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Be on the lookout for spigots, and watch for signs that the water may not be for human use. **Sourcing water from RV dump stations in inadvisable**; | Be on the lookout for spigots, and watch for signs that the water may not be for human use. **Sourcing water from RV dump stations in inadvisable**; | ||
- | Public sources of water will often be threaded to allow the connection of a potable water hose (like a garden hose but white in color) which can reduce manually carrying water back to the van. They can be found in the RV section of big box stores. | + | Public sources of water will often be threaded to allow the connection of [[https:// |
==== spigots without handles ==== | ==== spigots without handles ==== | ||
- | Note that even if you get permission the clerk may not have a key for spigots with no handle. | + | Note that even after you get permission the clerk may not have a key for spigots with no handle. |
- | A [[https://www.amazon.com/ | + | A [[https://amzn.to/2x305xg|silcock tool]] fits spigots that have square shanks. |
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+ | Round shank handles will fit either [[https://amzn.to/2QoD1jm|12-]] or [[https://amzn.to/2QooB2n|16-point]] shanks. | ||
Note: carrying these tools may be an important survival tool. | Note: carrying these tools may be an important survival tool. | ||
===== non-spigot outlets ===== | ===== non-spigot outlets ===== | ||
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- | Sinks and other non-threaded outlets can be tedious to extract water from. A water thief is a rubber device that slips over an outlet and offers a hose connection on the other end. A short | + | Sinks and other non-threaded outlets can be tedious to extract water from. A [[https:// |
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+ | Small or collapsible jugs may be easier to maneuver under sink faucets. | ||