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Winter hut users will find large pots at the huts for melting snow. We advise that parties clean and refill snowmelt pots upon arrival at the hut, and snowmelt water should be treated or filtered before drinking. In the summer, water backpacks are provided for collecting water from springs and streams. All water should be treated or filtered before drinking. Distances to water sources vary from hut to hut (see below).
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The Inca Trail FAQ
It should generally be possible to fill your water bottle from streams and rivers along the Trail. You must use sterilizing tablets or boil the water (remember that water boils at lower temperatures at high altitude, so you must boil drinking water longer to ensure it's fully sterilized). Take water from streams in preference to standing water, and filter it if in doubt.
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Bike China Adventures - FAQ
Bottled water is readily available throughout China. In addition, hotels generally provide thermos bottles with boiled water for tea or coffee.
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G. L. Pease - Frequently Asked Questions
At 10% water (by weight), a tobacco is going to seem very dry. If the moisture level is increased to 20%, it will be quite damp. Ideally, moisture contents between 13% and 18% are right for most blends and most smokers. Some heavily sauced aromatic tobaccos are reputed to have non-tobacco content that approaches 40%. No wonder some of these seem so goopy! Not all that moisture is water.
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How often should I water?

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When first planted, water daily. It's good to fertilize at this time. Once established, only water during dry spells.
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Your goal should be a self sufficient flower border. If you water everyday, you will always have to water everyday. Normally, 1" of water a week, either from you or Mother Nature the first year is enough. You want it to soak deeply so that the plants will send their roots down to look for water. The second year you can water every other week, more often just to help them though droughts, or if wilting before lunchtime.
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Can I water my Paphs with my tap water?

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Relatively inexpensive conductivity meters are available. They will give you an approximation of your TDS in your water and fertilizer mix. The short answer is yes, unless you have a sodium-based water softener.
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How often should I do a water change?

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How often and also how much water gets changed in one sitting varies among cichlid hobbyists. A typical regime involves changing 25% of the tank volume weekly. Other aquarists may change a greater amount of water only biweekly. But, exactly how much needs to be changed also depends on the number and type of cichlids kept. A tank that is heavily stocked with fish requires more frequent water changes of larger volume than one with few inhabitants.
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How do you do a water change?

Frequently Asked Cichlid Questions
There are several ways to successfully perform a water change. Some cichlid hobbyists use elaborate plumbing that constantly supplies fresh water to the aquarium. Others prefer a hose that attaches to the sink that utilizes gravity to siphon out the dirty water and add fresh water via the same tube. Even more common is the useful device called a gravel vacuum.
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What kind of water do you have?

Frequently Asked Cichlid Questions
Chicago water is generally hard and virtually all Africans and many South American cichlids are adaptable to it. If you have soft water, you may want to keep cichlid species that thrive in soft water.
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What should I do about drinking water?

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Drinking water is available at most developed campgrounds. When it is not provided, water should always be treated with purification tablets or iodine, by boiling, or by filtering. One safe method of treatment is boiling vigorously for 3-5 minutes to kill parasitic organisms which may be present. To improve taste, add a pinch of salt to each quart of boiled water or pour it back and forth from one clean container to another several times. More on drinking water...
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What is Purified Water?

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Well, it’s the same type of water found in many adult bottled water brands that are labeled “purified drinking water” (good examples are Aquafina & Dasani). The technical answer is that the water in Wateroos 100% Purified Water has gone through a reverse osmosis filtering process after which it contains less than 10 parts per million of total dissolved solids, i.e., minerals.
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What's my water flow?

DripWorks Frequently Asked Questions
Flow is how much water you have available from the water source and it's different for everyone. Although flow is related to pressure, it's not the same thing. It's possible to have high pressure and low flow. In order to design the best possible drip irrigation system it's essential to know what flow you're starting with. Measuring your flow is easy to do by timing how long it takes to fill a 1 gallon bucket with your faucet opened all the way.
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How much water is in lumber?

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A lot. In Fact, some species of wood are more than 50 percent water in terms of their weight when freshly cut. Once wood is dry will it remain dry? Wood is always trying to come into equilibrium with the air surrounding it, so its moisture content can change somewhat after it's been dried.
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Is there enough water along the trail and how do I find it?

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Most years there are ample sources of water along the trail. There are, however, some sections where it's necessary to travel a short distance off-trail to find water. Refer to the PCT Guidebooks for more information.
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How often should I water my orchids?

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Depending upon the temperature, orchids potted in bark should be watered about once or twice a week. During the summer, the plants may need to be watered every 4 to 5 days. You should follow this rule of thumb for watering : More heat more water, less heat less water. Plants potted in New Zealand sphagnum moss should be water less often. Water plants once every 7 to 10 days. Some orchids prefer to be kept on the moist side. This does not mean that the orchid like to be left in standing water.
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The best trick for beginners is to stick a toothpick into the drainage holes underneath the pot - if it comes out stained and/or moist the compost is still in good shape. If it comes out dry you've let the Paph/Phrag go too long without water. Paph/Phrag roots should never dry out completely (although doing so once in order to gauge how often you should water will probably not hurt the plant).
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Do I have to water my greenroof?

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Extensive – Yes, occasionally during the first year of establishment just like any landscape. Drip irrigation is ideal for large projects plus it is inexpensive and delivers the right amount of water to the best area – the base of the plants. But then the answer should be no, if you have chosen the correct drought tolerant plants wisely for your area, except in extreme periods of drought.
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When should I water my Paphs?

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The quick answer to this question is a short and easy one to give: you water the plants when they need to be watered. Generally speaking, Paphs should be allowed to dry out slightly to moderately before they are watered. This allows the roots of the plants access to air, and encourages them to seek out sources of water within the pot.
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Half your body weight in ounces. If you weigh 200 lbs., you will need 100 oz. of water. That is approx. 3 quarts. A quart is 32 oz. A 1.5 liter bottle has 6 servings of 8 oz., which makes it 48 oz..
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Can you drink the water?

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Many people have over the years, and many still do. The water is strong tasting. A public drinking fountain on Main street, just west of the Inn at Soap Lake has a spigot for both regular and Soap Lake water. More than once throughout the summer, people will drive up with several empty gallons jugs they will proceed to fill with Soap Lake water.
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Water chemistry FAQ
Water is a very important substance, as it makes up the larger part of an organism's body. But what exactly is water? Inside the body of a human being there is a skeleton, which makes your body solid and makes sure you can stand up without falling apart. Water is also a kind of skeleton. It consists of tiny particles, the atoms, just like every other substance on earth. One of these atoms is called hydrogen and the other is called oxygen.
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How do I pay my water bill?

City of Trenton - Frequently Asked Questions
Bring or send payment to the Trenton Water Department, 319 East State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608. Telephone: 989-3055 or Send t Trenton Water Works, 333 Courtland Street, Trenton, NJ 08608.
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Are there any biteys in the water?

Yanuca Island Resort: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
There is a poisonous type of sea snake that has been seen once on rocks at low tide Frigates. It is instantly recognizable with black and white bands across the body. Contrary to a belief that they move slowly and their small mouths cannot bite you, they can do both but tend to stay away from you if you don't antagonise them. If you see one, stay calm and keep clear. Let it go its own way. Same with the odd small reef shark.
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