Small tip from a Waterguy, Add as much dirt against the tanks as you can to keep the water cool and...warm in the winter. It would be the best to place them under the eart completely. It will make sure the quality of the water remains better. Oh and start using dustmasks when drilling!!
PLEASE Brittany, look up what happens to people when their lungs get clogged up with silica dust. That's what is being thrown into the air when stone, concrete and other masonry products are cut with drills and saws. Drew hasn't had respiratory PPE on for this project and I think we all want you both to be healthy and with us for a long long time.
Ah. The health and safety executive has arrived. Not a commercial project so totally up to Drew.The body has a great ability to repair and is constantly changing cells, including linings.
@@snippetsordinarylife What nastiness? Because he said it's his body, he can do whatever he wants with it? You people so over the top, incredible... Everybody is aware that dust in your lungs is not the best, but he's not doing this on a daily basis. Besides, you breathe dust all the time, you're just not aware of it.
@@janosszabo98 I don't know where you live but I do not breathe in any kind of dust on a daily basis that has silica, cement, and the like. Somebody cautioning them is done for concern. You assume that both Drew and Bethany are aware of all the risks. Even intelligent folks don't know everything about how to do this kind of work. There are many risks they've taken so far that they are, from what is shown, unaware. Better someone comments from concern than needless defense of Drew's choices.
If the tanks are the first thing you see when entering the property, I would have a local artist paint a mural that represents the history of the watermill.
Rather than a mural on the tanks that may not age well, I'd suggest making the tanks mimic what the tower/turret on the house looks like. This will age better and will look like part of the house compound.
Some suggestions from someone who has done this many times over the last 50 or so years: 1: Put the outlet a least 50 mm above the tank floor level so the sediment in the bottom of the tank doesn't go into the outlet. If you then get sediment in your water you know it's time to clean the tank. 2: Drill the hole about 10-15 mm bigger than the OD of the pipe and use a 2 to 1 mortar mix to fill around it (make sure you pack it all the way through). I'd also suggest to use brass fittings as they will last a lot longer, I usually use brass all thread to go into the tank (the external threads also give you a good mechanical bond with the mortar). 3: Put the inlet so you can reach it from the manhole in the top of the tank, and use a ballcock (float valve) with a pressure switch on the pump (ie. when the tank is full it shuts off and the pressure increase in the pipe shuts off the pump). 4: Put an overflow hole in at the top of the tank and screen it (ie. some flywire) to keep the wildlife out for any pumping mishaps. This should keep you trouble free for decades.
My grandfather in greece used to pump his water into an open irrigation pool.He kept fish in it too and had a tap with a huge ball valve linked to a micro canal system. Water was gravity fed, and the pump was only used to fill the pool.
The Plummer tape has to go the same clockwise direction as the connection. If you do it the opposite direction it won’t be tightened but turned loose when you screw the connection on😮
Good thing you guys are slender enough to get through man holes…just struck me how much more confident you guys have in yourselves doing yard work, figuring out difficulties, and speaking on video. Well done 🇨🇦 ❤
Watching your initial sped-up footage with the trees swaying in the background really demonstrated the fire risk in your area - that canyon is a tinderbox! Those water tanks may not even be enough! But at least now, you can wet the mill's roof when the fires come. Lots of hard work pays off.
Sorry, this has been “one of those” projects. I’m in the process of downsizing 50+ years of accumulated junk along with family heirlooms that my Dad gave to me to sort out. He had been to overwhelmed by the task and now I understand why. In addition, I’m preparing my house for sale. I started off each day thinking, this project/task today is doable in X amount of time. I am then surprised how long it actually takes and/or some unknown challenge occurs. Thank you for the reminder that this is a part of life and what it takes sometimes to get to the good stuff. This past week was I was tossed a big unexpected challenge and this video was a good reminder that this happens to us all. So, thank you! This week, I am going to channel “Drew energy” and carry on with a smile. It might take time to get the task at hand completed, but we both have a new solutions to explore. We’ve got this!
You forgot to drill 2 holes in the top of each tank to have as fill holes and overflow. As mentioned, stay away from the bottom to prevent dirt and sand to enter your lines. Might be able to solve it with installing a filter on the outside so you won't get any in your lines.
Your determination in tackling water storage challenges on your off-grid homestead in Portugal is truly inspiring and commendable! It showcases your resilience and resourcefulness in sustainable living. And I am floating village life.
Ladder hint - if you're not going to use the extension, you can remove it so that you actually have 2 ladders and when you're going down the 'manhole', you'll have more clearance for your body. Also, when you're putting on the plumbers tape, make sure you wrap it in the direction of the threads.
stay 6 inches up to prevent sludge in years to come. Also on line there will be a reinforcement drawing from the manufacturer, that will help avoid the steel reinforcement. Link the tanks. Drill from the outside. Water on the drill bit to prevent damage and set the speed to the core bit. That should be a 10-minute hole.
