When You Own the Water Company.... Repairs Are Inevitable (Rainwater Harvesting)

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ก.ค. 2022
  • Today I'm embarking on a 'super exciting' and 'riveting' repair of my rainwater harvesting system....haha Just kidding.... but perhaps it might be helpful if you are interested in setting up a system of your own and want to see how this particular section of PVC pipe is connected.
    Thanks for watching and let me know if you have any questions! - Joe
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  • @homesteadonomics
    @homesteadonomics  ปีที่แล้ว +9

    NOTE: There have been several spam bots sending replies to some comments asking to text to email to “win a prize”. Those are NOT from me. I block them when I see them but the last week I’ve been camping out of cell service and have not been able to block them as I normally would.
    Thanks for watching the video and I’ll see you on the next one!😊👍

    • @balenciaerskine6187
      @balenciaerskine6187 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As for the scams : two of my favorite homesteaders basically let us know that if there ever a contest or giveaway they would always announce the contest and the winner via their video. This way we get to see them. The second thing they always mention is the little check mark by their name ... if the check mark is not there then they are the scammers.

  • @IAmEddie
    @IAmEddie ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Quite frankly, these are some of the most important videos in rainwater harvesting systems. Maintenance and troubleshooting is a skill and sharing mistakes or problems reminds we the viewers what issues may happen in our systems and teaches us how to solve those problems. Thanks for the video.

  • @balenciaerskine6187
    @balenciaerskine6187 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I know you were concerned if this video would be boring ... but it wasn't. Anything that is of an educational video is a good video. Even when it is fixing a problem. These to me are very important as it helps in two ways... 1. Let's us know that things do go wrong at times and 2. We need people like you who have "been there, done that" that are willing to share your knowledge and skills so that we know what to do. Keep up the good work!

  • @MStrickkk
    @MStrickkk ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You don't HAVE to wait for a goat video, we enjoy seeing the goats in any and every video.. 😊

    • @homesteadonomics
      @homesteadonomics  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha…I might just have to put a random clip or two in each video from now on😂

  • @torquilh
    @torquilh 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    There is nothing more satisfying than fixing up a rainwater collection, just before a storm :-) Same here for me in south Spain, it only rains twice a year, so when it does, it is precious!

  • @Fulltimer
    @Fulltimer ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Anything concerning rain collection is in the top 10!

  • @RETard-me4mj
    @RETard-me4mj ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your videos are never boring! Speaking as someone with no mechanical skills or abilities, I find them downright magical! It gives me great hope that you and others like you still exist.

  • @patrickmcintosh3173
    @patrickmcintosh3173 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Honestly, I love any rain water collection video

  • @torquilh
    @torquilh 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I really like the way you do everything neat and tidy. Doing the job right first time. Very cool indeed!

  • @mattchilders3123
    @mattchilders3123 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rain, sweet rain. Boy I miss the rain.

  • @StMyles
    @StMyles ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I don’t know about everyone else watching this but, It really was interesting to see and assess your setup and how the repairs would be done. Practical side for me is that my suburban ideas in the future will need to factor in repairs and access to my arrangement. Thanks for Sharing you adventures.

    • @StMyles
      @StMyles ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tailgatecarpenter26 😂 So true … learned some trade secrets from a auto mechanic while having my car worked on and listening to another mechanic talking to himself about a belt tighting tool that the shop didn’t get. I bought one and sold it 18 years later for 5 time the cost I paid.

  • @juantransportador
    @juantransportador ปีที่แล้ว +1

    HELLO from las Vegas Nevada
    Thank you for the video
    GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
    GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

  • @pennyantonson3881
    @pennyantonson3881 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is amazing to me how much time and energy desert dwellers expend gathering water. We spend time and effort trying to dry out areas to make them usable.

  • @catgynt9148
    @catgynt9148 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thanks for sharing this insightful video and showing us your in ground facility. I had never considered your need for a drain in the event of freezing temperatures. You seem to have planned for for unforeseen circumstances. I like your style of disaster avoidance rather than disaster recovery. Wishing you and your family a blessed summer, enjoy family time away. Wishing you gentle rain and restful evenings. Peace brother.

