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		<title>Food Production Systems DVD Giveaway Winner Announcement</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:18:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ekim</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.utahpreppers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/backyardfoodproduction.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3793" title="DVD we are giving away!" src="http://www.utahpreppers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/backyardfoodproduction.jpg" alt="" width="245" height="226" /></a>We recently posted a review of the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0578046725/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&#38;tag=prepper-20&#38;linkCode=as2&#38;camp=217153&#38;creative=399701&#38;creativeASIN=0578046725">Food Production Systems For a Backyard or Small Farm </a> DVD (see it <a href="http://www.utahpreppers.com/2011/06/food-production-systems-dvd-review-and-giveaway/">here</a>.  As part of the review we were proud to offer a free DVD to one of our readers who commented on the review.  Friday night I used <a href="http://www.random.org/">Random.org</a> to randomly select a winner from the 40 eligible (Sorry <a href="http://www.utahpreppers.com/author/jayce/">Jayce</a> and <a href="http://www.utahpreppers.com/author/cboyack/">Connor</a>) entries.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.utahpreppers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/backyardfoodproduction.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3793" title="DVD we are giving away!" src="http://www.utahpreppers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/backyardfoodproduction.jpg" alt="" width="245" height="226" /></a>We recently posted a review of the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0578046725/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=prepper-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217153&amp;creative=399701&amp;creativeASIN=0578046725">Food Production Systems For a Backyard or Small Farm </a> DVD (see it <a href="http://www.utahpreppers.com/2011/06/food-production-systems-dvd-review-and-giveaway/">here</a>.  As part of the review we were proud to offer a free DVD to one of our readers who commented on the review.  Friday night I used <a href="http://www.random.org/">Random.org</a> to randomly select a winner from the 40 eligible (Sorry <a href="http://www.utahpreppers.com/author/jayce/">Jayce</a> and <a href="http://www.utahpreppers.com/author/cboyack/">Connor</a>) entries.</p>
<p>The winner as determined by the random number generator is&#8230;<br />
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Paulfamilyinfo99!</p>
<p>Congratulations! Please contact us with your address information so that we can send you the DVD package.  If we are not able to get in touch with the winner, we will arrange to select another winner next week.</p>
<p>Thank you all for reading our review.  We hope that you all will become regular visitors to our site.</p>
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		<title>Food Production Systems DVD Review and Giveaway</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 21:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ekim</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Can a two hour DVD turn you into a self sufficient farmer, providing all the food for your family on your postage stamp sized yard? Of course not. (If you think this is possible, let me know. I have a unique business opportunity to discuss with you :D ) However, the Food Production Systems For [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.utahpreppers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/backyardfoodproduction.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3793" title="DVD we are giving away!" src="http://www.utahpreppers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/backyardfoodproduction.jpg" alt="" width="245" height="226" /></a>Can a two hour DVD turn you into a self sufficient farmer, providing all the food for your family on your postage stamp sized yard?  Of course not. (If you think this is possible, let me know.  I have a unique business opportunity to discuss with you :D ) However, the <strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0578046725/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=prepper-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217153&amp;creative=399701&amp;creativeASIN=0578046725">Food Production Systems For a Backyard or Small Farm</a> </strong>DVD Is a wealth of information on how one family managed to do just that (on a bit of acreage) through trial and error over a decade.  A full review of the DVD after the jump.<br />
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Before I begin describing the structure and content of the DVD, I have one comment.  The main thing that continues to impress me is that the makers of this DVD use 10+ years of trial and error to determine what actually worked and what didn&#8217;t, what is practical and what isn&#8217;t in *their* area.  They are quick to point out the mistakes that they have made along the way and point them out and usually provide a bit of background to help the viewer understand why what they implemented did or did not work.</p>
<p>The host, <a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=Marjory+Wildcraft">Marjory Wildcraft</a> is also not shy about referring the viewer to the books that they consulted when learning and direct you to them for more in depth information. This is in contrast to many other &#8220;experts&#8221; I have seen over the years who keep their information close to the vest.  Marjory appears to genuinely want to provide information to help others get on the path to self sufficiency by sharing everything they can fit in to the 2 hours of video on the DVD.</p>
<h3>DVD Section Summary</h3>
<p>The DVD is broken down into a number of chapters that cover the 2 hours of content.  I&#8217;ll include some brief information on each section.</p>
<h4>Section 1:  Overview about 4 minutes in length</h4>
<li>Why we began this journey</li>
<li>Soil types and climate of the site</li>
<p>Just like it says, this a basic introduction, describing the makers, their property and philosophies.</p>
<h4>Section 2:  Water about 10 minutes in length</h4>
<li>Water sources and qualities of water</li>
<li> How much water do you need?</li>
<li>Rain water collection systems</li>
<li>Wells</li>
<li>Ponds</li>
<p><em>An old saying is that without water you are nothing.  Water is king, especially here in the high desert of Utah.  This section explains the main sources for getting water and which ones are best for food production.  Marjory and her family have tried several different ways to collect and store water, some of which worked better for them than others.</em></p>
<h4>Section 3:  Garden about 20 minutes in length</h4>
<li>Garden location</li>
<li>Size – how much area do you need?</li>
<li>Bio-Intensive gardening overview</li>
<li>Fertility</li>
<li>Watering the garden</li>
<li>Wind</li>
<li>Sun and shade</li>
<li>Bugs and insects</li>
