HOW WE'RE GETTING WATER OFF GRID!

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  • @mwolfer1
    @mwolfer1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    Another enjoyable video about Bear and his two assistants. Nice, simple but effective catchment installation. You might want to think about giving the the PVC pipe a layer of spray paint to protect it from UV.

    • @manolisgledsodakis873
      @manolisgledsodakis873 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Or wrap it.

    • @sethlouey5064
      @sethlouey5064 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheCaliforniareef why light? Wouldn't you want a dark PVC pipe?

    • @trishy5626
      @trishy5626 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sethlouey5064 pre heated water?

  • @mcraige109
    @mcraige109 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am learning all the time with you folks.💯
    Thank you for taking me along your journey.👍
    Be safe folks and I'll see you on the next video.📹 Peace!✌️😎

  • @marianluca76
    @marianluca76 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Hope you you won't have a very cold winter, love watching you guys.

    • @nightsong28540
      @nightsong28540 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's what I was thinking, where I have lived pipes had to be 4 feet down so they were below the freeze line...keep up the good work....

    • @abshir9677
      @abshir9677 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@nightsong28540 this is texas I think.

    • @maryblaylock6545
      @maryblaylock6545 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@abshir9677 sugar they still get snow, hail, and. Sleet in Texas. Really does freeze.

    • @R2robot
      @R2robot 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@maryblaylock6545 depends on which part of texas. Been here my whole life and have only seen snow maybe 3 times. It will get down into freezing temps on only a handful of days a year. Rarely multiple days in a row. More northern parts of Texas might see a bit more though.

  • @OldManYoungMind
    @OldManYoungMind 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I read a lot of comments about your water system and just want to reassure you that getting water to your tanks will work as long as gravity is working with you. BUT it will require overhead piping to get the drain water into your 1st tank. I personally prefer underground piping into a catch tank that has a lift pump in it to put the waser into the 1st tank. The water in 1 tank will equalize in all 3 tanks in your setup. A good pump in the pumphouse will supply water to your house at a good pressure as long as you stay within your pump's limitations.
    I think you guys are on the right track. I really enjoy seeing your videos and THANKS for sharing.
    John

  • @brendadavis4254
    @brendadavis4254 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I do so enjoy watching you two. The love between you two and the dog is just a pleasure to behold. Thanks for sharing your love with us...........

  • @hutcherson77
    @hutcherson77 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That hole saw hack was great! Always enjoy you guys videos!

  • @____________________________.x
    @____________________________.x 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    In the years of watching channels like this, that doubling up of hole-saws was the first idea I didn't already know. I'd probably be thinking about a backer plate or something instead. So thanks for that.

    • @prestone6838
      @prestone6838 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed!

    • @marcusavron47
      @marcusavron47 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, I always use a backer, but plastic isn't something I've worked with often.

  • @yesaicarrillo6654
    @yesaicarrillo6654 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Nice, because of your videos inspired me. I purchase 2 acres and make my own home for my baby and my wife tank you I live el Paso Texas God bless.

    • @jhutch67
      @jhutch67 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      "Tank you..." I see what you did there! Best of luck to ya!

  • @boeubanks7507
    @boeubanks7507 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    A few things.
    1) you need to cover or paint the exposed PVC or it will degrade in the sun. In a year or two you will be redoing it. PVC has zero UV resistance.
    2) how is this going to effect the out flow from your gutters? The rate of flow from the gutters is inversely proportional to the amount of head pressure. So, the restriction of flowing down a pipe plus the additional head pressure of having to come back up that stand pipe to enter the tank is going to reduce how fast water leaves the gutters. This could become an issue in the future. A potential solution would be to use a much larger pipe from the house to the tanks and then give the tanks each their own standing fill pipe. This would reduce the flow restriction and speed up the water leaving the gutters.
    3) I would connect the overflows at the top as well. If you get a heavy enough rain, the small pipe at the bottom may not be able to equalize the levels in the tanks fast enough. By connecting the upper overflows, you provide a second path and potentially save water that would otherwise go on to the ground.
    4) since you are going through all of this trouble, I recommend a gray water system as well. This will take water from washing machines and sinks and, store it for uses like watering plants and the lawn. More over, it will preserve your precious portable water.

    • @boeubanks7507
      @boeubanks7507 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @durc001 I don't disagree but, putting the tanks underground also brings problems. Actually having them up makes a lot of things easier and, as long as the tanks are below the level of the gutters significantly, it can work. Given the approximately 2ft pillars plus the 9 and 1/2 foot containers, they probably have a net head height of about 4ft. Not a lot but workable if you minimize flow restrictions and are smart about it.

  • @brucelarson5434
    @brucelarson5434 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great ingenuity on solving the hole problem, I will file that away in memory should make the same mistake. You two are so great together, I have totally enjoyed your build. I look forward to following you two if you continue with this channel.

