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water:drinking [2020/03/16 17:27]
frater_secessus [non-spigot outlets] 		water:drinking [2020/03/18 14:07]
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 Note that even after you get permission the clerk may not have a key for spigots with no handle.  Handles are often removed to prevent tampering (like kids turning on the spigot and leaving it on all night).  Being able to say "I have a key!" may help speed up getting that permission -- the clerk doesn't have to do anything.  Note that even after you get permission the clerk may not have a key for spigots with no handle.  Handles are often removed to prevent tampering (like kids turning on the spigot and leaving it on all night).  Being able to say "I have a key!" may help speed up getting that permission -- the clerk doesn't have to do anything. 
  
-A [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000CBJ4C/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1|silcock tool]] fits spigots that have square shanks.  The tools typically fit four different common sizes.  +A [[https://amzn.to/2x305xg|silcock tool]] fits spigots that have square shanks.  The tools typically fit four different common sizes.  
  
-{{https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51gitF8eNrL._AC_SX118_SY170_QL70_ML3_.jpg }}Round shank handles will fit either [[https://www.amazon.com/s?k=sillcock+handle+12-pt&ref=is_s|12-]] or [[https://www.amazon.com/s?k=sillcock+handle+16-pt&ref=is_s|16-point]] shanks.  It may be easiest to carry one of each - they are $1 at hardware stores. +[[https://amzn.to/2QoD1jm|{{https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51gitF8eNrL._AC_SX118_SY170_QL70_ML3_.jpg }}]] \\ 
 +Round shank handles will fit either [[https://amzn.to/2QoD1jm|12-]] or [[https://amzn.to/2QooB2n|16-point]] shanks.  It may be easiest to carry one of each - they are $1 at hardware stores. 
  
 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 =====
  
-{{ https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71YxQvTde6L._AC_SX118_SY170_QL70_ML3_.jpg}} \\ +[[https://amzn.to/2Wo3hOt|{{ https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71YxQvTde6L._AC_SX118_SY170_QL70_ML3_.jpg}}]] \\ 
-Sinks and other non-threaded outlets can be tedious to extract water from.  A water bandit is a rubber device that slips over an outlet and offers a hose connection on the other end.+Sinks and other non-threaded outlets can be tedious to extract water from.  A [[https://amzn.to/2Wo3hOt|water bandit]] is a rubber device that slips over an outlet and offers a male hose fitting on the other end.
  
 Small or collapsible jugs may be easier to maneuver under sink faucets. Small or collapsible jugs may be easier to maneuver under sink faucets.
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 ===== rainfall ===== ===== rainfall =====
  
 +Rainwater can be collected in clean containers unless near pollutants of some kind. Wind-driven debris is common in receptacles.  
  
 +Indirect rainwater (suitable for non-potable uses) can be collected in large quantities off awnings and similar structures.  Watch your van during rain to see where the water collects.
 ===== rivers and creeks ===== ===== rivers and creeks =====
  
water/drinking.txt · Last modified: 2023/07/06 17:56 by frater_secessus

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