<li>Vegetable varieties and seed saving</li>
<li>Getting started</li>
<p><em>This is one of the longer sections of the DVD.  While there is plenty of good general gardening information here but I would recommend that for anyone outside of their area of Texas you look into getting information focused on your specific are.  Many of the techniques demonstrated can be used in most climates, but the plants and specific processes needed, fertilizers, local pests, etc. will need a local perspective.  Your local Universities Extension program likely has an Agricultural department with this information publicly available. Here in Utah, the <a href=" http://extension.usu.edu/ ">Utah State University Extension</a> office is a great source.</em></p>
<h4>Section 4:  Rabbits about 9 minutes in length</h4>
<li> Housing and protection</li>
<li>Watering systems</li>
<li>Feeding</li>
<li>Breeds</li>
<li>Reproduction</li>
<li>Other resources</li>
<p><em>One of the primary meat sources for the family are rabbits.  This is a relatively short section explaining why the family chose rabbits, how to house them, what breeds they chose and why and mistakes that you can avoid.</em></p>
<h4>Section 5:  Home Butchering about 18 minutes in length</h4>
<li>Tools</li>
<li>Butchering a rabbit</li>
<li>Tanning hides</li>
<li>Butchering poultry</li>
<li>Other animals</li>
<p><em>This section is not for the squeamish.  It centers around in depth video instructions on killing and butchering a rabbit.  Hide tanning is also mentioned, but is not well covered. After this there are still pictures of the process to butcher chickens with a brief mention of other animals like raccoons, deer, elk, etc. that could all be sources of meat.</em></p>
<h4>Section 6:  Poultry about 8 minutes in length</h4>
<li>Chicken breeds</li>
<li>Feeding</li>
<li>Watering</li>
<li>Housing and egg collecting</li>
<li>Predator protection</li>
<li>Getting started</li>
<p><em>This section provides a decent introduction to chickens, their predators, and some problems to look out for. Marjory outlines what breeds they use and why.  Some <a href="http://www.polyfacefarms.com/">Polyface Farms</a> influence can be seen here as well as they rotate the chickens through different areas to help improve and maintain soil quality and to cut down on weeds and insects.</em></p>
<h4>Section 7:  Dogs about 5 minutes in length</h4>
<li>Why dogs?</li>
<li>Dog training</li>
<li>Feeding</li>
<li>Housing</li>
<li>Size and breeds</li>
<li>Final thoughts</li>
<p><em>The creators of this DVD are clearly sold on the benefits of having dogs in your life, mainly to fend off unwanted animals.  They make some pretty convincing arguments.  A short section is included on training, but as with most topics covered here, if you want to really get started in using working dogs, further research will be required, but this touches on some of the basics so you know what you are working towards.</em></p>
<h4>Section 8:  Perennials: Orchards, Food Forests, and Edible Landscaping about 18 minutes in length</h4>
<li>Locations and micro climates</li>
<li>Watering</li>
<li>Fertility</li>
<li>Using geese for fertility</li>
<li>Tree varieties</li>
<li>Planting and care of trees</li>
<li>Getting started</li>
<p><em>This section has some really useful information, but again your best bet is to consult with your local University&#8217;s extension program to apply what you see in the DVD to your area. The types of edible foods that you can grow in your climate can vary greatly from those presented in this DVD or in books on the subject so do your homework on what works where you live.</em></p>
<h4>Section 9:  Other Essentials about 11 minutes in length</h4>
<li>Calorie crops</li>
<li>Solar food dehydration</li>
<li>Home made herbicide test</li>
<li>Fire ants</li>
<li>Injuries</li>
<li>Hog panels and tee posts</li>
<li>Water levels and mapping contours</li>
<li>Rocket stove and hay box cooker</li>
<li>In The Wake; a manual for outliving civilization</li>
<li>Propagating leuceana</li>
<p><em>The second to last section contains information that the DVD creators think is important but doesn&#8217;t fit well in a previous section. There is plenty of good information here and is too varied to give a brief accounting of.</em></p>
<h4>Section 10: Thanks about 4 minutes in length</h4>
<p><em>As you might expect, this is the section where the creators thank those who helped in producing the DVD.</em></p>
<h3>Bonus Material</h3>
<p>Throughout the DVD Marjory references different books and documents for those seeking more detailed information on a particular subject.  Included with the DVD is a CD-ROM loaded with many of the referenced documents in PDF format.  My copy had 65 PDF documents included ranging in subject from Solar Food Dehydration to Insecticides to Hide Tanning.  While I haven&#8217;t spent a tremendous amount of time reviewing the documents, they seem to have been compiled with care to supplement the information provided in the videos for those wanting more information. Often during the course of explaining what the document covers, Marjory will give a location to download the document.  This is a good resource in case the information on the CD bonus disc were to become out of date.</p>
<h3>Closing Thoughts</h3>
<p>This DVD provides a quick introduction into many aspects of self sufficiency.  As with any brief introduction, further research will be required.  Having this documented example of an integrated home/small farm food production system has the potential to save you time and money by following proven, working examples.</p>
<p>The information in the DVD is optimized for southern climates, particularly the makers specific region of Texas.  Viewers from other regions should also find it educational and useful, that being said, this is of course an introduction into many varied concepts that relate to self sufficiency.  I don&#8217;t think it can be said enough, integrating all these ideas and concepts into your life will take some hard work, research and trial and error.  The results should be well worth it however.</p>
<h3>Giveaway Information</h3>
<p>The producers of this DVD have kindly provided us a copy of this DVD to giveaway to one of our lucky readers.  To enter, post a comment about this article letting us know what you would like to learn from watching the DVD.  We will select one winner at random from all the comments on Friday June 17th and send them their own copy of this preparedness DVD.</p>
