WELL INSTALL with a sledge hammer

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Top questions and answers: 1. Do you own the land: Yes. 2. Where is this at? Remote UP of Michigan. 3. Where can I buy this kit? Not a kit- all supplies were purchased at Menards. We use 1-1/4" well pipe. Make sure it's for wells. (Usually stamped on it.) 4. How does the water get in the pipe? The well point pipe is a screen- micro holes in it. 5. Shouldn't you get the water tested? We've never tested our remote wells. The water is coming straight from the aquifer and filtered by sand. Period. We've never been sick. EVER. It's how we do it. You may choose to do it another way. 6. Why is the river water so brown? Tannins. 7. Why did you use river water to soak and prime the pump instead of clean, bottled water? It's what I had. Then ran 60-70 gallons through it. No worries. 8. How do you winterize the pump? Let the prime out. 9. Why not use a fence post driver? Too light in my opinion- pound yourself to death with little progress. We have also used a homemade well pounder that is about 70 lbs- very effective but very heavy and awkward for one person my size to use (see video links above to hubby's videos). As you can see, the sledge worked just fine in that sandy soil. It's an 8 lb woman-powered sledge. Go beat that pipe- getcha some water girl! LOL Feels good. 10. How did you know where the water would be? I could see the water table..... the river's right there. 11. How come it's so far from the cabin? It's only about 25 ft- right near the wood pile. 12. I didn't know putting in a well was so easy!! It's not.... usually. This is an extreme example of great location and soils. Trust me, it usually doesn't go this easy! A hand pump will only lift water about 25 ft. max- so if you've got good, easy soil (sandy) and hit water within 25 ft. you're golden!

[@franklee2683]

I did a well like this in Florida. The soil was full of clay,clarity never was good,but water was fine otherwise. Def filtered it,but no smell etc. Im putting in another one soon. That was a fine video Brooke....thanks!

[@jamesdachille9185]

Very inspirational video. It just goes to show that with a little passion, compassion, dedication, effort, hard work, the human can do anything. I found your channel a month and a half ago and subscribed and enabled notifications since then. I have watched your videos with the purpose of seeking inspiration. I live in NY, probably one of the worst run states in America. It is difficult to find work because every employer is asking workers to be vaccinated. I don’t want to get political, so I will cut to the chase. I was tested positive for COVID-19 and I was completely bummed out. I was thinking to myself, great… more adversity. I had already lost my grandmother (Non Covid) this year. The one good thing about New York is that there are more hiking trails in the Hudson Valley area that you can shake a stick at. I decided to trek the Breakneck Ridge/Breakneck Bypass, one of the toughest and challenging hikes in the lower Hudson Valley Area. The hiker climbs 1,250 feet in only 3/4 of a mile. I questioned what I was getting myself into at the beginning especially at the first rock scramble. I kept on saying to myself… One more rock scramble, one more rock scramble. There were four total rock scrambles each extremely different. A few scrambles had directional signs pointing “EZ” and “HARD”. I always opted for the “HARD” because life is not easy. Yes, I was awarded with breathtaking and beautiful views of the Hudson Highlands, but my main focus was moving forward and completing the hike. I ended up completing the hike in 2 hours and 51 minutes. This hike is designed to be completed in 3 hours. When I was finished, I realized I could have done more. That there is the innate driven quality of a human. It is something we all have. We just have to find it and release it. Girl in the Woods, thank you again for all of your inspiring videos. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. I look forward to your new videos soon.

[@integr8er66]

Yes, "I didn't know it was this easy to put in a well" Its not, mine is 200 ft through clay and rock, then 285 more through bedrock. No way this would work where I am. 😂🤣

[@bhhvvbvgyvbuvv]

Osha doesn't like your step ladder .

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

@@jamesdachille9185 very cool sir. more folks need that ambition. good luck in NY. I hear Arizona, Texas, and Florida are nice places to live :)

[@siggysue1968]

This is my dream home. This is life and living. This lady is a much better role model for young girls than any Kardashian. Had I a role model like you when I was younger, I would be living this simple reality in all it's complexities. In the kindest way, I'm jealous. Bless your hearts, keep living the beautiful life for all of us.

[@diegotr1903]

Its never late to start

[@candycrusher45]

I am so impressed by you Brooke Whipple. Not only are you a happy upbeat, creative person, but you are also incredibly smart! Thanks for sharing your life with us. Peace!

[@mister-action1]

I have to agree. Dave is a lucky man!!

[@KPVFarmer]

I loved seeing that look on your face!!! I’m very happy that the algorithm showed me your channel. Great content! 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@johndewey6358]

Billions of people in the world wish they could do what they did! We are so privileged. I am grateful for all of our blessings..

[@tjbland2326]

Finally some one on the Internet who owns a rough collie! Great choice.