@@Thesilentstoic.84 LOL Iv been building my house on a hill in BC for five years, one thing I wish I could change. I wish I asked for help before I started certain tasks rather than after making mistakes lol Its a common fault we all suffer. Self Builder Pride, lol Great way to get feedback on your YT channel also. So many skilled people who love to pass on tips watching. YT is the best knowledge network ever. Continue the great work.
You are such a great problem solver and you are not afraid to ask for help. An admirable trait. I also thought about your needing water, like cutting through tile because the blades get hot. A little R/R is always appreciated after working hard.
We had concrete tanks on our farm and we had the holes drilled from the outside, no one climbed down inside them to do it. I don’t understand why you didn’t do it the same way. It is certainly much safer to do it from the outside. We were able to put a hose down inside to wash out the tank afterwards. We connected the roof gutters to our tanks to catch all the rain water. 😊😊😊
You could dress the tanks with broken stone pieces and make it look like they are build with it. And it would match your terrace and the the retailning walls
In regards to your water tanks, I would put a wide wooden walkway between the 2 tanks at the top. Perhaps with a railing at the opposite side from the hill. Then you can have have a semi-permanent ladder on the hill side to get up on top of the tanks. Having the semi-permanent ladder on the hill side will hide it a some what from the road. Then you can paint the wooden walkway and railing a shade of brownish green to help make it blend in. (Of course, without serious effort, it won't blend in. But, a little effort makes the tanks less industrial and more residential. Perhaps you can look at a tripod setup with a rope & board ladder for getting in and out of the tanks. Naturally never go into a tank with out one of you outside to act as "safety officer" :-). Even if it is something as silly as, "please hand me another of something"... Good luck, have fun, and play with the cats!
In Australia I use Portuguese product Drizoro white with latex to food grade water proof = line my concrete tanks. They are easier to clean over time during maintenance. And Drizoro Plug to fill/plug fittings and sisal fibre + paste to join fittings.
Wow hats off to both of you for going inside the water tanks, Im claustrophobic and had a reaction each time you went in. That was really hard work Drew, well done x
Suggestion..., I would not paint the concrete towers. Check into concrete stain. It absorbs into the pores of the concrete. Lots of tennis courts are stained instead of being painted.
Hey, I just visited The Algarve and some surrounding cities for the first time, from Florida USA. I made a short video of my trip and someone recommended me your channel, very cool stuff so far! I'd love to go back.
I am absolutely speechless with the amount of work you have done so far. AMAZING!!!! You may have made some mistakes along the way, but who doesn't? I hope you are stopping to watch Portugal play in the UEFA. Go Portugal Go 🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹
Love watching you two.. if I was younger, I'd do what you both are doing. When I was 19 I bought a 100 year old house and gutted it and completely redone inside and out. It's def a lot of learning. I'm 54 now and cannot do what I used to. love watching you both! ❤
Everything you two do on this project makes me smile/shudder.😂 So many questions I have, but will not ask them because I know squat about what you are doing. Blessings.
I don't understand why you're not putting an inlet pipe at the top on the side . With a float and shutoff valve inside the water tank. So it lets water in and shuts off when it's full on its own. For when you connect to your borehole. So you don't have to keep climbing up and down to refill it . You could also fit a glass tube on the outside to see if it's full . Like they do on some water / fuel tanks . 😊😊 Nice job
Glad to see you switched to a concrete drill bit. Early in the video I wrote (but later deleted) about how a bi-metal saw wouldn't work very well in concrete. One other thing tho' - on the one pipe where you showed applying the plumbers (teflon sealing) tape - you appeared to have wound it the wrong way. It should always be wound the same direction and the fitting will be screwed on. (ie usually clockwise 6 or 7 times). In doing so, you might be OK as connections made 'your' way don't always leak, but the chances are greater when the tape is wound packwards. I'd recommend a pipe joint sealing compound, aka 'pipe dope' instead when joining threaded PVC or both is OK. (Good Luck).
Hi beautiful couple, I'm loving your videos, especially the kittens. Congratulations on the excellent work done on your projects. I will continue watching your adventures. Kisses and hugs!
You know about a product called Big Red, it's a liquid rubber used mostly as a membrane for showers before you lay tile. And I'll bet if you can find some, it'll seal your concrete. And then all you need is a three way filter for your house to make sure every drop is clean as it can be. Oh and if Britney edits to vlog, then thanks Britney for the beautiful blue of the beach, and I liked the water too.
cover all the outdiameter tank with 10cms thik eucaliptus poles from your land ,,, to secure them around u can use a sort of a belt made with a thin metal wire taht u can twist as u aply each pole... that way is cheap ... its kindof natural and also creates an insulation to mantain low water temperature and not to develop algies ,,, take care
Your hard work and work ethic are so admirable Drew and Brittney. The open mind to be taught when you are not certain of the way to solve a problem with a job. And I know you both pray together for God to give His guidance and wisdom. Such a lovely young couple and a consistent example of commitment to your fauth and living it out in your dream home. I am so happy for you guys. I have been following since you first started youtube. ❤❤❤❤❤🙏☝️ Let the adventure continue😊....