  • @blakeloke5586
    @blakeloke5586 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Brilliant idea with the hole saw and using the smaller bit as an arbor!

    • @toddkratzer7953
      @toddkratzer7953 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is the way hole saws are designed, you always have a pilot hole for a guide.

    • @blakeloke5586
      @blakeloke5586 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hole saws are made to stack one inside another in case your first hole drilled is too small? Didn't know that. @@toddkratzer7953

  • @mikemathews9277
    @mikemathews9277 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Get all water you can get.Being off grid and gathering nature’s bounty feels pretty good and also self sufficient.Good Work Y’all!!!!

  • @XTheMuscleX
    @XTheMuscleX 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    it;s incredible just how much work you two have put in as a two-man show. big props! When its all done build an AirBnB tiny house on the land!

  • @tarushsingh1108
    @tarushsingh1108 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys have the best songs to go along with the build. It just melds way too good.

  • @prudencegilbert5702
    @prudencegilbert5702 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Been dreaming of building my dream home out of shipping containers and you guys inspire me.

    • @doug9418
      @doug9418 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'll agree to that statement. 🇺🇸

    • @havealot2say
      @havealot2say 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too!

    • @Pooh68
      @Pooh68 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I would watch that on TH-cam if you put it up :)

    • @humbledhomestead658
      @humbledhomestead658 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dido, I was going to build a similar structure until the land owner decided to add the old farmhouse to the deal. So I’m remodeling now. Rain harvesting coming up next.

    • @TheBeaker59
      @TheBeaker59 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its an interesting concept but not sure the economics work out any better than a wood framed house which would also be less constrained by the container shape.

  • @tardster
    @tardster 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    By far the best vid in the series, her laughing was the best part ive seen yet...

  • @SurferKenTV3
    @SurferKenTV3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    In high school I helped build a water collection system in Honduras on a church trip. So much trial and error. We initially had the tanks above ground with logic that you guys are implementing. It didn’t work, the gutters were high enough but the pressure to push the water up a 3 inch pipe was not enough. We eventually buried the tanks below ground, had to hot wire a backhoe, but it saved us a 3 days work, the pipes entered from the top and the earth kept the water cool almost cold. Simple 1/2 hp solar powered pump brought the water to the houses.

    • @joshuamugabi8781
      @joshuamugabi8781 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have been wondering if the pressure from the single pipe will be able to fill all tanks. The underground idea sounds like a more practical idea.
      That said, perhaps the assumption that water always seeks to level off might help... but I am of the opinion that eventually gravity itself will oppose the rise in water levels because of the entry point.

    • @reshiaminggia651
      @reshiaminggia651 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello

    • @ashbolton83
      @ashbolton83 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would love to know about the 1/2hp solar pump! We are trying to figure out how to move up to our land and water is currently an issue.

    • @marcj3757
      @marcj3757 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@ashbolton83did you figure out your water issue?

  • @stevenattaway
    @stevenattaway 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    7:48 THANK YOU!!!!! I've ran into this issue several times, and couldn't think of a solution. This is Frucking awesome. BTW, I love the home.

  • @malcolmcarson7812
    @malcolmcarson7812 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You guys are awesome . Thank you for sharing... have a blessed day.

  • @samuelesch
    @samuelesch 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have tried gravity feed water tanks above ground, the gutters over flow before the tanks got filled!
    I basically built a large p-trap because you don't want any standing water sitting in pipes! Promoting insect larvae, mold and algae growth.
    I had to dig a big hole and build a deep concrete retaining wall to recess them into the ground $$$$ and added a roof.
    Also please think about installing a inline debris catch basin to filter the in coming water and easily clean out dead bugs, leaf and bird stuff with a solar powered sump pump (I used a swimming pool sand filter after the pump) to assist in filling your above ground tanks with pretty clean water.
    One 30 amp power line ran underground over by your tanks would power both tank fill sump pump and pressure feed pumps that prefilter for the house.

  • @chloebelle2331
    @chloebelle2331 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I get so excited when I get your Notification! Love you guys!

  • @darlenedouglas5148
    @darlenedouglas5148 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I so enjoy watching the adventures of you building your dream home ! Laughing over the mistakes & unplanned events are great for a strong relationship and healthy! Look forward to seeing the next episode!

