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Great video Karl. Sensible advice as always. I think its great that people are willing to help others, especially in these uncertain times. Never listen to those " negative nancies" who try to turn a good deed into something else. That says more about them than you. I love your content, your down to earth advice and the fact that you are a kind hearted soul. Keep doing what you are doing!

This video showed up today on another channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErAxSJ0CYn0 Get Emergency Water From Your Water Heater: It's Easier Than You Think
This video outlines the steps in my other comment on getting drinkable water from your water heater. Hope it's never needed but if it is, I hope it helps someone. This channel also has some clever ideas. It's a real man with real advice. He uses a voice program because of his accent and the stock footage is how he does his videos. It's not AI.
Karl, sorry I'm clogging up your comment section but someone may find this useful.

Thats a good idea for a video: Emergency prep box for an elderly relative who maybe doesnt have anything set up or lives alone. Definitely would get the views as we approach winter

If you treat water with bleach, it MUST be unscented, thin bleach, and only a couple of drops needed. Thin unscented is difficult to get. This looks like Asda; I will try to get some.
1. Emergency Drinking Water Purification
If you are purifying clear water for survival or emergency consumption, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommend the following ratios:
• For Clear Water: Add 8 drops (about 1/8 teaspoon) of bleach per 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of water. If treating a smaller amount, use 2 drops per 1 quart (or 1 liter) of water.
• For Cloudy/Murky Water: First, filter the water through a clean cloth, coffee filter, or towel to remove debris. If it remains cloudy, double the dosage to 16 drops (about 1/4 teaspoon) per 1 gallon.
• Wait Time: Stir or shake the mixture well and let it sit for at least 30 minutes before drinking. The water should have a very slight chlorine odor. If it does not, repeat the dose and wait another 15 minutes.

Here's a concern I didn't see covered:
LEGIONELLA: Can be a big risk if water or power is out for some time. This applies to water heaters mostly but also stored water.
In ideal conditions, Legionella bacteria can multiply rapidly and reach high levels in water within just a few [days].
Growth Timeline and Conditions
• Development time: Days under optimal conditions.
• Ideal temperature: 20°C to 45°C (68°F to 113°F), with the fastest growth near 35°C–37°C (95°F–98.6°F).
• Contributing factors: Stagnant water, scale, rust, and slime layers known as biofilms help the bacteria multiply quickly.
Illness Incubation Period
If a person inhales mist containing the bacteria, the resulting illness (Legionnaires' disease) typically develops within 2 to 14 days, though it can sometimes take longer.
Power or water outages cause water to stand still in your plumbing and hot water tanks, creating prime conditions for Legionella bacteria to grow.
Why Outages Increase Risk
• Stagnant Water: When water stops moving during an outage, disinfectant levels (like chlorine) break down and disappear.
• Dangerous Temperatures: Without power, electric water heaters cool down, or gas/electric systems drift into the ideal Legionella growth range of 77°F to 113°F (25°C to 45°C). (Even temperatures up to 122°F/50°C can support growth).
• Biofilm Support: Scale and sediment inside tanks provide a safe home for bacteria to multiply out of reach of leftover treatments.
• Aerosol Transmission: Once power and pressure return, running showers, taps, or hoses can spray mist containing the bacteria, which can cause Legionnaires’ disease (a serious type of pneumonia) if inhaled.
How to Protect Your System After an Outage
• Flush Fixtures: Run all cold and hot water faucets, showers, and hoses for at least 5 minutes to clear out standing water before using it. Avoid standing close while doing so to prevent breathing in initial mists.
• Superheat Your Water Heater: Once power or gas is restored, turn your water heater temperature up to at least 140°F (60°C), as Legionella bacteria are killed at temperatures above 140°F. (Use caution with point-of-use mixing valves to prevent scalding).
• Clean Accessories: Soak showerheads, hose nozzles, and aerators in a white vinegar solution for 1 to 2 hours to remove scale and buildup.
• Filter Care: If you use specialized devices like humidifiers or CPAP machines, dump old water, disinfect the tubing, and refill with boiled or distilled water.