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		<title>Parents &#8211; Keep your kids AWAY from the rivers!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:13:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>phil801</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.utahpreppers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMGP0543.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-3770" title="new nickname of &#34;2shoe&#34;" src="http://www.utahpreppers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMGP0543-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>Last night was a pretty rough night, we <a href="http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=148&#38;sid=15895363">pulled the body of an 8 year old boy out of the American Fork River here in Utah</a>.  He was the fourth kid to<a href="http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&#38;sid=15740924&#38;s_cid=rss-148"> die in the local rivers in the last week</a>.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.utahpreppers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMGP0543.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-3770" title="new nickname of &quot;2shoe&quot;" src="http://www.utahpreppers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMGP0543-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>Last night was a pretty rough night, we <a href="http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=148&amp;sid=15895363">pulled the body of an 8 year old boy out of the American Fork River here in Utah</a>.  He was the fourth kid to<a href="http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&amp;sid=15740924&amp;s_cid=rss-148"> die in the local rivers in the last week</a>.</p>
<p>When the Utah County Sheriff got the call about him falling in, I happened to be very close to the canyon just finishing up a picnic with my family.  I immediately headed towards the canyon and was almost there when we (<a href="http://www.ucssar.org">Utah County Search and Rescue</a>) were paged.  I was the third person on scene and was working with the Lone Peak Fire Department and several other local police and fire departments.  We set up right across from Timp Cave and started watching the river for a body.  Over the next hour, well over 100 members of the SAR Team and local PD/FD arrived and spread out over about 10 miles working our way up and down the river.  He was finally found after I had been there almost 2 hours.<span id="more-3768"></span></p>
<p>Jayson was pinned in what is called a strainer.  Several logs were across the river and there was a lot of debris under the logs.  Swift moving water applies an enormous amount of force &#8211; it took several minutes and several men to work his body off of the strainer and out of the river.  My assignment was about 30 feet downstream as safety &#8211; half a dozen team members and I were positioned such that if one of our people working with Jayson&#8217;s body fell in the river we would be able to pull them out.  Once his body was freed from the river he was carefully passed amongst about 20 people to the shore and placed onto a stokes (stretcher).  Once everyone was clear of the river, the safety team moved to the stokes and he was carried to an ambulance.</p>
<p><!--more-->I am attempting to convey a lot of imagery here, details you probably don&#8217;t always hear.  I&#8217;m doing that for a reason.  I DO NOT want to pull your kid out of the river &#8211; or YOU!  Four families in the last week have for some reason thought it would be ok to have their kids near the river &#8211; and they were WRONG.</p>
<p>In this case, and the details are not entirely clear, the mother either fell in with Jayson or jumped in after him.  She was fortunately pulled back out by two bystanders who risked their lives to grab her.  She was unconscious, hypothermic and immediately transported to the hospital.  She was extremely lucky that they were able to get her out of the water, as the ones who pulled her out were extremely lucky that they did not become victims themselves.</p>
<p>Those of us who live and play here know that you can often ford the Provo and American Fork river without too much danger.  Such is NOT the case right now and will not be for the next month and a half at least.  The rivers are extremely high and extremely fast &#8211; which equals EXTREMELY DEADLY.  With the current conditions of the water right now, if an adult went in I would say they have about a 90% chance of dying.  That goes for the Search and Rescue Team as well &#8211; our training, gear and preparation allows us to lower those odds as well as working as a team and controlling situations &#8211; but it&#8217;s still a huge risk.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re taking your children in the mountains &#8211; which I highly recommend you do &#8211; just be cautious, aware and alert.  Do NOT let your children near the river!  The banks are water logged and getting hammered by water much higher than they&#8217;re used to.  Collapse of the bank into the river is a huge potential problem.  Just because you&#8217;re standing on dry ground at the edge of the river does not mean you are safe, that bank could collapse from your added weight with no warning.</p>
<p>Tell the story I just shared with your kids if you&#8217;re going to be in an area where the rivers are running.  Let them know that other kids like them are dying from falling in.  Show them a line 20 ft away from the bank and forbid them not to cross it.  Keep your eye on them &#8211; getting distracted for 30 seconds could easily mean you look back and your kid is gone &#8211; and 30 feet down the river &#8211; and they&#8217;re not coming back alive.</p>
<p>Whatever you do, don&#8217;t think &#8220;that won&#8217;t happen to me&#8221;.  There is nothing special to the river about you or your kids &#8211; it will devour you violently if you end up in it.  My kids have a lot of experience with the local rivers and I won&#8217;t let them anywhere near it.</p>
<p>Please, heed the warnings of the media, the authorities, of me &#8211; Do Not Let Your Kids Near the River for the next month.  There are plenty of places to play and have fun in the mountains without risking the river.  Pulling kids out sucks, I really don&#8217;t want to pull yours.</p>
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		<title>Another Water Tank Group Buy &#8212; Act Fast!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 19:07:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Connor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Two years ago, we organized a water tank group buy and received a good response. I&#8217;ve now organized another water tank group buy. These are new (unused) food-grade plastic bladders housed in new/used metal cages. 285 gallons! And it stores in a lot less space than you’d think. While I’m aware of others having stacked [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Two years ago, we <a href="http://www.utahpreppers.com/2009/06/group-buy-on-high-capacity-water-storage/">organized a water tank group buy</a> and received a good response. I&#8217;ve now organized another water tank group buy.</p>
<p>These are new (unused) food-grade plastic bladders housed in new/used metal cages. 285 gallons! And it stores in a lot less space than you’d think. While I’m aware of others having stacked their tanks three high, due to space constraints (and a lack of a death wish) ours are stored two high. I&#8217;ve now had mine stored in the garage for three years without any incident; I rotate one tank every six months. </p>
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<p>This is a <strong>new</strong> food grade plastic bladder housed in a metal cage. Approximate weight when empty: 130 lbs. Approximate dimensions: 4′ H x 3′ W X 4′ L. Here is my setup (click to enlarge):</p>