  • @josimon6229
    @josimon6229 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I've been following you guys closely since the very beginning and love everything you've done so far, with that being said your plans for the water getting from the house gutters to the tanks isn't going to work. I live in the same general area of Texas and most of the rain you're going to get will be in strong sudden bursts, not extended periods of constant rain. The water is going to overflow your gutter system on the house end long before you get any meaningful flow into the tanks, especially with that uphill section of pipe. This isn't a pressurized system, it's gravity only and the path of least resistance is going to be your gutters overflowing on the house end. You'll get some water to the tanks but nowhere near enough and you're going to need every bit you catch. Also, during a hard rain you're going to get a ton more flow than your single 4" line can handle. The idea of remote locating these tanks far away from the house is a mistake. You guys really should having considered catching rain from the shed/barn roof and locating 2 of the tanks over there then putting 1 tank at the house somewhere to catch water there locally. Please take this as constructive advice based on local experience, not the normal TH-cam trolling and negativity that fills the comment sections normally. :)

    • @wi11y1960
      @wi11y1960 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      A post after my own heart. One of tthe best descriptors for what I fail to convey. Standing water is a resistance. It must be overcome. It will work great the first time the 4" pipe is empty.

    • @valomar00
      @valomar00 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      My exact thoughts while watching the video. Experienced the same issue here in central Texas. I am afraid you'll need a pump to move the water into the tanks, or a redesign/relocation to address the issues this and many other posts have pointed out.
      As this person said, we are not here to criticise or troll. Just providing hard-learned lessons to make your project more successful and less costly.
      Good luck and love you channel!!

    • @Eric-gi9kg
      @Eric-gi9kg 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agree 100%
      I'm in eastern Washington ...though we get some long down pours ...I ran into the same issue. I first started with a 1 1/2" down spout off a standard gutter. First rain I had a waterfall coming over the gutters edge. Fixed by fabricating a taller side and a larger downspout.

    • @dustman96
      @dustman96 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      If the pipe is significantly higher on the house than the inflow on the tank a 4" pipe can handle a lot of flow. Their house can't be more than 1000 sq ft, a 4" should be fine unless there is some insane rain event. A large downspout and good slope on the gutter is a good idea though. I am a certified water harvesting practitioner and have installed hundreds of water harvesting systems. This is a wet inflow system, the pipes will always have water in them(unless they are leaking), it will make no difference in flow once the water gets moving, which will happen very quickly. The most important thing here is to have the sealed pipe on the house side significantly higher than inflow on the tank, as well as having an overflow as large as the inflow. The amount of flow the 4" can handle can be calculated, and the pipe should be sized according to heaviest expected rain events, not once in a hundred year events, just what you expect over a few year span. For instance, in Tucson we can get 3" in an hour sometimes, so we calculate that along with square footage of catchment area flowing into the system. If you have a really long run of pipe or lots bends then you may want to upsize to compensate for the added resistance. I think you guys are missing part of the physics of what is going on, though your cautionary statements are well placed, as I have had to fix a great many poorly designed and installed systems.

    • @YSALF
      @YSALF 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Jo Simon Burying the tanks would have been ideal .... 3/4 underground and thus avoid using electricity to assist in filling.

  • @offgridsweden
    @offgridsweden 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video you guys. Have an amazing Sunday, Andreas from Off Grid Sweden 🇸🇪

  • @revpops
    @revpops 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    ,You Two are so COOL knowledgeable and Fun to watch, keep up the great work.

  • @jeanelliott7491
    @jeanelliott7491 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow ...great job on setting up those water storage tanks. Holy cow ...they look really good.

  • @greatboniwanker
    @greatboniwanker 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Watch those fingers! ❤️
    Love you guys!

  • @deborahmccoy9648
    @deborahmccoy9648 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys this truly is a labor of love, and so many memories to have, continue success on your homestead and great relationship between you both.

  • @paulbolton7490
    @paulbolton7490 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You two sure have done some work between you. Be so nice when you finished and and can move in for real and enjoy your house properly.

  • @sigma_six
    @sigma_six 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    no small task and the finished result looks very nice, practical and low maintenance... good job!!

  • @abraalahouzos6755
    @abraalahouzos6755 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Bear is such a good boy. He wants to help too! This is the best episode yet 😍❤️

  • @greywolf4686
    @greywolf4686 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm building a tiny home and I'm very impressed with how you two can work together. It is difficult for 2 people to work so close and a test of your relationship. The house is nice the relationship is why I enjoy watching you three.

  • @marciapottinger5489
    @marciapottinger5489 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was sooo!!! happy when I got my notification.Keep looking forward to this video.

  • @Living_Simply_Aus
    @Living_Simply_Aus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very Impressive …….Have been watching from Australia since you began your build....and I am really enjoying how dedicated and hard working you both are to get your off grid and sustainable home ! And of course.....Your sense of humour is always enjoyable...Thanks for sharing!

  • @shophenna4591
    @shophenna4591 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I like how you guys just get things done. I'm so inspired thank you. 🎉

  • @ahmedabuu6595
    @ahmedabuu6595 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really love to see a couple helping going forward like this, it's really amazing

  • @williamstricklin9542
    @williamstricklin9542 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great Job! If financing would allow, I think I would still install a well for landscaping/gardening and a backup for the house.

