I finally got my water storage system figured out after 3 tries

So I've been trying to set up a decent water storage setup for emergencies for like 2 years now. First I used those blue 5 gallon jugs from the grocery store and they leaked all over my garage floor within a week. Then I tried those collapsible water bags you see on Amazon for like $15 and they grew mold inside after a month. Last Tuesday I got frustrated and just bought four 7 gallon Reliance Aqua-Tainers from the sporting goods store near my house in Columbus. I treated them with a little bleach and let them sit for 24 hours, drained them, filled em up fresh and stored them on a pallet I had leftover from a flooring job so they're off the concrete. No leaks, no mold, and I can stack two on a shelf in the corner of my basement. It feels good to finally check that box. Anyone else have trouble finding containers that actually hold up?

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3 Comments

keithbennett1mo ago

Went through three setups myself before finding the Aqua-Tainers.

valh321mo ago

keithbennett, I gotta respectfully disagree with you there. Those Aqua-Tainers are definitely built well, no doubt, but the weight killed it for me. I tried one for two weeks and my back was killing me just hauling it to the truck. Went with a collapsible bladder setup instead, way easier to manage when the tank's half empty. Different strokes for different folks I guess, my buddy swears by his Aqua-Tainer too.

jordan_anderson908d ago

Tried a bladder setup first and it sprung a leak three trips in. Swapped to the Aqua-Tainer and never looked back, even with the extra weight. Yeah it's heavier but it's the one thing I don't have to worry about anymore.