[@tammiescott2108]

The collie is what got my attention, I currently own 3 rough collies!❤

[@rodneypayne5124]

He’s not that rough

[@Grandma_is_gamin]

OMG... I'm empowered!!! You are my idol and role model and I'm 65!!! You are a role model to women everywhere!!

[@renitagriffin6998]

Yes 🎉

[@dougm7111]

Go feed your cats lol

[@molliwilson5639]

Mother nature will take care of us… such a blessing

[@Isaac_5.56x45]

Now that's what I'm talkin about. When electricity is not an option but you still need water, this is such an awesome option, gotta love it.

[@rab46290]

Finally, an intelligent woman that can teach stuff without showing off TnA. Very refreshing. Loved the video.

[@CheapTrekkingDotCom]

She is real world sexy.

[@donpennino]

Got lucky that water table was only few feet down. Level could change over time

[@deecooper1567]

So agree 👍👵🏻❣️

[@StreamHugger]

Great job! I have one suggestion for you, and I apologize if someone else might have already commented similarly. I'd suggest digging a 2-ft deep and 4-ft diameter hole at the top of your well riser pipe. Then fill it with either neat cement of a mixture of cement and bentonite to create a surface seal for the well. This would prevent surface contamination from inflating down to the screened section of your well. Worst case would be a dog or other wildlife peeing or pooping near the well. Then while the cement is still wet, lay several flat rocks on top of it around the well so that you don't have to stand in mud when you fetch water from your well. Enjoy!

[@diegrinder6851]

Excellent advice

[@turbodog99]

Usually required by law

[@Joe-rr3ip]

As a master Constuction pipe fitter, I worked for DuPont for 32 years, here's what I can tell you. Pipe dope is a lubricant, not a sealer. As a lubricant it allows you to screw pieces together to the maximum, that's what bonds the pipe together. Also, use pipe tape, it does the same thing, is less messy, and is easier to carry around, put it in your back pocket.

[@Mrfkarl]

Facilities maintenance engineer here, we use tape AND dope on anything we might want to get apart later on. (Steam lines). They call it sealant but it’s not. It’s a lubricant like this person says. Great project!

[@tomkimmel8157]

There are different kinds of pipe tape for different materials and applications. I grabbed wrong kind before and found out chatting with sales person about what I was working on. Container looks similar I just seen it and didn't read it.

[@bobprins2324]

So Mr. Dupont, why would manufacturers put additives in the dope to help SEAL gaps between the threads ??? Why not just use grease or other lubs ???? Did you really work for Dupont ?? I started into plumbing in 1970, just retiring now. I've used teflon dope, permatex a black sticky substance that does get hard. They ALL have some type of additive to SEAL the gap in the threads a LUB at the same time. Teflon tape would be the only choice for PVC, CPVC and other plastics. The chemicals in pipe dope will break down the plastic in time. Young lady, that shallow well may be OK in the wilderness/God's country, most places in civilization don't allow a well less than 25' of pipe plus the point and most require a casted well outdoors and piped into the home and a licence and permits are required. So Mr. Handyman check what's legal and safe before you start, your health may depend on it. Also, young lady, if you put one wrench on the ground and put your weight on the top wrench you'd get the joints tight enough. Driving with a 70+lb. Well driver would loosen the joints and you'd have trouble loosing prime. There's a lot more to having a safe working well than you show in a short video !

[@enegron6987]

@@bobprins2324 very well said. You may not feel the effects of your actions for a few years essentially the years that you want to do something special with. Testing should be a given type attitude. There are regulations and procedures for a reason and some people just want to put it off to too much authority overreach. People like you are overlooked by the majority but at some point people like you are who people will be looking for to get the right answers. KZbinrs are only interested in validation however wrong or unsafe they may be. Thank you btw✨

[@frankwilson1776]

Tape lubricates and absolutely fills the valleys of the threads. It is not just for "lubrication" . Even on interference threads like NPT.

[@brokenman8358]

Damn. This is the best video on the web. A woman with a pistol, and knife on her belt working a hammer like that!! Putting a well in!!! My hillbilly heart is in love! Lol

[@laurieeyebee]

Water is a life force for everything! Amen to the well! I love, love the new pup and the cabin so much. I am trying hard to face the fact that I will never sleep in a tent again. I had a major ischemic stroke in mid-October and am in a nursing home now doing rehab but don't expect to be home till the end of the month or so. I did get into the woods with my girlfriend in September though, with her daughter and 14 year old grandaughter. We stayed in a cabin and had a great night. I had that kid laughing hard enough to pee. Wonderful memory. Thank you for the stickers in my thank-you note and please pray for me Brooke.

[@Hope.Israel.prophetic]

With God all things are possible 💖 Praying for your full restoration, better than before.