    • @chasmarischen4459
      @chasmarischen4459 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Or bury a 2500 gal tank.

    • @mastex5575
      @mastex5575 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      you may have a well but even a well has a flow rate and if that flow rate is not high enough you will get a lot of sediment with it. and a well needs a well pump as well so you would need to put the tanks higher to eliminate the need for a second pump.

  • @dalemaloney255
    @dalemaloney255 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    yup!! some people are CRAZY!! enjoy it while you can! I smile with you while you are working together. I hope you can do THAT forever. keep up the good work!

  • @CncObsession
    @CncObsession 5 ปีที่แล้ว +171

    I was surprised you didnt use the pvc to move the tanks. A bigger roller doesnt snag.

    • @dortot1
      @dortot1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I suspect those pipes were picked up later

    • @FlyingPigNJ
      @FlyingPigNJ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What's the fun in that:-D

    • @bettyolis7734
      @bettyolis7734 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @James Smith lol

    • @williamspindler1293
      @williamspindler1293 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      So you think he should have cut a random length of pvc before things were set and he could take real measurements that would actually work for the system?

    • @MissyKrystal
      @MissyKrystal 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I would suggest possibly checking your local plumbing code to see how deep you need to have your potable water supply lines. They need to be below the frost line. Also you have cattle that could crush the pipe break a fitting if its too shallow in the ground, when its wet or during the monsoon season. I am surprised you did not place the tanks on a concrete slab or at least a gravel bed. That way you can build a building over and around the tanks.

  • @marcusavron47
    @marcusavron47 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys are doing such a great job. Not only with the work that you're accomplishing on your new home, but also with documenting your progress, triumphs, and setbacks. You should be proud. I wish I had taken more time to document my off grid living to share like you guys are. Best wishes.

  • @TheAWilloughby
    @TheAWilloughby 5 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    First let me say that I love you guys, y'all are awesome. I hate to say it though, your solution to get the water from the house to the tanks won't work. First the water has to equalize from the downspout to the up spout, but that's dependent on the size pipe you use at your house. If you use anything less than 4" at the house it'll have to work against the pressure from the up spout. There's probably 10 gallons or more of water in the up spout which weighs 85 ish lbs. I mean it might work better to change the pipe at the tank to a smaller diameter to get it the lift it needs to get it done. But then you run into the problem of water moving fast enough that it won't backflow out at the house. Idk I think there's an issue and there might need to be a redesign. Good luck

    • @LordNelsonkm
      @LordNelsonkm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      A redesign is in order. While water seeks it's own level, you're right about the line size/resistance. The gutters are going to overflow at the house. From gutter to a sump at the house then to sump pump to the tank cluster would be better. But then you have another pump... To help with sediment and such, I would think have stages of tanks. First tank is 'grey' then filter and store in the other two. But then you've got yet another pump since these Norwescos aren't pressurized. At least a roof to keep the sunlight off and will help the water quality and tank life. Also, why have sunk frost cans and then still have 6-8" of supply pipe above ground? Get the biggest pressure tank you can get to help the life of your pressure pump! I got a 120gal in my mech room. Just barely fit through the door but my Grundfos thanks me.

    • @izeugirdor
      @izeugirdor 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@LordNelsonkm I thought it would be better if they buried the tanks to eliminate the gravity/back flow question. That's the way it works at my uncle's house in South Texas.

    • @BaburekCo
      @BaburekCo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They could probably just add another pipe going to one of other two tanks, or two more filling both remaining tanks at the same time, if there's a backlog at the house.

    • @richardvsassoon5144
      @richardvsassoon5144 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Steven Councell that's a lot of diggin for old bear....

    • @derekwilkinson7939
      @derekwilkinson7939 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Baburek you would still have the problem of trying to lift the weight of water in the up pipe.

  • @AdamKalbasz
    @AdamKalbasz 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Smart idea with the hole saw. I’ve had same problem before but never thought of that. Thanks for taking the time to give the tip!

  • @ingodseyesitspossible407
    @ingodseyesitspossible407 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You two a really great people. I admire you both God bless

  • @rickychristiansen9830
    @rickychristiansen9830 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great beginning to this episode. I was drinking water while watching and it nearly came out my nose. Love you guys. You crack me up.

  • @dasbronco
    @dasbronco 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    i have the same tanks and lids in canada and im having issues water evaporating, you guys have higher temps then us. i suggest burying or building cover for them

    • @maryblaylock6545
      @maryblaylock6545 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Black tanks and lids. Think black car with black upholstery. Broiling!

