If you are worried about chemicals leaching into your barrel from the concrete, then you should definitely NOT put the barrel on pressure-treated lumber like in the video. Also, you might want to consider using 4 pieces, not 2 to distribute the weight of a full barrel to prevent denting the bottom As barrel bottoms are designed to sit on a completely flat surface. Don't forget, the folks in areas that have sustained freezing in winter need to drain these barrels or they will split when frozen if they are not able to store them in a heated place. Cheers from Alberta, Canada.
@LeaderRakkasan Жыл бұрын
Well... I just used treated wood. I wasn't thinking. Do you think it needs to be changed out?
@jayb.8460 Жыл бұрын
I want to store it in my closet on carpet.
@nikonum13lo6 ай бұрын
I wouldn't worry abt seepage. It's overkill. @FEMA-SpecialAgent6
@nikonum13lo6 ай бұрын
@jayb.8460 if those leak, you're going to regret doing so.
@michaelsmiey79472 ай бұрын
Great job. Not too long and not too short. Very well explained. Thanks!
@annajordan93772 жыл бұрын
Our Augason Farms drum came with a wrench, the water siphon & water treatments. Thanks for the video!
@williamwilson6499Ай бұрын
And that plastic wrench is worthless. Mine snapped off trying to open the barrel. I got a metal one and it’s perfect.
@V213746 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info! just bought, and treated two drums with your advice. Thanks again!
@AnnC....2 ай бұрын
Thank you
@mrp20302 жыл бұрын
This is EXACTLY what I needed!!! Thank you so much!🙋🏻♀️❤️
@ARod-br2ui2 жыл бұрын
Just did this according to your video. 👍 thanks for the info!
@gregchaney20042 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your information. I appreciate your time. Greg Chaney in coastal N.C
@daveanthony1353 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial post,thank you.
@DeyBwah Жыл бұрын
So many entitled people demanding info lol. Great video.
@rebeccasanford86073 жыл бұрын
Howdy from East Texas
@MLCDelux3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video.
@Freddy07293 жыл бұрын
Thanks!! Great info. 👍
@younggrasshopper35313 ай бұрын
thank you!
@confidenceondatrack7620 күн бұрын
Any tips on what to do to prevent the water from freezing if the power goes out in the winter?
@denistorres83379 ай бұрын
Great information, Thank you.
@wallied51983 жыл бұрын
Good video keep it up
@jordiflores89002 жыл бұрын
In my job those pups break easily or have holes in the hoeses I'm a machine operator we pump daily for the cilcon for the materials
@normasantiago7782 Жыл бұрын
Awww truly grateful for the video. 👍👍👊🙂
@asesinodezombis20772 жыл бұрын
I can blast thru (1) gallon of water no problem. Making coffee, boiling water for Oatmeal/eggs/re hydrating back packing meals etc etc. Then we need to wash dishes, decontaminating bathroom equipment or simply washing your face. 2 gallons a day (minimum) is my recommendation.
@keinlieb3818 Жыл бұрын
Yep, this. Especially if you plan on bathing. My wife and I have about 5 gal per person per day. We go through about 2.5 gal a day with food prep and drinking. Only way we know this is because we live in an area that constantly has water shortages and so we've had to live off water storage for weeks at a time. We are currently in a water shortage right now going on 3 days with no water. It has been known to last up to 2 weeks, so water storage for us is a part of every day life.
@sergiosaona1854 Жыл бұрын
Thank you brother 😊
@sethwarner2540 Жыл бұрын
I was hoping this video would be about holding the drum 12"off the ground, safely. But this was good!
@Realitycheck1-26 ай бұрын
Find yourself a deadlifted who is ready to retire. As long as you feed him, he should be good to hold that drum for that 5-10yrs 🏋🏻♂️
@thedude58803 жыл бұрын
The only place i could store something like that is my garage, which gets hot in the summer, would that be an issue or would it be ok so long as they're kept out of sunlight?
@chief59813 жыл бұрын
Good question. U find an answer yet? My garage gets real toasty
@Alpha_Marketing_Boss2 жыл бұрын
Same here
@DD_LetTheDogsOut2 жыл бұрын
My concern as well. The garage has to get over 100° easy in the summer.