[@bevfitzsimmonds3382]

Praying for a great recovery, Laurie. A big hug from me... Donot be afraid of the future... good things are coming. Bev, in Australia.😊👍🐨

[@777greenice]

How are you doing now? I pray and hope you have recovered greatly. I e had to deal with not being able to do as much as I used to due to some degenerative disc/spine and has hyperparathyroidism and then got surgery to correct it. Physical therapy is what has enabled me to continue going and flexible enough to get around. Used to love to hike the woods, etc, but have been more limited to shorter hikes. Hopefully can work them back up.

[@anthonydrew2887]

Thanks for sharing I’m on my own land . Paid for Gonna do this . I have no water septic or electricity, been that way for 8 months . Be nice to have water I do have 15 trees down from Helene so I have alot of firewood for next year . Aslo I had trees already down on land from idailia so I have Lenny of firewood for this winter and I brought a log splitter and split the firewood myself

[@Gagazoot]

You and hubby are just adorable. So strong, smart and creative and loving your best life. Love your videos. Keep ‘em coming. She gone!

[@gracekramer9077]

Make sure you thank the water. It hears you, feels you and has memory! ( proven by science). Great job Girl in the woods!!

[@cduffy6708]

Thank God , who made and provided it..!

[@devontef.8943]

@@cduffy6708amen

[@nancyst.john-smith3891]

Brooke, I’m totally gleeful at your results. You are amazing and an inspiration to so many people! No whining, no cussing, no tantrums, no moaning. That’s how I was raised, too: being thankful for what you can do, what you do have and work your butt off for what you want. You are a rare roll model and so is Bushy!!

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

thanks so much

[@oliverford9325]

Definitely not your average couple. She is just the coolest. Low maintenance, smart, resourceful. Loves dogs. Win win

[@joanjohnson9438]

@@therealgirlinthewoods Good for you gal! We all need water and wonder just how many women would do this ? Think just maybe it's time to get back to nature! I'm too late at 86 but who knows .............thanks for the inspiration!!!

[@BarryHope-bj5um]

Brooke, have you ever thought to construct a windmill pump? Down along the Border Road, between El Paso and Columbus, NM, ranchers have installed these type of pumps.

[@ELOAAMinistries]

I love this comment! Nice vid!

[@ruthiewrangler9864]

Good job. Sandy soil can be a life saver. No roots or rocks. Moose is a charmer. Hi Dave.

[@lewis9888]

I have an old hand dug well with a hand pump in it, a creek, three ponds nearby and a lake a few miles away. Water no problem. I know how to make charcoal and have an endless supply of sand so I can make water filters even though I have several Lifestraws, Sawyer Minis and house water filters. Keep Prepping my friends.

[@vivians3696]

I recognized you right away from watching the alone series. You are one able-bodied woman I wish I had half your strength and knowledge but then I’m 67 years old and work hard my backyard here in Northwest New Jersey. God bless!

[@liliesofthefield5310]

Keeping this video in my back pocket! We have a well on our property with an electric pump but we want to have a second one with a hand pump in case the power ever goes out, always good to be self sufficient 👍👍

[@JaneTravis-l6c]

Yes. I have a well with electric and a filter on my property but want to put in a hand pump well like this, just in case. We are on the aquifer in N FL.

[@MaryK4242]

I built a firepit in my back yard and tonight for the first time in 10 years I finally got to sit by a campfire I built. I was so content and happy and I thought about you Brook, and all the times you told us to get outside and get happy.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

That is awesome!

[@judithrnorris2047]

good. i have a few methods of outdoor fire: seems happier when in front of open fire when cooking spuds while making a decision. who gives what sort of fire as long as safe???

[@judithrnorris2047]

annnnyone reading this from nz: and feel the same? even a little?

[@dwaynewladyka577]

My favorite water is well water. I'm originally from a very large farm in Alberta, Canada, and we got our water from a well, which also had a hand pump. The water came from a deep underground source. It's so refreshing and pure. That's a very nice looking pump to get your water. Awesome that it tastes good too. I also like the little cabin. Cheers! ✌️

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

sweet

[@giterdone9013]

Cheers from NB! ❤️

[@kanamichelle7404]

I love that it matches the cabin.

[@dwaynewladyka577]

@@giterdone9013 Thanks so much! ✌️🇨🇦

[@robertdillon9989]

This is ground water shallow well? I would get it tested.

[@halocarita]

Seeing you do this by yourself makes me think I have a good chance of doing it successfully myself. Thank you!

[@ScottSchell-f1l]

Absolutely you can do it Heather I'm a 60 year old man that has lived off grid several times for several years and I still doubt myself all you can do is be wrong and they can't eat you well I guess Bears can just go out there and do it

[@kathieswan3830]

So glad you and your cabin are doing well. Maisie and Moose are such joys. Got our cabin shell delivered, can't wait to get moved and get homesteading. So much to do. Thanks for being a great inspiration.

