NRP I seen it at the store over by the blinker fluid, spaghetti noodle stretchers and 5th wheel air tanks. If you take that same vessel, fill it with plain water, and heat it, youll see bubbles escaping through the lock. I can possibly store them in a shed as I do not have a basement. I stored jugs of water for years but never milk jugs. About the size of a can of hair spray. Check out our comparison of reverse osmosis vs TAPP water filters. Then put them away to keep them cleaner AND save wear and tear for next time? Questions, comments or feedback? Is the h2o2 good enough or is bleach the best ( i know it may be cheapest) and would adding those blue aqua tabs to each container be better than h2o2 for long term storage ( 6-12 months as i plan on rotating)? Post was not sent - check your email addresses! What is the safest way to store five gallon water containers? It's practically impossible to recreate natural water with all of its minerals and trace elements from reverse osmosis treated water. You did not mention you had iron issues in your well water. Finding a way to keep it from freezing would be the thing to do. I stored the well water in bleach bottles as soon as my wife emptied one. Yes, remineralized water is safe. Minerals are added back to take care of the concerns that may arise from RO water with no minerals. The addition of minerals does not change the pH level and thus it remains balanced at 7.0 as well as ensuring a healthy dosage of sodium levels that are beneficial for cellular growth. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18323124. You can kill your filters very quickly with algified, (yes, I made up a word), algified water. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; Thanks for the tip. It would be an easy, economical solution to your problem. Its just been filtered through a reverse osmosis process where the salt and other minerals have been removed from the tap water. Campgrounds are also a good source of for the disposable green propane cylinders. 1992), certain neurodegenerative diseases (Jacqmin et al. Jabba Im with you on the bug out at that time but the best laid plans of mice n men.so I have a plan B and C(ish). Oh yeh. A common question about reverse osmosis water is does it expire? The answer is no, but that doesnt mean you should drink it indefinitely. If so I also assume youre going to inspect the pump, wires and retrieval rope? (We also save bailing twine and plastic stringing, too comes in very handy when bailing up kindling bundles, or as temporary ties for odd jobs.). yes, but I feel it is worth it. How long can you store reverse osmosis water? amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; Obviously youll need the lower sections to be perforated or you can perforate the pipe yourself. Number 3 were rinsed and re-filled with town water and NO air bubbles in them. At 7 gallons, they are a bit heavy, but still very portable. Many times its a broken wire that is causing no water. Yes, inspect or replace the rope. The only place I have to store water is in my garage. Some scientific studies claim that drinking reverse osmosis water can cause harm due to it being more acidic and voids of good minerals. The technology was originally invented as a solution to. Buy some quality jugs like Ken showed so if you gotta bug they hold up and do the best you can even if it is in soda bottles. Im thinking about getting four 55 gallon water barrels for long term storage. Id recommend doing it in 20 sections. Wasnt offended to begin with. Need to put the filters at the discharge of the water line, before the storage tanks. Avoid heat, which may promote growth of algae, etc. The plastic seems to be thicker than most plastic bottles. I currently have 4 food grade barrels outside with the water down 10% and the lids tight and I am having no issues. You would need a hand pump or siphon to make the water easy to use. So now I dont know whether to get one or not! 1500 gallons of life security would be pretty nice in my opinion. If your area is plagued with water-related issues and concerns, reverse osmosis is an excellent method to ensure the safety and quality of the water you drink. What is the best way to store for long term in regards to added chemicals in the drums? While a hand pump with replacement leathers is a solid backup that Solar water pump (WITH Replacement Parts and a spare solar panel or two for hail storms etc.) They make the water potable and prevent the spread of waterborne diseases. DI filters also have a shelf-life. me2, I am in northern WV, what do I search for to find someone like you or would a regular well company be able to inspect and tell me such things?? something to look into. Its for the toilet, washing, boiling for pot & pan cleaning, small laundry items, & etc. I eventually amassed about 50, kept them stored in a cool dry environment. Bienvenue! Some reverse osmosis filters have a remineralization stage where healthy minerals are added back into the water. Depending on where you live you may be able to buy 40 lengths of schedule 80 conduit, 4,6, less fittings, much stronger, expensive though. NH Michael, As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. JAF, it depends on the source of your water and the purity of it If city water it is already treated and nothing needs to be done if you are rotating it every 