Using Hosepipes

I'm not convinced about the decomposition of storage bottles being more life threatening than bacteria.

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I expect to be told that they would say that wouldn't they 😀😀
 
Markd said:
I'm not convinced about the decomposition of storage bottles being more life threatening than bacteria.

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I expect to be told that they would say that wouldn't they 😀😀
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They say there are no carcinogens in the plastic. That's true.
There is no suggestion that there was. The health risk is from endocrine disrupting chemicals, not carcinogens.
Note that they don't deny that.
Nor do they give a coherent reason why water (which is already hundreds of thousands of years old) should have a use by date or why it should be kept cool.
 
TissyD said:
This is one of the reasons antibiotics don't always work and Gp's have stopped issuing them. There is that much sterilizing an cleaning going on that, as you say, immune systems are not building up properly. There was alot to be said for Grannies old remedies. Rermember the saying " Tha's gorra eat a peck o' muck afore tha dies. "
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That's true. I had an excellent immune system due to my constant travelling abroad which built it up. Then I got Malaria, which virtually wiped it all out and I had to start from scratch again. 😟
 
The subject is complex. Hosepipes have chemicals that can disrupt your endocrine system, though rinsing well should clear that mostky.
The water may have bacterial contamination, though tap water is safe and has some chlorine in it.
But malaria is a parasitic infestation, neither bacterial nor viral.
Not sure why it would damage immunity. Perhaps the treatment did that, rather than the disease?
 
I carry a 75 foot flexible garden orange hose...one of those ones that expands when in use and contracts when empty. I run water through it to flush it before each use; dry it whenever possible; and we only use the fresh water tanks for washing dishes and showering etc...not for drinking unless boiled, after filling the kettle.

For top ups I also carry 2 watering cans.

I must admit prior to moving house the dealer we used to use for the Hab Check offered a tank cleanse and flush service which we did annually however the new dealer near to us doesn't offer this service, so I need to sort that myself. Even then we wouldn't drink the water direct from the tap. We carry a 5 litre water bottle and fill that from potable sources wherever we go.

We have had no issues yet with dicky stomachs...touch wood

Graham :)
 
GMJ said:
I carry a 75 foot flexible garden orange hose...one of those ones that expands when in use and contracts when empty. I run water through it to flush it before each use; dry it whenever possible; and we only use the fresh water tanks for washing dishes and showering etc...not for drinking unless boiled, after filling the kettle.

For top ups I also carry 2 watering cans.

I must admit prior to moving house the dealer we used to use for the Hab Check offered a tank cleanse and flush service which we did annually however the new dealer near to us doesn't offer this service, so I need to sort that myself. Even then we wouldn't drink the water direct from the tap. We carry a 5 litre water bottle and fill that from potable sources wherever we go.

We have had no issues yet with dicky stomachs...touch wood

Graham :)
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Why don't you drink water from the tank? What is your concern?
 
in h said:
Why don't you drink water from the tank? What is your concern?
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There can be many concerns when drinking water from the tank. Just a few are;

Has the hose used been food grade. If not have potentially toxic chemicals contaminated the water.
Has the water come from a safe and tested supply.
Has the tap been compromised by a previous user.
Has the tank and its pipework been cleaned regularly.
Has the hose used been thoroughly rinsed since last use, especially if in warmth or if not used regularly.
Does the drinker have any health issue which can make them susceptible to changes in water quality.
How long has the water stood in the tank.
Does the tank have any corrosion or if plastic is it food grade.
Is the tank sealed to outside contamination.
 
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in h said:
Why don't you drink water from the tank? What is your concern?
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...all of 2CV's points above especially the one about health: my wife has a lowered immune system due to her MS drugs so is susceptible to stomach complaints if we are not careful.

Graham :)
 
2cv said:
There can be many concerns when drinking water from the tank. Just a few are;

Has the hose used been food grade. If not have potentially toxic chemicals contaminated the water.
Has the water come from a safe and tested supply.
Has the tap been compromised by a previous user.
Has the tank and its pipework been cleaned regularly.
Has the hose used been thoroughly rinsed since last use, especially if in warmth or if not used regularly.
Does the drinker have any health issue which can make them susceptible to changes in water quality.
How long has the water stood in the tank.
Does the tank have any corrosion or if plastic is it food grade.
Is the tank sealed to outside contamination.
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All of those concerns are just as valid when considering bottled water, which has generally lower quality standards than tap water.
 
in h said:
All of those concerns are just as valid when considering bottled water, which has generally lower quality standards than tap water.
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Most bottled water is safe as far as PCB levels, link as opposed to water passed through non food grade hose, which is not.
Bottled water is most unlikely to have passed through a tap which may have been used to rinse an elsan cassette.
Hygiene standards in a commercial plant are likely to be higher than in an unregulated private environment.
The bottled water is sealed as opposed to a potentially open tank.

For these reasons I feel that the above point is not valid, bottled water being less likely to be contaminated in some way than tap water via a tank..
 
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If some hosepipes can leach undesirable chemicals into water how quickly is water contaminated as it flows through the pipe/hose?
 
saxonborg said:
If some hosepipes can leach undesirable chemicals into water how quickly is water contaminated as it flows through the pipe/hose?
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It’s very difficult to say as of course each hose is different. Interesting article
Having personally suffered toxic poisoning with severe health impacts, I think that it is best to err on the side of caution.
Dependant on genetic make up each individual will also have a different tolerance to various toxins.
 
runnach said:
I have to say, after working for a spell at company that specialised in water treatment, I'm pretty careful where I source it, as there are so many nasties lurking, some nasties can even kill
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Similarly, I've worked at a water supply utility, who also used to supply bottled water (for when there were water supply failures).
They were iffy about bottled water in general, and supermarket-supplied bottled water in particular. You need to keep bottled water cool and in the dark if you want it to remain fit to drink, and even then, only in emergencies.
 
I use empty 5 litre plastic water bottles for brewing home made wine and if anything nasty leeches from them i dont care!
 
Used containers are better than new ones. You probably consume less wine than water.
 
I use van dedicated w/can too. Effort of getting hose out and then repacking seems to be outweighed by simple use of watering can. Exercise is also good for me. Don’t seem to use much daily!!!
 
I maintained a Reverse Osmosis Plant in Saudi as part of my job. The water was so pure that additives needed to be used to give it a 'taste' as it was insipid without them. The Yanks would not drink it, preferring to buy bottled water. That's human nature for you. :giggle:
 
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