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water:drinking [2022/05/20 13:26] frater_secessus [conservation] |
water:drinking [2023/07/06 17:56] (current) frater_secessus [natural sources] |
Public sources of water will often be threaded to allow the connection of [[https://www.amazon.com/Camco-50ft-TastePURE-Drinking-Water/dp/B003E1O9ZE/ref=mp_s_a_1_3|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://www.amazon.com/Camco-50ft-TastePURE-Drinking-Water/dp/B003E1O9ZE/ref=mp_s_a_1_3|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. |
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=== spigots without handles === | ==== spigots without handles ==== |
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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. |
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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. | Shanks with round/starred ends 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. |
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Note: carrying these tools may be an important survival tool. | Note: carrying these tools may be an important survival tool. |
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==== natural sources ==== | ==== natural sources ==== |
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| It may be easier to use this water for [[water:nonpotable|uses other than drinking]]; this will extend your drinking water supply. |
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| In a pinch you can [[water:purification|purify water]] in the field. |
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=== rainfall ==== | === rainfall ==== |