    • @homesteadonomics
      @homesteadonomics  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much and all the best to you and your family as well!

  • @GeorgeNjero
    @GeorgeNjero ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like the pipes connections living off grid is the best self sustainable.

  • @ChrisFredriksson
    @ChrisFredriksson ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm sorry to hear that you think this is boring, but this is essentially what I subscribed for many years ago 😂 You building, fixing stuff and documenting, this to me is very interesting and relaxing to watch. I learn a lot from watching others, so I really enjoy these! 😃

  • @LeeDrew
    @LeeDrew ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It was a pleasure watching you dig up your “soil” so effortlessly. 😉. Another “How to do it right by Joe” video.

  • @douglasvamateurradioandmore
    @douglasvamateurradioandmore 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m glad a friend sent me the rainwater video on the playhouse/office. I live in AZ, this would be great for me when I get my off grid property, but as well for my house in the city.

  • @ravenwrites74
    @ravenwrites74 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seems I'm not the only one who is a fan of anything you'll teach us about the rainwater systems! Riveting, indeed - maybe not for some, but for your audience, it's a winner.
    The baby goats in the background sound so cute. How perfect that your goats' milk is helping the neighbor out. True community.
    So glad y'all got rain right after the repair... woohoo!!!

  • @blackberryhideout5793
    @blackberryhideout5793 ปีที่แล้ว

    Repairs are necessary and it looks like you made the best of this situation. Yay for getting it done in time for the rain.

  • @aarronwalter
    @aarronwalter ปีที่แล้ว

    No disclaimers needed. We’re interested in *you* and you’re always interesting.

  • @csehszlovakze
    @csehszlovakze ปีที่แล้ว +2

    with the drought going on here in Hungary, this is most definitely interesting!

  • @gmarkfarnham8237
    @gmarkfarnham8237 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is not boring. It is very helpful. Thanks for your videos.

  • @rhymeandreasoning
    @rhymeandreasoning ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Loads of respect, and admiration. Your work/ knowledge/ know how, INCREDIBLE. 🔥🔥👍

  • @offgridsweden
    @offgridsweden ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video as always. Have an amazing weekend, Andreas 🇸🇪

  • @JD-cz5ci
    @JD-cz5ci ปีที่แล้ว

    Using a table and a square. Very nice. Never seen that before. thank you

  • @hotshot619
    @hotshot619 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looking forward to those camping video.

    • @homesteadonomics
      @homesteadonomics  ปีที่แล้ว

      We’ve got a couple camping trips planned over the next couple months so we will see what we can come up with😀👍

  • @user-rw7xd7qy3j
    @user-rw7xd7qy3j ปีที่แล้ว

    It would be great to hear what you do with all of your rain capturing tanks and pipes during hard freezes. I haven't heard you speak much about those processes and how it affects (if at all) your drinking water . Thanks for all of your great videos .

  • @teresaoftheandes6279
    @teresaoftheandes6279 ปีที่แล้ว

    I actually found this interesting. I have always wanted to be able to be water independent.

  • @adelacoburn1396
    @adelacoburn1396 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was actually a useful video as far as i'm concerned. sounds like your ladies are working over time, having milk for your neighbors kid goats. Thanks for sharing.

  • @heefb8929
    @heefb8929 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love your content! Not sure why you think they're boring, your videos are always awesome!
    This kind of maintenance is important and may *seem* mundane, but also rarely seen.
    Rainwater harvesting isn't exactly necessary where I live, so I find the subject fascinating.
    Keep the camera rolling!

  • @MaryBrownForFreedom
    @MaryBrownForFreedom ปีที่แล้ว

    Baby goats must see! They are so dog like. Friends pet goat follows her all over, wants ear scratches and treats... has learned a few voice commands like stay, no, okay... some kind of mini goat breed...

  • @EddyGurge
    @EddyGurge ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It kills me watching you glue up all the pipes, and not one single little blue glue drop is on the work bench. You're not human!