@peachfuds2 жыл бұрын
Heat will leech the platic into the water. I recommend digging a 2ft hole next to your garage and put the barrels in the ground. Cover it wil a reflective tarp so sunlight gets reflected away. This will keep it cool in the summer
@brentshutt85112 жыл бұрын
@@peachfuds then don’t let it freeze to the point it brakes the barrel,
@kristifreeman5830 Жыл бұрын
Thankyou ❤️
@strykeback1 Жыл бұрын
Store it in the garage unless you jn south Texas and your garage is 120……
@patrickcockett8062 Жыл бұрын
Like your spokesperson
@wmk01002 жыл бұрын
HDPE is non hygroscopic, which means it does not absorb moisture. Blue #2 barrels used for food products can be cleaned to the point that there is no detectable smell or taste of the product stored previously. Black barrels have carbon mixed into the hdpe, and it is susceptible to moisture. Setting the blue barrels on concrete is not a problem.
@PilotPatriot2 жыл бұрын
you maybe be 100% correct on that, but sitting a couple 2x4s underneth it is so easy, i figure why not just do it
@BlackestSheepBobBarker3332 жыл бұрын
👍
@littleme35972 жыл бұрын
@@PilotPatriot Thank you I would do it too. Air circulation. Love it. You were great!
@1painter4hire2 жыл бұрын
Hey Sir , So can I use a black used food grade barrel for storing water ? It had lemon juice in it. I already cleaned them out with pool shock . Thanks in advance !
@wmk01002 жыл бұрын
That would be prefect
@danielrodgers69833 жыл бұрын
Id be afraid to buy any 55gal drum off criags list lol
@PilotPatriot3 жыл бұрын
Lol. Not for water storage at least!
@ryanneubert3487Ай бұрын
How long do you think this would last if I stored it in a weather exposed area inside of a shed in Southern California
@BLUEYENKO Жыл бұрын
Amazon sells a 5 wheel cart for drums with brakes on it.
@PilotPatriot Жыл бұрын
Link please?
@peterlipton85803 жыл бұрын
which hole do you put the syphon in? And maybe you should add to video to disinfect the syphon too. Thanks, was a big help!
@littleme35972 жыл бұрын
lol You could do that yourself without any video! And, the water as it runs through it, will 'clean" it a bit.
@specterman20004 ай бұрын
How many drops of Aquamira Water Treatment should I use for a Reliance Products Aqua-Tainer 7 Gallon Rigid Water Container?
@greydenpiechnickrealestate69282 жыл бұрын
My guy watch the city prep video and went and made his directly after
@mariana2008Ай бұрын
BPA
@HighFlyer614883 жыл бұрын
Are you supposed to use bleach to clean it as well?
@LOYALONESTILLАй бұрын
Don't forget water for all pets/animals. They need clean drinking water also!
@citizenresponseАй бұрын
Question, there are some I can buy locally that stores salt water. Could I just wash those out and they’d be good to go?
@PilotPatriotАй бұрын
@@citizenresponse yes if they are clean and bpa free
@AJ-sb8qk6 ай бұрын
Great video, NEW SUB. I have a question. If I wanted to use that 55 plastic drum to take showers using a tankless hot water unit. Is there anything special that I would need to do? Would I need to make sure that the barrel is BPA free? Thanks
@gordonolson19047 ай бұрын
The low water table this year in Mpls got me thinking about storing water this year. I'm interested in how to store water during the winter. What's the best way to store water in the cold and not have it freeze? Also, if storing outside in the winter what would be the best mix of chemicals since I wouldn't want to store a full 55 galllons in case it freezes and room for expansion is needed? Thanks.
@nikonum13lo6 ай бұрын
I bought a heat cable to wrap the barrels with.
@1demochad17 ай бұрын
Will it freeze? If so how can I prevent freezing?
@D0TELL6 ай бұрын
What about storing in a garage? My garage gets over 100 in the summer.
@PilotPatriot6 ай бұрын
Should be fine as long as you keep it out of direct sunlight
@jarnold8803 Жыл бұрын
Living in Dallas area, i will be storing outside. Are there any threat of be the drum freezing? If so what would you recommend
@PilotPatriot Жыл бұрын
It could freeze. If you're concerned about that just don't fill it completely full. Leave some room for expansion.
@nikonum13lo6 ай бұрын
I'm applying heat cables and aluminum wrap insulation.
@mikefinley43672 жыл бұрын
Funny as hell when that barrel turned while wrenching the hung plug. 55 gallond of water at 7 lbs per gallon wouldn't move.
@PilotPatriot2 жыл бұрын
DUH!!!.... it was a demonstration for video purposes....do you really think I would fill it with 55 gal of water while its sitting in front of my garage door??? Lol.
@littleme35972 жыл бұрын
@@PilotPatriot I am having so much fun, reading these posts, as a grandma, septuagenarian. Most of these people would NOT survive if they have to ask, these kind of questions. It is sad. I love the men asking about storing, LIFTING 400+ pounds of blue barrel, on top of each other! That I want to see. I admire your patience.
@nikonum13lo6 ай бұрын
@@littleme3597same!
