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    Default South African relevant survival/prepper info

    Hi Guys

    i just saw this letter on survivalblog.com from a S.A. prepper sharing info on local resources.

    http://www.survivalblog.com/2011/01/...or_preppe.html

    I've been a follower of survivalblog.com for a few years now, highly recommend it, there is tons of free info in searchable archives. I also have a couple of JWR's books (Patriots, a novel of the coming collapse, and non fiction How to survive TEOTWAWKI) and recommend them too.

    please use this thread to share any further info on SA related prepping, from suppliers to recommendations, info, links etc.

    thanks
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    Great thanks!
    "He who makes a beast of himself, gets rid of the pain of being a man…"

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    Thanks for the link!

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    nice link, just what i've been looking for.

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    Very nice list, I'd like to add www.finestkind.co.za for any cheesemaking supplies as well as www.bmscientific.co.za for chemicals/med supplies and other interesting toys.

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    Thought I'd share this here, a new South African forum dedicated to the Outdoors and Survival. http://escapeoutdoors.co.za
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    http://store.lds.org/webapp/wcs/stor...51__-1__195877 oxygen absorbers
    http://store.lds.org/webapp/wcs/stor...003_-1__195615 Mylar pouches cheapest I could find who ship to SA

    http://varietypackaging.co.za/Sealers.html Impulse sealers to seal Mylar bags with.

    Does any one know a local supplier who has oxygen absorbers ?

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    This country has way too many inert oxygen absorbers. Highest concentration can be found in parliament...

    Thanks for the tip on the cheese place 856, will go past there before xmas.

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    Default Re: South African relevant survival/prepper info

    This info is contained on the webpages of Drypak

    Oxygen Absorber Recommendation Guide
    Cans, Jars, Bags, Pails & Drums:
    Size of Container Product Recommendation
    *Tightly Packed Product Recommendation
    **Loosely Packed
    1 oz. FT-20 FT-20
    2 oz. FT-20 FT-20
    5 oz. FT-20 FT-20
    Pint FT-20 FT-50
    Quart FT-50 FT-100
    Liter FT-50 FT-100
    1 gallon FT-100 FT-300
    5-6 gallon FT-500 FT-750

    5 cubic inches FT-20 FT-20
    10 cubic inches FT-20 FT-20
    15 cubic inches FT-20 FT-20
    30 cubic inches FT-20 FT-30
    60 cubic inches FT-30 FT-50
    90 cubic inches FT-50 FT-100
    120 cubic inches FT-50 FT-100
    250 cubic inches FT-100 FT-300

    Volume of Container
    (cc = ml) Product Recommendation
    *Tightly Packed Product Recommendation
    **Loosely Packed
    100 cc FT-20 FT-20
    150 cc FT-20 FT-20
    250 cc FT-20 FT-20
    500 cc FT-20 FT-30
    1000 cc FT-30 FT-50
    1500 cc FT-50 FT-100
    2000 cc FT-50 FT-100
    4000 cc FT-100 FT-300

    Conversion Table: * Tightly packed assumes less than 10% of void airspace inside the container
    ** Loosely packed assumes 25% or more of void airspace inside the container
    *** Oxygen constitutes 20% of the void airspace within a containerized environment
    **** All recommendations are based on average use during normal temperature and humidity conditions. If you have any questions regarding the proper use of our products please consult Dry Pak Industries.
    1 oz. = 30cc
    1 liter = 1000cc
    1 qt. = 946cc
    1 pt. = 473cc
    1 gallon = 3785cc
    1 cu. In. = 16.4cc
    1 cu. ft. = 28,300cc
    Last edited by claassdj; 17-11-2011 at 21:36.

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    Default Re: South African relevant survival/prepper info

    thanks Craig and classdj

    oxygen absorbers are basically iron filings, salt, and water or vinegar (according to several patent documents) When the iron filings rust, it absorbs oxygen and locks it up. I worked out approximate (~) ratios of each needed and the volume it will absorb-

    for a 25l bucket-
    ~37% airspace in beans, rice and whole wheat
    air is ~20% oxygen
    so oxygen = 1875cc

    1 gram of iron can absorb ~250cc oxygen

    using the ratios from the patent documents:

    ~8 grams iron per 25l bucket
    ~1,5 grams/mls water/vinegar
    ~0.5 grams salt

    I have not tested this yet myself. still trying to source mylar sheeting locally. its very easy to cut and seal it into whatever bag size you want

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