I see other people were thinking the same thing as me. Have an artist either paint greenery etc so they blend in or a mural of the countryside with your mill
If the water tanks are the first thing you see, could you plant a tree in front to screen them. Willow grows fast and in a few years will hide the tanks. Alternatively plant a fast growing climber that clings without needing supports. It would also help insulate the tanks. Something like Virginia creeper (Boston Ivy), non damaging to masonry.
I hope you are planning to add water lines, ( from you thanks) a few inches higher up. The lower ones are great for draining and cleaning, but will keep the debris flooring into your water feed.
I would have made a new holes in the tanks for the water outlets, ca. 20 cm or so up from the bottom of the tanks, maybe a bit more too. Otherwise you will always tap water from the residue filled water at the bottom of the tanks, and the pipes can eventually clog up too. In an off-grid cabin where you have one of those big pots on the wood stove to heat the water in, with a spigot on it, the spigot is located a few cm up from the bottom. And when I made a water container from a see-through plastic box with a lid on it and a spigot to hang over the sink, I did the same, and the little tank always collects some residue at the bottom, but it stays there since the spigot is a few cm from the bottom.
Those water tanks were truly hard work. Hard work pays off eventually. Glad putting together the e-bike and a trip to the beach sidelined your water tank work and rejuvenated you. Now…..take some time to RELAX! Enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Hey, failures add up to success usually ones never considered. Thats maddening! Thank you for showing your attempts and efforts finally to get things working.
The drilled cement bead could be center drop to chime with some melted wine bottles and rusty finds as a mobile. The end shot of cloud- rainbow was really fine with that music. I need to listen to more music.
Drew, I don't see a filler hole, how do you plan to fill them ? I would drill and fit an inlet hole close to the top of one tank and then another pair of holes and pipework to link the two tanks a few inches under the level of the inlet hole. This way there is no added return weight for the pump to overcome. the first tank will fill and then to through the pipe into the 2nd tank. If you have a total tap failure on one tank, the other will still hold the water so saving nearly half of your supply If you intend to use one of those lower holes to fill them, your pump will have the full weight of the water in the tank to work against - 1 litre of water weighs 1Kg, so if those tanks hold 2000 litres, that will be 4000Kg of weight that your pump is working against - and will quickly wear out the pump, and if the pump does fail, you will have all that water heading back down the fill pipe 🌊🌊
Yes I can relate, every one of our projects takes forever with many trips to the store or waiting for parts on order 😅 Pretty sure not one project goes smoothly however the finished project usually comes out not too shabby 😂
Geeze! Your plans for the water tanks are brilliant, but that concrete is tough! It is hard work, but I'm glad that you've got your dad for advice and you are taking some time off to enjoy life too! Just a reminder to wear sun block and a hat while working! I noticed that Drew looked a little sunburnt!
Wrap the teflon tape in the direction you are winding the fittings. Complete 6 -8 wraps. Add plumbing adhesive over the tape. Wait to set as per manufacturer's guidelines. See if the local hardware have plumbing adhesive "Goop". Some joints can be sealed and cured ahead of time. Good luck.
Wrapped your Teflon tape backwards. When facing the end of the pipe, wrap clockwise. You always want the threads to pull the tape tighter...in the direction you wrapped.
Once the tanks are filled it would be a good idea to test the Ph of the water. To high either way will have an effect on the uptake of nutrients to plants using the water. A neutral pH of + or - 7 is ideal but there is leeway both ways. There may be a bit of leeching from the tank walls but should not be serious over the long term.
I would be afraid to hit my chin with my knees with this kind of bike. But in the US grown ups are used to ride on childrens bikes. I like the frame of my bikes a lot taller so I can reach the peddles with almost streched legs. You can use so much more force that way.
If you continue to have weeping or problem with the tank pipes use resin to fix them nice and tight , pipes will require a key by sanding and the concrete will require a light coat to prime 👍
By all that's holy, I cannot understand why TWO holes are needed at the bottom of the tanks. My stupid head just cannot comprehend such difficult computation. One hole and you can make 20 different connections, input-output-cross tank, all with valves. Also, I would use a flared pipe (easy DIY with some heat) put from inside, so it's impossible to pull outwards, silicon or not, one day it's gonna fail, maybe a decade or two later, but always at the worse possible time, guaranteed.
When there is a small pudle of water in a tank micro organisms can create H2S. In my neighberhood in Belgium 3 people died with exactly the same tank as yours. 2cm of water in it. Never enter a closed space without atmosphere controle.
I think it would have been easier and better if you had simply installed a connecting pipe between the two water silos to balance the water levels and on this pipe between the two silos you could have installed your connections for your irrigation and so on. What you should also think about is what happens to the water in your silos when the temperature drops below 0°, for example. When water freezes, it expands. So you should make sure that the silos are only ever filled to a maximum of 80%. And to be on the safe side, I would recommend installing an overflow valve on the top of each silo so that the silo doesn't fill up... As far as the appearance of your water silos is concerned, you can plaster them, although I think if you cover them with facade panels and plaster them, the silo should also be insulated at sub-zero temperatures Another consideration would be to use the silos as a WLAN antenna station, with a repeater for the area so that you always have internet access. At the same time, you could then mount a solar panel with a battery on the second silo and supply this WLAN repeater and perhaps also any pumps, 360 degree surveillance cameras for the area, etc. with power. The possibilities thanks to the elevated position are manifold.
