Note From JWR:
Do you have a blog of your own? We have had our own RSS feed for several months. Please add a SurvivalBlog RSS syndication link or syndication window to your blog site if you think that it would be apropos. Thanks!
Day: August 18, 2006
- Ad Ready Made Resources, Trekker Water Filtration SystemUsed throughout the World
- Ad USA Berkey Water Filters - Start Drinking Purified Water Today!#1 Trusted Gravity Water Purification System! Start Drinking Purified Water now with a Berkey water filtration system. Find systems, replacement filters, parts and more here.
Three Letters Re: Clarification on Calcium Hypochlorite for Water Purification
Jim, It has been almost 20 years since I had a chemistry class, so you may want to check this with a chemist. Wanderer posted the following comment: “I stopped at the local Big Box lumber yard and they had Calcium Hypochlorite, (a.k.a. Pool Shock) it was concerning as it states 50% Calcium Hypochlorite and 50% Other Ingredients. Making it a 50% available Chlorine. In common language, … is this adequate? It does not seem to be of the 70% goal you mentioned on your earlier post.” He was referring to the EPA web site comment: “… since the calcium …
- Ad Sale extended on SIEGE Belts & Stoves. Engineered for durability & comfort, these awesome gifts will be used for a lifetime and can save lives. Read our users' glowing testimonials on these stunning one-of-a-kind US-made essentials.SIEGE Belts' unique capabilities have saved their owners in unexpected situations. Many say they'll wear no other belt and never go without one. Hand-crafted in USA.
- Ad Elbit PVS14 No Gain White Phosphor 10 year warrantyCall us if you have Questions 800-627-3809
Letter Re: Storing Ethanol Blend Gasoline?
Jim, Here in the DC area the gasoline supplies are by law blended with (I think) 15% ethanol. I’m familiar with the requirements for storing standard gasoline, but have no idea if the ethanol blend poses any problems for long term storage. Do you have any advice or knowledge that you can share with your readers on this? – Shawnee JWR Replies: Sorry, but that goes beyond my expertise. Perhaps some of the blog readers would care to comment.
- Ad The Good News About Nuclear Destruction.The lethality of all nukes can be reduced by 90% when you know beforehand what to do and not do.
- Ad Click Here --> Civil Defense ManualThe Civil Defense Manual... The A to Z of Survival. Look what in it... https://civildefensemanual.com/whats-in-the-civil-defense-manual/
Letter Re: “Ural” Russian Motorcycles with Sidecars
Jim, I saw a great motorcycle here in North Idaho that I thought would be of interest to the readers of SurvivalBlog. I spotted a fellow gassing up a motorcycle with a sidecar and I decided to take a quick look. It looked like an excellent restored WW2 era motorcycle, something that conjured up thoughts of Steve McQueen in the movie ‘The Great Escape‘. I found out though that this bike was in fact brand new, a Russian copy of the German BMW motorcycle–www.imz-ural.com for lots of info. The paint scheme was Camouflage and the [Ural Patrol model’s] very handy …
- Ad L3 UNFILMED WHITE PHOSPHOR COMMERCIAL GRADE NIGHT VISION PACKAGEHuge Savings $400 off normal cost!
- Ad Click Here --> Civil Defense ManualHow to protect, you, your family, friends and neighborhood in coming times of civil unrest… and much more, Go to www.civildefensemanual.com for contents.
Odds ‘n Sods:
Petromax Lanterns: This gent on The FALFiles is selling the genuine article–originally from German Bundeswehr surplus. o o o SurvivalBlog reader J.E. mentioned: “I ran across this link via a productivity site: Free e-textbooks for a myriad of subjects, at http://www.textbookrevolution.org/ Very useful, with of course the standard disclaimer about not depending on electronic documents being accessible in a ‘situation’.” #1 Son adds: Our readers that have home-schooled kids may find this useful as well. o o o Jim K. forwarded this link to a site with some interesting photos of improvised up-armored civilian “contractor” vehicles in Iraq. …
- Ad Survival RealtyFind your secure and sustainable home. The leading marketplace for rural, remote, and off-grid properties worldwide. Affordable ads. No commissions are charged!
- Ad California Legal Rifles & Pistols!WBT makes all popular rifles compliant for your restrictive state. Choose from a wide range of top brands made compliant for your state.
Jim’s Quote of the Day:
"It’s not enough that we do our best; sometimes we have to do what is required." – Winston Churchill
- Ad AFFORDABLE FAMILY RETREAT FOR SALE IN ARIZONA MOUNTAINS: Year-round spring/creek close to property, Ideal location, Small conservative self-sufficiency-minded community, Set up for Homesteading, Hunting, Guest House, StorageAffordable AZ Mtn Retreat: 3-BDR + guest house, near spring, garden, ckn coops, greenhouse frame, hunting/foraging, food storage, ideal location, small community, AirBnB-ready
- Ad Follow the Author Don Shift Basic SHTF Radio: A cop's brief guide for understanding simple solutions for SHTF radio communicationIntimidated and don’t know where to start with radio? This book is the perfect guide to what options you have i.e. GMRS, CB, to ham and basic communication topics.