Register User CP Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

» Facebook
» Our Blog
» Navigation
Go Back   HotCouponWorld > Greetings & Getting Started > Couponing Basics > Stockpiling Guide and Discussions
» Welcome to HotCouponWorld.com
Since 2006, the money saving specialists at HotCouponWorld.com have been helping members maximize their savings using coupons and other thrifty strategies. We invite you to join our over 250,000 coupon savvy members to:
  • Get insider tips from our couponing experts
  • Find the latest deals and start saving more today
  • Search over 60,000 coupons in our coupon database
  • Reach your financial goals
Registration is 100% free, and only takes a minute. Join Now to start saving hundreds on items you purchase everyday!
Welcome TLC Extreme Couponing Show Viewers!!
Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
 
Old 07-09-2009, 10:39:03 AM   #1
TRADER
BURNING
iTrader: (124)
 
cjpsmom's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Montana
Posts: 5,683
cjpsmom has a reputation beyond reputecjpsmom has a reputation beyond reputecjpsmom has a reputation beyond reputecjpsmom has a reputation beyond reputecjpsmom has a reputation beyond reputecjpsmom has a reputation beyond reputecjpsmom has a reputation beyond reputecjpsmom has a reputation beyond reputecjpsmom has a reputation beyond reputecjpsmom has a reputation beyond reputecjpsmom has a reputation beyond repute
Default How do you store water from tap?

When putting water up, in say milk jugs or other type of bottles, how do ya'll store it? Where-light or nonlighted area? A/C'd area or garage? Do you add something to it to make it last and how long will it last? This is a new area to me and would really appreciate some words of wisdom from some of the wisest people I know.


__________________
WISHLIST-HAVELIST
Rebuilding database q's...just ask for a specific q and I'll gladly look. Thank you.
cjpsmom is offline  
Tweet this Post!Stumble this Post!
Reply With Quote
 
Old 07-09-2009, 12:09:31 PM   #2
TRADER
SPARKING
iTrader: (51)
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Virginia
Posts: 486
notsyourbeezwax has a reputation beyond reputenotsyourbeezwax has a reputation beyond reputenotsyourbeezwax has a reputation beyond reputenotsyourbeezwax has a reputation beyond reputenotsyourbeezwax has a reputation beyond reputenotsyourbeezwax has a reputation beyond reputenotsyourbeezwax has a reputation beyond reputenotsyourbeezwax has a reputation beyond reputenotsyourbeezwax has a reputation beyond reputenotsyourbeezwax has a reputation beyond reputenotsyourbeezwax has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: How do you store water from tap?

I don't know about wise, but I know something about storing water!

Actually just a few comments. Milk jugs break down. Your water will end up everywhere. Do not use milk jugs. If you do not have water containers (I like the blue blocky one from Wal-Mart), use 2 liter soda bottles, or gallon juice bottles. If you have empty canning jars sitting around, store water in those. You are already using the space, why not?

I put a drop or 2 of regular, unscented chlorine bleach in my water to kill any lurking beasties. Store in as dark a location as possible, since the light can encourage bacteria growth. I prefer to keep my stored water in the house, with the same climate control as the rest of my stuff. But then I don't have good storage options outside my house anyway.

Don't forget to rotate your water. Mark it on your calendar, or whatever reminder system you use. I generally discard and replace my storage water every 6 months, but you might want to make it 3 months if you keep it outside.

HTH
__________________
Wish List
notsyourbeezwax is offline  
Tweet this Post!Stumble this Post!
Reply With Quote
 
Old 07-09-2009, 12:33:37 PM   #3
TRADER
FLAMING
iTrader: (188)
 
Lmnde's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Georgia
Posts: 1,935
Lmnde has a reputation beyond reputeLmnde has a reputation beyond reputeLmnde has a reputation beyond reputeLmnde has a reputation beyond reputeLmnde has a reputation beyond reputeLmnde has a reputation beyond reputeLmnde has a reputation beyond reputeLmnde has a reputation beyond reputeLmnde has a reputation beyond reputeLmnde has a reputation beyond reputeLmnde has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: How do you store water from tap?

If you are storing for a potential water/electric outage, put them in your freezer[s] as long as you have the space. In case of an electric outage they will help keep your food frozen longer, and you have cold water to drink or to put frzn bottles into your coolers to keep your perishables fresh longer, without drowning everything in thawing water/ice cubes.

I also use old bleach + laundry containers to keep wash/cleaning and flush water at hand, with the leftover soap residue in them, they are perfect for handwashing etc...

Going into hurricane season and expecting a potential outage, fill all of your bath tubs, buckets, storage containers and plastic containers/crates as soon as you start prepping [be sure to put it somewhere safe where it won't damage floors + carpets etc, in case of leakage or breaking]. This short term stored water [depending on where it is stored] can be filtered with a regular jug type water filter system to use for drinking afterwards if you run out of bottled water...
__________________
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
Lmnde is offline  
Tweet this Post!Stumble this Post!
Reply With Quote
 
Old 07-09-2009, 12:52:17 PM   #4
Admin Hottie
ADMINISTRATOR
MUY CALIENTE
iTrader: (327)
 
queenofthehivemomof5's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Wyoming
Posts: 23,228
Blog Entries: 20
queenofthehivemomof5 has a reputation beyond reputequeenofthehivemomof5 has a reputation beyond reputequeenofthehivemomof5 has a reputation beyond reputequeenofthehivemomof5 has a reputation beyond reputequeenofthehivemomof5 has a reputation beyond reputequeenofthehivemomof5 has a reputation beyond reputequeenofthehivemomof5 has a reputation beyond reputequeenofthehivemomof5 has a reputation beyond reputequeenofthehivemomof5 has a reputation beyond reputequeenofthehivemomof5 has a reputation beyond reputequeenofthehivemomof5 has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: How do you store water from tap?