Horse hair???? Here in Northern Europe we use flax fibers, wrap a nice amount on the threads and screw on the valve/tap of choice. When flax gets wet it expands and closes the leakage on the treads
We use a filter on the outlet pipe of our tanks and clean them frequently. Also with the water from the borehole some very fine sand is always coming. Good luck!
You guy's are so brave being inside of that concrete barrel. It would freak me out?!😮 Your Kitty's so happy. ❤ Who needs expensive toys when You have a lot of rocks to play with.
When I had to drill holes like this I'd put a bit of a sponge inside the 40mm (in my case) drill and kept it wet at all times. Not that I'd had any idea before that, I just saw some people do this.
My friend you should had copy the design of your first fitting to the pvc pipe you used, threaded both sides of the concrete with nuts, or whatever, threaded on and sandwiching the concrete, that way you had have a strong mechanical connection and the silicone you used would be mostly for sealing, and btw the teflon tabe you are using... not really good specially for such big threads, teflon wire works a lot better, but ok pvc is pretty forgiving, when you apply it though, rotate the other way around same direction has tightening, so when you install your valve, when you are tightening it, it doesn't unthread the teflon good luck
Goodness what a huge project! Wasn't there anyone with experience to tell you how to do this? Most people don't have to ever know some of the things you've been learning. Blessings for you and your family.
you would normaly use a fitting with pre moilded flange and seal on inside,and screw on seal and flange on the outside,relying on glue not best idea❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
You should ask one of your many friends who's an artist to draw a caricature of you and Britney in the shape of two water tanks and paint them on your tanks so people will see the pare of you when they first come down your drive.
So glad u guys take time off to n b n enjoy life water tank check one less thing on the ever growing list of things to do many blessings from North Texas ❤
Ditto some of the PPE gear. I use a wet diamond bit for reinforced concrete. Its better to hire this if your only using it for the occasional job. Your probably well past this job by now so keep this in mind for the future. 😃😃😎😎
The 'donut' cutout from drilling that hole, looks like one of the original millstones. Am I the only one thinking ''Minnie mill''? I mean... you two Floridians should be acquainted with mouse-houses, no? 😊
Small tip from a Waterguy, Add as much dirt against the tanks as you can to keep the water cool and...warm in the winter. It would be the best to place them under the eart completely. It will make sure the quality of the water remains better. Oh and start using dustmasks when drilling!!
Wisdom from the viewpoint is is so helpful!!
PLEASE Brittany, look up what happens to people when their lungs get clogged up with silica dust. That's what is being thrown into the air when stone, concrete and other masonry products are cut with drills and saws. Drew hasn't had respiratory PPE on for this project and I think we all want you both to be healthy and with us for a long long time.
Ah. The health and safety executive has arrived. Not a commercial project so totally up to Drew.The body has a great ability to repair and is constantly changing cells, including linings.
@@ivangreen64 Of these two comments above, I wonder which is said with kindness and concern and which out of pure nastiness?
@@snippetsordinarylife What nastiness? Because he said it's his body, he can do whatever he wants with it? You people so over the top, incredible... Everybody is aware that dust in your lungs is not the best, but he's not doing this on a daily basis. Besides, you breathe dust all the time, you're just not aware of it.
@@janosszabo98 I don't know where you live but I do not breathe in any kind of dust on a daily basis that has silica, cement, and the like. Somebody cautioning them is done for concern. You assume that both Drew and Bethany are aware of all the risks. Even intelligent folks don't know everything about how to do this kind of work. There are many risks they've taken so far that they are, from what is shown, unaware. Better someone comments from concern than needless defense of Drew's choices.
People make the mistake of not wearing a mask because they are outside doing the job, but you still breath it in. Protect your lungs!! ❤
If the tanks are the first thing you see when entering the property, I would have a local artist paint a mural that represents the history of the watermill.
I was thinking murals would be nice also.
Hey. Was just thinking they should paint trees on tanks to blend in with the Land. Great Idea. ! 😊
Great idea! Look up Ana Nobre - she did some lovely murals in Lagoa...
@@DarthFurball I believe Brittany could do a nice job herself.
Brtanny is very 🖼️ stic!
Rather than a mural on the tanks that may not age well, I'd suggest making the tanks mimic what the tower/turret on the house looks like. This will age better and will look like part of the house compound.
Great idea!
Some suggestions from someone who has done this many times over the last 50 or so years:
1: Put the outlet a least 50 mm above the tank floor level so the sediment in the bottom of the tank doesn't go into the outlet. If you then get sediment in your water you know it's time to clean the tank.
