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Posted: 2/5/2012 10:41:52 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Colonel_Angus:
Like I told my brother in law, dont spend your fortune on camera equipment and shit now thinking you can just show up at my house when the shit hits the fan and think you'll eat my preps. How did he take that? I said the same to my F.I.L his response.... watch me. I told him I am not kidding around he just smirked and said yeah whatever. Smug prick if it wasn't for his daughter(my wife) I would throttled him there on the spot. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 2/5/2012 1:26:59 PM EDT
[#2]
Originally Posted By bigjunk1:
I have not personally stockpiled supplies although I do always keep a fair amount of food and everyday stuff around. My feelings are that if a situation came up that was realy every man for themself and standard shopping ended ,I along with my sons,father and neighbor could easily drain the Kmart and Ollies up the road. I have enough rifles and pistols and ammo. for all of us. This seems alot easier than storing the stuff now.   I have a weeks worth of MRE's that say's less then 1/2 of you make it in to the store alive. And a months worth that says the 1/2 that do make it there, don't make it back.
Seriously, do you really think that you are the only one in your area that has that idea? What do you think will happen when everyone else with guns and friends get's to the store and there is not enough supplies to go around? 
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Posted: 2/5/2012 1:56:49 PM EDT
[#3]
Originally Posted By bigjunk1:
I have not personally stockpiled supplies although I do always keep a fair amount of food and everyday stuff around. My feelings are that if a situation came up that was realy every man for themself and standard shopping ended ,I along with my sons,father and neighbor could easily drain the Kmart and Ollies up the road. I have enough rifles and pistols and ammo. for all of us. This seems alot easier than storing the stuff now. I may be beating a deah horse, but Are you really going to commit an armed robbery at a Kmart during a Katrina like event? If so how are you going to avoid prosecution for robbery and or murder? If your only going to rob the Kmart well after a Katrina like event (TEOTWAWKI) then why do you think that there will be any food left in one of these places? Also how do you know that many of the things you need will still be there? I dont think antibiotics, gneratros and CB radios will still be on the shelf when you make your move. Just put $100 per month for a year and you'll have just about everything you need. |
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Posted: 2/5/2012 3:59:29 PM EDT
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Maybe they can do us a favor and rub themselves down with Dillo dust before they venture out to loot.
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IA, USA
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Posted: 2/5/2012 6:02:51 PM EDT
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If you think looting for food in stores post catastrophe will be easy, just remember the Air Jordan mobs a couple of months ago. And that was for shoes, not life-sustaining food!
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Posted: 2/5/2012 6:33:58 PM EDT
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we plan to sit out the rush, we can deal with the world getting stupid. As for the end....I doubt that will happen, so you will never get a chance to go loot and that is what you are planning plain and simple. Remember they shoot looters.
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Posted: 2/5/2012 7:05:50 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By alphabavo: Maybe they can do us a favor and rub themselves down with Dillo dust before they venture out to loot. ROTFLMAO! |
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Posted: 2/5/2012 8:25:42 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By MR_JOSHUA:
Household battery backup system, 600ah. Mobile & portable. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/mr_joshua/DSCN7482.jpg What size inverter is that and is all power passed through the sine wave box? I'm also curious as to the numbers you crunched to calculate power requirements. |
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Posted: 2/6/2012 8:34:05 AM EDT
[Last Edit: TAP]
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While I don't agree with bigjunk1's plan, everyone may find yourself one day down that road. Not in a SHTF, but definitely in a TEOTWAWKI. Bottom line is you can only prep for so many situations and you can only store so much shit. One day, those preps will run out unless you are truly off the grid and self sustaining which most will not be. At that point humans will turn into animalistic scavengers and will do ANYTHING to survive. I personally saw it first hand in Iraq and Afghan. No matter what you believe, it WILL happen if things ever got that bad. If you don't believe that you would never do this yourselves, then you are just lying to yourself. Mindset in a true survival situation is everything.
Not sure I agree with your comparison, and neither Afghanistan nor Iraq are or have been TEOTWAWKI situations, as bad as they many have seemed to some. Some areas at some times could certainly be SHTF, but you could say that for Katrina as well. Afghanistan in contemporary times is feudal tribalism with AKs and cell phones added, and Iraq has nearly the same disfunction in terms of lacking unifying cultural factors. The concept of personal responsibility is completely missing from both of those cultures. Not much of a valid comparison to most of the folks who would be posting on this board, or interacting with those around us who don't get it- like BJ1. To many of us, the concept of prepping has little to do with actual surviving- it has more to do with the idea of "carrying the fire" and continuing a belief set and values system. That is completely alien to the two cultures you mentioned. If survival alone was paramount, you wouldn't find many soldiers or other folks with similar backgrounds in the prepper community- and we're certainly here. |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 2/6/2012 10:06:06 PM EDT
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Love what everyone has done and it is always good to see people doing anything at all. Maybe i missed it, but one thing i didnt see was seed storage. Canned food and rice might hold you off short term, but what happens if the economy crashes and government doesnt come to the rescue?