  • @tigre07thomodashi
    @tigre07thomodashi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Greetings friend.
    I came to your channel by chance, I was looking for a motorhome.
    I watched all the videos of the construction of your trailer. Which are very good.
    Your videos motivated me to fulfill an old dream of building mine and traveling with my family.
    I liked it so much that I ended up subscribing to your channel.
    Congratulations! for all the videos on your channel.
    God bless you!
    OBS: I'm from Brazil, Osvaldo Cruz is a small town in the interior of São Paulo and I'm writing with the help of the translator, I apologize.

  • @FredMcIntyre
    @FredMcIntyre ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome stuff Joe! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

  • @markmapson4938
    @markmapson4938 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very intresting watching rain water harvesting systems!

  • @davestewart9146
    @davestewart9146 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re a hard working man, thank you Sir for the video 👍😁

  • @gregorythomas333
    @gregorythomas333 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always love to see content like this...I file the gleaned knowledge in the back of my head for use if it gets to the SHTF type events. Thanks Joe! :)

  • @apalrd8588
    @apalrd8588 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoy your rainwater videos more than usual

  • @TedAlexander24
    @TedAlexander24 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad you made the repairs Joe. And good on you guys for supplying the goat’s milk for the neighbor kids.

  • @JB-mf1zc
    @JB-mf1zc ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video Joe!! Glad somebody is getting rain!! Hope your water tanks run over, send some to Texas!! God Bless!!

  • @OIII-IOOO
    @OIII-IOOO ปีที่แล้ว

    i enjoyed this video. it’s always great to watch a “master” at work.

  • @gavinthor4479
    @gavinthor4479 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have you done a video describing in more detail what you need to do preparing for a hard freeze? I think this might be really useful.

  • @steveb855
    @steveb855 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm just outside Tucson and would not have thought we freeze hard enough to warrant draining pipes and tanks unless the tanks were nearly empty and not enough mass left to handle it.

  • @dangoras9152
    @dangoras9152 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brother been there and done that twice .... And gotta clean the gutters... Man this is what happens when we are the water company..... 😂🤘🤘🤘🤘gotta love no water bills.... Keep it up brother

  • @DonovanChilders
    @DonovanChilders ปีที่แล้ว

    Your rainwater harvesting videos are what brought me to your channel and were some of the first ones I ever watched. So yes, I enjoyed this one!

  • @dessertman1181
    @dessertman1181 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos are always great I wish we would get some rain up here in Scottsdale have a great summer stay cool my friend

  • @EmpressVicky0116
    @EmpressVicky0116 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes,this video was very much appreciated thank you for sharing.👍👍👍👍👍

  • @MarkChristopherpens
    @MarkChristopherpens ปีที่แล้ว

    I liked that you future proofed your system! Cheers from Nova Scotia 🇨🇦

  • @MakeitGoode1
    @MakeitGoode1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Call me nuts, but I find plumbing work pretty satisfying. As with any system, repairs and maintenance are a given, and you shared that very well! Send some of that rain over here to south Texas! 😆

  • @kennethalmond8922
    @kennethalmond8922 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool so see the double pipe for flow and cross-over for drain - very thoughtful/smart :)

  • @BigSkyAtNight
    @BigSkyAtNight ปีที่แล้ว

    Always good to see how your (and others) systems work. Tons of people are harvesting or planning on harvesting rainwater. Please always post this type of video! 😁👍🏻😁👍🏻

  • @KyleMorpheus
    @KyleMorpheus ปีที่แล้ว

    Its cool to see you make/build new things but ultimately things break and being apart of the repair process with you is equally exciting. thanks!

  • @bondpaz
    @bondpaz ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the baby goat noises. 😊💜😊💜 Great repair!
    We’ve been getting hit by lots of wind. It’s a pain since we are trying to keep our plaster protected.

  • @ourselfreliantlife
    @ourselfreliantlife ปีที่แล้ว

    Sorry you had to do those repairs, but awesome that you got it done in time to get some rain!👍

  • @slaplapdog
    @slaplapdog ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @derrick_builds
    @derrick_builds ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Thanks. Keep up the hard work.

