052 || I Drilled Through My Thickest Wall

[@SonyaTucker]

Hello, you both truly are unstoppable, I admire you so much that you will go to any lengths to 1, install water etc into/out of this home and 2, to restore this Vila back into the grand working home it would have been back in the day, with all your very hard work and attention to detail I can see this Vila turning out to be not just a labour of love but something quite awesome 😃👌🌈🤟❤️

[@nickiemoreno1261]

Insulate the pipes with foam sticks.

[@ackermankellylee]

Also Your filming in those tunnel areas is EXCELLENT!!! with all the turns/narrow spaces....lighteing excellent sound excellent!!! BRAVO!!!!! FANTASTIC!!!😁🌞💯🌟✨🤘🤙👍👏👏👏💪🏼

[@Nomad126]

Sam you and your Dad are are an unstoppable team that will overcome all problems! Great to see you conquer the problems one by one!

[@F.RichardRobinson]

Investigate your Hardware supply for Heat tape you can wrap around the pipes in the air shaft to avoid freezing.

[@abigailgerlach5443]

A month ago it was -15°F so I was a little concerned about frozen pipes. Paying to replace blown out and/or cracked water pipes is an expense I can live without!

[@debpate9405]

Thank the Lord for powerful tools to solve the problems! You're making great progress.

[@constancestine1020]

I just love watching the two of you working together, makes me think of missed opportunities with my own father. Cherish your father Sam the memories you are making now will warm your soul in your last years.❤️❤️

[@scottsorby7966]

Would be great if you could get some sort of waterwheel to generate power in that canal when its flowing fast like that

[@MeidasRhea]

That would be cool

[@Villa_Oliva]

definitely!

[@yas_lana]

Its so nice to see those old houses getting some love instead of just ripping them down and building a new apartment complex without any soul or character. I wonder if you have any plans already for the damaged retaining walls. For me those bulging, crumbling walls seem to be your biggest and most expensive problem. And from the botchy repair done to them, and they seem to be a problem for quite some time already. My first instinct would be to dig down around the whole house and completely rebuild them but you would need a digger for that and a few tons of concrete. I imagine the cost for that would be quite extensive. Also, I am really excited to see what becomes of the garden. I am most jealous of the wonderful outdoors part of you Villa. ^^ Happy repairing and good luck!

[@thorstendejong462]

Hi Sam, from 1 Dutch person to other Dutch couple, please take next advise. The water point in the hill. If you don't want it to freeze up anymore, build a multiplex (betonplex) box over it. And isolate it from the inside. Blue colored PUR plate. Cheap an good solution. I love what you are doing and keep going on . Laterzzzz

[@Villa_Oliva]

Good one, definitely going to isolate those pipes later one way or the other. Thanks!

[@lindahedley9049]

I love this channel, every episode is completely different. I love the idea of a walk-in cavity around the house, you can see by the fragments floating on camera you have great air flow.

[@philpoulin479]

You two are working so hard for the water. You are amazing

[@Palinkat]

You should insulate the pipes up the hill where the valves are. The heavy gauge polythene pipe is unlikely to freeze even lying on the ground. But the aluminium/brass valves would freeze more easily so wrap all those in exterior insulation and tape all over to stop birds from picking at it. You're doing the right thing! All the best!

[@AlanHough-p1w]

I think you are getting closer to fixing all the pipe problems. Then you can get on to all the fancy stuff 😉

[@shirleygraham6229]

That air well as you call it sure is handy for hiding the pipework required nowadays. I tend to think of your air well as a gutter to keep water away from the house, but I guess it is both. Good job cleaning it way back. Well done.

[@wayneevans5050]

Man, I sure like those fittings you're using. I've noticed in theses Europian you tubes that you guys have much nicer, easier to use ,plumbing and electrical fittings than we use in the US.

[@Skattie]

So glad there are two of you for back up on all your tricky jobs❤

[@karenmetcalf-pugh5]

Just a suggestion, a laser level. That will save so much time and you'll use it over and over. Totally worth the investment.

[@Villa_Oliva]

yeah good one

[@Susan.I]

Opening the tap slightly so the pipes will not freeze is a great idea!

[@Susan.I]

In the Cold parts of the USA we insulate the pipes to help them not to freeze. Yet we also drip the water on nights when freezing will likely occur!

[@lesley-annknight7121]

You’re making great progress…x

[@richardellison536]

You might want to consider building an insulated box around the connection in the hills before the frost does permanent damage to the valve and piping. I know Italy is generally warm but it would be cheap insurance to prevent costly damage.

