Winter Has Arrived At Our Off-Grid Cabin (Extended Cut)

[@AmbitionStrikes]

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[@manolisgledsodakis873]

CDI = Capacitor Discharge Ignition. My guess is that the capacitor itself is failing because it is underrated for the rate of change of voltage Dv/Dt. If accessible, the capacitor could be replaced but the circuit is probably potted in resin.

[@Sev_Auk]

Have a settling tank between the shallow well and the holding tank. Or, make that sump pump in the shallow well float.

[@emerybarg6424]

For a sediment filter…. Add a settle tank. Your filtered water goes into the settle tank and let it sit. Then you pump that into your consumption tank. You will eventually have to muck out the settle tank, but you should get years of use before you need to do that.

[@mthompson5048]

Why not put in windmill generator?

[@zacharybruchez2503]

Hey guys need info for your generac generator it me up I used to work on these

[@geekazoid]

I am still super impressed that Riley made those tracks.

[@theeddieconnashow]

Just came here to say this. That's one hell of a job.

[@ProjectsWithPat]

I love seeing more of the behind the scenes / normal day to day operations with you guys. It’s way more of a personal video, instead of a scripted promotional video.

[@ParvezVi-hk8my]

Sir, i am looking for a antry lable job in usa from Bangladesh but how can i get this one?

[@dol3980]

Don't waste ur precious time listening to his history /continuity of living in an inhospitable environment/climate (idaho is not inhospitable) as without his annuity from his Trust Fund daddy this hoser wud not get one of his dud machines running . Any millwright or mechanic in a local frigid climate wud make this phony look like an amateur. He subsidizes his lifestyles by wanna_a_bees who subscribe to make him a living which he cud never do in the analog world like my local welding shop or small sawmill which services real infrastructure. This dude wud last 1 day in say the real man globe politique of analog men like those trained mechanical /tech Russian soldiers fighting the proxy war against the entire West in their frigid climate domain in the Kursk and repairing machines and surviving against the 250 Billion subsidy by the Pentagon against em.. This hero of urs wud last in the Global oblast about 20 milliseconds against em. But hollywood patriots rally to this type of salivating bs/baloney/salami.

[@nelc4884]

Riley. I used to be a military generator mechanic. The reason you did not have oil pressure is because the engine does not produce oil pressure when the engine is not running. You can ignore the fault indicator panel for the oil pressure at the beginning of start up. The generator should also have a safety shut off switch that will shut down the generator if you have low oil pressure to protect the engine. Hope this helps.

[@jasonrelentlessly1855]

Out of all the content on KZbin, you are hands down my favorite. Thank you for brightening my days with your videos and keep it up!

[@AmbitionStrikes]

Thanks for watching!

[@elwoodlindquist9324]

Awesome video just shows how much work it takes to live off grid. Great job

[@00CooG00]

I've been following them for almost two years and they've gone from like 160k subs to 670k. Gotta say its well deserved. I'm so impressed with these guys just every week. Their so humble and genuine and incredibly skilled and incredibly hardworking people.

[@jameshudson5022]

Great video

[@dol3980]

Don't waste ur precious time listening to his history /continuity of living in an inhospitable environment/climate as without his annuity from his Trust Fund daddy this hoser wud not get one of his dud machines running . Any millwright or mechanic in a local frigid climate wud make this phony look like an amateur. He subsidizes his lifestyles by wanna_a_bees who subscribe to make him a living which he cud never do in the analog world like my local welding shop or small sawmill which services real infrastructure. This dude wud last 1 day in say the real man globe politique of analog men like those trained mechanical /tech Russian soldiers fighting the proxy war against the entire West in their frigid climate domain in the Kursk and repairing and surviving against the 250 Billion subsidy by the Pentagon against em.. This hero of urs wud last 20 milliseconds against em.

[@dlg5485]

I love the fact that you guys keep it real and don't try to hide your mistakes and trials. Please don't ever loose that realness. Also, I'm still super impressed with those tracks you made for the Jeep!

[@zerkfitting]

REALNESS? Is that anything like AUTHENTIC?

[@TexasElectrician77]

@@zerkfitting*authenticity*

[@garyleibitzke4166]

Oliver is such a lucky kid, growing up like he is.

