Stored my first 30 gallons of water

[Guest]

Filled my first 30 gallon barrel. Added 2 ounces of bleach when I started filling the barrel and 1 more ounce when I was finished. I filled with a tea pitcher, which was time consuming but I did not want the rubber hose taste added to the water. I would like to find a different method to fill the remaining barrels. Anyone have any ideas?

[Matt In Oklahoma]

hmm not sure, do you still think the rubber hose taste is going to be there after being stored that long or that it will matter if it comes down to it?
I would fill one, let it settle then try it. I just dont think it's gonna be an issue. After drinking from mud puddles now and who knows what after SHTF I cant see it being an issue

[thedreamers]

If your adding bleach wouldn't that take out the hose taste plus being stored long term?

[boltgun308]

Hose taste not really a deal breaker but I would like to do away with it since I'm going to all of the trouble cleaning barrels, measuring out the bleach, etc.

[Matt In Oklahoma]

You can get a 5gl jug and fill from the tub but I'm still betting you wont have a taste after treatment and letting it settle down. I just dont see it being an issue

[miked2345]

You CAN buy hoses that leave no "rubber hose" taste. My dad has a motor home that they travel in. He has a white hose that they hook up to the water supply at campsites. I've tasted the water that runs thru this hose to fill the tank... it tastes fine.

I'm not sure what the hose is made of, but if you check out a camper or RV supply store, I'm sure you can find one.

[WiseOwl]

You CAN buy hoses that leave no "rubber hose" taste. My dad has a motor home that they travel in. He has a white hose that they hook up to the water supply at campsites. I've tasted the water that runs thru this hose to fill the tank... it tastes fine.

I'm not sure what the hose is made of, but if you check out a camper or RV supply store, I'm sure you can find one.

You are correct about that. I have 3 that I got from when I was in the RV business still wrapped up brand new.

[claymore]

How about a dishwasher hose ?

[barfife]

You CAN buy hoses that leave no "rubber hose" taste. My dad has a motor home that they travel in. He has a white hose that they hook up to the water supply at campsites. I've tasted the water that runs thru this hose to fill the tank... it tastes fine.

I'm not sure what the hose is made of, but if you check out a camper or RV supply store, I'm sure you can find one.

These "white potable water" hoses are about the same as a good quality garden hose but are only 20 ft long. You can even get them at Walmart or any camper store. No hose taste whatsoever.

[brokedownbiker]

These "white potable water" hoses are about the same as a good quality garden hose but are only 20 ft long. You can even get them at Walmart or any camper store. No hose taste whatsoever.

This. You can get connectors to put 2 or 3 hoses together if you need the additional reach. I fill my rv with these hoses and have never had any taste issues at all.