I store water in my freezer myself. It helps take up extra space in my freezer which makes it more energy efficient and then if there was a power outage it would help keep my frozen food fresh longer. Plus I don't have to worry about bacteria as it cannot grow in ice.
__________________
Heidi {Owner & Admin of HotCouponWorld.com} - I was hardcore before extreme was cool!


queenofthehivemomof5 is offline  
Tweet this Post!Stumble this Post!
Reply With Quote
 
Old 07-09-2009, 01:26:56 PM   #5
TRADER
SMOKIN'
iTrader: (46)
 
mum2hba's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Alabama
Posts: 735
mum2hba has a reputation beyond reputemum2hba has a reputation beyond reputemum2hba has a reputation beyond reputemum2hba has a reputation beyond reputemum2hba has a reputation beyond reputemum2hba has a reputation beyond reputemum2hba has a reputation beyond reputemum2hba has a reputation beyond reputemum2hba has a reputation beyond reputemum2hba has a reputation beyond reputemum2hba has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: How do you store water from tap?

I use juice containers, and store the water in my freezer.
__________________
Karen

mum2hba is offline  
Tweet this Post!Stumble this Post!
Reply With Quote
 
Old 07-09-2009, 01:27:25 PM   #6
TRADER
SCORCHING
iTrader: (54)
 
TheWoman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Oregon
Posts: 3,639
TheWoman has a reputation beyond reputeTheWoman has a reputation beyond reputeTheWoman has a reputation beyond reputeTheWoman has a reputation beyond reputeTheWoman has a reputation beyond reputeTheWoman has a reputation beyond reputeTheWoman has a reputation beyond reputeTheWoman has a reputation beyond reputeTheWoman has a reputation beyond reputeTheWoman has a reputation beyond reputeTheWoman has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: How do you store water from tap?

Originally Posted by notsyourbeezwax View Post
Milk jugs break down. Your water will end up everywhere. Do not use milk jugs.


I think this one bears repeating. Milk jugs are okay for short term (like there is a hurricane is on its way) but don't rely on them for your "just in case" water storage.
__________________
I can't be done shopping, I still have coupons left!!!


TheWoman is offline  
Tweet this Post!Stumble this Post!
Reply With Quote
 
Old 07-24-2009, 07:47:23 AM   #7
TRADER
BURNING
iTrader: (124)
 
cjpsmom's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Montana
Posts: 5,683
cjpsmom has a reputation beyond reputecjpsmom has a reputation beyond reputecjpsmom has a reputation beyond reputecjpsmom has a reputation beyond reputecjpsmom has a reputation beyond reputecjpsmom has a reputation beyond reputecjpsmom has a reputation beyond reputecjpsmom has a reputation beyond reputecjpsmom has a reputation beyond reputecjpsmom has a reputation beyond reputecjpsmom has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: How do you store water from tap?

Thanks gals!
__________________
WISHLIST-HAVELIST
Rebuilding database q's...just ask for a specific q and I'll gladly look. Thank you.
cjpsmom is offline  
Tweet this Post!Stumble this Post!
Reply With Quote
 
Old 07-27-2009, 09:20:33 AM   #8
TRADER IN TRAINING
SPARKING
iTrader: (2)
 
oregon's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Oregon
Posts: 148
Blog Entries: 2
oregon has a reputation beyond reputeoregon has a reputation beyond reputeoregon has a reputation beyond reputeoregon has a reputation beyond reputeoregon has a reputation beyond reputeoregon has a reputation beyond reputeoregon has a reputation beyond reputeoregon has a reputation beyond reputeoregon has a reputation beyond reputeoregon has a reputation beyond reputeoregon has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: How do you store water from tap?

Originally Posted by TheWoman View Post

I think this one bears repeating. Milk jugs are okay for short term (like there is a hurricane is on its way) but don't rely on them for your "just in case" water storage.
This also includes the distilled water jugs you get at the grocery store. I bought a couple gallons of water for drinking to see us through a potential outage. They never got used so I kept them in the garage "just in case". The following summer I had water all over my garage floor. These jugs are made of the same stuff as milk jugs.

I now filter my water, boil it, and put it the blue water containers I pick up from Winco.
__________________
I just know I'm missing something....
ISO - Vitamin water, Fitness water, Gatorade
Have / Want
oregon is offline  
Tweet this Post!Stumble this Post!
Reply With Quote
 
Old 07-27-2009, 10:33:44 AM   #9
TRADER
BURNING
iTrader: (124)
 
cjpsmom's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Montana
Posts: 5,683
cjpsmom has a reputation beyond reputecjpsmom has a reputation beyond reputecjpsmom has a reputation beyond reputecjpsmom has a reputation beyond reputecjpsmom has a reputation beyond reputecjpsmom has a reputation beyond reputecjpsmom has a reputation beyond reputecjpsmom has a reputation beyond reputecjpsmom has a reputation beyond reputecjpsmom has a reputation beyond reputecjpsmom has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: How do you store water from tap?

I've been washing and reusing my Pepsi bottles (2ltrs) and adding a drop or two of bleach. I'm still planning on getting one those "water containers" but just haven't made it there yet. Thanks again to all for the tips and WARNINGS!!!!!
__________________
WISHLIST-HAVELIST
Rebuilding database q's...just ask for a specific q and I'll gladly look. Thank you.
cjpsmom is offline  
Tweet this Post!Stumble this Post!
Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
store, tap, water

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On


Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.2

Forum
Register | Archive | Register | Calendar | Memberlist | Help / FAQ | Search | Today's Posts | ^To Top


Copyright - Coupon Girls, LLC 2006-2012 - All rights reserved.

Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.5.2