Another Water Thread.

Winnie · 02-08-2010, 09:56 AM

While looking for waterbutts, I came across this:

http://www.harrodhorticultural.com/H...re/GWT-037.htm

I was thinking about getting some to help keep the water sweeter once I've got the waterbutts. Anyone use them?

Oh and if only I could afford one, this is the little baby I want!

http://www.harrodhorticultural.com/H...ts/GWT-525.htm

crashdive123 · 02-08-2010, 11:21 AM

I've never heard of ceramic chips being used. I'm curious what they mean by keeping the water sweeter? Are they implying potable?

Rick · 02-08-2010, 11:35 AM

I've looked and can't locate a source that says what they are made of (besides ceramic). I've never heard of using ceramic to prevent algae growth. I don't understand how it would work.

I use a bit of bleach in my "water butts" (water barrels) to keep them clean and prevent algae growth.

Winnie · 02-08-2010, 11:48 AM

They're made of a specific mud, usually used as mudballs to keep pond water clear, in that state they only last a season.
To answer your question Crash, no it doesn't make it potable, just clearer and cleaner.
Here's a bit about it, I'm working at the mo, so will try and find more info later.

http://www.hotfrog.com.my/Companies/...Mud-Balls-4947

Rick · 02-08-2010, 12:02 PM

Well, cool beans! It was the E.M. portion that I should have been looking for. Thanks!! Another day of learning. I love it!

crashdive123 · 02-08-2010, 12:35 PM

Thanks Winnie.

Winnie · 02-08-2010, 02:40 PM

Found another link to these EM seramic thingies. This one has far more info! Think they may be worth it.

http://www.emsustains.co.uk/EM-ceramics.htm

Had time for a proper read of this, Some of the claims sound a bit far fetched. I think as a water cleaner for static water it may just be OK though!

Batch · 02-09-2010, 01:20 AM

Things look like Raschig rings to me.

Pack your reflux still and run you off a batch of some low bush lightning. For fuel purposes only of course.

Winnie · 02-09-2010, 08:47 AM

Don't mean to be rude Batch, but could you repeat that in English?

Rick · 02-09-2010, 11:36 AM

Yeah. English would be good.

hunter63 · 02-09-2010, 06:59 PM

Winnie, thanks for the links, never heard of these.
I a bleach and boil person myself.
Got to say they are real proud of their products, I made do with a couple of 50 gal drums from a soda syrup manufacturer, to collect rain water.

Wonder if these rings would help in these?

02-08-2010, 09:56 AM	#1
Winnie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middle England Posts: 2,754	Another Water Thread. While looking for waterbutts, I came across this: http://www.harrodhorticultural.com/H...re/GWT-037.htm I was thinking about getting some to help keep the water sweeter once I've got the waterbutts. Anyone use them? Oh and if only I could afford one, this is the little baby I want! http://www.harrodhorticultural.com/H...ts/GWT-525.htm __________________ Experience is the name every one gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde.

02-08-2010, 11:21 AM	#2
crashdive123 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 21,633 Blog Entries: 1	I've never heard of ceramic chips being used. I'm curious what they mean by keeping the water sweeter? Are they implying potable? __________________ Can't means won't! Crashblade Knives & More

02-08-2010, 11:35 AM	#3
Rick Administrator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 28,000 Blog Entries: 2	I've looked and can't locate a source that says what they are made of (besides ceramic). I've never heard of using ceramic to prevent algae growth. I don't understand how it would work. I use a bit of bleach in my "water butts" (water barrels) to keep them clean and prevent algae growth. __________________ Safe Zone LLC "The Most Trusted Name in Outdoor Gear". Check out our free Family Disaster Plan The Mora Bushcraft Series is now available! Knot Making and Wild Edible Plants cards are in!

02-08-2010, 11:48 AM	#4
Winnie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middle England Posts: 2,754	They're made of a specific mud, usually used as mudballs to keep pond water clear, in that state they only last a season. To answer your question Crash, no it doesn't make it potable, just clearer and cleaner. Here's a bit about it, I'm working at the mo, so will try and find more info later. http://www.hotfrog.com.my/Companies/...Mud-Balls-4947 __________________ Experience is the name every one gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde.

02-08-2010, 12:02 PM	#5
Rick Administrator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 28,000 Blog Entries: 2	Well, cool beans! It was the E.M. portion that I should have been looking for. Thanks!! Another day of learning. I love it! __________________ Safe Zone LLC "The Most Trusted Name in Outdoor Gear". Check out our free Family Disaster Plan The Mora Bushcraft Series is now available! Knot Making and Wild Edible Plants cards are in!

02-08-2010, 12:35 PM	#6
crashdive123 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 21,633 Blog Entries: 1	Thanks Winnie. __________________ Can't means won't! Crashblade Knives & More

02-08-2010, 02:40 PM	#7
Winnie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middle England Posts: 2,754	Found another link to these EM seramic thingies. This one has far more info! Think they may be worth it. http://www.emsustains.co.uk/EM-ceramics.htm Had time for a proper read of this, Some of the claims sound a bit far fetched. I think as a water cleaner for static water it may just be OK though! __________________ Experience is the name every one gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde. Last edited by Winnie; 02-08-2010 at 03:27 PM.

02-09-2010, 01:20 AM	#8
Batch Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 905	Things look like Raschig rings to me. Pack your reflux still and run you off a batch of some low bush lightning. For fuel purposes only of course.

02-09-2010, 08:47 AM	#9
Winnie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middle England Posts: 2,754	Don't mean to be rude Batch, but could you repeat that in English? __________________ Experience is the name every one gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde.

02-09-2010, 11:36 AM	#10
Rick Administrator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 28,000 Blog Entries: 2	Yeah. English would be good. __________________ Safe Zone LLC "The Most Trusted Name in Outdoor Gear". Check out our free Family Disaster Plan The Mora Bushcraft Series is now available! Knot Making and Wild Edible Plants cards are in!

02-09-2010, 06:59 PM	#11
hunter63 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SE/SW Wisconsin Posts: 2,528	Winnie, thanks for the links, never heard of these. I a bleach and boil person myself. Got to say they are real proud of their products, I made do with a couple of 50 gal drums from a soda syrup manufacturer, to collect rain water. Wonder if these rings would help in these? __________________ Old Mountain man saying, The more ya know, the less ya have to carry. Last edited by hunter63; 02-09-2010 at 07:03 PM. Reason: added pic