tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921521246383939401.post144118489208209243..comments2023-11-24T01:32:01.544-07:00Comments on Water Storage Rack Plans: Welcome!WaterStorageRackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15734173092244698970noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921521246383939401.post-4006748912028225232018-04-17T23:54:49.654-06:002018-04-17T23:54:49.654-06:00We recommend using Eco Pipes.We recommend using <a href="https://lsgindustrial.com" rel="nofollow">Eco Pipes</a>.LSG Industrial & Office Products, Inc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12158156116747993874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921521246383939401.post-36583692836226333862017-07-02T21:39:39.173-06:002017-07-02T21:39:39.173-06:00Great work on putting these plans together. I real...Great work on putting these plans together. I really like how the finished rack looks. I have been looking for ways to organize my supplies. The restaurant grade #10 can racks are sturdy but so expensive. I really like how you engineered the can storage and water storage in the same rack. This is very helpful. Thank you for posting this! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921521246383939401.post-32496308976640641902015-02-16T11:50:30.081-07:002015-02-16T11:50:30.081-07:00I was a little concerned by the weight issue as we...I was a little concerned by the weight issue as well. With 2 full drums per rack hitting upwards toward 900 plus lbs just for the water barrels not including the weight placed on shelves above the barrels. <br />Also I am assuming the barrels must be installed on rack prior to being filled with water. How are you then filling the barrels when they are on their side?<br />Thanks!mikkydeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476234044430242560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921521246383939401.post-12079420724456162622014-09-04T09:27:33.550-06:002014-09-04T09:27:33.550-06:00What do you store in your #10 Cans?What do you store in your #10 Cans?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921521246383939401.post-22148796495716729202012-03-27T19:37:54.590-06:002012-03-27T19:37:54.590-06:00I have been wanting to do something like this in m...I have been wanting to do something like this in my garage for ages, but haven't been able to find a pattern for it. Thank you so much for sharing this!<br /><br />Found you on Pinterest.Kimberlee Turleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04695299361596799423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921521246383939401.post-50900917903151877802012-03-07T07:50:53.993-07:002012-03-07T07:50:53.993-07:00I hope you don't mind I shared your great idea...I hope you don't mind I shared your great idea and picture on our stake blog http://txsisters.blogspot.com/2012/03/shelf-plans.html<br />Please let me know if that is a problem!!Janahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08834164296287221342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921521246383939401.post-29510860001752681502012-01-14T19:30:20.504-07:002012-01-14T19:30:20.504-07:00They are 55 gallon drums. You are correct that th...They are 55 gallon drums. You are correct that they weigh about 450 lbs when they are full. <br />The primary construction of everything is 2x4's. Based on the fact that we're putting pressure against the grain (the notches for the supporting members are cut such that the grain of the wood is vertical), the load of a single barrel (the other rests on 2x4's supported by concrete) is well within fault tolerances for even really poor wood. Here's is the logic:<br /><br />Generally, wood has a compression strength of upwards of 600PSI, depending on grade, etc. Assuming the weight of the barrel is relatively even (which is should be) amongst the 4 contact points of the notches, each notch should only need to support about 120 lbs (maximum), and given each notch has a surface area of about 2 square inches, that's 60 PSI per notch, or about 10% of the rated strength of typical wood.<br />Thus - the weight is distributed in such a way as to easily support the barrels.WaterStorageRackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15734173092244698970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921521246383939401.post-21945597207123489512012-01-06T23:53:04.236-07:002012-01-06T23:53:04.236-07:00What size are those barrels? They're pretty he...What size are those barrels? They're pretty heavy filled with water. How well does this support their weight or did you do something special to the portion of the rack that would be needing to support such heavy weight? We have some 55 gallon water jugs and I swear they're like 400 lbs. or something like that when they're filled.Steven & Jennifer Clegghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12947577530772122476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921521246383939401.post-89391194059698658362011-11-19T10:07:09.532-07:002011-11-19T10:07:09.532-07:00The basic idea is being prepared in case of emerge...The basic idea is being prepared in case of emergency!<br />If you live anywhere that experiences blizzards, tornados, hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, etc, it is good to have ample food and water on hand.<br />How long the water lasts depends on the size of your family. The recommendation is 1 gallon of water per person, per day. <br />So, let's say you want to store 2 weeks worth of water and have 4 people in your family - you would need to store 56 gallons of water.WaterStorageRackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15734173092244698970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921521246383939401.post-71788457131861426542011-11-18T21:01:10.054-07:002011-11-18T21:01:10.054-07:00I'm kind of just wondering... what is this for...I'm kind of just wondering... what is this for? And how long does one barrel of water last?Nom Nom Sweetieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00082022620045091574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921521246383939401.post-88429941893017970702011-11-07T13:56:09.212-07:002011-11-07T13:56:09.212-07:00Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! :D We are getting...Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! :D We are getting ready to build one today. ...so excited!<br />Corine :DCorine Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05353150427363546277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921521246383939401.post-56335478549005155802011-11-02T09:19:00.578-06:002011-11-02T09:19:00.578-06:00We found our water barrels on craigslist.We found our water barrels on craigslist.WaterStorageRackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15734173092244698970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921521246383939401.post-17158807442911783712011-11-02T08:00:26.997-06:002011-11-02T08:00:26.997-06:00What is the source for the water barrels? Would l...What is the source for the water barrels? Would love to make something similar!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921521246383939401.post-49552929658485955352011-09-29T14:02:04.374-06:002011-09-29T14:02:04.374-06:00This is an amazing resource! I would love to feat...This is an amazing resource! I would love to feature you one my blog cookingwithmyfoodstorage.com, each Saturday I take a look at someone's food storage and this would be awesome. Send me an e-mail so we can chat about it. heather@teamshelfrealince.comHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02065249505272670693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921521246383939401.post-62857322305277797312011-03-09T20:13:57.362-07:002011-03-09T20:13:57.362-07:00Thanks for the detailed plans, clear instructions,...Thanks for the detailed plans, clear instructions, and nice FAQ. What a great resource. You've gone to a lot of work -- It's appreciated. If I make any modifications, I'll post those back here. Thanks, again.MrRobotonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921521246383939401.post-10187392162101654862011-02-27T08:06:30.317-07:002011-02-27T08:06:30.317-07:00Glad these plans could help! If you make any impro...Glad these plans could help! If you make any improvements along the way, let me know!WaterStorageRackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15734173092244698970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921521246383939401.post-80388852208101940192011-02-26T14:20:27.631-07:002011-02-26T14:20:27.631-07:00Thank You! I am getting ready to pull everything o...Thank You! I am getting ready to pull everything out of my pantry~ shelves, too! Now I finally have plans for the shelves I've needed all along!!!!WhatIfWeAllCared?https://www.blogger.com/profile/11206084253488718796noreply@blogger.com