How To Make A PVC Pump! In this project you’ll learn how to make a customizable PVC hand pump that will create vacuum suction, pump water, or compress air. WARNING: Power tools, like a table saw, pose risks of serious injury. Adequate training and experience are required before operating. The results and claims of …
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Emergency Water Source – Evaporating with a Solar Still
Emergency Water Source – Evaporating with a Solar Still How to make a bush still or evaporator using the sun’s solar power to collect fresh water from vegetation and sea water.
A Hand Pump for Shallow Water sources
A Hand Pump for Shallow Water sources There are so many ways to use this pump. Tie it in with your well, spring, Pool, tank and all inside your home. Power goes out, 20 below zero, no water? No problem! Go down to the basement turn one valve and start pumping. Water delivered throughout the …
The Truth About Water Purification In A Wilderness Survival Situation
The Truth About Water Purification In A Wilderness Survival Situation In this video Dr. Anja Whittington teaches us about water purification in a wilderness survival situation. She covers four great ways to make drinking water safe to drink and talks a bit about the side effects and risks posed by not making the water safe …
Understanding the Signs and Symptoms of Dehydration
Understanding the Signs and Symptoms of Dehydration Following these simple steps is all that it takes to keep the body hydrated and avoid a wide-range of problems that can turn into life-threatening situations.
A Small Homemade Solar Still
A Small Homemade Solar Still Check out his homemade solar still. Shallow basin design of 3 square feet of water surface area. It’s a work in progress but it’s very functional. I’ve noticed in my most recent use of this still that some of the water droplets are dropping off of the glass before …
Accurately Calculating Your Water Storage Needs
Accurately Calculating Your Water Storage Needs There is a lot of emphasis on storing drinking water, and this is a critically important component of any preparation strategy. However, there are many other uses for water that are just as important to consider when deciding on how much to store for emergencies. Let’s take a look …
Practical Suggestions for Storing Water Secretly
Practical Suggestions for Storing Water Secretly Holding onto water reserves and protecting them from theft may be one of the most important things when it comes to preparing for disaster. The problem is that water is difficult to conceal and many options require a lot of hard work in order to pull off. Let’s …
Turn a Wood Stove into a Water Heater
Turn a Wood Stove into a Water Heater There are a couple of ways that you can modify your wood stove to produce a steady supply of hot water. This makes for the perfect off-the-grid solution to generate hot water with out any electricity or natural gas. Let’s take a look at how easy it …
DIY Berkey Survival Water Purification System!
DIY Berkey Survival Water Purification System! Build it yourself survival/emergency water purification using Black Berkey Filter Elements. Get free food-grade containers at bakeries and food stores, spigots at Amazon.com or local hardware stores, and Berkey Black filters on the Internet. Be prepared or be ensnared!