I have heard a suggestion of kitty litter for emergency bucket toilet which made sense to me

Keep up the good work, you are doing a grand job !!  Many thanks for making us think !!

I do have a suggestion. A short video demonstrating how to use the water purification and filtration. Personally, I have no idea what any of those are or how to use them. And yes i do feel a bit daft asking as im assuming they come with instruction. Doesnt have to be straight away, just like when youre naturally using them you could do short videos on them to edit together at a later date.

Another intelligent and informative video, Karl. Thank you. I've been watching and learning from your videos for perhaps a year (time flies!) You are such a kind, considerate man; I don't understand why you receive ANY negative messages. I'm fearful that it's only going to get worse as your channels grow. Please "keep calm and carry on".

'Ice cream mans coming' 😅😅😅

A trick I have used at fast food restaurant to clean a dirty table...use a vinegar packet to wipe off the surface. This is also a great emergency prep. Save your water and use some vinegar to clean up counters and other surfaces! I usually have vinegar in my pantry, even if it is only in small quantities. You don't need much to sanitize a surface.

As for helping other, I applaude you for your kindness. My emergency preps always take into consideration that others mught need help. When people get desperate, they do desperate things. I would much rather have the ability to share some of what I have and build a supportive community around me. They can always repay by helping us with other necessary things in turn, if possible. We should always work together to make it through the hard times! That's what community is about.

Do keep in mind that bleach, once opened, has a shelf life of 3-6 months for heavy cleaning and up to a year for basic cleaning, so make sure you’re rotating that out as well.

There's no such thing as true altruism - we all get something out of giving, or sharing. The fact that we feel good about sharing, or get something else in return is one of the reasons we've survived as a species.

Personally, I think synergy is the way forward: it's a core feature of sustainability and our future survival prospects.

Great advice and tips Karl.

I'm so glad I found u're channels and I saw the comments u wanted to help someone I think u r a really good man ignore any haters badminded people really make me sick but u will always get them I say God bless u for helping the woman

Very kind of you to help out a family, pay no attention to naysayers.

A 'Water Bob' a trademarked water storage device that you place in the bath. One tone use that keeps the water from getting contaminated.

Karl, I watched to the end. You don't have to justify a good deed.  People just sit around watching YouTube videos and criticize the ones doing the work.  Good for you for stepping up and helping a mom in need.  If you get content from it, all the better because you'll be helping others with your content, too.  A double good deed.

I live rural in Canada.  Our water supply is our own responsibility.  It is from a spring on the mountain and is gravity fed to our home.  It sounds ideal, except that it sometimes freezes, pipes break in winter and can't be fixed till spring.  I've had to melt snow for washing, and for drinking, for up to 3 months at a time.  Not every year but you have to be prepared for that eventuality, out here. For those long term water outages I have a foot powered washing machine.  Because if you don't have running water, your electric washing machine can't operate.  The foot powered washing machine looks like R2D2 (star wars).  You put water in and add your soap and clothes and pedal.  Pedaling spins a drum inside that holds the clothes.  It's a bit of a work out but it keeps our clothes clean.  (The nearest laundry mat is in a town 30 minutes away.) The water can be used for several wash loads before being used to flush the toilet.  I bought it during the lock downs in 2020, just in case and I've had 3 occasions to use it for a few weeks or a couple months.  Not something everyone needs, but also not something people consider when preparing for emergencies.

When our power goes out, our water goes out. We do have a little not counting the hot water tank, but once the pressure is gone, we have to wait. I do have water storage, but I also will take advantage of the water pressure till it dies. I can to fill up water pitched and very large cups in containers on my counter. I usually do run out on those occasions, but I also have several water purifiers and we live where it rains a lot. Great video.