A MISSED LUXURY! 10 Months Without Running WATER

[@fishinghole333]

I've never been so excited for total strangers before. Yay WATER!!!!

[@phuongvo3051]

I’m happy for you to have the washer running ,

[@QuietCottage]

Good words .. check it off the list. Wonderful. I love checking things off the list !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jacquesvanderbroek7631]

Congratulation on the running water. Dang, seeing the delight on your faces made me also very happy your over running water. Looking forward to the next project ..... 😁

[@thaddeuswilson4007]

You two inspire me every video. Water in Northern AZ is so vital and I couldn't be happier for your wonderful success!

[@drevil4454]

Perfect couple. No barbie and ken bs. Just normal folks going through normal hardships coping the best they can. You have my respects. I kmow all of my exes would never have had the guts to go through all of this!!!

[@helenkey9912]

I am so happy for y'all, I am almost as happy as Eli. Can't wait for the next video.

[@awbean5254]

CONGRATULATIONS! You are teaching your children to be grateful and thankful for the essentials. GREAT JOB!

[@FirstSuiGeneris]

That's smart as heck for the dish dying! I like it; nicely done! : )

[@AdamDeLayDIY]

Congrats on conquering your most recent struggle. Don’t know anyone that likes plumbing. Had my own battle this last week having to replace the DWV from our main bathroom. Countless trips to the store to get replacement parts…

[@ronleroy651]

Happy, happy happy what else could I say one thing after another but you always get it straightened out happy happy❤

[@patriciasmith6894]

Yes so happy for ya, water😁😁😁😁congratulations to all your hard work you did it😁

[@dawnvierra4063]

I hope you guys threw yourself a fun party to celebrate. That was huge. My heart sunk for you that last one. The look on your face. But you persevered. 🎉🎉

[@buskerjames]

Thank god for running water perfection takes time enjoy your day from Calgary Canada

[@wadeprior5203]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊😊😊 good morning you guys I hope you guys have water today

[@richnusser6079]

Yes you called it. When you tighten that plastic a good hand tight should be enough. I must say you both are great examples of how not to get all bent out of shape when things don’t go how you intended. Your teaching the children how to fail and keep on keeping on until you figure it out. God Bless you all. Great work

[@peaceapis]

Great job guys. I suggest when working with pvc pipe just hand tighten them and be generous with that teflon tape. It's easier to fix lose connection then broken one.

[@helenbarnett695]

Congrats guys 🎉, finally finished the water project, ❤ the drainer idea Natalie.

[@rubybirdseye1503]

Congratulations!!!! Running water, that’s so exciting!! Thank goodness for your persistence, that was a lot of complications!!

[@joanpodmjerski9330]

Water Ha 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤good day🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@laurenm6511]

You guys are so cute!!! Congratulations on the running water!!

[@mablemullen5190]

Great job!!! Glad you got it fixed! My husband really despised plumbing!!

[@davehalloween1684]

How about this idea. Next to your faucet dig a hole maybe 1 1/2 " deeper. Put a stee blackl pipe in hole add a bag of cement. Let dry attach your faucet pipe to black pipe.😜

[@debbietrebilcoe9441]

Well done I'm so happy for you such hard work getting what we all take for granted xx

[@sklsout]

I like Trix 👍

[@francinerose5042]

My gosh! You and Natalie have the patience of Job!!! Great job!!!

[@caroledney3919]

YES! Now, remember when you start plumbing the house---DON’T OVER TIGHTEN!! Great job! Abundance of patience (shown on video) and everyone can take a hot shower now!😻 🇺🇸MesquiteTX

[@John-kl3ue]

Honestly well done …perseverance definitely paid of..

[@billpherigo6815]

When I plumb a yard hydrant, instead of using a 90, I use a TEE fitting with 2 slip joints, and a female threaded joint on the middle port , pointing up. I continue the line about 2 feet past the hydrant, and cap it off. That way when the hydrant pushes down on the pipe, there is not a tendency to bend the 90 and break it. I use a short threaded nipple, either brass or sch-80, to couple the hydrant to the tee. Another advantage of this is that you can later extend the line from where it is capped off, without digging up the hydrant. Also, backfill around the bottom of the hydrant with about 5 gallons of pea gravel so the water can drain from the hydrant when you turn it off. There is a drain hole down there.