[@LarsDennert]

Not really. He got to ride on the quad but not drive it. 😅

[@johnthorpe6333]

@@LarsDennert The driving is coming soon.😆

[@AKB_48]

I think the key thing to note here, is that you're able to figure it out. I admire your ability to figure things out. I have alot of respect for the both of you.

[@davek6630]

It’s fun to see Oliver out in the shop helping dad! He has a big smile!

[@davidrumbelow]

Diatomaceous earth as used in swimming pool filters really work. You could simply use a swimming pool filter. Not the small one but what we call a sand filter. When the sand gets dirty you simply backwash the filter to clean it. Most pool pumps run daily for 5 years before most people replace it's sand.

[@ewidmer1]

I was going to suggest the same

[@TheFarrryan]

Yep, slow sand filters were/ are still used at water treatment plants on a large scale in the uk

[@cbmirada]

That's a great idea, that's what I was thinking, something like a home filter system that you can replace material

[@ToeKneeBee725]

I might even go so far as to suggest a coarser sand for pre-filter followed by the cartridge filter you're currently using.. a significant consideration is making certain the pump you're using can push the water through all of that filtration.

[@TheFarrryan]

@@ToeKneeBee725slow sand filter tanks are normally top feed , so the pump would be open ended . The water would then flow through the sand bed and be be collected below . If the tank was placed higher than the storage tank, gravity would allow it to run in to be treated further by the ozone disinfection process already mentioned. Basically small scale principle of a water treatment plant.

[@circlewindranch]

I don’t think you guys understand how talented and charming you both are! That’s a winning combo that will drive your viewership thru the roof, and it’s coming. I also think creating video content inspires you to keep up on those projects, lol. But you two are simply amazing!!

[@erickvond6825]

About the propane generator, you might want to run it for about 20 minutes before changing the oil as it will warm it up significantly. That will make the oil flow a lot quicker.

[@wesman7837]

That's what I was going to say! I would also add a little Sea Foam to clean it out and it thins the consistency a little bit to make the oil flow more easily! 😉 👌 😎

[@tonylock7657]

Considering all of the diesel engines Riley has about the place, you'd think he would know to run the engine for a while to warm up the oil. He's just doing dumb stuff to generate comments.

[@bullzeyez3236]

There wasn't a flow issue, there was a quantity issue. Its not that it wasn't coming out, he thought it was not coming out but actually, it did come out, there just wasn't a lot.

[@ericpl7227]

@@tonylock7657 well, here you are so I guessed it worked!

[@robmikell7444]

Riley, I worked on heavy equipment most of my career. Servicing engines in the winter is never fun. You may be using multiviscosity oil. This type of oil is ONLY multivis under operating temp. My suggestion would be to run the engines prior to oil change. This allows the additives in the oil to " thin" to the point it will flow. Instead of waiting for thick syrup to drain, the oil will thin to the point it will flow. Also, as an added benefit, the oil will pick up the settled contaminants lurking in the low spots in the engine. The oil additives that make oil multiviscosity are akin to molecular sized coil springs. In the summer when the oil gets hot, the coils contract, causing the oil to get thicker. In the winter the coils expand causing oil to get thinner. This happens at operating temp. Even though these additives are microscopic, the moving parts in the engine cleave these coils. The detergents in the additives package pick up the contaminants. The oil eventually wears out. This info may help in your matainance process.

[@KuKalaKuKu]

Courtney is such a huge help. She’s an awesome partner very pro active. Y’all both make each other better.

[@forthrightnight]

As a 60 year old non-parent, it always amazes me how fast kids grow. Oliver was a baby last week. He'll be driving by spring. I hope you are saving like hell for university, or wherever engineer sons go to learn.

[@MrSpock002]

One of your best vids - Daily life on the Courtney and Riley hacienda!!!! Truth about how much work there is!!

[@wallykramer7566]

I was about to yell at my screen because you seemed to omit the trail game cameras. Then the outro included the game camera content! Very nice! Thank you!

[@lauraquigley6403]

Courtney & Riley are such Ambitious people. I remember the camping before you built your home & even then you were self reliant! Oliver is still the star guys 🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s

[@ParvezVi-hk8my]

I am looking for a antry lable job in usa From Bangladesh but how can i get this opportunity?