6-9 months. While i get that the removal of some of the minerals from our water can be detrimental to ones health with a RO system, it is important to remember that these minerals can easily be obtained through a good diet. Therefore activated carbon filters are almost always required in combination of RO. We live in SW Florida. Because the membrane is semipermeable, only certain substances are allowed to pass through. You may also use pretty much any food-grade storage container. If the flow were stopped, would you need to treat the water in teh tank at some point? I would rotate that supply to maintain its freshness.If not a personal well is chlorinated. The article presents the pros and cons of RO filtration. Nothing wrong with plastic, it doesnt rust. A water softener can help remove both. and have two food grade 55 gallon blue barrels. Hope this helps. of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide per gallon will keep the water safe for a long time if it is already free of pathogens. Apple Cider Vinegar with the mother. One tank is always plumbed to the laundry and the toilet on new builds. How long can bottled water last if unopened and kept in a cool,dark place? Whats the result were looking for? I did make one observation. For me the answer is as much as possible without creating issues. These minerals are healthy and necessary for our bodies. Okay, this isnt a huge deal. I filled four 55 gallon drums with water 22 years ago put them in a dark storage room, off the concrete and have not open or touched them, is the water still good? Thanks for all the info ! The pressure in side the vessel is still slightly higher than the atmosphere, so nothing gets drawn back. Like all processes we grow or wither on the vine of knowledge. amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; If your tap water has a higher level of contaminants, you might need to change your filters twice as oftenevery three months. I drink from a 4 stage RO every day. I dont think that there is a right type of Iodine for water purification. If you sleeve it before it becomes an obstruction, its like a new well. Hi all. Ive got lots of empty bottles now, but when she was around every empty bottle was full of sterile water. You are purifying it with oxygen rather than lye (bleach) or Iodine, both poisons and yukky. Distilled water should not be , but maybe? Start drinking clean, safe, and good-tasting water today! Surface water can sometimes be a trap IMHO. Fill up about 3/4 of the way to leave room for expansion to the solid form. Reverse osmosis water is safe to store at room temperature. Consumers have been so concerned with removing as many things from water as possible that they have forgotten to ask if the resulting water actually improves health or causes health problems. Being slightly With a good diet the minerals from tap water is not critical for you however so therefore drinking demineralised water will not be an issue. Sorry. If a person is using an undocumented water source, well, spring, lake water, then some kind of filtration should be used plus disinfection. The bottom line? Prepare for stupid people, there are so many of them running for President, and etc. Or just wait for the ice to melt enough to release. Maybe the ongoing Elitists comments shows we dont know about that Forgiveness thing that our Lord mentioned in the Lords Prayer? My question is: would I still need to worry about disinfecting my water for storage? RO is a process that takes water, forces it through a semipermeable membrane for purification purposes. In the past, I have found it by the Grid Squares and the radio squelch oil! This was about thirty years ago. Culligan water filtrations systems remove all the TDS (total dissolved solids) means minerals, and chlorine. I like that With water, theres hope. ;). Its mostly about the contamination that might get in (or already in) that can cause problems. I kinda want to do a third tank for that though and leave my other two alone. I appreciate any response as I know that this is not the best storage solution. Got a 1,550 gallon tank this year. Very Cool (and useful too). So what can one do to your reverse osmosis filtered water? A 28 X 40 foot house-barn roof in that 1 inch rainfall is 700 gallons although the first 10-15 minutes of that rain should be used for grey water uses like flush toilets, gardens and animals. Just an idea. When the collective feces hits the whirling blades I will have thousands of gallons of factory sealed water safely stored away. I just thought about my 20 (30 gallon) drums in the garage so decided to use some of that water stored June, 2011yep, 8 years now. Polyethylene 1/4 rope is cheap. It was used in Civil Defense shelters and although it is rather expensive it is still worth it in my opinion if you can afford it. The answer is complicated. Id donate. Its also best to follow these steps for storing fresh filtered water: When it comes to storing water, it can be difficult to know whats best. In a scientific study performed to see if minerals consumed in food can make up for the lack of minerals in reverse osmosis water, scientists concluded that "reduced mineral intake from water was not compensated by their dietslow-mineral water was responsible for an increased elimination of minerals from the body. BottlePro for Christmas 20% discount from 