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water storage; what do you guys think of this?
Topic Started: Apr 8 2009, 11:17 PM (286 Views)
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i dont know where to start with water stuff... so what do you guys think??


http://denver.craigslist.org/for/1110974432.html
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Niki
Apr 8 2009, 11:17 PM
i dont know where to start with water stuff... so what do you guys think??


http://denver.craigslist.org/for/1110974432.html
Not sure about your area, but those prices are a little high for this area. I see the 55 gal. ones for $10-15 here. I'd keep checking. Google "drums, barrels, Denver" or look in the yellow pages. I bet you can beat these prices.
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Apr 8 2009, 11:17 PM
i dont know where to start with water stuff... so what do you guys think??


http://denver.craigslist.org/for/1110974432.html
Niki,
What is your ultimate goal? Store some water to hold you over if the supply is shut off, harvest rainwater or have water for use if you have to mobilize? It would help if we knew your plans and what you want to achieve.
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um i'd like to have some water in the camper in case... u know not a ton, but some
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Apr 9 2009, 03:20 PM
um i'd like to have some water in the camper in case... u know not a ton, but some
In that case I think I would go with those 5 gallon clear platic bottles that they sell in Walmart for use in water coolers and dispensers. They sell for about 5 dollars each and are reusable. You can buy one or two as your budget allows and they are light enough when full that they can still be handled. Full you are still looking at a little over 40 pounds each. The advantage of several smaller containers is that they can be shifted around to distribute the load as needed. Being easier to handle means you can use the water or change it out regularly to keep it fresh. Those bottle also fit perfectly on a Rubbermaid water can which will also act as a dispenser. That is what we use now. We buy filtered water for 5 gallons for 1 dollar for drinking because we dont like the clorine taste and the water here is very hard and plugs up coffee makers and stuff. I will go take a couple of pictures of our setup for you and post shortly.
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Apr 9 2009, 04:27 PM
Niki
Apr 9 2009, 03:20 PM
um i'd like to have some water in the camper in case... u know not a ton, but some
In that case I think I would go with those 5 gallon clear platic bottles that they sell in Walmart for use in water coolers and dispensers. They sell for about 5 dollars each and are reusable. You can buy one or two as your budget allows and they are light enough when full that they can still be handled. Full you are still looking at a little over 40 pounds each. The advantage of several smaller containers is that they can be shifted around to distribute the load as needed. Being easier to handle means you can use the water or change it out regularly to keep it fresh. Those bottle also fit perfectly on a Rubbermaid water can which will also act as a dispenser. That is what we use now. We buy filtered water for 5 gallons for 1 dollar for drinking because we dont like the clorine taste and the water here is very hard and plugs up coffee makers and stuff. I will go take a couple of pictures of our setup for you and post shortly.
Now I thought about that...I didn't realize that they were only $5...but I never checked.
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Here is what we use. Easy, cheap and flexible

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ok thank you.. I will get some of those plastic ones then, I have seen them.
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