bogdan smith

Anna Hutchins wrote:That is quite an elaborate build! What do you plan on storing in that blue barrel? Food and water? Sorry you have to deal with a conflict that isn't yours.  I'm praying it won't hit your property.

Thank you, Anna. Everything is fine; we’ve grown accustomed to this situation—it’s just a matter of constant adaptation. With winter approaching, I need to make sure things are relatively comfortable for my family in the bomb shelter. I had an old barrel—the kind used for motor oil—but I’ve already prepared a proper water container, and now I’ve decided to build a storage box for a small supply of food items, like dry rations tea and sugar. The door will close tightly to protect the contents from dampness, and the wooden top will serve as a table. A metal lamp fitted with an Edison bulb will also add a touch of coziness.

I read that an infrared radiation source is required, and an incandescent bulb is the simplest option. I have a part from a receiver; I’ll add a circuit and build a lamp.

I didn’t bother using a torch to char the handle; instead, I heated it up and applied sunflower oil while it was hot. I installed latches on the door, along with an extra piece for reinforcement—but then the door wouldn’t close! No problem—I cut out a decorative notch to accommodate a shelf, and now everything closes perfectly. The door is sturdy and shuts well; the tabletop has been flame-treated and finished with linseed oil. Time for a test fit. I originally planned to paint the barrel black, but since it’s already a bit gloomy down here in the bomb shelter, I’m leaving it a bright, vibrant blue.

let's continue

let's continue

we’re not stopping

getting ready for winter

water supply

preparation for winter

John C Daley wrote:  I dont think you will need to clean the settling tank, if you clean it with a pump.
I have seen a tank cleaning service, where they poke a vacuum type nozzle into the tank and remove a small amount of water with any sediment.
It seems to use about 20L of water.
That may work for you.
As mentioned bacteria build up does not appear to be an issue.

Thinking about your second tank, perhaps a plastic tank liner is the best system.
Its a heavy duty flexible liner that would be made to size.
My concern with that tank will be hard to make impervious.
Do you have a trick for that issue?
I have seen them plastered with a mixture, it may be available to you.
The total volume is great.

Thank you! I was referring to cleaning the settling tank at the primary discharge point. As for cleaning the concrete reservoirs, that’s not an issue—as you mentioned, it can be done either with a pump or a specialized vehicle, and there is enough space for one to pull up.