01/12 - 05/01, 20% discount on BottlePro from 01/12 - 05/01, Faucet filter. How Effective Is Reverse Osmosis at Removing Lead from Water? Same as most of the 3-5-7 gallon water containers for camping. I think it a necessity to treat any water stored for longer than 1 yr (or less) before using it. Papa Smurf, I once sent a young medic to the female orthopedic floor at Tripler on a quest for sterile fallopian tubes. A good filter is worth every dime. You could: No, not as long as they are made out of paper for holding milk or juice. If you do not use your DI system at all, then it should be replaced every six months or once a year depending on the units instructions. If you are needing more blocks from the one container, be sure to lightly coat the cardboard sides so that the block of ice will slip out of the container. Even though the filters might need replacing every three months, the reverse osmosis process will remove any bacteria from the drinking water supply. Dangerous, but we still drink it. I have a drinking water safe garden hose outside, would this be safe enough to fill large jugs for storing water? These factors include: (1) the quality of your tap water, (2) how far away your home is from the nearest source of fresh water, and (3) how often your filters need to be replaced (some filters need to be changed every three months). WebPure Water is Not Good to Drink A reverse osmosis system works by slamming water through incredibly tiny holes. Another suggestion, if you ever decide to store water in a large container (100 gallon or more) Think about adding a fish aquarium air pump to supply o2 back to the water, helps keep it fresh. The more contaminants in your tap water, the shorter the life of your filtered water will be. Sacrificing a few fleeting pleasures to have some water security made sense. I canned several quarts of boiled water whenever I was canning other things (water bath for about 45 minutes). Old galvanized cased wells will eventually rust through. at least in that situation, then, there wouldnt seem to be extra expense with the process, and make good use of available spots, and possibly some extra jars. Two different things. The sample results were, NO noticeable chlorine residual, NO smell, No discolorazation, NO bad taste. (You dont have those things, ..do you, Dennis?). The EMAS hand pumps do not use leathers. Sorry to disagree with you, just a different way to look at it. Yeah, the garage is attached to the house, so it may stay warm enough to not freeze. WHO produces international norms on water quality and human health in the form of guidelines that are used as the basis for regulation and standard setting world-wide. Example: take a gallon of milk and put it the freezer, it will probably burst. may keep water from freezing. Thats about a years worth for the animals. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. I just want to know if heating it would make it safe enough to drinkand even cook with if we needed it. Started with the beginners class in 1996/advanced in 1999. So, as the process is removing the harmful contaminants, the beneficial trace minerals needed by our bodies are also removed. Also, you might invest in a FILTER, like the SAWYER 100,000 gallon model ($20) to treat when you remove the water for use. So, replenishing will help. Nobody wants to trade one set of health risks for another set of health risks. thanks for clarificationany ideas how to lower magnesium is there a filter for that.. goes thru present filter particulates on freezing. It should be really quiet after that. It will depend on did you treat that water before you stored it? In the place where the rain water tank was I now have our cooking bin from the composting toilet system we have installed. Glass is obviously breakable and heavier if that is an issue. This came from someone in the Caribbean, where Tinea Versicolor is apparently rampant. If there is ever a doubt boil it. Numbers 1-4 are stored at temperatures ranging from 50-70F That water looked like it just was pulled from a tap it was so clearyou could see the opposite wall through a glass!!! If you have good, clean tap water and you live close to a sustainable supply of fresh water, then storing it under sunlight or in a refrigerator should both be equally fine. Had it for three years now. What we think of as bad water is actually just water that has been contaminated by harmful bacteria or chemicals (from the environment or from the pipes). ;^) Does yours have the topside screw on cap? You could also buy osmosis water ( like in the blue jugs that you refill at the store) but ismosis depletes minerals. That in theory should not be a problem so long as theres no method to introduce the growth of algae. If you can afford to replace the keg of beer every six months ( shelf life of beer ), then you can afford the canned water and it will store longer and more easily. The technology was originally introduced to make seawater more drinkable and reduce heavy metals in water. Didnt have the water tested, but imho, it was good! Yes, I was surprised also-fyi. It is by far one of the most efficient systems on the market. There are several varieties. I have no idea what the condition of the water is. fyi. If youre wondering how to store water long term, its not complicated. Over the past 10-15 years RO systems combined with