[@kathleenturley1561]

Got my Ambition Strikes fix for the week. You guys are the best.......and Oliver's little smile........precious

[@DeadManWalking2]

👍💯🎯

[@rjaquaponics9266]

it's great how you explain everything without bias, just truth. Bravo

[@GreyfyreShelties]

I'm counting this video as my Christmas present..LOL..Fantastic information and oh so interesting. Riley's fix it mentality and thinking outside the box is genius level. You amaze me repeatedly.

[@ColeMarkusen]

Bambus sales were pretty stellar lately. Have loved both of mine. Handy for little things, especially if you're remote. McMaster Carr having models for a ton of their parts has been a life saver for last minute needs.

[@suepersinger1728]

You guys have the coolest tools/toys. I love your videos. Fun to see what you are going to do in each video. ♥️♥️

[@athul690]

Remember the 3 stage water filter thing we used to make for school projects, with sand gravel and charcoal. Those things are super effective and can be built to a larger scale. Fill a barrel with the materials and hook it up before the storage tank. It fits all your criteria effective, no electricity and fully DIY. It won't work for the microbes, but it will filter all the debres out.

[@coreygaydos1]

I lived on a 5 acre property for 10 years and had a ton of sediment problems, and old timer told me to buy a Russo Spin down filter. It was a incredible filter and worked really well and easy to clean. They have big ones and small ones. I ran it right before a carbon filter. Stay warm!!!

[@pavalenta]

Searched before commenting, that was my first thought, spin down filter followed up with other "traditional" filters

[@gtcheme]

Agree - look to the irrigation industry for your needs on coarse filtration with simple, no electricity solutions.

[@darinhassett4708]

Oliver is going to have a blast when he gets older My brothers and I grew up on our grandparents ranch in southern oregon it wasnt off grid but we were twenty miles from town so we learned how to use the farm tractors feeding cows, chickens and pigs plus cutting firewood both for the ranch and selling to get clothes for school about sixty cords of wood back then it was 55 dollars a cord.. cant wait to see what Oliver gets into

[@donalddodson7365]

Thank you for a "keeper" episode! Oliver, Bailey, Boone, historical Riley, and of course both of you doing what you do best. You all are a blessing to my soul. Thank you. 🙏🙌🤲📖🤗

[@AmbitionStrikes]

Thank you Donald!

[@michaellove9831]

You can do that with trees intentionally Riley, it's called girdling.. You score thru the trees bark all the way around tree for about 6" to a foot ( small diameter vs larger) vertically to cause tree to dry out well before you harvest tree. It will allow it to dry out and season in place greatly reducing weight and decreasing time spent cutting and seasoning conventionally. PS you can push that Jeeps roof up just using people power, and if needed put a 2x4 prop post in place to stop it collapsing. Get some of that ZIP tape on any creases to waterproof it enough to stop dome lights shorting or catching fire

[@DaivG]

To keep your hoses working longer, pick up an air compressor to hose connection and blow air through the hose after you’re done. No more winter destroying hoses!

[@James_71]

Oliver was smiling so big on dads back. 😊

[@johnthorpe6333]

Oliver is little Riley. He can't wait to use dads' tools

[@janetkoball44]

Thanks for the fix-it video. Oliver is a big boy to carry but it looks like he really enjoys all of his out time. See you all next week.

[@dscottpeterson6653]

My Sunday is complete. What fun.

[@AmbitionStrikes]

Thanks for sharing your Sunday with us!

[@jlfdep]

Same

[@ccb4977]

To get sediment out of the well, we used to develop our wells before we started using them. To develop your well, you can either blow down compressed air and try to blow out all the sediment that's in the bottom of the well and in the well screen (if you have a well screen) or you could pump three well volumes (at the highest pump rate you can) out of your well and that usually gets the sediment out of the bottom of the well and from the well screen. I'm a retired hydrogeologist. Mostly installed wells to take samples for contamination but sometimes for domestic use and mostly in WA and ID.

[@MarkSnop]

Always always fantastic videos. I really look forward to seeing them every week. I hope the new 90 day house is almost done at least the outside? I’ve been using bambu labs printers for a long time. They are fantastic. I was really happy when I saw you got a printer a little while ago. Very cool.

