vittles vault's - Event Date: May 21 2008

I've been checking on line about  the safety of  the containers I use for storage....was very surprised at what was safe and what wasn't.....vittles vaults are in the safe zone...you could even use them for water but they are way to expensive for that.....but greenguide.com says #2 HDPE and #5 PP are the safest containers, others break down and release carcinogenic dioxins..these vittles vaults are #2 HDPE very good...I was just wonder how to use and what sizes....Flumom you use these what do you say????could you store right in them like rice  etc....they would be great for small packages of spices and mixes...I would think the 15lb. size would be good for this... ????

"If you are looking for water storage I have a cheap and storable system for that also."

Ok here is my thinking...we will need water for the first few weeks after the water is off so I purchased the water cubes that come packed with no handles, with serving taps, and a box that allows the cubes to be stacked 3 high to take up less room when filled. When not filled these cubes take up very little room. The Emergency Cube Kit comes with 18 cubes, 18 boxes, and 18 quick serve taps and 18 caps. Cost of 58.00 plus shipping for 18 - 5 gallon stackable containers. Without shipping charges that is 3.23 for 5 gallons storage. The shipping container is about 36" x 36" x 36" and there is room for more storage of other non- perishable items in this shipping carton which I will use soon for paper products.

You need to add bleach even to tap water to make sure it stays good for weeks...just an added note. So you will need to add bleach to these 5 gallon containers too.

This gives you 90 gallons of clean water when you need it all you have to do is fill them ASAP when the water is still on like as soon as you hear about the BF hitting some where. I have a total capacity of 200 gallons with my other water stuff.

That means with 3 people 3 gallons drinking and food water per day I have 66 days of water in that time I will figure out where I will need to get water from lake, streams, ponds for my Berkey water filter system to clean along with my Miox and bleach additions to make sure everything is killed in the water.

Call these people at Cube 4 Water and find out what the shipping costs is to your home but I would think it will be cheaper than buckets and way easier to store and pour from.

To be honest I pray that power and water will come on every so often so that I can refill these Cubes and then put this water through my filters to be sure it is ok.

Hope this helps!

Flumom...wow oh  wow...Thanks so much....this forum has the best people, we're always looking searching for great things.

What are vittle vaults...the things that hold dog food? From Petco?

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=USPlastic&category%5Fname=&product%5Fid=26692&cookie%5Ftest=1

This is the address for U.S. Plastics, specifically the Vittles Vault. You can go just to www.usplastic.com ...they also have the buckets you are looking for and they may be cheaper. They have the Vittles Vaults and Containers. Like I said purchase the largest one you can for your space because you get more bang for your buck.

Petco has these also but I do not know if they have the largest ones. Check it out and be sure to ask about shipping from U.S.Plastics they are not heavy but they are big and you want to know how much they will totally cost you delivered.

Like I said the Emergency Cube Kit I believe is a great bargan for water storage. I believe that water is more important than food. I know I could go 1 year with huge cuts in food and be the better for it but, water keeps us alive.

Hope this helps!

Flumom and everybody I have this crazy thought.......I need to research on this but what if you take those big insulated water jugs and take out the spigot and use a sealant to fill in the hole..you would have a vittles vault at a lot lower price.The research come into play with the sealant..If any one has an idea on this fire away...I'll let you know if I come up with anything......

You can get the 5 gallon food grade buckets free if you go to Sam's Club and ask at the bakery department. They get their cake frosting in them. You will probably have to clean them out yourself, but they were happy to give me a few.
Susan