  • @mmx3662
    @mmx3662 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for showing this repair- I found it "super exciting" and "riveting"! LOL :) You are so "handy" when finding a solution to an issue! :)

  • @cleokey
    @cleokey ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job!

  • @AzGoodAzEver
    @AzGoodAzEver ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice repair!

  • @ManJay3220
    @ManJay3220 ปีที่แล้ว

    Everything you do you make look so easy

  • @Jack-yy6th
    @Jack-yy6th ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely love these videos. I’m designing my system around yours 👍

  • @Robb0h
    @Robb0h ปีที่แล้ว

    I am planning out rainwater collection so found this super interesting. Thanks for posting.

  • @iteotwawkiaiff8948
    @iteotwawkiaiff8948 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really appreciate your attention to detail! Always nice work!

  • @macci661
    @macci661 ปีที่แล้ว

    Of course it's important and interesting! thank you.

  • @rohrernl
    @rohrernl ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Joe, we love your videos but I'd love to see actual rain harvesting in your rainwater harvesting videos (water collection in process)! Thanks for sharing your work with us!

  • @MichelleRJones-LifeStrategies
    @MichelleRJones-LifeStrategies ปีที่แล้ว

    This was helpful -- great to learn beforehand; thanks for sharing! 😊

  • @rickcassell9613
    @rickcassell9613 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always fun seeing any videos you make , great content, it must be nice digging in the ground and no rocks . Up here in Northeast Connecticut u get a rock in each scoop. 👍

  • @RatelLaw
    @RatelLaw ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing

  • @seanlavender1336
    @seanlavender1336 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video, keep them coming.

  • @edcglassworks5771
    @edcglassworks5771 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish I could harvest more rain water. As of now storage is a problem but thank you for the informative videos. Much value found in your channel 🙏

  • @sdbigguy
    @sdbigguy ปีที่แล้ว

    It is great seeing someone that isn’t afraid to admit he broke something and also that you were able to fix it. You looked like a Roady working for the BLUE MAN GROUP with your pipes and coupler construction you had going. Thanks for sharing and it sounds like EVERYONE is hoping for rain these days.

  • @mister-action1
    @mister-action1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great neighbor.

  • @RetiredTony
    @RetiredTony ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job buddy! Retired Tony

  • @bobbydelcavallo7181
    @bobbydelcavallo7181 ปีที่แล้ว

    As always... Absolutely Awesome 🥳🥳🥳

  • @Farbar1955
    @Farbar1955 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First time I've seen you with your cap off!!

    • @homesteadonomics
      @homesteadonomics  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I rarely take it off because then I’d be chased down by the ladies because of my ‘sexy’ hair line😂

  • @unaffiliated_x9279
    @unaffiliated_x9279 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your shirt!

  • @EnriqueSonora
    @EnriqueSonora ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey this was great I live here in the Santa Rita's and I'm trying to figure out how to create my own water system too appreciate your help if you ever got a chance great video

  • @mbontra680
    @mbontra680 ปีที่แล้ว

    Speaking from a plumbing background, I think it would've been good idea put in some rubber couplings on different places where you think you have any potential of repairs

  • @mattruth6287
    @mattruth6287 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s how we learn!

  • @thomasmckelvey8961
    @thomasmckelvey8961 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Joe, always a plus to see new content! I like the look of that Recip you're using, have you any comments about it? I have the 1st Generation Cordless Ryobi Recip and I've come to hate it for it's lack of ergonomics. It demands 2 hands and if you have to use it one handed, your hand & wrist will let you know all about it, lol Take care!

  • @ksfixitmangaming617
    @ksfixitmangaming617 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your channel. Keep them coming. Somebody would be an idiot to give you a thumb's down. You have great content. Learn something every time.

  • @iza8084
    @iza8084 ปีที่แล้ว

    Way to be legit! Fixing stuff and learning from mistakes are cornerstones to homesteading

  • @freakygeak
    @freakygeak ปีที่แล้ว

    got to like good timing 😀

  • @markb.1259
    @markb.1259 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Was surprised you covered up the pipes before verifying there weren't any leaks. 🙂 Maybe I missed it, but have you made a video about how you pump water all the way up (looks like at least 10 feet) into your large water storage tanks?

