I'm sorry if this has been addressed elsewhere. We have four 55 gallon blue, "officially for water use" water barrels. We have them - currently empty - in an external shed, which gets very cold in the winter (mountains of southern Appalachia), but it also gets hot in the shed in the summer.
1) Can we store water there, for long-term purposes, given the temperature extremes?
2) We have well water, so I think we need to add bleach as well. I've read that about 1/8 cup is appropriate. Is that correct?
3) Also, how much empty room should we leave for expansion, so there are not problems if the barrels freeze?
Thanks, in advance, for any assistance.
1) Can we store water there, for long-term purposes, given the temperature extremes?
2) We have well water, so I think we need to add bleach as well. I've read that about 1/8 cup is appropriate. Is that correct?
3) Also, how much empty room should we leave for expansion, so there are not problems if the barrels freeze?
Thanks, in advance, for any assistance.