Personally I think investment in a few months of food and water might be better spent on alternative power and water supply, livestock and seed. I know many in urban areas cannot do this in grand scale but something to consider. 50 cans of green beans wont go as far as 10 packets of seed. |
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Posted: 2/7/2012 9:51:43 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By CrotalusCo:
Love what everyone has done and it is always good to see people doing anything at all. Maybe i missed it, but one thing i didnt see was seed storage. Canned food and rice might hold you off short term, but what happens if the economy crashes and government doesnt come to the rescue? Personally I think investment in a few months of food and water might be better spent on alternative power and water supply, livestock and seed. I know many in urban areas cannot do this in grand scale but something to consider. 50 cans of green beans wont go as far as 10 packets of seed. There are lots of places that sell canned heirloom seeds for just such a purpose, and many of of us have stocked these. Be aware that many conventional seeds are hybrids now, not heirlooms, and won't work for future generations of plants. Do some research and get the right kind. |
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Posted: 2/7/2012 10:14:33 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By bigjunk1:
I have not personally stockpiled supplies although I do always keep a fair amount of food and everyday stuff around. My feelings are that if a situation came up that was realy every man for themself and standard shopping ended ,I along with my sons,father and neighbor could easily drain the Kmart and Ollies up the road. I have enough rifles and pistols and ammo. for all of us. This seems alot easier than storing the stuff now. Good way to catch a round in the grape. I prep to defend against people like you. |
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Posted: 2/7/2012 10:18:09 AM EDT
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What's the shelf life on seeds like? How do you tell if they're heirloom or not? This is something I would like to stock, thanks for the idea.
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Posted: 2/7/2012 11:14:28 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By JAMES77257:
Originally Posted By bigjunk1:
I have not personally stockpiled supplies although I do always keep a fair amount of food and everyday stuff around. My feelings are that if a situation came up that was realy every man for themself and standard shopping ended ,I along with my sons,father and neighbor could easily drain the Kmart and Ollies up the road. I have enough rifles and pistols and ammo. for all of us. This seems alot easier than storing the stuff now. Good way to catch a round in the grape. I prep to defend against people like you. Not to get off topic but your Avatar is one of the creepiest ones in the SF.I mean that with the utmost respect. |
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Posted: 2/7/2012 12:22:04 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By 50BMGslinger:
What's the shelf life on seeds like? How do you tell if they're heirloom or not? This is something I would like to stock, thanks for the idea. Lots of info out there from the usual purveyors of survival preps, like: http://www.nitro-pak.com/survival-garden-seeds-10-can Non-hybrid, hierloom seeds are loudly touted as such by the folks who sell them for storage. Depending on storage conditions, most folks will tell you 5 years is about average, but you'll still get some germination from ones much older than that. |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 2/7/2012 1:35:00 PM EDT
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Heirloom are yes the best choice for reproducing the exact variety you chose originally. Though even the hybrids will still produce similar plants. Aka a hybrid "rob roy" tomato plant will produce tomatoes of a shape, size and flavor, saving those seeds will still produce tomatoes they just wont be like the "rob roys" Seeds that are heirloom are normally sold as such.
Seeds depending on storage will last from 2 years up to 20 years depending on the plant. Keep dry and cold. Germination rates will significantly decrease the longer they are stored. 5 years is a good number to work on refreshing or restocking your supply. Few other things to consider Aloe, if you live in an area where you are able to grow this maybe find a little spot on your property to do so. Those in the southwest maybe find a spot for prickly pear, those on the east coast maybe some blackberry/raspberry along the fence line somewhere. Lets not forget about fruit trees. These things have LOW initial cost, will produce every year will outlast even the longest shelf life. |
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Posted: 2/7/2012 2:02:51 PM EDT
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this thread needs more pics of preps
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Posted: 2/7/2012 2:50:45 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By CrotalusCo:
Love what everyone has done and it is always good to see people doing anything at all. Maybe i missed it, but one thing i didnt see was seed storage. Canned food and rice might hold you off short term, but what happens if the economy crashes and government doesnt come to the rescue? Personally I think investment in a few months of food and water might be better spent on alternative power and water supply, livestock and seed. I know many in urban areas cannot do this in grand scale but something to consider. 50 cans of green beans wont go as far as 10 packets of seed. I've got a few seeds put back
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Posted: 2/27/2012 11:04:43 AM EDT
[Last Edit: eastcoastff]
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pics
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Posted: 2/27/2012 11:11:54 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By vm1970:
Originally Posted By JAMES77257:
Originally Posted By bigjunk1:
I have not personally stockpiled supplies although I do always keep a fair amount of food and everyday stuff around. My feelings are that if a situation came up that was realy every man for themself and standard shopping ended ,I along with my sons,father and neighbor could easily drain the Kmart and Ollies up the road. I have enough rifles and pistols and ammo. for all of us. This seems alot easier than storing the stuff now. Good way to catch a round in the grape. I prep to defend against people like you. Not to get off topic but your Avatar is one of the creepiest ones in the SF.I mean that with the utmost respect. Thanks. Now don't try to jack my preps...  