    • @el_covfefe
      @el_covfefe 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's why they put them under the trees

    • @dasbronco
      @dasbronco 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@el_covfefe thats not enough

  • @pattiboychannel311
    @pattiboychannel311 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    A little tip guys... your doing a great job and I'm full of envy, on the tank set up, have 1 tank to to fill from gutters and the 2 for the take offs as you could get stagnant water, I live in England and I'm a plumber, love what your doing. Good luck.

  • @ccollins9981
    @ccollins9981 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    This is the 1st thing you've done that I can't wrap my head around. Are you trying to have that much potable water in the end? If so without using a ton of bleach or similar other sterilizer and rotating it out at scheduled intervals the filter network will have to be pretty amazing to work that well on unrotated or sterilized stagnant rainwater. If you don't want it potable, I can see that it might work. As for the gutters filling those tanks the way they are set up, you''ll lose more off the roof that you ever get in the tanks, meaning FULL GUTTER pressure probably isn't enough to push it up your vertical inlet pipe with the sq. footage roof you have. Perhaps you've calculated all of this and it just looks bad from my limited viewpoint, I hope that's the case.

    • @larrybe2900
      @larrybe2900 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The idea is with water seeking its own level. As water enters from the roof into the pipe water will exit into the tank at the other end. I think they have not considered a deluge will not be handled well if this is the means they intend to do it.

    • @ccollins9981
      @ccollins9981 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@larrybe2900 I get that, below the house it will fill.....eventually......to many unknowns.....whats required? 10 inches of rain per hour? The average Texas shower isn't going in those Cisterns. I've collected rain water for decades,, all vertical downpipes that collect every drop that falls.

    • @ILGuy2012
      @ILGuy2012 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe they will need a 4" pipe for each downspout feeding into the storage tanks to handle the high volume of water during a Texas deluge? That can always be done later, if they are losing too much water due to the limited capacity of a single 4" pipe.

    • @ccollins9981
      @ccollins9981 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ILGuy2012 Good idea...I still have no idea what the plan to make it potable and keep it potable is, or if it's just for flushing toilets?

  • @michaelcastillo780
    @michaelcastillo780 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was so smart to utilize the old bit! I'm enjoying the videos.

  • @rajmaity
    @rajmaity 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    U mk a gr8 couple....happy belated anniversary.....frm India.....tc. all d very best

  • @KRATOS9219
    @KRATOS9219 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve been watching your channel since almost the beginning. You guys are truly absolutely awesome, and I wish you nothing but the best this world has to offer. Love, from Long Beach, CA.

  • @chasmarischen4459
    @chasmarischen4459 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I read the comments, there are many good suggestions on 'what-you-should-have-done', as to make it 'easier' for you to do 'what-YOU-want'. You guys will admit, there's often 'an easier way'. Suggestion: At the end of your clip/post mention what you are planning for the next week. Then suggestions will come in that you have the 'option' to buy into. Note: Doing what 'you want' vs 'how to do it' best or easier, do not conflict.... 16 years ago I built my cabin, 16' x 16' three stories high. Ground level is a workshop. Second story is the 'Water Tank (1500 gal. 12 volt, RV water pump, solar charged 12 volt golf cart battery, plenty of pressure). Third level, living area, with a full covered porch 5 x 16. Stairs/steps are on the outside and covered. "One day, one guy, helped me lift one board." So no, I didn't build it by myself... I am connected to the grid, and county water, but I am 'off-grid-ready'.

  • @treychum
    @treychum 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would build a few small 5 min. scrap wood boxes to go over the 3 elbows exposed at the base of tanks, for protection from things like Tripps&Falls, the SUN, and cows. Awesome job so I'm jellous and proud of y'all. Keep up with the good work and great videos.

  • @axelbrode
    @axelbrode 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Will there be some sort of pre-filter between gutters and first tank to filter out particles, leaves, dead bees or ants etc. so that they don't make it into the first tank and beyond?

    • @kellygb9278
      @kellygb9278 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Normally, I see water collection system with a debris collector, so as to not load up the storage tanks with silt and junk.
      Plus, what is the frost level in your area? Will the system freeze?
      I'm afraid you will find yourselves fighting gravity on this system too.
      You will need UV protection on those PVC pipes as well.

  • @dayleeclaton9219
    @dayleeclaton9219 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now that you have those installed, I hop you get the house plumbed in time for the next rainy season...great work, and be careful!

  • @baynonee
    @baynonee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    you two are great Video bloggers I always look forward to the next edition

  • @jamesterrill1938
    @jamesterrill1938 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    YOU TWO are amazing to do all of this project...GREAT JOB.

  • @ourhero6581
    @ourhero6581 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Suggest putting a cap on any Open ended pipe until you have a closed system. This would prevent critters from trying to make a home in the nice horizontal hole in the geound

  • @oliviajohnson3027
    @oliviajohnson3027 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have a keeper ,a mem that can do anything you are so blessed

  • @terryw2969
    @terryw2969 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Can't wait till the next rainy day to see it working like you want. Videos need to be longer or more of them or both.