activated carbon have been marketed as the only solution for household drinking water. Over the past 10-15 years RO systems combined with activated carbon have been marketed as the only solution for household drinking water. Assume that ALL water from wells, rivers, and ponds is contaminated. I dont remember what the tanks cost but the Peace of Mind knowing that if all goes to crap, Ive at least got 1000 gallons to work with. Water is Guaranteed Safe to Drink Even modern tap water supplies are laced with contaminants that may be harmful or toxic to our bodies when consumed in the smallest amounts, such as lead. i would definetly NOT use it. Bucket system.includes fittings for first time set up. Therefore, drinking reverse osmosis filtered water has benefits for those dealing with high blood pressure issues, liver or kidney disease as well as other sodium restrictions. How can I figure this out to see if its still usable. I have many boxes of pure water waiting to be used. We have multiple wells in the area, but mine is rather inconspicuous anyway. In a natural setting, as water flows past, it dissolves minerals like calcium, magnesium, and sodium that are found in rocks, the electrolytes. There are under the counter units sold every day for kitchen use. No basement, no crawl space. The bladder is essentially an expansion tank. Dave, The writer who suggested using a VAPOR LOCK like used in HOMEBREWING is an excellent idea! Timing is strange on this topic. Reverse osmosis systems, in fact, top the list of health institutes and governments when recommending options for water filtration. Any thoughts or information would be welcome. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Theyll be much easier to cut through. If you have contaminants in your water, you should consider getting one. Of course, the water will not contain the same amounts of minerals as regular water, but its better than having no minerals in the water at all. Husband said there was no way wed be drinking that water in the garage..uh, yeah, we are. I fill them about 80% full as water expands as it freezes and I leave the top loose. So,, you can oxygenate your water by pouring it through a funnel into your bottle. Thats only 14 PSI. On the plastic milk jugs for frozen water we prefer to use the clear plastic Crystal Geyser one gallon water jugs. It was an under ground cavernous pool of water leaden with sulfur which flowed out to other properties, one of them being the site I had chosen for his well. I looked up reversing diabetes naturally on you tube when I found out I had it, by my first follow up I had reversed it back to normal. Old ppl used to filter their water and place a sliver coin in the container Kinda like having a silver spoon in the mouth of the rich silver antibacterial.. ReverseOsmosisDirect is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. My generator will handle this easily in an outage. The cost of a given size water jug is probably much less than the equivalent number of canning jars. BTW, Arizona Iced tea bottles were mentioned and I agree, they work great, and its good to not throw them in the dump. Reverse osmosis systems are one of the most effective filters available. If herbicides or pesticide are a health concern in your community, using RO to filter your water makes lots of sense. BTW I did look into my OWN EYE to remove that beam. When water freezes, it expands. Works better if you have a way to freeze, or at least cool the to-be-refilled cylinders before you attempt to refill them. Thank you. when used appropriately silver inhibits bacteria and algae and more. You dont need to worry about storing your RO drinking water. With some more minerals in your water, the adverse effects of RO water will reduce considerably. I bet you know a few Scriptures about being easily offended? Vinegar is a disinfectant. ALL of these minerals can be had in higher more beneficial amounts by avoiding processed foods and eating more veggies :). Do You drink white vinegar or apple cider vinegar ? amzn_assoc_title = "Recommended RO"; There are, according to some sources, several disadvantages associated with reverse osmosis water. Always inspect the wires, every foot of it. Most refregerators today have filter systems for the removal of chlorine. Sometimes their job site would be miles from a place that had ice which could be purchased. ). At that time you said it was not feasible either do to work or financial obligations. When it comes to drinking filtered water, theres a lot of confusion. My canner holds up to 8 quart jars at a time. :). When the light says the filter is bad, just pull out the filter and put it back in. Will my water be ok? A lot of this sort of thing is being engineered to biodegrade faster. Modern Survival Blog - Living a Practical Sensible Preparedness Lifestyle - coupled with a spirit of Self Reliance, an extent of Sustainable Living - all while pursuing Life, Liberty, and Happiness. If you do have access to fresh water, but its more than five miles away from your home, then youll need to make sure that your filters are changed every three months. The VAPOR lock would allow room for expansion in the barrels without allowing air, bugs, etc; to enter the barrel. seems that so much water must be put awayand is expensive just for drinking. lol We also have a dozen clean, but used, jugs strung up