2: Drill the hole about 10-15 mm bigger than the OD of the pipe and use a 2 to 1 mortar mix to fill around it (make sure you pack it all the way through). I'd also suggest to use brass fittings as they will last a lot longer, I usually use brass all thread to go into the tank (the external threads also give you a good mechanical bond with the mortar).
3: Put the inlet so you can reach it from the manhole in the top of the tank, and use a ballcock (float valve) with a pressure switch on the pump (ie. when the tank is full it shuts off and the pressure increase in the pipe shuts off the pump).
4: Put an overflow hole in at the top of the tank and screen it (ie. some flywire) to keep the wildlife out for any pumping mishaps.
This should keep you trouble free for decades.
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I especially like #3. That's a smart suggestion.
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My grandfather in greece used to pump his water into an open irrigation pool.He kept fish in it too and had a tap with a huge ball valve linked to a micro canal system. Water was gravity fed, and the pump was only used to fill the pool.
The Plummer tape has to go the same clockwise direction as the connection. If you do it the opposite direction it won’t be tightened but turned loose when you screw the connection on😮
I think we've already got a glimpse at the end of the video of the results of that mistake.
@@module79l28, I noticed the same, then I looked into comments too see if I remembered right😂
Good thing you guys are slender enough to get through man holes…just struck me how much more confident you guys have in yourselves doing yard work, figuring out difficulties, and speaking on video. Well done 🇨🇦 ❤
Each task we complete, we learn something and it’s builds on the other for the next projects. 💪
Watching your initial sped-up footage with the trees swaying in the background really demonstrated the fire risk in your area - that canyon is a tinderbox! Those water tanks may not even be enough!
But at least now, you can wet the mill's roof when the fires come. Lots of hard work pays off.
Watching gorgeous people living a thrilling life is such a treat. The kitties are a bonus.
Sorry, this has been “one of those” projects.
I’m in the process of downsizing 50+ years of accumulated junk along with family heirlooms that my Dad gave to me to sort out. He had been to overwhelmed by the task and now I understand why. In addition, I’m preparing my house for sale. I started off each day thinking, this project/task today is doable in X amount of time. I am then surprised how long it actually takes and/or some unknown challenge occurs. Thank you for the reminder that this is a part of life and what it takes sometimes to get to the good stuff. This past week was I was tossed a big unexpected challenge and this video was a good reminder that this happens to us all. So, thank you!
This week, I am going to channel “Drew energy” and carry on with a smile. It might take time to get the task at hand completed, but we both have a new solutions to explore. We’ve got this!
You forgot to drill 2 holes in the top of each tank to have as fill holes and overflow.
As mentioned, stay away from the bottom to prevent dirt and sand to enter your lines. Might be able to solve it with installing a filter on the outside so you won't get any in your lines.
Your determination in tackling water storage challenges on your off-grid homestead in Portugal is truly inspiring and commendable! It showcases your resilience and resourcefulness in sustainable living.
And I am floating village life.
How cool!
Ladder hint - if you're not going to use the extension, you can remove it so that you actually have 2 ladders and when you're going down the 'manhole', you'll have more clearance for your body.
Also, when you're putting on the plumbers tape, make sure you wrap it in the direction of the threads.
stay 6 inches up to prevent sludge in years to come. Also on line there will be a reinforcement drawing from the manufacturer, that will help avoid the steel reinforcement. Link the tanks. Drill from the outside. Water on the drill bit to prevent damage and set the speed to the core bit. That should be a 10-minute hole.
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@@Thesilentstoic.84 LOL Iv been building my house on a hill in BC for five years, one thing I wish I could change. I wish I asked for help before I started certain tasks rather than after making mistakes lol Its a common fault we all suffer. Self Builder Pride, lol Great way to get feedback on your YT channel also. So many skilled people who love to pass on tips watching. YT is the best knowledge network ever. Continue the great work.
@@tedwhanstall6156 more hands make lite work. More minds make better insight. ✌❤🎼 peace love harmony
You are such a great problem solver and you are not afraid to ask for help. An admirable trait. I also thought about your needing water, like cutting through tile because the blades get hot. A little R/R is always appreciated after working hard.
We had concrete tanks on our farm and we had the holes drilled from the outside, no one climbed down inside them to do it. I don’t understand why you didn’t do it the same way. It is certainly much safer to do it from the outside. We were able to put a hose down inside to wash out the tank afterwards. We connected the roof gutters to our tanks to catch all the rain water. 😊😊😊
You could dress the tanks with broken stone pieces and make it look like they are build with it. And it would match your terrace and the the retailning walls
** Drew Don't use Teflon tape on pvc pipes. It makes the threads strip out easy and can cause other problems. Teflon is made for metal pipes only.
That's correct. I use Pipe Joint Compound (pipe dope) on PVC threads.
In regards to your water tanks, I would put a wide wooden walkway between the 2 tanks at the top. Perhaps with a railing at the opposite side from the hill. Then you can have have a semi-permanent ladder on the hill side to get up on top of the tanks. Having the semi-permanent ladder on the hill side will hide it a some what from the road.