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Posted: 2/27/2012 1:11:24 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By JAMES77257:
Originally Posted By vm1970:
Originally Posted By JAMES77257:
Originally Posted By bigjunk1:
I have not personally stockpiled supplies although I do always keep a fair amount of food and everyday stuff around. My feelings are that if a situation came up that was realy every man for themself and standard shopping ended ,I along with my sons,father and neighbor could easily drain the Kmart and Ollies up the road. I have enough rifles and pistols and ammo. for all of us. This seems alot easier than storing the stuff now. Good way to catch a round in the grape. I prep to defend against people like you. Not to get off topic but your Avatar is one of the creepiest ones in the SF.I mean that with the utmost respect. Thanks. Now don't try to jack my preps... No threat of me doing that ...I got my own. |
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IA, USA
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Posted: 2/27/2012 5:42:52 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By eastcoastff:
http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh609/Eastcoastff/Preps/2012-02-27092034.jpg http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh609/Eastcoastff/Preps/2012-02-27092023.jpg http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh609/Eastcoastff/Preps/2012-02-27092114.jpg My most expensive prep so far http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh609/Eastcoastff/Preps/2012-02-27085623.jpg Champion 3500/4000w 120/240v http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh609/Eastcoastff/Preps/2012-02-27105928.jpg Sig 1911, G19, 10/22, Stoeger Coach, Mini-14 tactical in wood and the mossberg. The wood on that Mini is very nice! |
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Posted: 2/27/2012 8:36:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: eastcoastff]
[#24]
Thanks
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Posted: 2/28/2012 9:57:55 AM EDT
[#25]
A person would be crazy to post photos of his preps. If you decide to do it, why not send a copy to Homeland security, so they can come to your home and take it when they need it or want to charge you with hoarding. JMHO
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Posted: 2/28/2012 11:47:28 AM EDT
[Last Edit: eastcoastff]
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Thanks
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Posted: 2/28/2012 12:49:52 PM EDT
[#27]
Originally Posted By eastcoastff:
Of all the things I worry about on a daily basis "homeland security" coming and taking my 3 months worth of food isn't even on the radar. If it comes down to massive food shortages do you honestly think it would be a worth while use of resources to sift through internet forums, track people down and take what the may have left. You're not only over estimating our governments capability but also not looking at the big picture. What are they really going to gain by doing such a thing. An awful lot of work tracking us down for a small amount of food in the grand scheme of things. Your right if you only have a 3 month supply of preps theres no reason to be concerned about anyone other than your neigbor coming for your food, but there are those of us who have been prepping for years and have years worth of food storage so I will continue to keep my storage to myself and I won't worry everyday because I am not broadcasting my preps. |
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Posted: 2/28/2012 1:00:01 PM EDT
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Well if you think the governments plan is to search Internet forums during a crisis, picture or no picture you've failed just as much as those who have posted pictures.
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Posted: 2/28/2012 1:07:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: steelheadfever]
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Originally Posted By eastcoastff:
Well if you think the governments plan is to search Internet forums during a crisis, picture or no picture you've failed just as much as those who have posted pictures. Reminds me of a story of a guy who boasting in a bar about killing 3 deer, a moose and a bear in one day without a license. When a man in the group stood up and said he was a fish and game officer, to which the man who had been boasting said and I am the biggest liar in town. No pictures no proof. |
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Posted: 2/28/2012 1:17:22 PM EDT
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I was actually at the bar. The game warden left the bar, searched the mans home, found the deer, the moose and the bear. Shot the guys dog during the no knock warrant. It was a sad story.
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Posted: 2/28/2012 5:08:58 PM EDT
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What's sad about taking down a loudmouthed poacher? |
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Posted: 2/28/2012 5:15:57 PM EDT
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The poor dog was an innocent bystander. I consider that sad.
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Posted: 3/13/2012 11:17:22 AM EDT
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Shameless bump.
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Posted: 5/21/2012 12:27:53 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By 36_gauge:
Shameless bump. |
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Posted: 7/8/2012 11:57:00 PM EDT
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No more pictures?