@Firemedic21052 жыл бұрын
Can you stack those drums on top of each other? And I have them 2 high, if so do I need to put 2x4 across the top for Spreading out the weight or can they stack directly on top of each other?
@PilotPatriot2 жыл бұрын
You cannot stack them when they are full. I'd build a 2x4 frame that supports the top one so the bottom isn't supporting any of the weight
@littleme35972 жыл бұрын
@@PilotPatriot I am surprised at all the men, asking these kind of questions. I am grandma, and would not do that! The weight, 400 pounds and pressure on lid and tank below. I learned THAT from canning food! I am keeping my barrel inside my house and putting a lace tablecloth over it!
@timkeith7201 Жыл бұрын
I treated my water barrels with the water treatment mentioned. Can anyone please tell me what the reddish gunk in my hose is and what I should do? They are on there side with a clear hose going to the bottom barrel
@Doobie603 Жыл бұрын
did you clean the barrel out first?
@CH-ce5jv2 жыл бұрын
Would it be necessary to add the preservatives if I just plan to take it out from the barrel then run it through a berkey?
@annajordan93772 жыл бұрын
I plan to do the same.
@donnaholmes24963 ай бұрын
Did you know that you can can water and it will last for years , if not indefinitely.
@carrottop34543 жыл бұрын
I’m on city water. Does it hurt to still add the stabilizer?
@PatriotDIY3 жыл бұрын
Nope!
@audiophileman7047 Жыл бұрын
This is a good video, but how do you know that you have the proper chlorine residual after mixing he AqualMira in the drum with the water? Do you ever test the water for chlorine residual?
@PilotPatriot Жыл бұрын
Aquamira tells you how much to use
@audiophileman7047 Жыл бұрын
@@PilotPatriot Thank you for answering my question. I've discovered some free chlorine test strips. They cost about $17 for a pack of 50 test strips. Since chemicals may not be made or mixed properly or the chlorine could react with soap residue left in the drum from washing, testing is a good idea when your health is at stake.
@elizabethhayes19832 жыл бұрын
Do you recommend storing softened water? (Our water softener does not remove the chlorine.)
@PilotPatriot2 жыл бұрын
I honestly have no idea what softened water is lol
@elizabethhayes19832 жыл бұрын
😂 Guess you don’t have hard water where you live. Softened water is a conditioning process that removes all the minerals that leave deposits on faucets and shower walls, etc.
@littleme35972 жыл бұрын
@@elizabethhayes1983 NO. That has a lot of sodium in the water. Use CITY WATER...PLAIN. It is never recommended to drink this softened water! The kitchen normally, has cold water, UNTREATED. Oh my gosh, why would you store it? Use common sense. CITY water, add treatment or not. I never add extra in my gallon water jugs. Fine for years. No algae growth. Then I can use them to flush the toilet. Or purify by boiling or adding treatment , if I want to consume it.
@elizabethhayes19832 жыл бұрын
@@littleme3597 Thank you, but you could have left out the shaming comment and I would have gotten the message.
@Mike-pb7jm2 жыл бұрын
A lot of this made me cringe like this water is going bad. But the worst part was the pump laying on ground. 😬 Wash that with alcohol
@sergeshirikjian78852 жыл бұрын
How often do you retreat Aquamira
@littleme35972 жыл бұрын
He said it lasts 5 to 10 years!
@sergeshirikjian78852 жыл бұрын
How often do you retreat Aquamira?
@PilotPatriot2 жыл бұрын
I don't, every 5 years I empty it and put new water.
@490heaven2 жыл бұрын
Can you stack the 55gal barrels?
@PilotPatriot2 жыл бұрын
No
@littleme35972 жыл бұрын
@@PilotPatriot I get so tickled at these questions. SURE...LIFT THAT 400 POUNDS! One gallon=8 pounds!
@melski986 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! After 5 years per say, do you dump the water out and fill the barrel with new water or do you keep the same water in the barrel and retreat it again?
@PilotPatriot Жыл бұрын
Dump and refill
@melski986 Жыл бұрын
@@PilotPatriot much appreciated, my gratitude. God bless brother 🙏
@truthmatters84072 жыл бұрын
It's me again sir, was wondering if you have any suggestions on which brand of long term food storage. I'll be thankful for any help you can give me. (4 patriot,Legacy,Readywise,My Patriot,Augason,Wise Company,Mountain House). So many!! Please Help!!!
@PilotPatriot2 жыл бұрын
This should help kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJWuiqigndR3bLc
@truthmatters84072 жыл бұрын
@@PilotPatriot Hey thanks. That was very helpful as i am new at this!
@seekingtruth11103 жыл бұрын
What is the black barrel opener for if I have to buy a bung wrench?