[@4r0ss]

Hi Sam, look at the plans for an RRB8L rocket stove. To this type of stove you can add a copper pipe coil and with that distribute heat to your radiators. The stove is very efficient and does not need good firewood. With remains of branches or pallets it works perfectly. Widely used in permaculture habitats

[@Villa_Oliva]

have seen ones for a normal rocket stove, I will do some research thanks!

[@57motherbear]

Holy man! What a giant project! I’m very impressed with your resilience. While watching these last two episodes, I swear I would have been kicking the walls many times. You are doing some good work. I really hope you’ve considered using some foam insulation or heat tracing on those pipes. Of course I think of that living in northern Alberta Canada. It was -53 here not so many days ago. My basement shower pipes freeze solid at -35c, and they are buried 8’ below ground.

[@Villa_Oliva]

definitely will insulate the pipes later! wow that's...something else. hopefully it'll be a bit more mild here,

[@glenyscallaghan1195]

You are making progress, who knew it would be so complicated.⭐️⭐️👋

[@kareliask]

Leaving the tap on to prevent freezing is a good idea, it's standard practice in a lot of cold areas. You can insulate your pipes too, but if it's happening further down the line, a running tap is probably the only option.

[@CalderdaleKid]

You’re making really good progress on the Villa.

[@karenbradley8851]

I can't begin to think of where to start such a project. Looks like you and your father are doing a great job.

[@pascalbriand9987]

Hi from Bullaburra, I am enjoying your videos immensely, I discovered your channel a couple of days ago. such a monument task!! I envy you. just a quick question, with the 4 corners you have created, wouldn't the water pressure drop quite a lot, it might be better to have one giant loose pipe?? also, I recall you were wondering about seeing some electrical wires attached to the bottom of one of the sinks, that could be to stop the water from freezing by running a current thru it... maybe? I'll keep on watching, thank you for sharing your adventure with us all.

[@Villa_Oliva]

Glad to hear you're enjoying the journey, welcome!! Yeah the water pressure does drop, but we have compensated for that by using bigger pipes as you suggested and by using a higher inlet pressure. Thanks for your comment! you're most welcome :)

[@LoireValleyChateaux]

Install insulation over heat-tape on water pipes if you can't build a pump house around your water tank / supply. We had a gravity fed 550 gallon tank 1 mile up in the hills at our Oregon beef ranch. During the winter a 100-watt light bulb kept it from freezing up. ❤️🙏

[@Villa_Oliva]

interesting, I will install insulation nevertheless. thanks!

[@neutonrenda2303]

Working in the cold definitely makes it more challenging with pvc or cables. Success, another step done.👍❤

[@Mr_Mgun]

you might want figure out how to protect the main valve so it does not freeze in the future.

[@Villa_Oliva]

yeah definitely. insulate it for one

[@brookestephen]

Wonderful progress!

[@lenireimer3243]

pretty, but it lookes cold!

[@MeidasRhea]

The filming is exceptional 😊

[@marieratcliffe4804]

wow that tunnel is amazing, if it wasnt for the widows i would have thought it was a secret tunnel. sorry for my ignorance, but could you explain (if you know) why its built like that and what its purpose is please. thank you. another brilliant entertaining vlog

[@unaluna123456]

double-leaf walls (where an airspace is between the internal and external walls) allow the structure to stay cool in the warmer months and insulate it in winter. I would imagine it would keep the damp out as well

[@lindamounts2193]

Then why have windows that are blocked off. @@unaluna123456

[@marieratcliffe4804]

@@unaluna123456 thank you so much for taking the time and replying to my question.

[@strelba-is-luka]

Хелло, а зачем тогда окна туда делать? Можно было заложить кирпичем.

[@strelba-is-luka]

Просто это раньше был первый этаж, который засыпало.

[@CatherineH.-gf7mm]

Great job!!!

[@priscillarinaldi2996]

Hello, it's me again: your language knitpicker. First of all, though, praise from the bottom of my heart for the way you can work so calmly in such a tight space! My nerves would be jangling and my very being screaming: "Run! Get out!" And then, while you are chatting easily to the camera, you use such 'typical' (British) English terms like 'hereish' ; lovely! On the other hand, and here it comes, you use lightly where you should have used SLIGHTLY. Lightly for weight: You jumped down into the air passage, landing lightly on the dusty floor. Slightly for amount: You opened a tap slightly to avoid the pipes freezing in sub-zero temperatures. How are the Italian lessons going? Italian is my third language (Sicilian my fourth 😉)

[@Villa_Oliva]

Thanks a lot, yeah it isn't my favourite spot, but it feels like I've spent the most time there haha. Really appreciate the feedback, when I am editing I hear myself make sooo many mistakes, insane. Anyways, appreciate the feedback! Italian is going well, takes a lot of energy but I super fun and essential to do. Bravo! Thanks!!