[@yupp5125]

I second that! Great inspiration! Thanks Brooke!

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

aweosme have fun!

[@essywagner]

My little girl is named Maisie. ♡ We are developing 10 acres in Washington state. We are looking at putting in a few hand dug wells. The average well depth in our area is 50 ft so I'm excited to see this video! Thank you for the inspiration.

[@connie6545]

Thank you for indicating that well water needs to be tested and treated! It is an absolute MUST! LOVE little Moose just falling asleep on some fallen leaves. Da Wolf is such a good girl, and a good mentor for the little one! 👍😊

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

i never said that. i was referring to the river water. we never test our well water

[@connie6545]

@@therealgirlinthewoods Thanks! That makes sense. 😊

[@kennethtodd5873]

KLT. That is amazing. I grew up, I am 73, with almost that exact pump. We were on the Eastern shore of Maryland and our well was, wait for it, 540 feet. Originally it was artesian, which means that the water would have flowed from it on its own, but when I was growing up it was a few feet down. The water was amazing. It originated in the mountains of Pennsylvania. Eventually the water table dropped. Under ideal conditions you can only draw water 33 feet. You can push it however as far you want, but you can only draw it, or pull it, only so far. Realistically, half that. Eventually, we had to install what was called a Venturi pump. But the water was amazing. As pure and fresh as any water, I believe, has ever been. Good job on the video. Inspiring really, and it was good to reminisce.

[@anniewhiddon2316]

I have acreage next to a wash area that flows when it storms out here in Northern Arizona. You have so inspired me to put in a couple of those manual wells on my property for drinking water, gardening, and the wild burros that are always searching for water. Can't wait to get started, thank you for making this video.

[@happy2cya70]

I think it is wonderful that you are thinking of wildlife you can help with something like this! 🙂

[@waynehartlerode8936]

You probablly found out that Norther Arizona has some of the deepest water tables. Some wells out there are several hundred feet deep unless you can find a natural spring.

[@KathyHenson-oc2zb]

​@@waynehartlerode8936over 1200 feet deep in some parts of Northern AZ!

[@caroleholla8613]

We are also feeling so blessed! We call those points " Sandpoints". We have 4 points on our property to feed our greenhouses and house. We go down about 14' and the water is crystal clear and very cold, the water is at 14 points hardness so we do have some calcium buildup, nothing I can't clean up. We are located in Northern Ontario. Love your video's

[@quarter-py4nr]

Wow! Many years ago I drilled a well. It made me so proud when I drank that first cup!!! Thanks for reminding me! Blessings to you all!

[@janecoe9407]

HOW DO THEY KNOW THAT WATER S SAFE T DRINK?

[@candacekesting1786]

Your husband did a video recently about living off grid . He is a good teacher and made such good points . I enjoy both your channels .

[@annpeet4334]

Oh wow… Sooo much easier than your other well! And perfect water? Couldn’t be better. Congratulations!

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

i knowww amazing

[@giterdone9013]

I’ve lost count as to how many well battles, three? God love them, got ‘er down to a science.

[@bettywright1428]

There u r. Hope all is doing well. After those tornadoes hit. Was worried. Love ur new puppy. Awesome too for Macy. Love all ur videos

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

those poor folks

[@bettywright1428]

@@therealgirlinthewoods . It's awful. It was showing how lake Erie was even causing alot of flooding. But I'm so glad ur ok too.

[@debbieneal6681]

@@bettywright1428 I live in KY. Lexington. Thank you All for your caring and prayers. Lexington was not hit but I had some family who.was on alert hearing tornado sirens all night. my oldest sister and her husband are in their 80s. spent the other night in basement. they went through tornado alerts before when they used to live in Missouri. Mayfield KY is Gone. destroyed. our governor was on CNN State of the Union Sunday..there are 80 people right now so far accounted for who died in tornado. please keep praying. it's the worst one in Ky history.

[@louisbailey4900]

We do it just like this all over the bootheel of Missouri. Because of the earthquake of 1812...we generally hit good clean water at 4 ft.

[@bettywright1428]

@@debbieneal6681 I'm so sorry. I live in wv and we had winds up to 55mph. Too scary. Prayers . And god bless

[@jodyschanhals14]

Now that's Pure Michigan water!! Michigan has good sandy acres everywhere, whether upper or lower!

[@bassmanjr100]

Michigan has a lot going for but good Lord the winters. No thanks.

[@strasaku]

I am from northern Finland. Here we know how to get well water. I've never seen anything like it. Big surprise that works. What a wonderful thing for you. What a lucky discovery. You are under the protection of nature.