  • @gregkahle9046
    @gregkahle9046 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like all the rainwater harvesting videos. Joe, if you ever think your videos are boring you could always do some acrobatics or some more custom fashion design. 🙂

  • @DesertOwlForge
    @DesertOwlForge ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome. I really enjoy watching these simple videos. How is the monsoon there? We got 4-1/2" so far.
    We're going to be up in the White Mountains this weekend, in Pinetop. There are art shows every 3-4 weeks at the in bloom nursery.

  • @zachlloyd9392
    @zachlloyd9392 ปีที่แล้ว

    Haha, gotta laugh at this. Main takeaway, function>aesthetics. Great informative vid on how to fix plumbing issues still. I have always appreciated your honesty in your videos.

  • @dustman96
    @dustman96 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work. All that time doing water harvesting never even crossed my mind that the piping in a wet feed system could store a significant amount of water. Looks like you have about 50 feet between the tanks and the house. At .65 gal per foot of 4" that's 65 gallons between the two pipes, not including the vertical sections. Great idea joining them together. Do the pipes in the background on the corner also feed those tanks?

  • @dropshot1967
    @dropshot1967 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have not watched your channel in a long while, but this was another great video. (I can't remember if you talked about this, but did you ever think about extending your drink water catching capacity by creating a larger surface as you did for your wildlife waterer. Kind of like Handeeman's channel, when he lived in his tiny house. Or or is your collection surface enough for your water supply.)
    Edit:
    I just watched the video you did 3 years ago about the project you did for your rainwater garden and you answered all my questions there.

  • @yellawson1064
    @yellawson1064 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks

  • @garagejim1956
    @garagejim1956 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great info, Thanks!!! Just to be certain I understand how your system collects, is it a gravity filled system with water seeking it own level?
    Thanks again!

  • @HaroldReece
    @HaroldReece ปีที่แล้ว

    When rain is your primary water source fixing any breakdown is priority one. So did I understand that you have to drain all of your water storage when there is a frost warning? If that is true do you have to purchase water until the next rainy season?

  • @Splits-man
    @Splits-man ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing work as always. Just a quick question. Do you have a water filter for the tank water in the house? If you do wan at type is it? Micron?

  • @BuccarooRanch
    @BuccarooRanch ปีที่แล้ว

    Few Questions: 1. Have you noticed any less rain water that you are getting over that last few years? 2. If you have to buy water to top off your tanks in an extra dry year, does that water come from Lake Mead? And 3. Could you use a ground catchment system where the water runs along the ground and then hits a 10 inch or so dam where it somehow filters out any sand/dirt and fills up a large underground storage tanks? I know of the rain roof, I was thinking of away to use the land where you can use the natural slop of the land and up to 10 acres of land.
    I have been watching another youtuber where they are building a swale then lay a layer of gravel on the bottom then lay in some perforated pipe that is connected to some underground tanks then cover these pipes with more gravel.

  • @tmurphy0919
    @tmurphy0919 ปีที่แล้ว

    When fittings are super close like that and you need to replace only one, you can use a propane torch to salvage the rest without rebuilding. Cut between the fittings then use the propane torch to heat up the cut off pipe from the inside. The pipe will soften and the glue will release allowing you to fold the bad pipe and pull it out. The fitting should just need a cleaning before re-use.

  • @genevelis6075
    @genevelis6075 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wonder what is the size of the PVC pipes, including schedule/thickness? Is it 4”, schedule 35?

  • @lorenbush8876
    @lorenbush8876 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hopefully you never have to replace the tanks, I was looking at on at Home Depot 2500 gallon for just under $1000 before the corona virus now they are twice that. How do you make it without water if you have to drain them?

  • @judithhobson5868
    @judithhobson5868 ปีที่แล้ว

    just wondering how your fruit trees are going in your pond ?harvesting area you made around 5 years ago?😀

  • @dsmmike95
    @dsmmike95 ปีที่แล้ว

    How many gallons of storage do you have for water? And how often or do you ever need to get water from the city?