w some cordage and they hang from a floor joist in the basement theyre kept just-in-case. Do you have a rainwater collection system? Under such conditions, consuming RO demineralized water further deprives the body of necessary nutrition that ultimately causes debilitating symptoms such as I ust bleach and allow o sit for 30 min so solution covers all. The truth, however, is that we get most of our vital minerals from what we eat and not from the water we drink. You could use an air stone(used in aquariums)in your tank to keep the water from freezing,the extra oxygen will keep your water tasting fresh too. There is better, but expensive! A 5000 litre water rainwater tank is mandatory on all new build homes in Queensland, where we live. And I suppose, living where you do, theres no need to drain it in the winter? Sir, how can you call yourself an elitist in the prepper category if you have not reached the 1,000 mark on TP storage???? It will take time to filter, but with this method you could also use creek water thats been boiled and use this method to absolutely have good clean drinking water. ", "It has been adequately demonstrated that consuming water of low mineral content has a negative effect on homeostasis mechanisms, compromising the mineral and water metabolism in the body." Jessica is a fishing enthusiast and yoga fanatic who enjoys traveling the world and reading books about Buddhism. tho are bulky to stack..can be by using a thin board between layers. Slowly, as I could afford it, I gathered up the necessary down pipes and elbows to divert water run-off from my roof gutters to replenish it, should the need arise. She fixed it!..Then moved the heavy magnesium stream.. You can filter it and/or purify it (e.g. Works well for me. About 70 yrs ago my father made a dog house with a air space under it. There are few health issues of RO water consumptionhttps://bit.ly/2GDbFCe. If so , what do I use ? Yes, its true that there are cases where RO is required but for 95% of Reverse Osmosis installations today this is not the case. BigT, Many plastic containers tho no meant for water are food grade. The common denominator in all survival scenarios is people. So I use stabilized oxygen for my water storage. Have a 1,000 gallon swimming pool that will go under one downspout once the fall rains begin. At the time i had no idea of ACs gift. The water was perfectly finethe taste was somewhat flat but after taking some of the water and placing it in a pitcher and the a refrigerator overnight, the water tasted quite good the next day. Water is water, is water. If you start with a pure clean source thats known pure to begin with, or treated with a safe level of chlorine, and its stored in a clean sealed opaque container in a cool place out of direct sunlight, it will be drinkable for a very long time. that Ready Made Resources sells here on this site is an excellent investment. In several weeks or a few months, people who drink demineralized water may notice symptoms that suggest acute magnesium or calcium deficiency. Often use it on a regular basis. Thank you all for the feedback. Yes, you are correct about a useful amount! I have got a hand pump that will provide water from my well, and would be able to fill a cistern as well (slowly) but a commercial windmill setup will cost me over $6K. Also, because of the size of the cans it is easy to find space to store it. If you drink tap water, you are drinking chlorine already. How much of an air gap for a 5 gallon container? Our senses are valuable tool when looking for contaminants in drinking water.Water that's safe to drink should ideally be clear with no odor or funny taste.If your tap water tastes metallic, smells fishy, or comes out cloudy, it could signal the presence of unsafe contaminants.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Reverse osmosis water is highly stable. is rarely filtered out at the town level. Lastly, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND having a quality countertop drinking water filter. Wrap with a silver tarp to keep the light out. For long term water storage, you might consider increasing this to 3 4 ppm to be assured of a maximum safe level for drinking (according to the EPA) to with a few screws). I keep four 55 gal barrels of water for non drinking, any type barrel will do. Google rocket stove. A high quality activated carbon filter will take care of this with the following advantages. I have two bathrooms (actually three) at opposite ends of a ranch-style house on a slab. filtered water in a dark place that doesnt get too warma basement would work, water and the distance from your home to the nearest source of fresh water play such an important role in how long you can store your reverse osmosis, reverse osmosis water is by checking with the manufacturer of the filter on how often you need to replace, filtered through a reverse osmosis process where the salt and other minerals have been removed, reverse osmosis process will remove any bacteria from the drinking water, water are treated with ultraviolet light to kill any bacteria left behind from the reverse osmosis. Some people claim that reverse osmosis water is not healthy because it is more acidic than pure water. However, even water standards from the EPA state that water between 6.5 and 8.5 is healthy and safe to drink. Many assertions about