[@lindawoody8501]

That was really something! God blessed your new camp with clean easily obtained water! Wonderful for your both and for your family. Thanks for sharing the joy!

[@Diggit7979]

I wonder how much being 20 yards from the river had to do with it.....

[@rebeccasmith6634]

You inspire me so much I have a spot that I’m going to set up in this area of trees clustered together in my back yard to make a camping spot in for me and my grandson to enjoy. I have been struggling with a Great Depression and health issues but have decided to to get myself back. Watching your videos have helped me to decide not to give in and give up but to be who it know I can be. Thank You

[@ohiowolfsister]

You go Grandma.!

[@susieandrew684]

Don’t EVER give up! You will build that spot and camp with your grandson and he will never forget those times.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Take care Rebecca!! Just keep at- it sounds wonderful what you're doing to get outside!

[@wallaceviviansadventures2095]

That's awesome i just found a new pump for $10 now to find the other parts i got to try it. Thanks for the video take care

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Nice 👍

[@agranda6379]

Another great video, Brooke. You seem stronger since we last saw you. Hope you’re feeling better. Impressive work digging the well, and those pups are as gorgeous as ever. Moose is growing so fast.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Thank you so much!

[@kimjennings2745]

I was wondering where you were So good to see you again.

[@kianmistry7949]

wow, introduce me to her, I will be eternally grateful to you)))

[@VikingShipExplorer]

This has always been known to me as a sand point. I have this under my trailer out side of town and the water I get from mine is tested every 5 years and is fit for "infant consumption". My sand point is down approximately 45 feet. You can't beat sand filtered water. My water has almost no taste and in the winter time it is so cold it will give you a brain freeze....lol...if you guzzle it down. I also have a cribbed well about 150 feet from my trailer and when you lift the cover off you can see water going by. The mine out here wanted to do some blasting in our area and most of us refused to let them on our lands for fear they would destroy the water supply out where we live. I believe I am sitting on a golden water mine...lol. Congrats on getting some awesome water. You are blessed.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

love that. makin me thirsty right now!!!

[@dalehammond1704]

You're great! we live on a beautiful natural lake but there's nothing like a river! As a child in the 50's and 60's I loved to sit by a stream and just listen and watch. I love pure, clean, trout infested streams. I always dreamed of doing what you're doing but never made time to do it.

[@MooseOnTheLoose99]

Great job you guys! My wife and I live vicariously through your videos. We love seeing your projects get done and we were rooting for you all through the Alone shows.

[@laddkelly9118]

What about water rights

[@kburkes4245]

This is amazing. In Texas you have to go down crazy-thousand feet for water, through unbelievable rock. Never knew it was possible to install a pump yourself like that!

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

same in alaska

[@GoodTimesHomestead]

Don’t forget Arkansas. ROCKS.

[@darlenecarter7859]

Same in Oklahoma

[@Google123ABC]

Thousand? Negative. 300-350ft gets you a deep well around here with CLEAN water

[@kennethreese4125]

tips you give are awesome ,gods country and common sense. Looks like a nice brookie creek thankyou

[@womanoftruth6873]

Girl…..I’ve been waiting to learn how to put in a hand pump well. I had no idea it could possibly be so easy. Thank you!!!

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

go check out my hubby's video for more details :)

[@womanoftruth6873]

@@therealgirlinthewoods I sure will! 💕

[@laurienelson5200]

What does winterizing the well consist of. You did an awesome job.

[@RoyalCountessUn0]

I'm looking at a small .29 acre price of land in the Ozarks, still are a must, my brothers house was on stilts, but after out is built I am going to sell it, it had power and water, the lake isn't far. I am puzzled about the foundation, it's going to be tall, like bottom basement nothing, upstairs full house with metal beams at the foundation base, insurance. It has paved road, I hop it's good.

[@carolynsparks3164]

That was my exact thought too. Awesome to know.

[@TriCityConnections]

As someone who is also "living without water," this has completely inspired me! Well drillers are 8 months out and extremely pricey. Will definitely check out your hubbies channel, thankyou so much for the inspiration. As you said it - MAGIC!!!

[@Bubu567]

If you have a stream or river nearby, it doesn't take much to get down to clean water.

[@MilissaMackenzie]

this is how we are suppose to live. this is it right here. love this thank you for the video.

[@BushcraftFamily]

Love how hubby shows up after the hard work is over

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

it's MY well! lol and he didn't miss anything

[@BushcraftFamily]

@@therealgirlinthewoods and you did a great job

[@SavannahDanMan]

Timing is everything! 😁

[@Last_Chance.]

He's the luckiest hubby in the world to have a beautiful queen like her

[@Bewilderdashed11]

@@Last_Chance. they are probably divorced by now

[@oniref]

Amazing woman. Easiest water pump installation I've seen in my whole life.