  • @deballen6241
    @deballen6241 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The dog sounded like it was asking "Whats wrong with you?" So cute. Not laughing at you but laughing with you two. Just so cute.

  • @JasonBarre
    @JasonBarre 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    It's too late now but a adjustable strap wrench works great on those big PVC screw on fittings. Love you guys!

  • @benvandenberg9014
    @benvandenberg9014 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You know how many people envy you? Hats off to the two of you. Thats how life is supposed to be lived!!! May you enjoy many a Christmas together there! 💪🍻

  • @mikeretiredplumber1381
    @mikeretiredplumber1381 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As a retired plumber your doing it right 👍 looking really good. Love your videos, ❤️

  • @DrShivaBillions372
    @DrShivaBillions372 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Greetings young beautiful couple, I am so glad to see that you guys are doing all of your own work, especially with the new baby. I love your Channel it's so engaging to see so many people wanting to see you do very well on your home project. I'm going to one day purchase some land and build my own home too. A single mom I guess it would take me a little longer than you guys. I don't know but I'm watching you guys you inspire me keep up the good work and I look forward to all of your new videos as well. Thank you!

  • @justinkhase3168
    @justinkhase3168 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I realize that it is very time consuming … LOVE LOVE your videos and story …...

  • @jimcorry4913
    @jimcorry4913 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    General contractor in Dallas... love what you guys are doing. Concerned that your gutter and downspout system will keep up and not pressurize and overflow. You may need to install a tank/pump combo to keep up with volume of the heavy down pours you need to keep your tanks full. I get the idea and have a tank supplied system at my ranch but I just don’t know that the gravity/distance equation works at those volumes. Simple solution if it doesn’t.

  • @JR-gc8el
    @JR-gc8el 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I like how you guys do all this work like you've been doing it for years!

    • @fierceapes
      @fierceapes 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Everyone is now giving away trade secrets all over youtube. Yay!

  • @132900dx
    @132900dx 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    So you guys having fun, have a sweet doggy and no machinery.... So chill and real..

  • @se8214
    @se8214 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Use the left over scraps from the shipping contsiners and barn for a roof over the tanks to protect them from hail

  • @trevorbiggs1999
    @trevorbiggs1999 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's starting to come together now. Congratulations u two.

  • @robertjackson9601
    @robertjackson9601 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I would have installed a union on each tank next to your valve plumbing. Just a suggestion. The tanks look great.

    • @kellygb9278
      @kellygb9278 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True, if you ever need to work on your system, you will need those unions

  • @wiseprepper125
    @wiseprepper125 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bear was so right on how to do this job. It's funny he can get you two to do so much. Great video Bear keep them coming enjoying them completely! Thanks

  • @randythrockmorton7032
    @randythrockmorton7032 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Everything stops when the life uncontained video comes out. I have to see my fav TH-cam video star Bear and his awesome costars. Great job y’all, very informative.

  • @donnaswain9623
    @donnaswain9623 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You kids are just remarkable...& so is Bear!!! I also love watching your love story!!! Y’all keep up the great work!!!

  • @Quandaria
    @Quandaria 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    How will you get the water to go up into the tank, wont it just back up in the pipe?

    • @shermdog6969
      @shermdog6969 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They're always going to have water in that 4in pipe. I would be afraid of it becoming stagnant.

    • @orange13
      @orange13 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      as long as the inlet of the pipe (gutter side) is higher than the outlet (tank side), water from the gutter will rise in the pipe as it flows in and then eventually flows out and into the tank. Google "Gravity feed water tank"

    • @wi11y1960
      @wi11y1960 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@orange13 Alas water needs momentum. With out a pump the water will pour out on the ground long before equilibrium will move the standing water in the pipe.

    • @CuddleTrouble
      @CuddleTrouble 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      They said in the video....gravity.

    • @Florida-cracker
      @Florida-cracker 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wi11y1960 nope. Go outside and raise one end of your garden hose and tell me if water comes out of the other (lower) end. Pour some more water in the high end and tell me if it still comes out the lower end. Picture this with a much bigger pipe.

  • @ogribiker8535
    @ogribiker8535 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ignore all the comments about the tanks not filling without a pump, as long as the tanks are lower than the gutter they will. It may not be the most efficient way of doing it but it will work. What you should have done though is installed a clean/access point at the lowest point as it will end up with a lot of stagnant water sitting in the pipework. All these system are 'make it up as you go' and no one ever gets it spot-on first time, you will be tinkering with them for the rest of your life!! 😃 Keep the videos going and well done so far.

  • @mkllove
    @mkllove 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Meant to ask if the pipe outlets at ground level need a bit of foam noodle insulation to prevent freezing, or damage if they're stepped on ?