Then you can paint the wooden walkway and railing a shade of brownish green to help make it blend in. (Of course, without serious effort, it won't blend in. But, a little effort makes the tanks less industrial and more residential.
Perhaps you can look at a tripod setup with a rope & board ladder for getting in and out of the tanks. Naturally never go into a tank with out one of you outside to act as "safety officer" :-). Even if it is something as silly as, "please hand me another of something"...
Good luck, have fun, and play with the cats!
In Australia I use Portuguese product Drizoro white with latex to food grade water proof = line my concrete tanks. They are easier to clean over time during maintenance. And Drizoro Plug to fill/plug fittings and sisal fibre + paste to join fittings.
Wow hats off to both of you for going inside the water tanks, Im claustrophobic and had a reaction each time you went in. That was really hard work Drew, well done x
Suggestion..., I would not paint the concrete towers. Check into concrete stain. It absorbs into the pores of the concrete. Lots of tennis courts are stained instead of being painted.
Put the plumbers tape on Clockwise, that way when you thread the fitting on it tightens the tape rather than unravel it.
You’re wonderful. And it’s very good for all of us to see the real difficulties and challenges involved. So thank you.
Hey, I just visited The Algarve and some surrounding cities for the first time, from Florida USA. I made a short video of my trip and someone recommended me your channel, very cool stuff so far! I'd love to go back.
I am absolutely speechless with the amount of work you have done so far. AMAZING!!!! You may have made some mistakes along the way, but who doesn't? I hope you are stopping to watch Portugal play in the UEFA. Go Portugal Go 🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹
Love watching you two.. if I was younger, I'd do what you both are doing. When I was 19 I bought a 100 year old house and gutted it and completely redone inside and out. It's def a lot of learning. I'm 54 now and cannot do what I used to. love watching you both! ❤
Everything you two do on this project makes me smile/shudder.😂 So many questions I have, but will not ask them because I know squat about what you are doing. Blessings.
I don't understand why you're not putting an inlet pipe at the top on the side . With a float and shutoff valve inside the water tank. So it lets water in and shuts off when it's full on its own. For when you connect to your borehole. So you don't have to keep climbing up and down to refill it . You could also fit a glass tube on the outside to see if it's full . Like they do on some water / fuel tanks . 😊😊 Nice job
Glad to see you switched to a concrete drill bit. Early in the video I wrote (but later deleted) about how a bi-metal saw wouldn't work very well in concrete. One other thing tho' - on the one pipe where you showed applying the plumbers (teflon sealing) tape - you appeared to have wound it the wrong way. It should always be wound the same direction and the fitting will be screwed on. (ie usually clockwise 6 or 7 times). In doing so, you might be OK as connections made 'your' way don't always leak, but the chances are greater when the tape is wound packwards. I'd recommend a pipe joint sealing compound, aka 'pipe dope' instead when joining threaded PVC or both is OK. (Good Luck).
Hi beautiful couple, I'm loving your videos, especially the kittens. Congratulations on the excellent work done on your projects. I will continue watching your adventures. Kisses and hugs!
You know about a product called Big Red, it's a liquid rubber used mostly as a membrane for showers before you lay tile. And I'll bet if you can find some, it'll seal your concrete. And then all you need is a three way filter for your house to make sure every drop is clean as it can be. Oh and if Britney edits to vlog, then thanks Britney for the beautiful blue of the beach, and I liked the water too.
cover all the outdiameter tank with 10cms thik eucaliptus poles from your land ,,, to secure them around u can use a sort of a belt made with a thin metal wire taht u can twist as u aply each pole... that way is cheap ... its kindof natural and also creates an insulation to mantain low water temperature and not to develop algies ,,, take care
.. well,, u will need 200 poles 😀🤟
Glueing in pipe to tank is NOT correct, think about the pressure exerted on it when tank full. It needs to be a threaded pipe with backnut on it
Your hard work and work ethic are so admirable Drew and Brittney. The open mind to be taught when you are not certain of the way to solve a problem with a job. And I know you both pray together for God to give His guidance and wisdom. Such a lovely young couple and a consistent example of commitment to your fauth and living it out in your dream home. I am so happy for you guys. I have been following since you first started youtube. ❤❤❤❤❤🙏☝️
Let the adventure continue😊....
I see other people were thinking the same thing as me. Have an artist either paint greenery etc so they blend in or a mural of the countryside with your mill
If the water tanks are the first thing you see, could you plant a tree in front to screen them. Willow grows fast and in a few years will hide the tanks. Alternatively plant a fast growing climber that clings without needing supports. It would also help insulate the tanks. Something like Virginia creeper (Boston Ivy), non damaging to masonry.
Drew, you should have assembled the plumbing before gluing it in the holes, So you wouldn't be putting pressure on glue by tightening your plumbing
Most plumbers I've talked to say five circles on plumbers tape is what it takes to get the best seal.