<p><a href="http://www.connorboyack.com/images/tanks.jpg"><img src="http://www.connorboyack.com/images/tanks.jpg" alt="water tanks" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>The metal cages allow you to stack the tanks, if desired, and protect the hard plastic bladder. These are fantastic tanks because they have a cap on the top for easily filling them w/ your garden hose (or other source), and a spout on the bottom so that <strong>gravity</strong> is used to create water pressure. This is a far superior system to your standard 55 gallon blue water tanks, which are nearly impossible to stack well, and which require a pump to draw the water up and out.</p>
<p>Each tank is $295, and delivery is $30 per location (so if you order two tanks, you only pay one $30 fee). However, you must live within 15 miles of Point of the Mountain in Lehi. If you live further away and would like to participate in this order, please arrange to have your tank delivered to somebody&#8217;s home that lives within that distance.</p>
<p>These tanks are rarely offered for direct consumer purchasing that I&#8217;ve seen, and through many other outlets can easily cost double this price! <a href="http://www.pgcscientifics.com/SCHUTZ-Ecobulk-IBC-Tanks-p/lss-123712mp.htm?1=1&#038;CartID=0">See here</a> for one comparable tank that is over $500! I haven&#8217;t found any cheaper than that. So this group buy is $200 off the lowest retail price.</p>
<p>Please email me at cboyack{at}gmail{dot}com if you would like to participate in the order. I will confirm your total price and provide you with payment instructions. The group buy is <strong>open through Sunday, June 19</strong>. Deliver should occur within three weeks of that.</p>
<p>Feel free to share this order with friends!</p>
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		<title>Do it now (refilling water storage)</title>
		<link>http://www.utahpreppers.com/2010/08/do-it-now-refilling-water-storage/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:20:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>wade</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Moving into a new house recently required me to empty my water storage. I promised myself that refilling it would be priority number one once we were in and had the beds set up. That was three weeks ago. Reading about residents of Iowa City lined up for bottled water this week made me realize [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Moving into a new house recently required me to empty my water storage. I promised myself that refilling it would be priority number one once we were in and had the beds set up. That was three weeks ago. Reading about <a href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jdomLDzv7WqUEvMjMfca3rhrV6zgD9HI4RD80">residents of Iowa City lined up for bottled water this week</a> made me realize how much time had gotten away from me.</p>
<p>Do you have empty water containers that need to be filled? Has it been a while since you rotated your water? Don&#8217;t delay another day. Do it now.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.utahpreppers.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/water_storage_1.jpg" /></p>
<p><img src="http://www.utahpreppers.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/water_storage_2.jpg" /></p>
<p><em>The large, blue tank pictured above is a <a href="http://www.surewatertanks.com/">SureWater tank</a> that holds 275 gallons. The green ones are <a href="http://www.rei.com/product/777828">Reliance Jumbo-Tainers</a> that hold seven gallons each.</em></p>
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		<title>Berkey Light Water Filter Review</title>
		<link>http://www.utahpreppers.com/2009/08/berkey-light-water-filter-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:50:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>neybar</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I purchased the Berkey Light water filter a few months ago.  When I made the purchase I also had the option of getting a free accessory.  I decided that the portable sport bottle would go well in my 72-hour kit (Bug out Bag). Here are some of the stats on the Berkey Light filter: Can [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I purchased the <a href="http://www.berkeyfilters.com/">Berkey Light</a> water filter a few months ago.  When I made the purchase I also had the option of getting a free accessory.  I decided that the portable <a href="http://www.berkeyfilters.com/berkeysport.htm">sport bottle</a> would go well in my 72-hour kit (Bug out Bag).</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img class=" aligncenter" src="http://www.thelances.net/images/2008/december/med/berkey_light_82.jpg" alt="" /></p>
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<p>Here are some of the stats on the Berkey Light filter:</p>
<ul>
<li>Can process 6000 gallons of water</li>
<li>2 1/2 gallon storage chamber</li>
<li>Filters 3.75 gallons of water per hour</li>
<li>Includes elevated base</li>
</ul>
<p>Set up for the water filter is quite easy.  There are three main pieces: the upper chamber, lower chamber, and base.  All three simply snap together.  The spigot and filters are fitted with some washers and thumb nuts.  Setup is 5 minutes if you are taking it slow.</p>
<p>The first thing that you must do before filtering water is to prime the filters.  Berkey provides a rubber gasket that you can to prime the filter from any water tap.  My concern is that what if you are using an untrusted water source to prime your water?  In that instance you are going to have to toss out the first couple of gallons of water, then thoroughly clean the bottom chamber.  If you don&#8217;t have access to any pressurized water source then you can get your filter to 70% efficiency by soaking the filter nozzle side up in water for several hours.  If you use this method then make sure that the nozzle is above water.  The <a href="http://www.berkeyfilter.com/product.sc?categoryId=8&amp;productId=27">Berkey FAQ</a> provides additional insight into how the filters work.</p>
<p>After setting up, priming and filtering a few gallons of water I decided a taste test was in order.  I got three glasses of water: 1 from the tap, 1 from the Berkey, and one from by refridgerator which has a Brita water filter installed.  After letting all three glasses come to room tempurature (so the cold water didn&#8217;t have an advantage) I did a rather informal blind taste test.</p>
<p>The Brita and Berkey filter water both tasted excellent.  The tap water was obvious.  I actually ended up picking the Brita water as my favorite in the test, but it was very close.  I&#8217;m sure that since I&#8217;ve been drinking the Brita water for so long that my taste buds were more attuned to that.  My conclusion though was that the Berkey water was just as good as any filtered water I&#8217;ve had.</p>
<p>At this point I would definitely recommend the Berkey Water filters.  The Berkey Light fit my budget, and had a good capacity.  Looking back however I would probably get one of the stainless steel models.  The main reason for this is that they look much nicer.  I had the Berkey Light in the kitchen for about a week when I first got it.  By the end of that time my wife wanted it gone because it was too ugly.</p>
