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silverback said:
Alright thanks silverback. That makes everything much stealthier and easier, can't wait to start the grow journal.
Hauling Water
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Alright thanks silverback. That makes everything much stealthier and easier, can't wait to start the grow journal.
Cascadia
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I used a 12 volt pump this summer to pump water into barrels from a creek in a deep canyon, I wasn't pumping water for a grow unfortunately, but insted for my newly established homested.
But anyways, I filled many 55 gallon drums on a regular car battery, and its not too noisy, takes a while though. The pump I used was from harbor freight for $30, but now they don't sell them. I think similar pumps are used in RVs and travel trailers though.
But anyways, I filled many 55 gallon drums on a regular car battery, and its not too noisy, takes a while though. The pump I used was from harbor freight for $30, but now they don't sell them. I think similar pumps are used in RVs and travel trailers though.
so it turns out these veggie oil jugs hold 16 liters. i took one out of the box full, at work today. It bulged out a bit but seems stong enough to hold for quite a few trips anyway. Im going to start collecting them now so ill have back up even if they dont last long
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Fast_Pine said:
Just wondering, are you carrying 15 gallons on your back? Or 5 on your back, and 5 in each hand?
I used an oversized backpacking backpack this summer and I was able to get 8 gallons MAX. Plus, as an avid backpacker a 60 lb. backpack is ridiculous...120 is insane. to me it just doesnt seem plausible that you could carry 15 gallons on your back.
im going to have to assume its the latter. though thats a hell of a load to be trekking into the bush with. just shows the hard work guerilla growers put inCannabisBlunt said:
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CornDog said:
That's like saying I like eating but I don't wanna have to chew; its all part of the game unless you rig up a water pump (or use a blender and suck the food through a straw
).Last year I used one gallon jugs; never again. This year four 5 gallon containers (green of course) per spot at least and possibly a few hidden trash cans to use as a res.
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im stockpiling them now
Hey folks stop the cryin', just kiddin'!! But seriously,you should get some tarp and when it rains in your burg collect it into whatever containers you like and stash em. With any type of hilled terrain you will have loads of water in no time!! A decent downpour may get you a lil wet but it's much better than sweatn' in hot summers. If you have a water source nearby use the "Hands Free Outdoor Grow" method. I have been doin' this for some years and only carry some in for my own use.
In a nuttshell; it uses a pump to fill rez'z interconnected and the a timer with zero psi does the rest with a dripper setup and polymer etc you'll love it! Check my gallery for some older pix! I am using 5-32 g trash cans as rez to supply 3-32 g containers. Some sites have more some less depending on natural camo. This set-up may require one re-fill at near summers end, so noise isn't as great a concern, any Q's just ask! Peace! Badmf...PS collect the rainwater on site, not at home ha ha haaa!!!
In a nuttshell; it uses a pump to fill rez'z interconnected and the a timer with zero psi does the rest with a dripper setup and polymer etc you'll love it! Check my gallery for some older pix! I am using 5-32 g trash cans as rez to supply 3-32 g containers. Some sites have more some less depending on natural camo. This set-up may require one re-fill at near summers end, so noise isn't as great a concern, any Q's just ask! Peace! Badmf...PS collect the rainwater on site, not at home ha ha haaa!!!
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2 of these in a pack and a 2.5 gallon in each hand.
I only do this in "dry" spots, I'm usually near water.
2 of these in a pack and a 2.5 gallon in each hand.
I only do this in "dry" spots, I'm usually near water.
Been there done that.....carried water for miles....not any more. Now I plant near water sources...be they creeks , rivers, swamps...you name it. Im spending alot of time scouting right now....for spring. And if I need to water Im pumping it to them. Pump fills a 5gallon bucket in 3 minutes is quiet and easy. Plus I can soak them good each time deeply. Which = large yield growth.
I always figured that at 8.3 lbs per gal. I aint haulin anything but drinking water. I figured out the same thing as BadMF. It's the ticket. Also in preparing my holes I make sure to mix in beacoup water crystals. they will hold alot of water,and make it available to the plants. There are battery powered pumps as well that run on batteries that will fit in your pocket instead of using a car battery. The problem with hauling in water to store before you plant is that you will be leaveing a trail that coupled with the soft winter dirt and the afore mentioned weight of 8.3 lbs per gal, you'll be leaving a very deep trail that will easily be spottable from anywhere in the air or on the ground. If you do decide to haul it in, make sure to choose a trail that has an abundance of hard spots such as rocks, rock ledges, logs without the bark or sand. None of these will leave sign or time indications as to when it was traveled. Grunt
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After 2 months of using 2 (2gallon) watering jugs for 8 plants it was not near enough any more. For a 1/2 mile hike (brutal) I've found using 2 of the 6 gallon aqua blue water containers at wal mart in the camping section(48lbs full) will do it for the 8 plants along with my 2 watering jugs. To distribute the weight I picked up 2 flat strap 40" bungee cords and shortened them to fit. Simply take the 2 hooks and attach to both handles x---x. Put the cord on the back of your neck and the bungee drops 48lbs to maybe 10-15lbs per hand. The other weight gets distributed directly to your shoulders and is a hell of alot easier to carry vs all the weight going to the hands. Still not easy but alot easier than what I've been doing. Luckily I've had rain lately but I went ahead and carried my jugs mixed with nutes close to my plants so I can water quickly next time. Give it a shot if you are hauling alot of water. Much fewer trips if you can handle the weight.
i have an atv. i fill a 25 gallon cooler that has a drain plug, tie it to the back rack. then tie two full 5 gallon jugs to the front rack. bring this amount to each of my plots. go back to my ATV as soon as the water is run out. my plants are never thirsty.
planting near a water source is a must, if you grow more than 50 plants. i have found that 5 gal buckets are the easiest way to carry. that and the zeba water crystals. i only have to water every 15 days and it hasn't rained for over 3 weeks. been close to or over 100 degrees every day.
i used to carry in 5 gallon gas cans(new) of water,they made very visable paths to my sites.i always bought gas cans,for some reason the 5 gallon(blue) water cans cost twice as much.
water is the most important thing,if you find a water your half way there.
now all my site have near by water.having water close allows me to worry just about the plants.
water is the most important thing,if you find a water your half way there.
now all my site have near by water.having water close allows me to worry just about the plants.
