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Posted: 8/17/2007 8:11:37 AM EDT
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Good way to store non potable water. The chemicals from the detergent leaches into the plastic so it will never be of any use for potable water.
On a side note I think that over time the plastic will start to break down and the bottles will leak. My 02 worth |
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Posted: 8/17/2007 8:15:08 AM EDT
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Boiling won't remove the chemicals already in the water. You would have to find a way to remove the disolved chemicals. |
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Posted: 8/17/2007 8:23:17 AM EDT
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the way i've always looked at that sort of thing is this.... if i couldn't safely digest what was originally in the container i won't try and use it to store things i could digest.
I'd rather be safe than sorry. There are way too many things out there for water storage. J |
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Posted: 8/17/2007 8:26:32 AM EDT
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I keep those on hand as well for flushing toilets ... I suppose you could also use for bathing, washing clothes, maybe even dishes. I have been storing these for about 8 months now so far without any leaks... I have them out in my garage so if they would leak... shouldnt be too bad. They seem pretty tuff tho.. we'll see.
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Posted: 8/17/2007 8:54:08 AM EDT
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These are useful, just not for drinking.
They would be great for washing/sanitation/cleaning/etc. Many of these things are ignored as a whole in most preps. For me, It would be a space issue. Since my storage is limited, I would rather have multiuse (potable) water stored than non-potable. If space isnt an issue and you ahve the containers.... Store away, I say! |
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Posted: 8/17/2007 9:14:55 AM EDT
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Like everyone said, don't drink it. I think they will hold up for years if kept in the dark, I've seen them bounce 2 feet when full.
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Posted: 8/17/2007 11:28:28 AM EDT
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I have 4 of them filled up for washing or toilet flushing. The ones I am using have the spigot on the side. They will sit nicely over the edge of the sink and you can dispense a controlled amount of water in the sink as needed. I did not rinse them out prior to filling which means the water is soapy enough for mild washing duties.
They are pretty strong and the easy to carry also. I would not drink from them, but if needed you could use the water in a solar still to get some drinking water. |
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Posted: 8/17/2007 1:40:28 PM EDT
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Yep, thats what I figure, bathing washing hands, cleaning important items, etc. Basically anthing that needs clean water and is not for direct food use. I do the same with plastic bleach bottles as well. |
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Posted: 8/17/2007 1:46:00 PM EDT
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Yep. I use them for a hand wash station for camping or the range. The orange thing in this pic. 
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