I hope you are planning to add water lines, ( from you thanks) a few inches higher up. The lower ones are great for draining and cleaning, but will keep the debris flooring into your water feed.
cant wait to see your next videos how the progress has been on your water tank project
I would have made a new holes in the tanks for the water outlets, ca. 20 cm or so up from the bottom of the tanks, maybe a bit more too. Otherwise you will always tap water from the residue filled water at the bottom of the tanks, and the pipes can eventually clog up too. In an off-grid cabin where you have one of those big pots on the wood stove to heat the water in, with a spigot on it, the spigot is located a few cm up from the bottom. And when I made a water container from a see-through plastic box with a lid on it and a spigot to hang over the sink, I did the same, and the little tank always collects some residue at the bottom, but it stays there since the spigot is a few cm from the bottom.
Those water tanks were truly hard work. Hard work pays off eventually. Glad putting together the e-bike and a trip to the beach sidelined your water tank work and rejuvenated you. Now…..take some time to RELAX! Enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Hey, failures add up to success usually ones never considered. Thats maddening! Thank you for showing your attempts and efforts finally to get things working.
The drilled cement bead could be center drop to chime with some melted wine bottles and rusty finds as a mobile. The end shot of cloud- rainbow was really fine with that music. I need to listen to more music.
Drew, I don't see a filler hole, how do you plan to fill them ?
I would drill and fit an inlet hole close to the top of one tank and then another pair of holes and pipework to link the two tanks a few inches under the level of the inlet hole.
This way there is no added return weight for the pump to overcome. the first tank will fill and then to through the pipe into the 2nd tank. If you have a total tap failure on one tank, the other will still hold the water so saving nearly half of your supply
If you intend to use one of those lower holes to fill them, your pump will have the full weight of the water in the tank to work against - 1 litre of water weighs 1Kg, so if those tanks hold 2000 litres, that will be 4000Kg of weight that your pump is working against - and will quickly wear out the pump, and if the pump does fail, you will have all that water heading back down the fill pipe 🌊🌊
Should always ventilate those tanks thoroughly before entering a confined space no telling what dangerous gases are present.
Yes I can relate, every one of our projects takes forever with many trips to the store or waiting for parts on order 😅 Pretty sure not one project goes smoothly however the finished project usually comes out not too shabby 😂
Geeze! Your plans for the water tanks are brilliant, but that concrete is tough! It is hard work, but I'm glad that you've got your dad for advice and you are taking some time off to enjoy life too!
Just a reminder to wear sun block and a hat while working! I noticed that Drew looked a little sunburnt!
Wow! What a project!! Glad you got a beach break!
Love from Mary in Southern California 💗
Wrap the teflon tape in the direction you are winding the fittings. Complete 6 -8 wraps. Add plumbing adhesive over the tape. Wait to set as per manufacturer's guidelines. See if the local hardware have plumbing adhesive "Goop". Some joints can be sealed and cured ahead of time. Good luck.
Wrapped your Teflon tape backwards. When facing the end of the pipe, wrap clockwise. You always want the threads to pull the tape tighter...in the direction you wrapped.
Once the tanks are filled it would be a good idea to test the Ph of the water. To high either way will have an effect on the uptake of nutrients to plants using the water. A neutral pH of + or - 7 is ideal but there is leeway both ways. There may be a bit of leeching from the tank walls but should not be serious over the long term.
Confined space entry is a killer you should have forced air in place plus a rescue system
That's alot of work! Love watching you two and the kitties living the bucolic life ❤
I would be afraid to hit my chin with my knees with this kind of bike. But in the US grown ups are used to ride on childrens bikes. I like the frame of my bikes a lot taller so I can reach the peddles with almost streched legs. You can use so much more force that way.
Was a tough project, but you got it done. Lots of great views. Thank you
If you continue to have weeping or problem with the tank pipes use resin to fix them nice and tight , pipes will require a key by sanding and the concrete will require a light coat to prime 👍
I’m claustrophobic and when you went into the water tank I was sick to my stomach and my heart was racing. So scary. 12:48
have no fear - we are glad you made it through with us 🙏 remember, inhale...... exhale....... 😘😘
Even what you think will be an easy plumbing job can end up testing you to a limit… looking great!!
By all that's holy, I cannot understand why TWO holes are needed at the bottom of the tanks. My stupid head just cannot comprehend such difficult computation. One hole and you can make 20 different connections, input-output-cross tank, all with valves. Also, I would use a flared pipe (easy DIY with some heat) put from inside, so it's impossible to pull outwards, silicon or not, one day it's gonna fail, maybe a decade or two later, but always at the worse possible time, guaranteed.
When you drill into concrete or tile you should always spray your drill bit with water.😮😮
When there is a small pudle of water in a tank micro organisms can create H2S. In my neighberhood in Belgium 3 people died with exactly the same tank as yours. 2cm of water in it. Never enter a closed space without atmosphere controle.
Those two water towers were look really nice tiled some beautiful bright colours or cedar cedar tiles
I wish i were there to help you, on those pvc pipes, make sure the surface is rough use sand paper
watch out for the teflon tape, you have to put it the same way you screw. And put enough.