[@k1sfd1974]

16:58 for your sediment issues, I can think of two ways to deal with it: 1) put a spacer on the pump that a) keeps it up off of the bottom, and b) causes it to pull in water from the sides and above. You could use your 3D printer for fast prototypes, then make it in brass since that will make it antimicrobial. Or 2) make a set of traps or lochs to allow just the water to overflow and the sediment to settle out of the water. It would be pretty easy to design and build out of concrete with an opening to remove the build up. This could easily be put in the ground between the dug well and the tank. The first would use no more power than you are currently using, but you’d still likely need a filter for the 5-10% that still got through as it was too well mixed with the water. The second would possibly need a pump added depending on the elevation change between the two. If there is even an 18” drop, it should be plenty as you are only really wanting the water that overflows the last loch anyway. Hope that works or inspired an idea!

[@mattlane7888]

I’ve seen the second option work very well with above ground spring water systems. Using only gravity feed from elevation change with a series of 55 gal drums as sediment traps. Appreciate you sharing your knowledge on this as well!

[@iiinsaiii]

Next to your Solar panel build with the container. I think those tracks for your jeep is the coolest thing you fabricated. Love them.

[@95dodgev10]

You could benefit from and exhaust hood over the plasma table with an exhaust out the wall or something that way you don't have to keep the door open and get better extraction of smoke

[@twigg107]

Agree. It would help keep those nasty fumes from cutting galvanized pipe from going into the living area.

[@jedfrank9597]

Sand filters work great. You just need to skim the top top every once and a while. My Dad made one when I was younger because the regular style filters would block up and would need cleaning/replacing every week or so. He mounted it on top of the clean water tank and it just worked off gravity. He used a smaller tank, maybe 1000L, put rocks on the bottom, then smaller rocks on top of those then finally sand on top. The bore water was pumped up to the top of the sand filter, filtered through the sand and a pipe was connected at the bottom of the sand filter that feed into the clean water tank. Super simple and very affective.

[@martinburnette8229]

We remember when you put on the folding door for your workshop. I said to my wife that is so horribly dangerous when one cable breaks the other will follow. Please consider an overhead door and get rid of that death trap. We've enjoyed the show since you started and wouldn't want anything seriously bad to happen because we didn't say something to you. I know what your pride and joy at a thing of beauty to you but a roll up door overhead door would not be that much more expensive than what you've done. Please reconsider that door and put in a new overhead door is a project. Thank you for reading.

[@georgewest2096]

Always more. You three take us back 50 years. I still have an excavator and loader at 80. And three welders of course. Bonnie now does a lot of weaving and teaches Yoga. A cute 80 year old, I am really lucky.

[@carlhendricks349]

This was fun to watch. Love seeing things get worked on.

[@craigduffy7879]

27:58- setting off your panic alarm on the Lightening- LOL I do that all the time with my Bronco when working with the keys in my pocket! Keep up the great work! Love the channel.

[@Jimbo65203]

Fantastic, you edited a mighty fine show for us to view about winterizing for the cold that is coming to your area. Winter snow here is often not quite as the wind blows, at times, fiercely or it is mixed with sleet. You have built a wonderful place you can be proud of year-round.

[@n2ocharged]

Riley, the ingenuity and thought put into the placement of the air compressor is awesome. Something I wouldn't have thought of and suffered with the noise in the shop.

[@davideggleston4793]

Loved the trail cam closing.

[@AmbitionStrikes]

Should we include trail cam footage more often?

[@davideggleston4793]

Yes but not every time. The change makes it all the more enjoyable.

[@bryonnoel4254]

As a fellow North Idahoan I really enjoy your channel. I like the builds you do and time spent on them. They remind me of my builds I'm working on. Like the strange warm winter turned my gravel driveway into a mudhole so we had to dig up the driveway and put down a foot of gravel. Since were digging things up we ran new conduit for power and put in posts for a garage which led to a full garage build. Which I'm still working on...

[@RAV21-32]

You’ve created an incredible homestead for your family. Awesome videos

[@jimrogers7425]

I’m glad I ran into your channel about a year ago now. You’re very ambitious, clever, and fun to watch! Riley, your engineering background comes through in so many of the things you two do. Kudos to you for making off grid living look so easy. Originally from the Portland area in Oregon, I couldn’t deal with the long stretches of dark gray days, so happy to see that you do. Cheers from sunny Arizona… you can’t shovel sunshine.