<p>Originally posted at <a href="http://www.thelances.net/james/2009/08/berkey_light_water_filter_revi.html">http://www.thelances.net/james/2009/08/berkey_light_water_filter_revi.html</a></p>
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		<title>DIY: Horizontal Storage of 55 gal. Water Barrels</title>
		<link>http://www.utahpreppers.com/2009/07/diy-horizontal-storage-of-55-gal-water-barrels/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 17:41:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>royal</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-2311" src="http://www.utahpreppers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/water_barrels_final.jpg" alt="water_barrels_final" width="200" height="310" />I stumbled across this DIY project recently for storing 55 gal. water barrels horizontally. The biggest drawback of standard upright water barrels is getting the water out when needed. This generally involves either a siphon or a hand pump. Storing the barrels horizontally and adding a spigot to one of the caps makes using the barrels much more convenient. You'll also be more likely to exchange the water every six months since it will be easier to do.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-2311" src="http://www.utahpreppers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/water_barrels_final.jpg" alt="water_barrels_final" width="200" height="310" /><strong>FAILURE WARNING: After two weeks two barrels started to collapse due to insufficient support. I plan to add a 2&#215;6 or 2&#215;8 across the middle to increase the surface area supporting the barrels. I was anxious to share this project and should have waited longer to see if my concerns about too little support were legitimate. I will re-post this article once I have a proven design.</strong></p>
<p>I will  I stumbled across this DIY project recently for storing 55 gal. water barrels horizontally. The biggest drawback of standard upright water barrels is getting the water out when needed. This generally involves either a siphon or a hand pump. Storing the barrels horizontally and adding a spigot to one of the caps makes using the barrels much more convenient. You&#8217;ll also be more likely to exchange the water every six months since it will be easier to do.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.theideadoor.com/Preparedness/storing_water.htm#Storing_Water_Barrels" target="_blank">Here&#8217;s the website I found this project on</a> and <a href="http://www.utahpreppers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/horizontal-water-barrel-rack.pdf" target="_blank">here are the instructions you&#8217;ll need</a> (same pdf as you&#8217;ll find on the other website).</p>
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<p>Since I have 5 water barrels I decided to make a six barrel holder instead of the two barrel holder you see in the picture. This allows me to store more in less space than before and now I have an incentive to add another barrel. I&#8217;ll share the changes I made to the design and what I learned to make this project as easy as possible. Since this is basically a box, you should be able to complete this project in a few hours. For me it took a little longer because I also cleaned or rather my kids cleaned the water barrels, I had to dig through random boards to find what would fit the project and I ended up stopping before completing the project and finishing on another day.</p>
<p>It was  time to exchange the water in my barrels so this project came at a perfect time. I also had wood lying around so I was only missing the spigots.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.utahpreppers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/barrels.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2333" src="http://www.utahpreppers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/barrels.jpg" alt="barrels" width="300" height="219" /></a>The first task was to empty the water out of the barrels using a garden hose for a siphon. I had two going at once to speed this up as it takes a little while. I let my 10 year old boy suck on the hose to start the water siphoning. I was surprised since he didn&#8217;t seem to suck very hard but the water still came. It takes a lot less suction than I imagined, even with a long hose.</p>
<p>I let my boy clean the barrels while I gathered the tools and hunted down boards. I also read through the instructions, decided which changes I&#8217;d like to make and then calculated my board quantity and lengths for cutting.</p>
<p><strong>Suggestions/Changes I Made</strong><br />
Main changes I made were to add an inch on each side of the barrels since these barrels sit outside and I wanted to allow for expansion. I also calculated the changes I would need to make this 2 barrel rack into a 6 barrel rack.</p>
<p style="text-align: left"><a href="http://www.utahpreppers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/horizontal-water-barrel-rack.pdf" target="_blank">Here are the instructions you&#8217;ll need</a> as a reference for the board letters below (same link as above).</p>
<p>In the diagram the boards labeled E (skids) are not necessary and you can cross them off your list.</p>
<p>You decide whether to use boards labeled C for cross braces or use the boards labeled F. Using both is overkill.</p>
<p>I used 2 x 6&#8242;s instead of 2 x 4&#8242;s for boards labeled A since my rack is three barrels high instead of two. I also cut the first notch in A 6&#8243; up so that I would have more room to connect a hose to the bottom barrel without kinking the hose. This also allowed me to use all 90° hose bibs (spigots) instead of using 45° angled hose bibs on the bottom barrels.</p>
<p>To make a double wide rack as I did, just double boards B &amp; D. OK, technically you double the length and subtract 1 1/2 inches. CAUTION: you must be more exact in your measuring and cutting out the notches in A for the cross boards B as you now are lining up three points of contact instead of just two.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.utahpreppers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/barrel-rack-cutouts.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2335" src="http://www.utahpreppers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/barrel-rack-cutouts.jpg" alt="barrel-rack-cutouts" width="300" height="147" /></a>I decided to eliminate the curved plywood boards D and instead used the cutouts from A, cutting them into wedges. If I had to do this part again I would make two identical wedges by cutting straight from corner to corner of the cutout. I saw these wedges right as I was preparing to cut out the plywood and this idea worked wonderfully.  I would do it this way again but it is not as finished or attractive as using the plywood boards to keep the barrels from rolling.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.utahpreppers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/barrels-wedges.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-2338" src="http://www.utahpreppers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/barrels-wedges.jpg" alt="barrels-wedges" width="300" height="244" /></a>Make sure you drill a hole through the wedges first or you&#8217;ll split them with the screws.  I placed the wedges about 7 1/4&#8243; from the vertical supports A but your measurement may vary depending on the shape of the wedge. Also, I widened my supports by an inch on each side of the barrels for expansion so my veritical supports A are further away.</p>