[@aboulderlifeoffgrid]

That is a sound idea on how to connect the yard hydrant. Hopefully I remember for the next one down the road. Thanks for the good tips. 👍 🙂

[@loucinci3922]

Congrats on running water. Momma should be very happen. Thanks for sharing

[@richardzahn7570]

Great day!! You are very strong when it comes to tightening connections...you can do it!!! Y look awesome in your hoodie, smiles, smiles, smiles...your assistant has much prettier hands..and then the sup Eli comes in with the green light!!! All is good. So glad you took the truck to the store..great dish strainer....the lesson learned will only make the house build process better. Thankful you cut the video prior to the hot water shower,,,lol thanks for sharing your family

[@cathydickerson1420]

You guys have so much patience, remember one day at a time sweet Jesus.

[@SJC49]

Your determination is inspiring and continues to pay off. Congrats on all the hard work and success! Rooting for your family as you move forward towards your home build!😍🇨🇦

[@carol07643]

Great idea with the sink dish drain!! My husband over tighten everything too. At last you guys have running water! I know its got to be a big victory! I love watching u guys adapt to your new life!!

[@judithgolledge1960]

You 2 are absolutely lovely thanks for another great video❣️

[@sebydocky5080]

Can I call you "super mario" ? :) .... In french we have a proverb : "le pas cher revient cher" .... Anyway :) everything ended well .... :) congrats

[@vickybentley3949]

Well done on the water front you and Natalie are great problem solvers xx

[@Extranjera76]

I’m with you guys and your joy. Applause

[@lyndamcclain8795]

Running water ! How very exciting.

[@richardgreen5602]

you are toooooooooooooooo strong.....congratulations!

[@carlaechols8427]

Awesome!!! Congratulations on the water!!

[@veeemit9719]

How cool is that! You got your water up and running😊

[@eduardorivas363]

Best trick I ever learned was to heat up a socket that just fits the broken PVC and leave it in there a few moments and the glue just separates and needle nose pliers pulls it out.

[@mikefinnerty1852]

Truly amazing. Another great video of teamwork and perseverance. Keep up the great work, and keep everyone safe!

[@effthegop]

Sorry for the bad news but, you are going to be fighting with your plumbing as long as you live there. But, I love your attitude :)

[@kennethalmond8922]

Oh man. We have 3 x 2500gal tanks and used rubber connectors from the tank PVC stub to the main PVC connector line to allow for tank settling without snapping the PVC. Maybe you could do the same from PVC to that water valve sticking up if it continues to wiggle. However, so exciting to see you have water - congratulations!

[@louisefourie5846]

Woohoo water, hallelujah 🎉

[@willglueck3156]

Thumbs up lol 👍👍

[@kathybrunson2390]

Yay for running water! I’m so excited for you guys! And don’t be too hard on yourself Jacob, at least you’re not afraid to try new things and you learn as you go. I love your videos guys!

[@myrigarou]

What a Joy ! Congratulations !

[@itsjubilee2012]

Congratulations I am so happy for you guys🎉🎉🎉🎉 I am with Eli and more excited than the entire universe😂😂. I figured out your secret Jacob you’re really an undercover marvel superhero. Your power is super strength.😂 Love the ingenuity Natalie. It’s such a blessing to watch your family and see you progress in your in your goals. You can now officially say you are plumbers.😊 be blessed

[@aboulderlifeoffgrid]

Thanks 😅

[@kcarrot2002]

I really enjoy your sense of humor.

[@lisalittlefield2069]

Congratulations!!!!❤

[@estellaknox9285]

Glad you found the problem and to get it fixed

[@karl39100]

Congratulations on the water project. It's awesome how positive you guys are when issues come up(7 water leaks). Take care and look forward to the next video.

