Hi, all...an add on to original post on water storage. I found some new information. Only fill water containers, whether inside or outside with hoses rated for potable water. Amazon.com has " drink safe hoses" by CAMCO. One is CAMCO 22853 premium drinking hose, 5/8 I.D. and fifty feet long for $21.25. Be aware of the weight of the storage container especially if on the second floor. One gallon of water equals approximately 8.3 pounds. A thirty gallon corner container, filled with water weighs approximately 249 pounds. ready store has good info on water storage. Go to ready store.com, Click on water storage, then click on water accessories and then on siphon pump. Good info about water storage on blog, on left side of page. Sandyt