Emergency Water Purifier

Emergency Water Purifier

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Yes, This is an Emergency Water Purifier” not a “pretty one” 

OK, here it is folks…although the Berkey Water Purifiers are great; what makes them great is the “Black Berkey Water Purification Elements.” That’s right…the systems are really just containers for the Purification Elements. It’s nice that they have lids and spigots etc., but in the end it is all about the purification elements.

The genuine Berkey Water Purifiers also have a much better seal between the top and bottom chambers than the homemade bucket system does. If you make your own “bucket purifier” you’ll want to use some food grade sealant or some other method to keep air-born debris from getting between the two buckets and possibly contaminating the pure water in the bottom bucket. The Best Water Purifier is still the large stainless steel system on my right on the home page (if you’re asking me ; – )

All that said; if I were on a really tight budget, or just wanted an (ugly, but practical emergency system) I would buy:

• ( 2 ) Large Food Grade Buckets (Buy at local stores or get used from restaurants or bakeries.)
• ( 1 ) Spigot, and
• ( 2 to 8 ) Black Berkey Purification Elements (The More You Buy The Cheaper They Are!)

Berkey Water Filters / Purifiers Comparison Chart

Berkey Systems	Pure Water Holding Capacity	# of Purification Elements & Flow Rate (Gallons Per Hour)	# of Purification Elements & Flow Rate (Gallons Per Hour)	# of Purification Elements & Flow Rate (Gallons Per Hour)	# of Purification Elements & Flow Rate (Gallons Per Hour)
Crown Berkey	6 Gallons	2 Elm.  (6.5 GPH)	4 Elm.  (13.0 GPH)	6 Elm.  (19.5 GPH)	8 Elm.  (26.0 GPH)
Imperial Berkey	4.5 Gallons	2 Elm.  (5.5 GPH)	4 Elm.  (11.0 GPH)	6 Elm.  (16.5 GPH)
Royal Berkey	3.25 Gallons	2 Elm.  (4.0 GPH)	4 Elm.  (8.0 GPH)
Big Berkey	2.25 Gallons	2 Elm.  (3.5 GPH)	4 Elm.  (7.0 GPH)
Berkey Light (Poly)	2.75 Gallons	2 Elm.  (4.25 GPH)	4 Elm.  (8.5 GPH)
Travel Berkey	1.5 Gallons	2 Elm.  (2.75 GPH)
Go Berkey Kit	1.0 Quart	1 Elm.  (1.0 GPH)

* Flow rate calculated with upper chamber full to top. Flow rate decreases as water level declines.

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Water Filter Easy DIY

WATER FILTER

WATER FILTER TRIPOD

Water Filter System At Home

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Access to clean drinking water is taken for granted in most countries across the world. However, in many third world countries clean drinking water is not always available. Many people, especially children, suffer from diseases contracted from drinking water infected with salmonella, E-coli bacteria and many other forms of bacteria. Drinking impure water can be fatal and at best cause severe diarrhea. Diarrhea dehydrates the body and often the sufferer drinks more contaminated water in an attempt to replace the water his/her body has lost.

A basic water filter can purify ‘dirty’ water making much safer to drink. The filter is based on simple technology and one example is shown below. It is composed of quite common materials and is relatively easy to put together. Technology does not always need to be complex or computer controlled to be effective and useful.

The ‘dirty’ water is poured into the top of a tank which contains layers of sand, charcoal and gravel. As the water sinks through the various layers the bacteria and dirt are removed. The clean water flows through a hose/pipe into a ‘clean’ water storage tank. The water is now safe to drink. This is simple technology helping people live safer and longer lives.

Water Storage And Cancer ?

Bottled water in your car is very dangerous!

On the Ellen show, Sheryl Crow said that this is what caused her
breast cancer. It has been identified as the most common cause
of the high levels of dioxin in breast cancer tissue..

Sheryl Crow’s oncologist told her: women should not drink bottled
water that has been left in a car. The heat reacts with the chemicals
in the plastic of the bottle which releases dioxin into the water.
Dioxin is a toxin increasingly found in breast cancer tissue. So please
be careful and do not drink bottled water that has been left in a car.

Pass this on to all the women in your life. This information is the kind
we need to know that just might save us! Use a stainless steel canteen
or a glass bottle instead of plastic!