[@joelhefner9517]

Lady, your husband is the luckiest man alive! Great job on the well! Full of good to know information and I wish the best of luck to you and yours!

[@glendacrouch1877]

That is so cool! I have watched all the other wells you guys have drilled! Plus a few you worked with your friends! You did it Brooke! All by you self! God is so good! I am proud of you and for you!!!! Dave’s words was the icing, “Best tasting water ever!” I was so excited for you and I am states away! Jumping up and down screaming, YES YES YES WATER!

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

hahah thanks much yes i almost didn't deserve it this easy!

[@giterdone9013]

Same but from Canada, that splash sound when the tape went down and her face was epic eh? ❤️💪

[@glendacrouch1877]

@@therealgirlinthewoods Yes you did deserve it. Everybody needs that every once in a while!

[@Rachel-ul8et]

Thank you for this useful information! I always thought wells were expensive, big equipment things that well drilling companies were needed for. I had no idea this could be done this way. So neat

[@richardpickersgill3434]

That's a sand spear, which can be used in sand. Other ground type will need something more aggressive. Plus getting water through sand is cleaner as the sand is a filter,

[@GailMatthis]

I watched Dave sink a well. Now I hope I learn something new from you ♥ And I did. I learned a lot. You may not get water the 1st time, but then again you might! I was so happy when you got water that easy. I hope mine goes as well. And I will be using a sledgehammer too.

[@butterpecanrican_]

I recently discovered your channel, and through you your husband's channel and I'm thoroughly enjoying both ya'll content! When couples have separate channels like this, usually I'll like one more than the other, but you both make such incredible content, I can't pick. You're both very chill and in turn, make your viewers feel relaxed.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

well thanks!

[@neomatrix2722]

Thank you ever so much for sharing I'm living off grid with no water going on my sixth year I think you have given me the confidence to go buy some pipes and a sledgehammer I already have a pump I just need to put the time in thank you guys ever so much stay safe

[@joselitochiyuto7875]

so bless to find fresh water like that

[@rommelbillman2872]

I never get tired of watching your videos. The interaction between you and Dave is always heartwarming. I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and a New Years filled with God’s love, grace and abundant blessings.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

thank you

[@hutchiea1]

After watching you all pound for ages when you did the well at base camp, this was awesome to see. Congratulations!

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Thanks so much!

[@ronskaggs9673]

God bless you and your husband Mam thanks for both of you good American people and your work. We need folks like you

[@SecretOfPrimitive]

You made installing a well look so easy

[@makiabraa9285]

Who records ur vids

[@tonysolar284]

Because it was.

[@tonysolar284]

@@makiabraa9285 Mr. Tripod and Owners of said tripod, I would guess.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

@@makiabraa9285 i do

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

It's definitely not easy. This was a fluke. Perfect location and soils.

[@ericwanderweg8525]

You and Dave both have great channels. Simple, practical, and genuine down to earth content. 👍

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Thanks 👍

[@blacksheep6365]

@@therealgirlinthewoods I did not realize that Bush Radical is the other half of your equation... his videos show up occasionally on my suggested list. Subscribed! Looking forward to his videos 😃 thank you!

[@YouMatterAndYouAreLoved]

This is one tough lady! I LOVE her supervisor! 1:50 Seriously, watching her work and her work ethic, gives me incentive to try harder and do better. For me, that would be things around the house. I need to make up my mind to do something, and then do it. Just like her! Although I can't do the things she does!! Thumbs up!

[@Unknown5925-]

Wow, that's great! Your husband should be really proud of you! You built and put in a well all by yourself! You're such an inspiration to so many! I miss the outdoors and living off the land! I'm so glad I ran across your channel. Haven't checked your husband's channel yet. I love watching your accomplishments and how you love the freedom of the outdoors! I am a new subscriber ❤ I am hooked on your channel! 😊

[@annduncan4081]

You're such a boss! Dave is a lucky man.

[@wendypoohbear6527]

I love this!!! We used to go to the woods almost every month until my grandma passed and my grandpa married a monster. I have git to find a way to get back in the woods. My soul is starving for it!!! Thanks for a moment hesring the leaves crunch and imagining the smell of fresh air.

[@peacemakeri6872]

First time viewing your channel that was quite incredible. That is life-saving information. And you made it look so easy. I will remember that for the rest of my life. Thank You.

[@glowlight69]

I agree 👍

[@jhtsurvival]

Here's some easy life saving advice that my parents gave me growing up... if you have a basement or storage you can save up water in old juice, or milk jugs or any jug you can. My parents would do this growing up and store the jugs in the basement. When there were power outages in the winter we just grabbed the jugs from the basement and used them for flushing the toilet, washing, whatever. This was before generators were as affordable. But still you wouldn't want to be running your generator wasting gas just to flush your toilet or brush your teeth unless you actually had to

[@offairhead]

@@jhtsurvival did you have a well with electric pump? Even when my power is out my water works just fine so your statement seems foreign to me.