the dangers of reverse osmosis water comes from proponents of alkaline water. Now , water stored without chlorine will become bad, maybe brackish, depends what is in the water when stored. Example one client, gave me an area where he wanted to construct a home for a family member but required a well site. I dont think balloons will hold up long term though. The most dangerous of all animals out there. . On the Brink Does it ever freeze in the crawl space? Toxins such as arsenic and lead have been found to flow through our taps. I asked why from local septic folks and its so it doesnt Float up as backfill occurs as soil can act almost liquid when backfilling? Thankfully, there are folks around who can DO THINGS. Prepperdaddy, how does vinegar help with diabetis? Leave some ullage (technical term for the empty space). APEC essence also has a remineralization feature. I have read Sailors and soldiers in the past used VINEGAR. You know us elitists, I went to the Venezuelan Consulate and converted a$100 bill into Bolivars. That prevents the hooked up sewage lines from shattering from that Float effect when backfilled. This is because in some cases, the pressure for the water may be low and it might take too much time for the process to work. But they also removes healthy minerals such as magnesium, calcium, potassium and sodium. No, its actually not. save all your expensive bpa foodsafe containers for drinking waterbut we still need water for our non drinking needs right? Sexy bebe, je veux insouciants relations sexe. If you need a faster answer then please e-mail our support, Read more about TDS as a water quality measure, the government of India banned the use of Reverse Osmosis water filters, comparison of reverse osmosis vs TAPP water filters, https://tappwater.co/en/tds-tap-water-filter-quality/, Proven technology for pure drinking water, High quality filtration for non-potable tap water with e.g. Why yes you did re-create the old fashion block ice. On everything I tried, some pasturized, some not, it at least doubled and sometimes tripled the shelf life. You might also consider a biomass stove. In some cases households can really benefit from a RO filters. Remember we are not perfect but do our best to be 100%. Leahmarie, your well casings are more than likely steel casings instead of being galvanized or plastic. we do not get many.. can be used to mix liquid fertilizers for certain house plants. Boil them for a few minutes to sanitize and then let air dry. A good well drilling company can then make treatment recommendations or point you to a company that can. The minerals are a required taste, but extremely neccessary for you! Even water coming from a well-regulated source can still contain harmful chemicals, toxins, and other contaminants that can potentially put our health at serious risk. Sometimes survival is mere few extra days of water friend? Not an add for Berkey, there are other brands that will do just as good. On this trend, the World Health Organization states that "possibly none of the commonly used ways of re-mineralization could be considered optimum, since the water does not contain all of its beneficial components. I also have a 55 gallon blue plastic drum outside with a tap, kept up off the ground for other water needs. as you said Kenusing bpa free containers designed for drinking Thats okay. Also I am so curious about why Lindsey would like to be lesbian, what is so wrong about us? Consumers filter water to improve their health, not make it worse. Thanks to the process the pure tap water is separated from all other substances found in the water. Scot. It is amazing how may gallons your roof will collect with just a minor rain shower. but how would you prepare well water for long term storage?? Will be as safe as is now. But, which is the best storage method? What's the big deal? seems reasonable that canned water would last at least as long as any foodstuff. 2)Map can be snail mailed or emailed, they do not have to be present on your land, they can do it from their desk at their home. My only option may be to just try it and see, knowing I may be out a barrel if it breaks (hopefully I can get it outside before water gets everywhere). me, I change the water every six months or so. Of course when it comes time to drinking it, all you need to do is purify it and/or boil it if you are concerned. I applaud you for taking the steps to secure water. I am not sure if purchasing the 55 gal blue barrels would be better. My worry is always what if the water is off for an extended period, or never comes back on,. I do mine every year. Will see if this helps. on hand. Debbie W. Youre welcome. If you have a swimming pool test kit you could check for chlorine level. I would save up on the hard plastic soda liter bottles or other such similar Food Grade plastic (#1 PETE). AKA Papa Smurf! Each is better at one than the other. A good rule-of-thumb is ideally between 50 70F. I just dont think it would be wise to use my precious drinking water. How about a plastic septic tank? It will restore the oxygen levels back into the water. Water, is water, is water. 7-gallon Blue Aquatainer water jugs Back off to bed and hopefully sleep I go. Hand screw the brass ring on the top and Presto! Question: are you trying to remove magnesium or manganese? 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