Water Storage

[rlspach]

I just ordered one of these (275 gal):

Utah Water Storage - High Capacity Water Storage | SureWater

I thought I would share as it took me quite a while to find something like this with:

* Small footprint
* High capacity
* Fits through a standard door
* Purpose built for home water storage

I have no financial or personal interest in this company.

 

[clt46910]

I have a filter and a lake. Do I need more?

 

[rlspach]

I have a filter and a lake also, but geez that'd be a pain compared to having clean water on tap.

 

[csm47362]

I don't have a lake so I might have to look in to one of these....

 

[ThrottleJockey]

Filter and lake for me too. I can put it on tap and run the filter in-line all the way up to the house on either an electric or a hand pump. Plus we have a well that I'll be hooking back into soon. I want back off of city water.

 

[rlspach]

Indianapolis water company gets a little pissy if I pump out of their lake

 

[millsusaf]

Those are pretty cool, certainly a good idea and priced very well. I might have to get one ofter the holidays.

 

[Woodsman]

I've been trying to find a domestic source for something like this. I found one in Canada and this looks like exactly the same thing.

Thanks for the link and info.

 

[lawrence1139]

water filter

Bulk Herb Store - Big Berkey

This is the water filter l have, l am planing on get the water from our water tank tested and the same water after ran through the water filter. The tank l have is 550 gallons. 1.25 inches of rain and she's full.
Hope any of this helps

 

[PeaShooter]

How about a bulk purchase. I own a business and have a forklift and the ability to unload a semi trailer. We might be able to get bulk pricing on both the tanks and the freight. My business is in Noblesville. I would have to work on the timing of a purchase, the business is moving end of January and things will be hectic, but after that, it should be ok.

 

[rlspach]

When I ordered I recall they said it would take about 4 weeks before it ships; I presume they build upon order. That would cut it too close for your timing I think PeaShooter.

 

[rlspach]

Sorry Pea I read too fast and didn't note you were suggesting after the January move.

 

[Woodsman]

Bulk Herb Store - Big Berkey

This is the water filter l have, l am planing on get the water from our water tank tested and the same water after ran through the water filter. The tank l have is 550 gallons. 1.25 inches of rain and she's full.
Hope any of this helps

Would it be too much trouble to post the results of the water test? I've been thinking about getting on of the Berkey filters and want to get more first hand information and testing before plunking down money on one. Thanks.

 

[PatMcGroyne]

Watch closely:

Make sure no-one poisons or pollutes the lake. You should have enough H2O inside at room temp to keep you awhile. Otherwise, +10 to ya'

I have a filter and a lake. Do I need more?

 

[lawrence1139]

For sure l will post the infor on the results on the water test

 

[TopDog]

Just one quick question. How long can you store water before it goes bad?

 

[Lex Concord]

Just one quick question. How long can you store water before it goes bad?

Quick answer: that depends

It depends upon the container and the general storage conditions. Opaque containers retard algae growth. Though, according to Cody Lundin (author of "When all Hell Breaks Loose"), algae chunks are extra nutrients during lean times, though many people prefer chunkless water .

There is a video on the SureWater site that recommends rotating the "tap water" every six months. The tank he sells has air vents, so you might not be able to "treat & seal" as suggested by many of the places that sell drums (I have several, but they take up valuable floor space in my 2-car garage).

I treated my water with Water Preserver (it's just sodium hypochlorite, aka bleach, though this was a "proprietary stabilized pH balanced formula"), which is supposed to keep sealed water potable for up to 5 years without rotation...I think sealed is the critical point here, as I don't know if a vented system like the Sure Water tanks would work with such treatment.

More research required on my part, but I definitely like what I see as, with a large family, I need to store a lot of water.

 

[TopDog]

Quick answer: that depends

It depends upon the container and the general storage conditions. Opaque containers retard algae growth. Though, according to Cody Lundin (author of "When all Hell Breaks Loose"), algae chunks are extra nutrients during lean times, though many people prefer chunkless water .

There is a video on the SureWater site that recommends rotating the "tap water" every six months. The tank he sells has air vents, so you might not be able to "treat & seal" as suggested by many of the places that sell drums (I have several, but they take up valuable floor space in my 2-car garage).

I treated my water with Water Preserver (it's just sodium hypochlorite, aka bleach, though this was a "proprietary stabilized pH balanced formula"), which is supposed to keep sealed water potable for up to 5 years without rotation...I think sealed is the critical point here, as I don't know if a vented system like the Sure Water tanks would work with such treatment.

More research required on my part, but I definitely like what I see as, with a large family, I need to store a lot of water.

Thank You for that comprehensive answer.

 

[ar15_dude]

How about a bulk purchase. I own a business and have a forklift and the ability to unload a semi trailer. We might be able to get bulk pricing on both the tanks and the freight. My business is in Noblesville. I would have to work on the timing of a purchase, the business is moving end of January and things will be hectic, but after that, it should be ok.

PeaShooter,
How about you figure out the savings from bulk purchase, I assume shipping can be less if we picked them up at your place?

I'm interested, let me know the deal.

 

[PeaShooter]

Here is the skinny from SureWater...A bulk order for them is 10 tanks. With a bulk order, they will waive the $65 shipping fee/tank. We would need 10 tank orders in order to get the discount.