    • @snappybonesify
      @snappybonesify 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mike Love not much freezing going on in Texas unless it was in the panhandle. I never even do the old drip the pipes in my old place and never have frozen pipes.

  • @redlinepaul410
    @redlinepaul410 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You can use a long strap around the tank and use the trusty CRV to pull the tank.

  • @monsieurpascal536
    @monsieurpascal536 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    very big tank, (x3), i hope a lot of rain for your system...

  • @annpage3085
    @annpage3085 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You Sir are crazy....I have pushed, and pushed until that thing should be moved...ANYWHERE....and I am 72 years old and love y'all💞🙋....Ann from Georgia 💕 🙋

  • @TrackGeeks
    @TrackGeeks 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Looking forward to how it works. I am concerned the water flow from the gutters will not work as you expect. :(

  • @aarond4821
    @aarond4821 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looking good guys! Hopefully you put a fence around the tanks so the cows don't brake off the pvc pipe.

  • @seansysig
    @seansysig 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'll be amazed if gravity has enough pressure to fill the tanks. You might need a 55 gallon tank with a float operated pump to transfer gutter runoff to the tank. The runoff has to push against a huge head pressure. Fyi use very small grid screening to protect bugs and critters from getting into tanks from overflow!

    • @chuckmixon2175
      @chuckmixon2175 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sean Signer I think your right plus smaller pipe and a check valve to the tank and a fill tank out give it constant psi

  • @bentnickel7487
    @bentnickel7487 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Twelve minutes and two seconds and the dog stole the show. I love dogs like that.

  • @foxglove8836
    @foxglove8836 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So are you putting something round the tanks to stop the cow's kicking or treading on the pipes ? Take care.

  • @Vantuary
    @Vantuary 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm enjoying your videos. Thanks for sharing this journey of yours. Love the dog... he's a character!!!

  • @mikecatalan44
    @mikecatalan44 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Woooo love this channel!

  • @billmiller5075
    @billmiller5075 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do have been watching all you videos and am impressed that you research all your steps ahead of time. Great Job!

  • @therealmfwic9503
    @therealmfwic9503 5 ปีที่แล้ว +171

    You know, if you tip those on their sides you can roll them instead of having to push them. Just sayin

    • @redhana6610
      @redhana6610 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol

    • @KandMe1
      @KandMe1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh that is so hillarious but he just does it for the exercise...

    • @lorijackson3905
      @lorijackson3905 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Could damage tank outlets on bottom side there pretty heavy and outlets are plastic

    • @odeball22
      @odeball22 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Or she could help lol

    • @hvacmike1175
      @hvacmike1175 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Go buy 3 pieces of 2” steel pipe at Home Depot and roll it anywhere you want
      A dead man a come a long and some steel pipe and you can almost anything by yourself. A dead man is a device with a long strong handle with a heavy duty steel wedge at one end with a small single wheel right before the wedge This allows one man to lift a heavy object a few inches. A come a long is a chain hoist with a jack style handle instead of a chain to operate the hoist this allows horizontal as well as vertical use.

  • @lb128f
    @lb128f 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, so much work! GREAT JOB you two (and Bear of course)!

  • @ericwitcher952
    @ericwitcher952 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Do those tanks have Vents in thim? How do thay displace the air inside?

    • @chrisfinney1905
      @chrisfinney1905 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The vent is in the center of the lids. ( the blue peice)

  • @JP-xj7xc
    @JP-xj7xc 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope you have budgeted for a very robust water treatment system. I use a system similar to yours for irrigation, and the amount of debris that makes it into your tanks is astonishing. Insects and small animals- particularly reptiles- have an amazing ability to find the smallest opening in your system, crawl inside, and drown. Rotting frogs are a regular on my tank inspections despite screening, and last week I was greeted with a partially decomposed snake. I don't see any diverter filters on your gutters- maybe I missed them?- so every bit of dirt and debris on your roof is going into your tanks. The maintenance on these rainwater systems is relentless, and while my crops don't mind the additional nutrition from dead animals and debris, I am constantly replacing the filters I need to keep the nozzles and emitters from plugging. I predict that after a while using this system, you are going to have an enhanced appreciation for what a wonderful job sand, gravel and soil microbes do in putting clean water into a well. Best of luck.

