r/preppers • u/IntroductionWise8031 • 3d ago

Discussion Hi, I wanted to ask.

If civilization collapsed tomorrow, what part of the equipment ore infrastructure would you try to keep running for as long as possible?

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u/AlphaDisconnect 3d ago

A close second. Water pumping and filtering.

Power for gas stations.

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u/Friendly_Shopping286 3d ago

What kind of products or DIY contraptions have preppers come up with two extract gasoline out of underground tanks if the s*** does hit the fan?

Some sort of little DC pump? A bailer bucket?

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u/AlphaDisconnect 3d ago

A peristaltic pump certed for gas. Self priming. But slow.

Take apart the gas pump and power that pump directly. No idea on the voltage. Mind the fire hazard.

Bucket on a rope - yes like you said.

Maybe something used to inflate air mattresses - just afraid it wouldn't push it the needed distance.

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u/Soft-Ad-8821 3d ago

Try a check valve on the end of a 2” pvc pipe I have used this for deep wells Should work for gas too

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u/AlphaDisconnect 3d ago

Yes. Forgot that. Just couldn't build the image in my mind. Thanks. Apes together strong.

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u/Undeaded1 2d ago

It's actually easier to do that with gasoline than water. Water weighs about 8.5 lb.s per gallon, gasoline is closer to 6 lb.s per gallon.