[@jerrycooper2265]

Use 3-4 blue barrels and make you a filter system,you will put pea gravel in one charcoal in another and so on. The water will enter at the top of the first barrel come out the bottom and gravity will push it to the top of the next barrel. That way you can have it all in the ground.

[@michaelmitten2977]

Thanks for the extended cut!!! I love your videos!

[@lauriemarlin931]

Do so enjoy your offerings, but so glad we live in Bairnsdale, Australia and do not have to endure your cold climate, which I am sure we could last one season at least, having relations in the north of America and southern Canada. Was 24c here when I finished outside today. An 81 year old who appreciates your posts . More power to you both.

[@ballardchad]

Riley. You have made it!! Officially a Dad with some of those Dad Jokes!! Especially the humour around the Beaver and the Trees!

[@michaelanderson3771]

for a sediment filter pre pump you could try a silica sand filled cowl that has a fine screen mesh fitet over the pump inlet area to allow water to prescreen some muck before being pumped. it will reduce flow a bit as any filtration media will as you seem to have a fair bit of silt in the shallow well.

[@PopPopAdv]

We installed a spin down filter as the first in the series of filters. Our well is on a seasonal cabin so ease of maintenance was a key for us to shut down and reopen for the year.

[@freddien7]

Lot of Snow, good to see more Oliver, soo many jobs to do ready for winter. Love the Printers, soo many items you can make instead of running to town.!! thanks for the video, 4pm here in UK 52 mins from uploading video. x x

[@danieloliver20]

You two would be great blue water sailors, with your independent, self reliant personalities. Maybe once your kiddo(s?) is older you can explore that world of beautiful boats and locals. Plus you'll never get bored, since boats constantly need upkeep and repairs! ⛵️ 🛠

[@richschuster1097]

Nice backstory on the quad. I have my brother’s 2006 Yamaha that he bought new and took good care of. I used it for plowing snow in Colorado for 10 years and it’s still a work horse. Great video as always!

[@chrisw1462]

Sediment: You need a centrifugal separator. Goes in line between the 'well' and the tank. Totally mechanical, it'll add some 'head' (pump resistance), but as long as your pump isn't right at it's limit, should just work.

[@chrisw1462]

Not sure if this link will survive, but it's a KZbin link so... kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWSwZJuVfs6FfM0

[@mitchdenner9743]

Look up stainless steel spin down filters. I use one between my pump and water filtration equipment. Keeps any sand/ sediment from loading up my filtration tanks. Think it's 100 micron.

[@Deerhavenoffgridhomestead]

Riley you just made me feel old! You were born the year I graduated from high school!

[@spenceralridge4958]

I feel older. Riley was born the year I graduated from grad school. Never to old to learn and be entertained though!

[@bernardjones6358]

You're just babies, I was born in 1952, and I always used to do all my own building. Rebuilt all the engines in my Chevys, built my Harley from a basket case. After several years, you get tired of wrenching and buy your first new car and bike.

[@spenceralridge4958]

@@bernardjones6358- just shows that the journey is often more enjoyable than the destination.

[@randyanderson4442]

Take a butane torch to the business end of the plug.

[@spenceralridge4958]

@@randyanderson4442 ?

[@paulamoberly1437]

You both come up with some neat ideas to make your winter more tolerable. And the idea,a watcher sent you, about putting a metal tube like device on your plow is fantastic. Nice you do look at your viewers ideas.

[@Franisboche]

Riley, I used to work on air compressors for the railroad. Start up and run the generator to warmup the oil. Makes it a lot easier to drain. Also warm up the new oil to make it flow better. Ever thought about making a pump house? That way you can heat it and the hoses won’t freeze.

[@rosabayhan810]

Patron those tracks

[@1979augistine]

Big "O" and the two elderly peoples ......favorite youtube vlogers !

[@alysiachristensen5475]

Great episode as usual!!! But I’m not taking you for granted! I love watching everything you do!!! May God continue to bless your family each day!!!

[@LumpyinAZ]

I've never met anyone with garage equipped like that. Pimp My Off-the-Grid Experience.

