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Default Backup for Well Water During Power Outages

philo wrote:
On 11/28/2014 05:12 PM, HerHusband wrote:
If the OP goes with the reserve tank in the attic...
better take into account the weight of water.
80 gallons would be something like 650#

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I'd probably use the lazy man method and keep a dozen (or two)water
filled one gallon milk jugs in the basement. Use the water to flush the
toilet only when necessary.


"If it's yellow, let it mellow. If it's brown flush it down" :-)

Not elegant but Ok for once or twice a year.


At least when the power goes out here, the water still works.