<p>Ok, so I made lots of changes to the original design but I&#8217;m happy with the result and I now have a much more convenient and compact storage rack for my water barrels. I also have room to add one more barrel to the rack. I guess this is an example of resourcefulness as I didn&#8217;t purchase anything to build this rack.  I only used what I had on hand and my only expenses will be replacing the drill bit I broke and the spigots.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.utahpreppers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/barrels-rack.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2341" src="http://www.utahpreppers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/barrels-rack.jpg" alt="barrels-rack" width="225" height="300" /></a>Assembly<br />
</strong> You will want a helper to hold boards in place as you screw everything together.  I found it easiest to assemble the front and back sections on the ground or on a flat, level surface.</p>
<p>Follow the order on the instructions eliminating step #6 (the skids) and do either step #5 or #7 but not both as discussed above.</p>
<p>I didn&#8217;t encounter any difficulties in putting everything together. The only addition to the instructions would be to make sure the notches in A are facing outward and not towards the center of the rack.</p>
<p>I used some pretty hefty 3 1/2&#8243; screws to put everything together and pre-drilled holes before screwing each of the boards together.</p>
<p><strong>Hose Bibs<br />
<span style="font-weight: normal">I found <a href="http://doitbest.com/Lawn+Faucets_+Bibbs_+and+Sillcocks-Mueller+B+and+K-model-103-204-doitbest-sku-437325.dib" target="_blank">3/4&#8243; Celon Hose Bibs for $3.29 online</a> (half the websites spell it Bibb the other half Bib). As I am currently seeking employment I opted not to purchase the hose bibs just yet and to install these the next time I rotate the water in these barrels.</span></strong></p>
<p><strong>Used Barrels<br />
<span style="font-weight: normal">I picked these barrels up for $20 each a few years back. They were filled with juice concentrate previously and were really a pain to wash out since you can&#8217;t get to the bottoms to scraper them out. If you have a pressure washer it might be easier. Since I saw clean, new barrles for $45 just a few weeks ago at macey&#8217;s, it is probably not worth saving a few dollars buying used barrels unless you are seriously strapped for cash.</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.utahpreppers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/barrel-rack-done.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-2344" src="http://www.utahpreppers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/barrel-rack-done.jpg" alt="barrel-rack-done" width="202" height="300" /></a>Conclusion<br />
<span style="font-weight: normal">It has been a week now since I finished this project and the rack is still standing :-) Since each filled barrel weighs about 450 lbs. this rack is holding 2,250 lbs. total. I&#8217;m very happy with how it turned out and would highly recommend this project to anyone who has 55 gallon water barrels. If you don&#8217;t have any water storage currently then consider the storage options in <a href="http://www.utahpreppers.com/2009/06/group-buy-on-high-capacity-water-storage/" target="_blank">last month&#8217;s water storage group buy</a> which are very convenient. If you decide to build a horizontal rack then please share your experience in the comments below.</span></strong></p>
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		<title>Emergency Preparedness Priorities</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:41:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>royal</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<strong><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-2205" src="http://www.utahpreppers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/scenery-mountain.jpg" alt="mountain scenery" width="240" height="164" />Our physical needs prioritized - The Rule of 3's</strong>:]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-2205" src="http://www.utahpreppers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/scenery-mountain.jpg" alt="mountain scenery" width="240" height="164" />Our physical needs prioritized &#8211; The Rule of 3&#8242;s</strong>:</p>
<ol>
<li>3 minutes without Air or Blood</li>
<li>3 hours without Shelter/Warmth</li>
<li>3 days without Water</li>
<li>3 weeks without Food</li>
</ol>
<p>But, you won&#8217;t be bleeding or without air in every emergency situation so this list is not perfectly prioritized and   it is lacking some priorities.</p>
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<p>One of the biggest challenges to becoming prepared is, &#8220;Where Do I Start&#8221; and &#8220;What Are My Priorities?&#8221;  Phil has shared his <a href="http://www.utahpreppers.com/tag/evacuation-kits/" target="_blank">Evacuation Preparedness List</a> which took a tremendous amount of time and experience to evaluate, prepare and share with all of us. Some people might become overwhelmed looking at a list like this because it could take years to afford everything on this list, or  indecision as to where to start could lead to not doing anything. Phil intended his list to be &#8220;all inclusive&#8221; and then pared down to personal needs/skills/desires. So where to start?</p>
<p><strong>Start With The Priorities.</strong> Priorities create a framework against which to evaluate each preparedness item and idea. With each item you consider adding to your list to acquire, learn or do, ask yourself, &#8220;Do I have higher priorities than this that I haven&#8217;t taken care of yet?&#8221; For example: What good will your food storage be if you freeze to death the first day or die from some other cause weeks before you would have starved to death? What will kill your fragile fleshy body the fastest? Take care of these priorities first. Your priorities may be different than mine, but you must have in your mind a priority framework so that everything you learn and evaluate makes sense and has a prioritized place.</p>
<p>I submit the following list of Priorities for your consideration. Over the past week I have contemplated the following list and the Rule of 3&#8242;s above. I have re-arranged the lists, questioned each item, combined them, etc. and finally whole-heartedly accepted the list below as my own priority framework. I learned the list below from Jim Phillips, but now I have completely internalized this list and it is now mine, exactly as I learned it.</p>
<p><strong>Emergency Preparedness Priorities</strong>:</p>