***THIS BLOGGER SUGGEST THAT WHY NOT TELL MEN AS WELL !!!

This information is also being circulated at Walter Reed Army Medical
Center … No plastic containers in microwaves. No plastic water
bottles in freezers. No plastic wrap in microwaves.
Dioxin chemical causes cancer, especially breast cancer. 
Dioxins are highly poisonous to cells in our bodies. Don’t freeze plastic bottles
 with water in them as this releases dioxins from the plastic.
 Recently the Wellness Program Manager at Castle Hospital , was on a TV 
program to explain this health hazard.

He talked about dioxins and how bad they are for us. He said that we
should not be heating food in the microwave using plastic containers…..
This especially applies to foods that contain fat.

He said that the combination of fat, high heat and plastic releases dioxin
into the food.

Instead, he recommends using glass, such as Pyrex or ceramic containers
for heating food… You get the same result, but without the dioxin.. So,
such things as TV dinners, instant soups, etc., should be removed from
their containers and heated in something else.

Paper isn’t bad but you don’t know what is in the paper. It’s safer to
use tempered glass, such as Pyrex, etc.

He reminded us that a while ago some of the fast food restaurants
moved away from the styrene foam containers to paper. The dioxin
problem is one of the reasons….

Also, he pointed out that plastic wrap, such as Cling film, is just as
dangerous when placed over foods to be cooked in the microwave.
As the food is nuked, the high heat causes poisonous toxins to actually
melt out of the plastic wrap and drip into the food. Cover food with
a paper towel instead.

Water Using Divining Rods

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W95J85E7DNU

How to use divining rods

Water Storage and Purification

Drinking Water

Store drinking water for circumstances in which the water supply may be polluted or disrupted.

If water comes directly from a good, pretreated source, then no additional purification is needed; otherwise, pretreat water before use. Store water in sturdy, leak-proof, breakage-resistant containers. Consider using plastic bottles commonly used for juices and soda.

Keep water containers away from heat sources and direct sunlight.

Drinking Water Guidelines

Water Storage

Commercially bottled water in PETE (or PET) plastic containers may be purchased. Follow the container’s “best if used by” dates as a rotation guideline. Avoid plastic containers that are not PETE plastic.

If you choose to package water yourself, consider the following guidelines:

Containers

Use only food-grade containers. Smaller containers made of PETE plastic or heavier plastic buckets or drums work well.

Clean, sanitize, and thoroughly rinse all containers prior to use. A sanitizing solution can be prepared by adding 5 ml (1 teaspoon) of liquid household chlorine bleach (5 to 6% sodium hypochlorite) to 1 liter (one quart) of water. Only household bleach without thickeners, scents, or additives should be used.

Do not use plastic milk jugs, because they do not seal well and tend to become brittle over time.

Do not use containers previously used to store non-food products.

Water Pretreatment

Water from a chlorinated municipal water supply does not need further treatment when stored in clean, food-grade containers.

Non-chlorinated water should be treated with bleach. Add 8 drops of liquid household chlorine bleach (5 to 6% sodium hypochlorite) for every 4 liters (one gallon) of water. Only household bleach without thickeners, scents, or additives should be used.

Storage

Containers should be emptied and refilled regularly.

Store water only where potential leakage would not damage your home or apartment.

Protect stored water from light and heat. Some containers may also require protection from freezing.

The taste of stored water can be improved by pouring it back and forth between two containers before use.

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Water Purification

If your water supply is not known to be safe or has become polluted, it should be purified before use. Water purification is generally a two-step process.

Step 1: Clarify

Cloudy or dirty water must first be made clear. It should be passed through filter paper, fine cloth, or some other filter. It should be allowed to settle, and then the clear water on top can be carefully drawn. Filtered or clear settled water should always be disinfected before use.

Step 2: Disinfect

Boiling Method

Bringing water to a rolling boil for 3 to 5 minutes will kill most water-borne microorganisms. However, prolonged boiling of small quantities of water may concentrate toxic contaminants if present.

Bleach Method

Adding 8 drops of fresh liquid household chlorine bleach (5 to 6% sodium hypochlorite) to every 4 liters (one gallon) of water will kill most microorganisms. Only household bleach without thickeners, scents, or additives should be used. The use of bleach does not address toxic contamination.

Commercial Water Filters

Commercial water filters can effectively filter and purify water contaminated with microorganisms, toxic chemicals, and heavy metals. Their effectiveness depends on design, condition, and proper use.