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NJ, USA
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Posted: 7/9/2012 5:51:20 AM EDT
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Epic thread. Please keep it going.
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Posted: 7/9/2012 10:19:44 PM EDT
[Last Edit: alphabavo]
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This is less then half of them. I typically find them at garage sales and antique stores for less then $15. These are the ones waiting to be cleaned up, painted, and have new gaskets added.
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Posted: 7/9/2012 11:23:14 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By toyotaman:
I was hoping that we could start a thread where people post pictures of their preps and food storage. Or if there has been a previous thread like this, maybe just post the link? You want the address and storage location of all said preps to? 
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Posted: 7/10/2012 9:51:11 AM EDT
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Added 10 oz silver to the stash and registered for my Paramedic upgrade yesterday. I love this thread.
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Posted: 8/10/2012 3:06:20 PM EDT
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Bump
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Posted: 8/24/2012 12:45:38 PM EDT
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 Bulliet Bourbon Sweet
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Posted: 8/25/2012 8:03:44 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Mach]
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Originally Posted By steelheadfever:
Originally Posted By eastcoastff:
Of all the things I worry about on a daily basis "homeland security" coming and taking my 3 months worth of food isn't even on the radar. If it comes down to massive food shortages do you honestly think it would be a worth while use of resources to sift through internet forums, track people down and take what the may have left. You're not only over estimating our governments capability but also not looking at the big picture. What are they really going to gain by doing such a thing. An awful lot of work tracking us down for a small amount of food in the grand scheme of things. Your right if you only have a 3 month supply of preps theres no reason to be concerned about anyone other than your neigbor coming for your food, but there are those of us who have been prepping for years and have years worth of food storage so I will continue to keep my storage to myself and I won't worry everyday because I am not broadcasting my preps. Oops too late. You did everything but post pics. Eta I see somebody beat me too it. Also pics on the internet doesn't prove anything |
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Posted: 8/25/2012 10:07:55 AM EDT
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I posted this in the what did you do today thread as well but it should be here I think.
Went from this: 
to this: 
Now I can buy a little over 800 gallons at a time or a full years worth when its on sale. And because I own the tanks I can shop from whatever store I choose. And with the concrete I dont have to weedeat around it anymore |
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Posted: 8/25/2012 1:38:14 PM EDT
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What do you run with those tanks and how long do they last? Is that just backup for NG? How much to fill them?
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Posted: 8/25/2012 3:05:10 PM EDT
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We are out in the county so no NG out here. We run a forces air furnace, kitchen stove and water heater with them. The will last a full year now that I have two. Propane was $1.18 a gallon when I filled them. The tanks were reconditioned used and they were $800 each. Concrete cost me another $180 and I finished it myself.
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Posted: 10/9/2012 2:58:00 PM EDT
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And another BUMP
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Posted: 10/9/2012 5:54:33 PM EDT
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I love this thread and would like to see more traffic in it, so here's some jam my wife and I made a few months ago. In total we made about 50 pints this year of strawberry, strawberry/kiwi, peach, blackberry, and raspberry.
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Posted: 10/10/2012 2:54:57 AM EDT
[Last Edit: EXPY37]
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Originally Posted By overkill375:
I posted this in the what did you do today thread as well but it should be here I think. Went from this: http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg75/overkill375/DSCN26251.jpg to this: http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg75/overkill375/DSCN26261.jpg Now I can buy a little over 800 gallons at a time or a full years worth when its on sale. And because I own the tanks I can shop from whatever store I choose. And with the concrete I dont have to weedeat around it anymore Those aren't the same tanks as the rusty one are they??? I'd slip a small piece of al plate under each leg to keep them from rusting. Beautiful tanks, enjoy seeing them! |
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Posted: 10/11/2012 6:04:15 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By overkill375:
I posted this in the what did you do today thread as well but it should be here I think. Went from this: http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg75/overkill375/DSCN26251.jpg to this: http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg75/overkill375/DSCN26261.jpg Now I can buy a little over 800 gallons at a time or a full years worth when its on sale. And because I own the tanks I can shop from whatever store I choose. And with the concrete I dont have to weedeat around it anymore You do have the tank that is not in use at the time shut off at the tank correct? I had a neighbor that had a piece of roof tin come off a barn in a storm and blew right into the outlet line of one of his two tanks. They were two seperate lines going to the side of the house and then to a tee. Both tanks vented out through the cut in the line. Two 1000 gallon tanks vented. They were filled about two weeks earlier so it was a major hit for him. |
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Posted: 10/12/2012 1:28:15 AM EDT
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they are both different tanks (new to me recons) the rusty one, was here on a lease when we bought the house. I have the second tank shut completely off and will refill the other as needed. I will rottae which tank i use but will always have one full and one partial.
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