[@dorotheaisserstedt9238]

Dem Lob der anderen Schreiber schließe ich mich an.

[@k.j.2481]

Getting slow close.😊

[@Li-lu86]

Какая у вас красивая внешность!!!

[@tombittikoffer412]

Can't say "crack on." Billy will come after ya.

[@autobot513]

Have you considered foam tube pipe insulation or heat tracing to prevent freezing?

[@Villa_Oliva]

definitely, will do that later!

[@joyfulthings1]

At 13:37 isn’t that a sewage outflow pipe? Can you tell where it goes? Maybe you’ll find a septic tank.🤷‍♀️

[@rickworthy6316]

Great job a professional could not do better

[@Lathy85]

min. 0:20 Ich würde mir in diesen kleinen Bach, ein schönes selbstgebautes Wasserrad bauen. Eins was man in der Höhe verstellen kann je wie hoch der Wasserstand ist im Jahr ist. Das Wasserrad würde dann von unten angetrieben werden und man hätte ein richtig geile Strom Quelle.🤓😎 min. 0:20 I would build a nice homemade water wheel in this small stream. One that can be adjusted in height depending on how high the water level is during the year. The water wheel would then be driven from below and you would have a really cool power source.

[@frankbriley4706]

Outstanding video 🎉

[@garyboyd3600]

Getting there rightly keep the good work up 💪👍

[@neutonrenda2303]

That fountain in the garden might be the solution if leaving it running works.👍

[@Villa_Oliva]

Interesting idea!

[@dragonflyhill5748]

Good job

[@margomoore4527]

You know, that watercourse makes such a racket that after a while it would drive me inside!

[@patrickwiklund2039]

👍

[@fredlarge8209]

Thanks!

[@Villa_Oliva]

No thank you! really!

[@dragonflyhill5748]

Should you wrap that pipe to help keep it from freezing up? Or is that not a problem?

[@Villa_Oliva]

yeah definitely, will do later

[@ilmensky53]

Hi, I think it will be problematic to heat the inside the pipe in the introductory well, only if you do it outside. In general, if you put insulation there for the winter and there is a constant water flow, the water should not freeze. I don't know the width of the technical channel where you laid the pipes, but maybe you can fix them with a construction gun?!👍

[@scottenneking]

how many fireplaces do you have there in the villa

[@Villa_Oliva]

two as far as I know now, depends on how you count them I guess

[@АсиакСаакян]

Maybe it was necessary to drill holes closer to the wall of the villa, then the pipes would not interfere with the passage through the tunnel?🤔

[@Villa_Oliva]

them we wouldn't have been able to fit the drill in from the other side, but we could've been closer definitely!

[@lindamounts2193]

My claustrophobia is kicking in....

[@ackermankellylee]

WOW!! very very intresting!!! The air shaft or Air well I've never seen anything like that before.....what exactly is it for? Do the majority of the homes there have this? It's almost like secret tunnels or something😳🤔🕵🏼Super Impressed!!!!! Looking Good!!! 💯🤙🤘🌟✨🥇🏆😁🍾🥂

[@ail-on3px]

May the question at an archeology 👍 the Villa is very old 🙂

[@Villa_Oliva]

The airshaft (which is not the right term I am sure), is to keep the basement dry and guide away the rainwater.

[@delwichedanielle3999]

♥️😊🇧🇪

[@ОльгаНетесанова-э2щ]

Здравствуйте , я думала у вас морозов нет.

[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

👏👏

[@bubopp1]

Ahoj, žijem v horskej oblasti a u nás sa vodovodné rúry a prípojky dávajú 1,2 m hlboko do zeme( do tzv. nezamrzajúcej hlbky)...ale u nás zvykne byť - 20 C v noci bežne, tak preto Ale určite by som na vašom mieste všetko potrubie dal v budúcnosti do zeme aspoň 0,5 m, predídete zbytočnému plytvaniu vodou pri prípadných krátkych mrazoch a pustenom prívode len kvôli zamrznutiu...

[@Villa_Oliva]

Agree, that was going to be my go to as well. Don’t know why they didn’t do it before

[@SilviaAxisa-rn1gn]

Love watching,when is your girlfriend back with you

[@Villa_Oliva]

in a few months!