?
As somebody that runs a water cooled PC that circulates the same water for years and years. You definitely don't want to use glass to store water. Any exposure to light and algae will grow out of nowhere even in 100% distilled water with biocide, eventually some algae will take over. I specifically use black teflon tubing and I don't use fancy lights for that reason.
A trick to deal with safe stored water that has a funky taste is to pour it out and let it breathe for a while. Supposedly that refreshes its taste. Saves energy opposed to boiling it or pouring it back and forth
I JUST stumbled onto your water storage video, and saw the thumbnail for this one so watched it first 😆 Thank you for this great information and product list, I'm in a 1-bedroom condo and am figuring out my water storage options for a smaller space. The testing info is especially great, thanks!
Some of the shorter 1-gallon water jugs fit under the bed (if needed, put risers under the bed legs to raise them for a bit more clearance). And you'd be surprised how many shallow bed storage bins (full of canned foods and rolls of toilet paper) can fit under a bed, also!
I reuse all glass bottles, wash and rinse well both the bottle and lid. I fill with tap water that has a high chlorine amount, so i do not add anything. I take a piecevof press and seal to cover the mouth of the bottles and screw the lids on tightly.
@@lunarminx Press and seal? the plastic film? That plastic will break down and you may end up with microplastic particles disintegrated in your water. Might be better without the plastic film. 🙂
1:08 in the video electrostatic discharge: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can occur when a static charge builds up in a liquid and is released when it comes into contact with an electrical conductor. This can happen when liquids are poured, pumped, filtered, or agitated in non-conductive containers, or when something rubs the outside of the container. The amount of charge that builds up depends on the amount of liquid, how fast it's moving, and how much it's being stirred. It can be measured with an electrostatic voltmeter. You are measuring conductivity between source ( non conductive plastic container and resistive ground. (earth) usually measures zero. Not sure where the pinhole comments come from. In electronics capacitors use non-conducting materials, or dielectrics, to store charge and increase capacitance. Dielectrics, when placed between charged capacitor plates, become polarized, reducing the voltage across the plates and increasing capacitance. Capacitors can be of very high voltage ranges ie: 500 volts. Where is the consistent voltage which is breaching the plastic coming from? No one is pouring or agitating the storage container like a railroad car container.
PS: Next time...open the little cap at the back of the jug also (so your water pours smoothly - not bloop bloopy) then tip your jug to the side rather than toward the front end (like you did here). These two steps will make it much easier to control the pour. Good Luck. Great video!.
Thanks! Good tip about removing the cap allows smooth flow. I was just trying to avoid the extra step since I was just testing the water, then putting it back. But, some people might not know how that works. So, really appreciate you pointing that out. 😊
Not for me, my water is in jars and bottles. I just have multiple ways to filter and purify it. The first year I just used purified water and moved to tap water since it will be filtered again. Being poor and using glass has me hiding them all over...lol No way I am dumping unless we have to move.
Movement between 2 objects creates static. BUT plastic sitting on concrete, without movement, creates static. That's how holes start without anyone touching or shifting the containers.
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If you can, just fill any empty spots in your canner with filtered hot water. I bring mine up to simmer just like any other liquid for canning. Use stainless pot. Put a canning lid on and process. I always suggest first time canners practice with water.
The dollar tree sells reusable bootles. I have them filled. I also use most glass jars/bottles. I have about 100 5th bottles filled also. I also put store bought water bottles in cloth drawers, a layer going all across. For all the glass bottles i have reused get a piece of press and seal over the mouth of the bottles. Hint, the quickest way to get the oap out fully is to keep running cold water in it until bubbles quit coming out, empty and use a bit of water to swish and pour.
Nice. Perfect. This is very nice channel and the information is amazing. Also the technical way to test your water was perfect. Very clear and yeah 2 years waiting for this results just perfect
We have a well on our property that we use only on our yard and garden. Is there is filter available anywhere that we could attach to the spigot to filter it for drinking water? I have only been able to find whole house filter systems. I want one to attach right to our well pump or spigot in some way.
Yes, she did. Check out her first video for all th steps she used to ensure the water would be stored correctly. This video was done 2 yrs later to see how her storage method worked.
All that first test contains is antibodies that can react if the water contains eColi. It didn't "contaminate" the subsequent tests. And, since all tests passed, it should be clear that contamination didn't happen. BUT, when you're doing it at home, feel free to keep the water separate. 👍
I kept getting pinhole leaks in those jugs. But as long as you monitor them and make sure they aren’t over something a leak could damage, they can work.
Bleach is another option. Some people hate using bleach for water storage. But, even with bleach, the taste will go stale eventually, due to lack of oxygen in the water. 👍