  • @paulortiz5047
    @paulortiz5047 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I believe I would have Buried one of those big black tanks so water would just run into it by gravity and it would run all downhill. And it would be the initial filtering of your water. when the buried tank is almost full I would run a pump to take that water out of that tank and put it into the two other tanks. These other two tanks are the tanks from which I would draw my water for the house. The mostly buried tank would just be your catchment. With that filtered water being pumped into your two on grade tanks.
    I might have a 200 gallon tank above my roof line for a gravity feed into the house for the shower, washing machine, dishwasher, garden hose, Etc. Each day or maybe a couple times a day water would get pumped from one of your big black tanks 2 the water tank that is above your roofline. Not over your house but above the height of your house. There is a difference. I don't remember the calculation for figuring distance dropped and size of pipe for the water pressure at the far end of the pipe. But it is easy to find and calculate.
    As for pumping the water from the black tank up toward the house I'm just thinking of a little trickle pump that might move half a gallon a minute. so it would take less than 8 hours to fill up your 200 gallon tank that is giving you your water pressure for the house. I can't imagine you guys would use 200 gallons in a day. Perhaps 50, or 60 gallons. maybe on laundry day you might use a hundred gallons. But that trickling of the water to fill your household tank would help ariate the water which helps prevent several water problems. Your solar system could easily run that trickle water pump, which would run on Demand only.
    But I like others don't think your gutter system drainage system is going to work very well if you have anything other than very long light rains. You might want to use very large gutters. like 6 inch wide 4 in deep gutters. and then have a 6 or 8 inch pipe going from the house to the tanks. you're going to have too much resistance if the pipe is completely full since you have no pressure other than gradient, gravity pressure to overcome all that friction of the water against the pipe, if the pipe is full. hopefully a 6-inch or 8-inch pipe would only ever get half full. If that.

  • @brentlarsen383
    @brentlarsen383 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys are awesome! I for one am glad you include the humorous adventures of Bear. I look forward to each new post. You make me want to build a container home!

  • @polycat7670
    @polycat7670 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Along the same principle of the water level used to establish the piers footings, the gutter collection should flow until the rain stops and then the pipe would hold water, evaporating some until the next rain. I would be a bit concerned if it didn't rain for a time and the pipe water went stale or if there was water in it t during winter, freezing water would burst the pipes.

  • @TehOldGamer
    @TehOldGamer 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool setup. A couple of ideas: You may want to build some kind of cage over that wet standpipe that leads from the gutters to the first tank. If cows are wandering around there then one may lean on it and cause it to fail. Or you may bump into it yourself. With a wet system like that you may also want to build in some way to drain the system so you don't get stagnant water in there during periods of no rain.

  • @HOODS
    @HOODS 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    You will need some sort of lift pump to make the water go up the fill pipe. Whenever it rains.i dont think theres near enough elevation your gutters will just overflow in heavy rain.

    • @Sith_Holocron_
      @Sith_Holocron_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      HOODS CUSTOM SHOP yes agreed. That was my first thought. The downward force of gravity won’t be overcome by that slight elevation. Definitely will need a pump.

    • @robertsmith3774
      @robertsmith3774 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, The pipe should have been installed in the air with gradual drop. Back to the drawing board.

    • @HOODS
      @HOODS 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@robertsmith3774 yes that's what I was thinking

    • @Florida-cracker
      @Florida-cracker 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@robertsmith3774 wait...what? If the supply pipe is "U" shaped it will work...it will just stay filled with water at the same height as the outlet into the water tank.

    • @HOODS
      @HOODS 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nunayafb since the water will have to travel up at least 6 feet the inlet would need to be double the height in order to overcome the back pressure. Will it trickle into the tank? Probably but in the instance of a drizzle the gutters would be overflowing. Not capturing all of the water. It is simple physics taught to real plumbers. They will learn the hard way. And so will you.

  • @rich0331
    @rich0331 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve watched a lot of your videos... I think this one is my favorite. You did a great job making it

  • @kevchard5214
    @kevchard5214 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The famous last words I always heard is "hey y'all hold my beer and watch this".LOL Have you checked the flow rate between the tanks through the smaller pipes? You may need to put bigger equalization pipes between the 3 tanks in order to keep up with the rain flow. That is Texas and you get a lot of rain some times I would hate to see you loose water because it can't equalize fast enough.

    • @Rynaldi_Rizwan
      @Rynaldi_Rizwan 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think they gonna use the big pipe for it😆

    • @kevchard5214
      @kevchard5214 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Rynaldi_Rizwan The reason I asked is the big pipe is the feed from the house and it looks 4 inch ID.The problem is with the small 2 inch pipe that is the drain also being the equalization pipe during a heavy rain with the tanks half full the one tank will overflow before all the tanks equalize. Cool of them is your equalization pipe should be as big as your feed.

    • @Rynaldi_Rizwan
      @Rynaldi_Rizwan 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kevchard5214 well I am not a plumber but I agree about that😁😁

    • @kevchard5214
      @kevchard5214 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Rynaldi_Rizwan I learned from experience when I was young living in Louisiana we built a camp with rain water catchment and 2 tanks and had this problem.

  • @vivianwilliams2216
    @vivianwilliams2216 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a lot of work, and it was great to watch you put it together, glad your finger was not as bad as it first looked like you said,