[@cheribeldin3588]

​@@offairhead I have a water well, but the pump is electric. When my electric power goes out I lose water too. So yes, losing water during a power outage is a thing. I also store water in jugs as a backup, and whenever I anticipate losing power (such as when a storm is coming) I catch additional water in bathtub, sinks, pans, etc. Doing this is usually a waste of time, but it has been a real life saver a few times.

[@101doreen]

Thank you so much! My neighbor that was digging a foundation hit a natural spring 4 feet down. My garden is right on the other side of the property line. I want to install one of these hand pumps. Thank you for the tutorial. Much appreciated ‼️

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

awesome!

[@Survivalguy]

Hello, when using the pipe wrenches if you reverse the way you had them so its positioned to push against the ground leaving you with both arms on the other wrench to apply maximum torque. Nice set up. looks like paradise. I finally purchased 1 acre in a very remote location. Cant wait to put my well in! The world needs more people like us. God bless you all!

[@stonecold8320]

I don't understand having the pipe wrench, against the ground ? when the wrench is positioned horizontally on her work.. ... If she would have hammered a rod or pipe 6 inches from her well into the ground several feet and protruding upwards a few feet, That Rod would be the wrench stop she could use to man handle the other with both hand.

[@Survivalguy]

@@stonecold8320 I mean when she was tightening the pipes on the ground. wrenches being vertical.

[@billywray4524]

i put shallow wells in for people with my mini excavator up to 17' deep at times but sometimes only 8' deep but i always witch first before i dig, i use 2 coat hangers to witch. hope this helps. congrats on your well. also you can collect rain water.

[@sonyal.7808]

It's a rare talent to make us feel like we are somehow right there with you, sitting on a stump nearby, taking it all in. Excellent & impressive communication skills.

[@ChristCenteredKeto-JulieLenart]

So much fun! Alright, I have been telling my husband for a year I want to drive a point well on our land here in N. MI as a backup in a grid down emergency and you are giving me the inspiration to try it when we are done with snowmageddon in the spring. (Yeah, we live in the snow belt and already have had 47+ inches this fall!) Love the UP stories and we have been tuning into Bushradical's channel as well. You guys are making me almost wish we had bought above the bridge!

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

aweosme!

[@MyBackyardScience]

That's incredible! Here in the Northeast we are having pretty mild weather so far.

[@gz123]

You are an inspiration and clearly show it's not about gender but about creativity .

[@s.marcus3669]

Couldn't help but notice your last name, Julie; any relation to Lou Lenart, a WWII USMC Corsair pilot who volunteered with the early Israeli Air Force?

[@ChristCenteredKeto-JulieLenart]

@@s.marcus3669 , no relation.

[@slimquinn5692]

You and husband have great channels I have no doubt people Are building stuff that are inspired by y’all. Keep up the great work

[@colewilson2838]

Brooke this must be one of your happiest videos ever ,smiling from beginning to end and like you said never gets old ,like us subscribers of you & Dave's channel thanks for sharing you life adventures.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Thank you so much!!

[@Debbora777]

Brooke, I'm truly celebrating with you! I've seen past videos of how difficult it was to get to water level. Great victory! Now it is time to enjoy your new cabin!

[@anneholden9908]

I am amazed and delighted for you!

[@BeeKay4444]

Oh girl is there NOTHING you CAN’T do?! I was legit cheering you on and you rocked that. So stoked for you. Nothing like fresh running water. Congrats on a smooth execution from start to finish!

[@pappamike6231]

As an engineer I was amazed with the scientific method you used to choose the wells location. Nice job.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

bahahahah

[@gqp3215]

Water everywhere

[@DGonz0-]

It's cuz there's no skool like old skool Mike... ever use the "L" shaped metal rods or sticks to find a pipe? I had a supervisor do it all the time, when I worked road construction. He'd find sewer, water, and every now and then gas. Ole Rusty... I mis that guy.

[@AlyRaeKY]

Just found your channel last night. ❤️ Growing up we had a huge A-frame, we got our water from the hills. Dad built a pump house. So, every once in awhile before school, the pump would have to be primed before we could get ready. So we'd jump on the 4 wheeler and go prime it at our spring house. I miss those days.

[@zanpackard1423]

As a California Native, this video was mind boggling. In many areas, our 30’ wells are drying up! What a trip watching the whole process. Well done!

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

I never take it for granted!

[@leeboy244]

Everything in California is drying up!