<ol>
<li>Clothing</li>
<li>Water</li>
<li>Sanitation</li>
<li>Special Needs</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Clothing</strong><br />
I would submit that Utahns in general are less prepared in this area than any other area of preparedness. Clothing is your first layer of protection against danger. You can quickly be in trouble and even die at 60° F if you become wet and cold. It only takes 3 hours or less to die in the cold and 93% of Utahns (yes I did calculate this) live where cold is the norm for most of the year. Just today, mid-June,  ice fell from the sky at my house. More people die above freezing than below zero because we just simply are not prepared to live, not just visit for a few hours, but live 24/7/365 in the cold without the heated boxes we live and transport ourselves in. Clothing is our protection, our portable shelter and our heat source.  Proper clothing is the least expensive, longest term, universal solution for dealing with the cold. It is only without proper clothing that we must use shelter, fire, etc.</p>
<p><strong>Water</strong><br />
3 days without water. That&#8217;s all we get whether we are in an emergency situation or not. I would submit that this is the second area where Utahns are least prepared. We need clean water with us, we must know how to find it,  we must be able to collect it, we must know how to purify it and have the tools/expertise to do so.</p>
<p><strong>Sanitation</strong><br />
1 day to several weeks. Sanitation includes protection from anything we might contract through the air or by touching. It also includes the elimination of fecal matter or anything else that would endanger our health. Even if it takes several weeks to die from lack of sanitation, you still died and all your other preps become worthless. Sanitation is much more than toilet paper and disposing of bodily waste. We must have the knowledge, skill and products to sanitize surfaces, keep from touching unsanitary objects and disposing of dead animals/bodies. Sanitation is a frequently avoided subject since, well, it is an uncomfortable subject. Talking about manly tools is cool. Talking about food storage is, comfortable. Sanitation? Uncomfortable, but essential. Get over it. Become an expert. Protect yourself and your family. Sanitation is a priority no matter what the emergency is.</p>
<p>Previous sanitation posts include <a href="http://www.utahpreppers.com/2009/04/pandemic-preparedness-diy-sanitization/" target="_blank">DIY Homemade Sanitizer</a> and <a href="http://www.utahpreppers.com/2009/05/pandemic-quarantine-preparedness/" target="_blank">Pandemic Quarantine Preparedness</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Special Needs</strong><br />
Some people might die within minutes or hours without electricity to keep life-support machines working or critical medications. You can bleed to death in 3 minutes or less. Personal protection may be the top priority is some scenarios. As you evaluate your personal life-sustaining needs, is there something that is absolutely essential to your survival? For some people there may not be any Special Needs.</p>
<p>What is missing? In  Utah where Emergency Preparedness=Food Storage, I&#8217;m sure there are many that believe food is a priority. Food is not a life-saving priority! It takes 30-40 days to starve to death depending on who you ask (but yes you will get progressively weaker). In the majority of emergency scenarios, things will be fairly normal within 30 days. The chance of starving to death in most emergencies is slim to none. I personally have gone 8 days without eating. I&#8217;m still alive.  My point is very simple. If you haven&#8217;t taken care of the other priorities, you won&#8217;t be alive long enough to even touch your food storage.</p>
<p>Now that I have risked offending everyone reading this, food storage IS important. Being able to produce, acquire and grow food IS very important. Everyone SHOULD have a 2-year supply of food. I am just submitting for your consideration that a 2-year supply of food will be worthless if you haven&#8217;t taken care of the other priorities first.</p>
<p>Emergency scenarios fall into two categories, stay-at-home or evacuation. When prioritizing your list of things to learn, acquire, etc. remember to consider both scenarios to ensure you are protected whether at home or away.</p>
<p>My challenge for you is to establish  your own priority framework, re-prioritize your own &#8220;lists&#8221;  against this framework and then acquire, do, learn those items on your <a href="http://www.utahpreppers.com/tag/evacuation-kits/" target="_blank">list</a> according to your priorities. From my experience this exercise will transform your <a href="http://www.utahpreppers.com/tag/evacuation-kits/" target="_blank">lists</a> into becoming manageable and less stressful as things are done in &#8220;order&#8221;. You will also find that you will be less inclined to buy everything someone says you &#8220;need&#8221; to become prepared as you compare each item against your priority framework.</p>
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		<title>Final call for orders on water storage tank option 2</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:58:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>wade</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are excited about those that have been able to participate in the high-capacity water storage tank group buy. We will soon have a lot more people prepared water-wise. The last orders for option 1 were collected Saturday. That option is complete. The window to submit orders for option 2 has been extended to Tuesday, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are excited about those that have been able to participate in the <a href="/2009/06/group-buy-on-high-capacity-water-storage/">high-capacity water storage tank group buy</a>. We will soon have a lot more people prepared water-wise. The last orders for option 1 were collected Saturday. That option is complete. The window to submit orders for option 2 has been extended to Tuesday, 30 June. We will place the combined order the next day. Those that have already placed their orders should have already been contacted by the distributor to arrange for payment. Additional orders (between now and the end of the month) will be contacted after the order is closed.</p>
<p>The product is a high-capacity residential water storage tank. It holds 275 gallons (the equivalent of five 55 gallon water drums) and is being sold for $345 (includes shipping). The unit fits through a standard doorway so you can place it in a back room or a basement. Please note the SureWater tank also comes in a 525 gallon option. While we did not include the larger size in the original announcement, it is available for the same discount at $470.</p>
<p><span id="more-2245"></span>Please also note that these tanks will all be shipped to a single location in Northern Utah County. It will be your responsibility to come and pick it up. We are working to arrange a second drop-off location in Southern Utah County, but that will depend on the level of orders in that area.</p>