[@TomSmith-qk3px]

Hey Riley. Just a comment on your generator oil change . Yes, the motor manual says 100 hour oil change interval. It was always 25 hours motor with no filter and 50 hours for motors with filter. It was a green foot print that moved it up to 100 hours. Watch it atleast ever 25.

[@bookworm67-hv7nm]

put a roof over the army generator to stop it rusting be nice to the old guy

[@vivianlawrence778]

😆 Riley, you are such a crack up 😆 You just cut 4 pieces before making sure they'd work, but of course they do 👍 You are so clever. We just got done watching Neil Koch's Dig Drive DIY where he showed the items you sent to him. What a small world 😇 Have you heard off a comedian Don McMillan? You might like him, he used to be an engineer and uses that in his skits 😆 Just LOVE Oliver's smile 💙💙💙💙💙 Wow, you got some great shots of the deer 👍🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌

[@0xdeadc0de]

Riley with your massive experience in mechanic work why do you not develope a snow cleaner for your solar array? A automated running system when the panels covered. Regards from Germany

[@russse2793]

What a grin from your little boy. Gave me a big ole grin as well. God bless.

[@BarrettGreg]

Someone else has mentioned the sand filter for a swimming pool and that would be the best way.Find a company that cleans pools and they will be able to get you one.

[@robertelrose6239]

HAPPY HOLIDAYS. I sometimes forget how really smart you both are and capable to figure things out. I really enjoy your videos and how well you all get along. God has Blessed your Family...

[@alfredcaleyfromwickedness2now]

what's up with the second doser you bid on? did you get it and fix your other one with it, so you can run it over that moldy cabin?

[@AmbitionStrikes]

More on that very soon! 😉

[@billroberts3864]

It is nice you two make good use of your various tools to make practical things for your connivence. The pipe under the plow blade was a game changer and will make plowing snow a bit more fun. Blessings to you folks.

[@alfredbucket848]

cleaning up the well water. When you put the underground connection, dig extra holes and sink a trio of 55gal food safe plastic barrels in line, one after the other. Use the barrels as settling tanks. Usen insulated lids, so you can suck out the dirt every year. You could even design it that the entire barrel could be lifted out if you wanted to make the las barrel a filter with charcoal and sand.

[@notprovided2823]

Another nice video! But a word to the wise: letting a fuel tank (in your military generator) sit empty--especially as temperatures outside change from warm to cold--is a great way to get water in the tank. Warm air has moisture in it. Cooling the metal of the tank, as winter proceeds, or even from warm days to cool nights, forces that moisture to condense on the inside of the fuel tank. It forms beads of water which eventually join & run down to the bottom of the tank. Then you add fuel, the water gets into it, and eventually overwhelms the water filter (you DO have a water filter on the fuel system, don't you?), and prevents the engine from running well, or from running at all. The solution is keeping the fuel tank full of fuel (or at least half full), and regularly servicing the fuel/water filter system. If you don't run the fuel down to empty regularly, and rarely use that generator, then you run into challenges with algae forming in the fuel tank, which will eventually gum up the works and stop fuel flow. There are chemicals to put into the fuel to prevent that from happening. Read a blog or two about diesel fuel storage & winter-proofing. If the weather gets REALLY cold, and you've got diesel fuel purchased in the summer, it won't have the blend of chemicals that will help prevent it from gelling in the cold, which keeps it from flowing. You've got to stay on top of diesel fuel. Also, before testing any engine, diesel or gasoline or propane, always check the oil level before starting it. Even if someone else (a "pro") has set it up for you. Murphy will reach out & bite off-grid people just as fast as on-grid folks. Keep up the great work!

[@JoelZabriskie]

27:53 - thank you for putting the writing the right way! 🤗

[@BobPowellandFriends]

As mentioned by others, a simple sand barrel that you run the water through to catch the big stuff works really efficiently. All you need to do every once and awhile is scoop out the top couple inches of dirty sand and put some new. This worked for my dad's solar water system really well.

[@gijoecowboy]

I saw you gifted Mr. Dig Drive DYI. That was cool. I think I have see everyone of both your videos. Merry Christmas to you all!