[@williamwightman8409]

You are lucky to have good flowing water. My dad bought property with multiple springs flowing into a river about 30 years ago. After he found a good flowing area he removed the gravel down to 8 feet with a back hoe and placed a large concrete pipe vertically with slab, access door and steel ladder. There was always water flowing into the pipe. He had the added benefit of being able to place this cistern on bedrock. After that he placed an electric water pump and ran plumbing to the house.

[@cc1111-Glory]

Im so happy 😁 for you guys!! I lughed water for 2 years!!

[@susansollee1839]

You really make well digging look easy! On keeping it Dutch, they have a 200 foot well. Just found out they need a special filtration system to control the salt.$7,200.00. It cost a grip to have it professionally dug in the beginning. That’s off the grid in Oklahoma. They also have a sulfur problem. So happy for you that everything went smoothly! 🌻👍🏻💕🙏🏻 Thought for sure I’d be privileged to one of your yummy meals. Next time! 💕👍🏻🌻 Sweet Moose fits in the family like a glove!💕

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

yes i'm just very lucky on location and conditions!

[@MarvinLStohs]

I quit watching Dutch--Everything he does is a Crisis !

[@jodyschanhals14]

Girl in woods and Bush radical, love watching ur videos, especially Michigan ones since my hubby and I are from mid lower. The sandy ground the state has is amazing for self hand wells as you too have shown multie times. Hoping to one day have cabin in woods in UP before lands too terribly expensive to purchase!! You are so inspirational, thanks for videos!

[@sburns3814]

Love the supervisor! I have two. A sweet sable and a young whippersnapper merle. Love you independence and the cabin

[@michelelynn6914]

Great job Brooke on getting water so quickly!

[@cakesbywen]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!! I do this stuff alone and you empower me and make me feel capable to do this! Happy New Year!!!

[@Grandma_is_gamin]

Thats how I feel too!! She has no idea how impowering she is to women of ALL AGES!!!

[@animerlon]

Back in the days when drinking water wasn't a health issue & buying bottled water meant you had a cooler, i was in my twenties & living in 'the country'. When my 'city' friends would visit i'd make them drink the water from my artesian well. Some were tough guys & never drank just water, but by the end of the weekend they did voluntarily. All my friends increased their water consumption whenever they stayed with me. It was that good. I miss that house, it was the only place i was able to keep plants alive. Oh yeah, BTW, great video, good demonstration. Will be checking out more of your content as this is my first look.

[@hoffy628]

Love the video! When we built our house we tried this, we were in rocky clay. We switched to a fence post pounder which worked very well, but in the end we rented a jack hammer with a pipe bit on it to finish the job.

[@Karen-kj7wc]

Hi Brooke! 👋 So happy to see this video and how easy your well went. The water looks so good and refreshing. And Moose is the sweetest addition to your family, and of course I always love seeing Da wolf 🐺 Take care guys and I'm looking forward to your next video. ✌❤🙏

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

thanks!

[@eveforamerica7321]

I really enjoyed this. I have a well with two 750 gallon holding tanks. Just put in a second well with a hand pump for back up.

[@isabelladavis1363]

What a great video ...you don’t let anything stop you and just keep on going...what an amazing success...thanks so much for sharing all you do to keep us encouraged and living the life we love...stay blessed

[@ann6030]

Loved this video! Never realized a well could be made this way!!♥️♥️♥️

[@timothywanless1507]

That was very enjoyable to watch. Thank you. You are quite a delightful woman to watch. Kept a smile on my face the whole time

[@williamperson6713]

nice to see that this well install went so easy as compared to some of the other well installation videos that you made at other locations!

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

i knowww!

[@Downeastwaves]

Awesome job Brooke! Expression upon water sound--priceless!!! Pup is precious, Maisey is such a good gal, Dave looks pleased too!!

[@duskintheforest584]

Ma'am you make it seem like no big deal! I can see doing this even though I'm a frail little old man. Thank you for the straight forward video! Enjoy your little wilderness paradise!

[@wahraoeh]

Can I just say you two are just AMAZING?? Man… I can’t stop watching your videos! 😭 ❤️

[@91brianw]

I’m really impressed with how much I learned watching this video. Good work!

[@scottchase8014]

I haven't seen any of your shows for a while I'm just so happy to see this again thank you happy to see your shows I love upper Michigan it's so cool if

[@MrMockingbird1313]

Hey Girl, You should go down a couple more sticks at least, because water tables can move up or down 25 feet or more, every month. Also, for now, dump water near the pump handle to soften the soil, so you can push down farther. Any dirt you dig out around the pipe path is a natural water bucket. Fill it with water so you can push deeper. After a rainstorm try and push the point down deeper. Finally, adding a plank of wood at the top of the well cap will allow you to stack wood or rocks on top. Then gravity will assist it lowering the sand point deeper.

[@vegan-rising]

is it a danger that water is already at 6 feet level below ground? not sure but seems risky for a sinkhole developing or something.