Good job guys.
I’m doing very similar project out in thailand.. have started with filtering.. keen to watch you learn this part ❤
I think it would have been easier and better if you had simply installed a connecting pipe between the two water silos to balance the water levels and on this pipe between the two silos you could have installed your connections for your irrigation and so on.
What you should also think about is what happens to the water in your silos when the temperature drops below 0°, for example. When water freezes, it expands. So you should make sure that the silos are only ever filled to a maximum of 80%. And to be on the safe side, I would recommend installing an overflow valve on the top of each silo so that the silo doesn't fill up...
As far as the appearance of your water silos is concerned, you can plaster them, although I think if you cover them with facade panels and plaster them, the silo should also be insulated at sub-zero temperatures
Another consideration would be to use the silos as a WLAN antenna station, with a repeater for the area so that you always have internet access. At the same time, you could then mount a solar panel with a battery on the second silo and supply this WLAN repeater and perhaps also any pumps, 360 degree surveillance cameras for the area, etc. with power. The possibilities thanks to the elevated position are manifold.
Horse hair????
Here in Northern Europe we use flax fibers, wrap a nice amount on the threads and screw on the valve/tap of choice. When flax gets wet it expands and closes the leakage on the treads
We use a filter on the outlet pipe of our tanks and clean them frequently. Also with the water from the borehole some very fine sand is always coming. Good luck!
Brittany you are an artist yourself so I’m sure you could do a beautiful mural on tanks❤
You guy's are so brave being inside of that concrete barrel. It would freak me out?!😮 Your Kitty's so happy. ❤ Who needs expensive toys when You have a lot of rocks to play with.
Hi Guys loving your adventure lm looking forward to seeing inside the water mill to see what progress is being made but l really enjoy your journey
Still working so hard loves. Hope you get some free time to relax, have a good week kitties adorables too. 🩵🩷🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻⛲️
Use a wet dry vacuum to clean them out
When I had to drill holes like this I'd put a bit of a sponge inside the 40mm (in my case) drill and kept it wet at all times. Not that I'd had any idea before that, I just saw some people do this.
My friend you should had copy the design of your first fitting to the pvc pipe you used, threaded both sides of the concrete with nuts, or whatever, threaded on and sandwiching the concrete, that way you had have a strong mechanical connection and the silicone you used would be mostly for sealing, and btw the teflon tabe you are using... not really good specially for such big threads, teflon wire works a lot better, but ok pvc is pretty forgiving, when you apply it though, rotate the other way around same direction has tightening, so when you install your valve, when you are tightening it, it doesn't unthread the teflon good luck
Just keeps getting better and better ...
Part 2🎉
Goodness what a huge project! Wasn't there anyone with experience to tell you how to do this? Most people don't have to ever know some of the things you've been learning. Blessings for you and your family.
you would normaly use a fitting with pre moilded flange and seal on inside,and screw on seal and flange on the outside,relying on glue not best idea❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
You should ask one of your many friends who's an artist to draw a caricature of you and Britney in the shape of two water tanks and paint them on your tanks so people will see the pare of you when they first come down your drive.
Diamond dril with water cooling !🤠
Too late now, but get a pail of water and wet the hole as you go. The bit will heat up very hot and may fracture.
That's to bad, I thought the same, should have been drilled before the other layers. Always figuring it out, which you will Drew. Much love 🤗❤🙏
Too late, but I might have thought about a siphon coming out of top rather than driling holes that always get clogged up eventually....pros and cons
Spray water on it keeps the dust down. It makes the drill go faster just like if you were cutting tile.
Why you don't plant wild wine to your Tanks . In a short time they are closed in Green ore you can use yfi.
It's like when you start doing things in the house you could keep going a whole day projects are never ending
I would like to know what is used in the mix of the cement in those concrete pipes, it looks extraordinarily strong. Art in Calif. 🤓
So glad u guys take time off to n b n enjoy life water tank check one less thing on the ever growing list of things to do many blessings from North Texas ❤
Aw man - what a big job! Fingers crossed you get it figured out!!!
Nothing is ever easy,but worth it in the end.
Just feel bad for Drew, he works so hard to check this off his list. It’s a big one. 🙏🏻
Ditto some of the PPE gear. I use a wet diamond bit for reinforced concrete. Its better to hire this if your only using it for the occasional job. Your probably well past this job by now so keep this in mind for the future. 😃😃😎😎
Om de gaten te boren. Gebruik alsjeblieft een waterboor. En als schilderen, maak er een Portuguese windmolen van.
I saw you drilling the hole and I was wondering why you weren't you using water, I'm happy to see that in the second hole you used the water method
My question is if ur friend gave up that bit why not use a grinder and bring the end down to fit into ur drill chuck
The 'donut' cutout from drilling that hole, looks like one of the original millstones. Am I the only one thinking ''Minnie mill''? I mean... you two Floridians should be acquainted with mouse-houses, no? 😊
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I would use a thru hull fitting like on a sailboat w/ gasket on inside and outside. My suggestion..