[@lizgonzales7775]

I am so very happy for you and your family. I do know how it feels not to have water. One more thing off your bucket list. Great job.❤

[@CrustyAbsconder]

If it makes you feel any better, my wife and I purchased a new home in 2003, that was built in 2002 and remained vacant for one year. It was built by a company named Pulte homes and was one of their mid-range one-story models at the time. We have done very little maintenance, other than replacing the gas-oven/stove and gas water-heater, and changing the floors. Everything on the house needs to be replaced or hopefully upgraded. We have all kinds of electrical / plumbing problems that are above our brain-capacity. We need a new roof, new dishwasher, new microwave. We need to enlarge the pantry somehow. We hate the layout of the laundry-room, but don't see any way to replace it. We need more closets. We care for my elderly mother-in-law and our nineteen year old offspring will soon be moving away in a few months. Neither of us are in good health, but it does appear that we will be empty-nesters in a few years, and will eventually have to spend some money fixing things in the house or selling it. We may not be able to sell it, as we both have legal-judgments against us.

[@gradydees9981]

Plastic pipe is both a blessing and a curse. Galvanized is better for some applications.

[@lisagrover1154]

Yes!!! Congratulations 🎉

[@cathydickerson1420]

Praise the Lord you got it fixed.

[@debbieduncan3842]

Way to go guys , just a reminder what I have been taking for granted you all have been praying for and working hard to get , good for you can't wait for next video ❤️

[@ritameek3353]

Water!! Awesome! 👍🏼😁

[@lizfry9305]

#amazballs 🥳🥳🥳 you did it 😁

[@catheyclarke2132]

Well done you guys xx 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

Thank you

[@sirrichardofeureka]

I was grading my teeth watching you work so hard to remove that pipe I'll hide it there's a very simple tool for removing broken pipe like that. I can't remember the name of the tool for removing broken sprinkler heads it's tapered you just wedge it into the pipe and it has a t handle and then you just screw it out

[@NavajoSunBeauty]

❤️🎉

[@rockysplace6012]

Awesome job

[@JackDiederich]

VICTORY!

[@stuartlatham9814]

Love it! 🥰

[@mikeyoung5211]

Use your wash water for your plants and vegetables

[@davehalloween1684]

Or like you said any pipe that flex go back a few feet and connect PEX pipe

[@jimgree]

Heat it to get it soft, then pry it out

[@dutchjd72]

Well done guys , love seeing you and sharing the mistakes so others can learn as well , if possible i would love to hear about your power consumption and how the solar system is performing,BR Mike

[@aboulderlifeoffgrid]

The Solar has been doing very well. We'll have to do a video update sometime. Thanks for commenting. 🙂

[@alanvaleandthelazyfarmer1930]

Would I be right in guessing that EVERY leak is due to overtightening? I'm pretty sure you tighten barrel unions by hand. All my farm reticulation is hand tightened unions. Let's just rejoice in the final success.

[@waylonhartwell]

They are pretty rare but there are some old washers that have a long drain hose that would go into your sink and could reverse the suction and refill from the rinse cycle of the last load I think and top up with a little bit of hot water and then they would have a second hose that would drain to waste but I haven't seen one in years I think Maytag made them in the 90s

[@aboulderlifeoffgrid]

That would be nice! Thanks for sharing.

[@stigrunetefke2157]

😀😀😀👍👍👍

[@alliewolf3392]

❤😊❤😊❤

[@ironwoodvalley]

If you have kids ...you read "6 Leaks Later" in the Spongebob commentator voice. Don't deny it, it's just part of being a parent! :)

[@aboulderlifeoffgrid]

Funny 😆. Thanks.

[@jackrohde182]

Heat it and it will come right out.

[@zlatkozlatko100]

Why bury pipes and joints before testing? Or did I miss something?

[@aboulderlifeoffgrid]

We did test them with air before we buried them. I think the problem arose from the fittings being overtightened and then being buried and compacted in a rough manner. That's the only thing I can think of to cause so many problems. Thanks for watching. 🙂

[@zlatkozlatko100]

@@aboulderlifeoffgrid I live in Germany and I used to work as a construction worker. When building a new house, residential building or renovating an old property, we always tested the water pipe system with a water pressure of 10 bar (145 psi). If the pressure of 10 bar was maintained for 7 days, we considered the pipe system to be good and would continue the work.

[@norsk54472]

score

[@brianpulstsr8680]

Dude, we all love you, but no more plumbing for you ok?