<p>Email <a href="mailto:wade.shearer@gmail.com">Wade</a> to participate with your name, telephone number, and a note regarding the size and quantity of tanks you want.</p>
<p>Please feel free to pass word of this deal along to family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers. There is one week left. This is an excellent way to get your water prep done all at once!</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.utahpreppers.com/2009/06/final-call-for-orders-on-water-storage-tank-option-2/"><em>Click here to view the embedded video.</em></a></p>
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		<title>Group buy on high-capacity water storage</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:21:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Connor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[During my church’s <a href="http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/a-second-snapshot-of-a-communitys-preparedness">recent emergency preparedness drill</a>, I discovered that while many people are doing well on their three month supply of food storage, very few had any type of water storage system. To help correct that, we have arranged for group buys on <strong>two</strong> different high-capacity water tanks, both of which store the equivalent to five 55 gallon drums!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4>This post is an update and supersedes our original Water Group Buy as we were able to add another Tank that allows participation anywhere in the U.S.!</h4>
<p><a href="http://ecofrenzy.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/water-drop.jpg"><img class="alignright" src="http://ecofrenzy.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/water-drop.jpg" alt="" width="247" height="202" /></a>During my church’s <a href="http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/a-second-snapshot-of-a-communitys-preparedness">recent emergency preparedness drill</a>, I discovered that while many people are doing well on their three month supply of food storage, very few had any type of water storage system. To help correct that, we have arranged for group buys on <strong>two</strong> different high-capacity water tanks, both of which store the equivalent to five 55 gallon drums!<span id="more-1942"></span></p>
<h2>Group Buy Option 1</h2>
<p>The first is the same 285-gallon water tanks I was able to purchase last year. These are new (unused) food-grade plastic bladders housed in new/used metal cages. 285 gallons! And it stores in a lot less space than you’d think. While I’m aware of others having stacked their tanks three high, due to space constraints (and a lack of a death wish) ours are stored two high. This is a food grade plastic bladder housed in a metal cage. Approximate weight when empty: 130 lbs. Approximate dimensions: 4′ H x 3′ W X 4′ L. Here is my setup (click to enlarge):</p>
<p><a href="http://www.connorboyack.com/images/tanks.jpg"><img src="http://www.connorboyack.com/images/tanks.jpg" alt="water tanks" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>The metal cages allow you to stack, if desired, and protect the hard plastic bladder. These are fantastic tanks because they have a cap on the top for easily filling them w/ your garden hose (or other source), and a spout on the bottom so that gravity is used to create water pressure. This is a far superior system to your standard 55 gallon blue water tanks, which are nearly impossible to stack well, and which require a pump to draw the water up and out.</p>
<h2>Group Buy Option 2</h2>
<p>The second option is the <a href="http://www.surewatertanks.com/tank_products.html">275 gallon &#8220;doorway&#8221; tank</a> by <a href="http://www.surewatertanks.com/">SureWater</a>. This tank is oval shaped and designed to fit through all standard 29&#8243; doorways and only uses 7 square feet of floor space (less than half the space as 55 gallon drums). It also has a spigot at the bottom allowing for complete drainage, but it also includes one two feet up making it easy to fill a bucket or pan. It also includes a man hole in the top that can be used to get inside for some reason (such as cleaning). The biggest benefit by far is convenience. There is no solution easier than this for accessing and rotating your water supply. While 55 gallon drums require siphons or pumps to retrieve the water, the SureWater tank allows you to simply turn a spigot as you would at your kitchen sink.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1943" src="http://www.utahpreppers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/tank_anatomy.jpg" alt="tank_anatomy" width="500" height="448" /></p>
<p><a href="http://www.utahpreppers.com/2009/06/group-buy-on-high-capacity-water-storage/"><em>Click here to view the embedded video.</em></a></p>
<h2>How to buy the 285 gal. bladder tanks (Option 1)</h2>
<p>You must live between Payson and Salt Lake City in the valley (<a href="http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/contact">email me</a> for possible exceptions). The price is $245 per tank, plus $25 home delivery fee for anywhere in Utah valley. (So, as an example, two tanks would be $515.) You’re welcome to get together with others and consolidate your orders in order to save on the delivery fee. These tanks are rarely offered for direct consumer purchasing, and through many other outlets can easily cost double this price! <a href="http://www.dawginc.com/secondary-spill-containment/schutz-tote-container.php">See here</a> for one comparable tank.</p>
<p>Checks only, made out to PROVCO (not me!). Checks should be mailed to me. When you comment below or email me with the number you would like to order, I will email you my mailing address to which you can send the checks. I will collect these checks and forward them all on to the company processing them. They will not be cashed until the order is processed. Estimated delivery date is somewhere during the week of June 29 &#8211; July 3. I will email those who have placed an order w/ any updates I receive. If you cannot be home during the delivery day/time, they will simply be left on your driveway.</p>
<p>If you wish to order a tank, please <a href="http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/contact">email me</a> with the quantity you desire to purchase. You will then be emailed your total amount due as well as my mailing address. Remember, I must receive all checks by June 20 &#8211; no exceptions! (I’m mailing the order out on the following Monday morning.)</p>
<h2>How to buy the SureWater 275 gallon &#8220;doorway&#8221; tank (Option 2)</h2>
<p>The price for the SureWater tank will depend on how many orders we get. The more  interested parties, the lower the price will get. With enough orders, we can get  the units for $345. Delivery in Utah and Salt Lake Counties to group locations is included as well as the essential parts to install and use. For other locations in the continental US, the cost of shipping is $45-$65. Email <a href="mailto:wade.shearer@gmail.com">Wade</a> to place your order by June 20.</p>
<p>Feel free to share this order with friends!</p>
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