Along with your rations how have you provided for your water needs?

GARANDNUT · 11-11-2012, 07:07 PM

I don't have a well nor do I have provisions for one. I am trying to figure out the water issue and I would like some pointers. I am within one mile of a lake but any water from it is undrinkable without filtration that can remove both bacteria, chemicals and metals.

TinmanIA · 11-11-2012, 07:19 PM

We use to party a lot at my place. On Sunday I would have 5 or 6 2 litres to clean and fill with water. Other than that look in to the sand and charcoal filters. You can make them with a couple of 5 gallon buckets. You can also get cartridge filters to go in to buckets that do the same thing.

aviator · 11-11-2012, 10:30 PM

With a 30,000 gal pool in the backyard I don't really worry.

4thIDvet · 11-12-2012, 05:42 AM

We have numerous natural springs, with crystal clear water feeding the Saint Johns river..
Million acres of wood for heat..

http://www.wikihow.com/Purify-Water

DirtySteve · 11-12-2012, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 4thIDvet

We have numerous natural springs, with crystal clear water feeding the Saint Johns river..
Million acres of wood for heat..

http://www.wikihow.com/Purify-Water

And a relatively low water table for the winter months, just dig the latrine a good distance away and boil/filter the hell out of it..........

Sanders · 11-12-2012, 03:58 PM

I know where many wells are. Plus, I have the ability and equipment to drill a well, if I need to.

I also know how to operate and/or repair windmills.

Plus, I have a Katadyn Hiker water filter and a supply of purification tablets.

gunnysmith · 11-13-2012, 01:42 PM

http://www.alpharubicon.com/primitiv...etspitfire.htm

Well Bucket

Sanders · 11-13-2012, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by gunnysmith

http://www.alpharubicon.com/primitiv...etspitfire.htm

Well Bucket

Another version a flat bottom bailer.

We usually use one that has a little ball at the bottom that acts like a check valve to keep the water in.

10 Bears · 11-13-2012, 04:33 PM

Depending upon the depth of your existing well, a pitcher pump will also work.
Just need a good sucker washer system.

My water is, normally, at 29 feet, and a sucker pump is a bit tough to use.
Sooo.... the pvc bucket system would be a viable alternative.
It would also slide down alongside the current pump pipe (plastic) and leave it in place.
Hoping that electrical power would be restored.

11-11-2012, 07:07 PM	#1
GARANDNUT Pontificator Maximus Join Date: May 2006 Location: between the hills Posts: 8,724	Along with your rations how have you provided for your water needs? I don't have a well nor do I have provisions for one. I am trying to figure out the water issue and I would like some pointers. I am within one mile of a lake but any water from it is undrinkable without filtration that can remove both bacteria, chemicals and metals.

11-11-2012, 07:19 PM	#2
TinmanIA Demon of the Midwest Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: In a room with no windows. Posts: 4,118	We use to party a lot at my place. On Sunday I would have 5 or 6 2 litres to clean and fill with water. Other than that look in to the sand and charcoal filters. You can make them with a couple of 5 gallon buckets. You can also get cartridge filters to go in to buckets that do the same thing. __________________ Don't you ever stand for that sort of thing. Someone ever tries to kill you, you try to kill 'em right back. 3% Throw Me To the Wolves, I Will Come Back Leading The Pack

11-11-2012, 10:30 PM	#3
aviator unum de multis Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bunker's Headquarters. Posts: 52,383	With a 30,000 gal pool in the backyard I don't really worry. __________________ "Government is not the solution to our problem, government is the problem." Pesident Ronald Reagan

11-12-2012, 05:42 AM	#4
4thIDvet slug Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Astor Florida Posts: 48,408	We have numerous natural springs, with crystal clear water feeding the Saint Johns river.. Million acres of wood for heat.. http://www.wikihow.com/Purify-Water __________________ God Bless Americas Veterans. All who are serving and have served.

11-12-2012, 03:58 PM	#6
Sanders Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 66,459	I know where many wells are. Plus, I have the ability and equipment to drill a well, if I need to. I also know how to operate and/or repair windmills. Plus, I have a Katadyn Hiker water filter and a supply of purification tablets. __________________ "The truly dangerous man dresses inconspicuously and is soft- spoken. He walks away from most confrontations. The only time you learn that the truly dangerous man is mad at you is a split second before you die, for he never fights. He only kills. The truly dangerous man knows that fighting is what children do and killing is what men do." - Charley Reese 1986 3

11-13-2012, 01:42 PM	#7
gunnysmith Fear what you cannot see Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 6,730	http://www.alpharubicon.com/primitiv...etspitfire.htm Well Bucket __________________ Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. H. L. Mencken

11-13-2012, 04:33 PM	#9
10 Bears Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: E-Da-How Posts: 137,846	Depending upon the depth of your existing well, a pitcher pump will also work. Just need a good sucker washer system. My water is, normally, at 29 feet, and a sucker pump is a bit tough to use. Sooo.... the pvc bucket system would be a viable alternative. It would also slide down alongside the current pump pipe (plastic) and leave it in place. Hoping that electrical power would be restored.