Corona Virus #5

[k0ua]

Apparently some people in big cities are flushing clorox wipes and other treated sanitizing wipes down the toilet and causing all sorts of problems for the guys that keep big city sewers running. Clogging up pipes and pumps. I am sure no one here would do that, but these tough fibrous wipes don't disintegrate in water like toilet paper does. I suspect people are wiping down surfaces much more often and some are afraid to throw them in the trash where they belong but instead are flushing them. They need to stop that. The list of unintended consequences of this thing just go on and on. Who would have thunk it.

 

[DarkBlack]

If you look at the definition...well down the list you will see this:
PANIC:


a sudden widespread fright concerning financial affairs that results in a depression of values caused by extreme measures for protection of property (such as securities)

Yeh right

 

[Molalla1]

There was some talk that ACE blood pressure medicines may increase the likelihood of getting the virus. Meds ending in -pril for one.

Oh great!, like lacinapril . . . :confused2: d@mn.

 

[ovrszd]

When you are out and about getting groceries, gas etc make a point of smiling and thanking that cashier or person who is now at risk but still willing to work.

Yep and wave at the truck drivers.

 

[ovrszd]

We have our first death here in Missouri now. The person was transported to my daughters hospital in Columbia from a 911 call, she tested positive Tuesday and was dead by Wednesday. Apparently pretty far along in the course of the disease. She was in her 60's and her disease was contracted from international travel. 6 responders have now been quarantined.

Bummer.

 

[ovrszd]

All those people snatching everything from the shelves are just being prudent...

I don't understand why you are struggling to understand that Moss.....

 

[ovrszd]

Is the need from FEAR or SURVIVAL? Pretty big gray area depending how a person thinks.

Buying a grocery cart full of TP has nothing at all to do with survival. Nothing.

 

[California]

Apparently some people in big cities are flushing clorox wipes and other treated sanitizing wipes down the toilet and causing all sorts of problems for the guys that keep big city sewers running. ... these tough fibrous wipes don't disintegrate in water like toilet paper

Yup. First thing I had to do at the ranch after Dad passed was dig up and replace the entire septic field. His caregiver in his final year (a RN student with free rent in the guest cabin) couldn't be persuaded to not flush paper towels down the toilet.

I discovered the septic tank was plugged near solid and leaking in its vicinity. After getting it pumped I discovered the outflow was totally plugged so that had to be replaced.

I now have a note in the house and guest cabin bathrooms: 'We need the natural bacteria in the septic system to stay healthy, to do their job and decompose stuff. NO bacterial soap or wipes please. Please nothing into the septic system that they can't decompose'.

Now pumping at 6 year intervals, the pumper tech says we are doing fine.


I wonder if urban sewer systems are going to be the next crisis.

 

[Molalla1]

Apparently some people in big cities are flushing clorox wipes and other treated sanitizing wipes down the toilet and causing all sorts of problems for the guys that keep big city sewers running. Clogging up pipes and pumps. I am sure no one here would do that, but these tough fibrous wipes don't disintegrate in water like toilet paper does. I suspect people are wiping down surfaces much more often and some are afraid to throw them in the trash where they belong but instead are flushing them. They need to stop that. The list of unintended consequences of this thing just go on and on. Who would have thunk it.

James, I would not think about flushing such down my septic . . .

 

[California]

'Panic' buying may be partly thoughtless but consider this:

We are being asked to shelter in place, don't go out, for weeks and if you believe some of the news, the need for this may go on for months.

So stockpiling many weeks of nonperishable goods isn't necessarily foolish.

 

[ovrszd]

So stockpiling many weeks of nonperishable goods isn't necessarily foolish.

I agree.

 

[Diggin It]

But 'many weeks' doesn't mean shopping carts full, unless you have a family of twenty.

The 24 rolls I bought in January, long before any of this got going, should last 4 months or more. I won't be in need of more until May sometime.

 

[Molalla1]

I agree.

X2 . . . but I believe most of us were well prepared before this all started . . .

 

[Peter 315]

X2 . . . but I believe most of us were well prepared before this all started . . .

Still on my winter snow storm supplies ...

 

[California]

The 24 rolls I bought in January, long before any of this got going, should last 4 months or more. I won't be in need of more until May sometime.

So no wife or daughters in your household?

 

[Diggin It]

Harbor Freight:

The health and safety of our associates, our customers and our communities are our top priority.

OPEN AND HERE TO HELP

While several state and local governments have ordered many businesses to close, they've created a specific exception for stores like Harbor Freight and have asked us to stay open. Our customers depend on us for the tools and equipment they need to make essential repairs that will keep their households safe and secure. Our customers who are tradespeople use our tools to make emergency repairs for their customers. And weæ±*e also an important source for public agencies that depend on our products to provide essential services. So we're doing our best to continue to serve you with as little disruption as possible. At the same time, we're putting the health and safety of our people and customers first.

MODIFIED HOURS

Until the COVID-19 crisis passes, our store are open with modified hours (beginning on Thursday, March 19) as follows: Monday through Saturday from 8am to 6pm and Sundays from 9am to 5pm. These hours will provide our stores with extra time to sanitize and restock and allow us to better accommodate our associates scheduling needs.

With health and safety as our top priority, we'll continue to monitor and follow the guidance of the experts at the CDC and other governmental authorities. We've committed to do all we can to continue to serve your needs, and most importantly, help keep you and our associates healthy and safe.


Thank you.​

 

[ruffdog]

Interesting read... sorry if it has been posted previously.

Chloroquine Known as Effective Against Coronavirus Since 25

The guy from the FDA was very cautious with his opinion about chloroquine. He said there has to be a bunch of testing before they approve it.

 

[California]

We're moving up from normal just-in-time 2 weeks supply of stuff to maybe four weeks, nothing drastic. I expect supply lines will gradually catch up after that sudden stripping of everything out of the stores all at once.

 

[ruffdog]

Wife just came back from the store. Hardly anyone there.