@PilotPatriot3 жыл бұрын
If you're talking about the black wrench in the Water barrel kit link....that is a bung wrench
@seekingtruth11103 жыл бұрын
@@PilotPatriot thank you. I actually was able to open the barrel with the bunch wrench instead of having to buy a bung wrench.
@sarahstone1344 Жыл бұрын
Can I fill it up from the garden hose and treat the water if I’m on city water? Or do I need to use a different water source?
@PilotPatriot Жыл бұрын
Yes, city water should also already be treated...but I'd use the treatment anyway
@deniseswan3483 Жыл бұрын
@@PilotPatriot Thanks for the video. I have a similar question about using the garden hose to fill. I saw in other places that you need a special hose to fill these. Is that just for RV users? We are on city water, and I literally just want to drag this thing into the pantry run the hose in the house from the outside spigot, fill it, and leave it. Is the garden hose okay to use? Seems like there may be dirt or something in there, but I figure if you let it run long enough, it'll flush out. It looks like you have a special attachment on your hose?
@PilotPatriot Жыл бұрын
@Denise Swan I used a food grade (drinking safe) hose, you can usually find those at your big box store, rv section, or amazon
@truthmatters84073 жыл бұрын
I have a white drum. Any recommendations?
@PilotPatriot3 жыл бұрын
Keep it in a dark place, or Cover the barrel with black plastic or heavy duty 55 gal trashbag.
@truthmatters84073 жыл бұрын
@@PilotPatriot Thank you so much!!
@bellabugful3 жыл бұрын
What do you use the RV/Marine water hose for? Don't know what to do with it. I have a pump so not sure what the hose is for??
@PilotPatriot3 жыл бұрын
The hose is to fill the barrel with water.....it's a drinking water safe hose unlike your average garden hose.
@yippyskippy3359 Жыл бұрын
Can you help 🙏 me Hi I have 5 gallon collapsible polypropylene food grade water storage containers. And I have the Aquamira 2 part Chlorine Dioxide treatment. I'll be using city water from the tap. I have to treat it because in our area it's very contaminated. How do I treat the water prep the gallon containers the right way? I read the polypropylene breaks down and can't handle chlorine or Bleach? Can I still use these containers with this aquamira treatment? Will it poison us? Or make the containers leach chemicals? Also let's say it can be used how do I start? Wash each container soap and water rinse. Do I splash each container with Bleach? Then add the tap water then add the drops of treatment? Do i have to boil tge water first or can it go straight from the tap? Or should i just buy distilled water instead? Then treat it with drops? The goal is for long term storage for hopefully 2-3 + years if possible. Ill be doing multiple containers want to do it right. Thanks
@PilotPatriot Жыл бұрын
This is an older video but it may help kzbin.info/www/bejne/haumnWqHfrB7l6ssi=bKB2mlmnTpBg3EK5 As far as your container I'm not sure I'd contact the manufacturer to ask about that
@pattiannepascual Жыл бұрын
how much regular bleach per gallon and for 55 gallon drum,for those of us who can't afford it don't care to buy products?
@PilotPatriot Жыл бұрын
Not sure about that but I'm sure the Info is online somewhere....i dont like this taste of water treated with bleach and the aquamira is only $20 to treat the whole 55gal for 5+ years
@rickalexander28015 ай бұрын
Provident Pepper recommends using fresh, newly purchased regular unscented household bleach. Use 2 tablespoons for a 55 gallon drum. Try not to use bleach that you have around the house that isn't newly purchased or opened. Opened containers of bleach lose their effectiveness over a period of months. Best to buy fresh bleach when you do this.
@thealize8082 жыл бұрын
Do barrels need to be kept off the ground?
@PilotPatriot2 жыл бұрын
some say no, as long as its a blue HDPE barrel but i think Its a good idea to keep have them off the ground so nothing can seep into the plastic over time from the ground or concrete underneath. mine are sitting on 2x4s to create a gap. Its so easy to do theres no real reason not to just set it up off the ground.
@thealize8082 жыл бұрын
@@PilotPatriot Thank you
@littleme35972 жыл бұрын
@@PilotPatriot Clap, clap, clap!
@Decimus-Meridius6 ай бұрын
Food grade blue hdpe doesn’t absorb liquid. Buying used is smarter just do your research. Clean it out properly. Or spend $200 on a $10 barrel like this guy.
@marshamartin18102 жыл бұрын
Where do I get the wrench and pump?
@PilotPatriot2 жыл бұрын
Links in the description!!
@littleme35972 жыл бұрын
@@PilotPatriot lol You are patient. See, what I mean. No one pays any attention. I did.