[@appieboauchmir3672]

For the sediment problem you need 2 things. First a sand filter and the second thing is a Neodiummagnet for the Iron in your collectes water. Both dont use electricity.

[@appieboauchmir3672]

The sand filter is litteraly a filter filled with sand and trapped in a bag in a Vessel.

[@TheOffGridIrelandDream]

That's proper winter! It's just a dusting of snow usually here. It's great to see kindred spirits thriving and following their passions. Good luck and keep sprits high. Greetings from our off grid Homestead in Ireland 🇮🇪

[@StanEugene]

Absolutely love watching your channel, all the improvements you are constantly making are encouraging to keep me do the same. However, the best part of these videos is watching Oliver as he grows up. Keep up the good work and know us less fortunate individuals not living in north Idaho are envious. I often spend time on the Pend Oreille River, which is nearly as satisfying, however living there would be a dream come true. Thanks, always look forward to your next adventures! BE SAFE!

[@mikgorblack]

I used a simple contraption for an aquaponics set up to drop out sediment. A cylinder shaped container with the water inlet on the bottom angled to mix the water in a circular motion. The outlet was near the top and came in through the cylinder to be in the center. All the sediment would drop out, allowing clean water to exit on top. Periodically drain the sediment on the bottom through a drain. Simple

[@1999Valkyrie]

Hey Riley, I'm thinking about a filter bank like you'd use on a whole-house water filtration system. That way the canisters can be changed when they get tired.

[@IvoryEastman]

That’s a smart move! More friends on board means more fun and extra bonuses to go around. Let’s spread the word

[@ronaldclark2624]

Big Hug for Oliver and a very Merry Christ-Mass to his Mom and Dad, Riley and Courtney. Love your projects. Ron PTL USA

[@whitlockbr]

Sediment can be taken out using gravity. Pump to an intermediate holding tank, let it sit, then to the final tank from the top half of the intermediate tank. Pump the sludge every so often.

[@adv4-life]

First time watching your video and immediately we subscribed. Fantastic on all level. You two and doggo rock! Looking forward to watching your other videos. Stay warm this winter and keep the fun going.

[@carolewarner101]

Great job getting everything set for winter! Your son is absolutely adorable...❤

[@rustbeltfab]

As someone who has overwintered in a camper, I have used a heated freshwater hose. I’m not sure how far you have to run a hose but it’s an option.

[@jenateer2518]

Make a dyi filter charcoal cheese cloth sand cheese cloth and pea gravel to filter the sediment this can be done with a pvc pipe or a drum. Pump water into filter and then it exits clean to your storage tank.

[@PaulRansonArt]

The sediment can be removed by using an intermediate tank or barrel. Just pump the water into the barrel with the pipe aimed at and angle to create a swirl effect. This gives the sediemnt time to drop out. Once the barrel is full the water should be pretty clear of sediment.

[@ronporter610]

you should consider running an electrical line from your compressor to the shop switch it in the shop or if need be, add a three way switch.

[@paulcheshareck971]

For the sediment issue maybe consider a conical tank. Example -Think beer fermentation tank when the yeast settles. Pump the water into the conical tank. Give it time to settle and then pump the clean water into your holding tank. Flush sediment from conical tank with large valve at the bottom. Love the channel and excellent content.

[@FriPilot]

RE: your printed squeegee, I have one that looks nearly identical, except that it's for a computer screen. There's some fuzzy brush stuff glued or at least attached to, the scraper edge. Just make 4 or 5 passes across your screen to rid it of dust!

[@davidp2of3]

Thank you for letting us experience a small bit of your life. Some of us think we 'd enjoy the idea of living off grid and getting away from the daily grind. But some of the obstacles you've been through would be too much to handle for most city people. Thank you for the content.

[@wangofree]

Yes! After our first year of burning wood we went from starting the fire with newspaper to hitting kindling with our trusty propane torch and have been for 14 years. 😃

[@GeoffreyMoran]

I just got a Bambu Lab P1P. After running it for about a week now I decided to get the enclosure and AMS for it. I am just starting to realize how handy of a tool it really is. “I need this thing to hold this thing… wait I’ll just print it!”

[@stetsonator]

God bless Oliver ! Look's like his dad gave birth to him ! Beautiful family...

[@garyanderson9467]

These folks are amazingly competent.