Aquaponic Solar Water Heater & Van Conversion Cabinet Pallet Doors | Weekly Peek Ep258

[@ourselfreliantlife]

People always ask us "have you heard of My Little Homestead?" I always respond, that family is an absolute inspiration.

[@Silverdawnable]

That lounge chair you put in the corner with your new wall paper is called a ‘fainting couch’ from Victorian days when women wore corsets and were often short of breath.

[@StephanieJoRountree]

Mom and Dad, your children are ALL geniuses - very clever in their pursuits.

[@glenjamindle]

Uh, didn't Bryson credit mom for coming up with ALL the ideas?? Haha

[@StephanieJoRountree]

@@glenjamindle He did.indeed.That's partly why the kids are so cool.

[@davidmorgan5414]

At everything Ellie “it looks really great babe”

[@4BWVan]

And it always does, too!

[@michellelindsay5727]

I love sweet little Azalea; when she waved in the beginning it was so precious 😉 Shae your hair looks adorable cut like that!

[@whatzupLizzy]

That Mom is a pretty smart lady - that water heater is an great idea! Please more on the goats please it was lovely to see them again! Love the channel!

[@lucyyoung9406]

Yay Bryson, good job. I could use a garbage disposal like yours...🐐🐖. Looks like Garen and Ellie are about ready to hit the road.

[@aka1gbr]

ha! Shae's lounge :-)

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Bree with her hair down and Shea with a new cut! Two beautiful young ladies. Garen and Ellie you're doing great job on the van. Azalea is a good supervisor. Bryson that is an amazing solar water heater. Thank you all of the wonderful Friday night video.

[@BeccaBullard8]

That was an awesome job Bryson, great idea I’m going to have to remember that one. 😊 Garen and Ellie your cabinets look beautiful and the van is coming along really nice. Shae I love what you did with that little corner! I always look forward to Friday evenings because I know y’all will be uploading a new video. Thank you for sharing all your amazing ideas. Such a beautiful and talented family. Hugs from Texas 😊

[@dibutler9151]

My husband passed away unexpectedly a couple of weeks back, and I so look forward to positive content like yours to help keep me in a good frame of mind. Thanks, all!

[@derayfasio7798]

I found your channel about one year ago and watched all the videos in a weekend, got to say that I absolutely love you guys, all of your kids grew up to be wonderful and passionate about different things, I learned a lot from watching you guys! Lots of love from Monterrey, Mexico! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ PS. I'm totally in love with Bryson and his brain, it's just astonishing ❤️🥰

[@fridabafverfeldt2008]

Driving the pump of a solar panel is a stroke of genius!

[@BryceByerley]

10:45 They say in whispered voices that he is still on that roof to this very day.

[@jewelssylva3738]

"I can't get down."

[@OriginalLictre]

To Bryson: It strikes me that it would probably be a good idea to insulate the warmed water line between the solar collector and the aquaponic system, as well as possibly the long arms of the aquaponic system as well, to conserve as much of the gathered heat as possible. Also, it might be a good idea to figure out a temperature activated cut-off switch for the pump, as well, to keep the temperature from going too high, in the event of an extended warm, clear period.

[@MirrChan]

Maybe insulate both lines so it doesn't freeze on the way to the heating station?

[@carrie4910]

‘That’s a-door-able!’ 😂 love it! There’s a t shirt right there.

[@imari2305]

Bryson I keep saying you're the "Jack of everything"!! Garen, Ellie I love how the van kitchen cabinet turned out. Shae love that wallpaper pattern; very tropical and fits well with your art work.

[@sheliaberry877]

Ellie, thanks for showing us your Little Sweetheart more times this week! Does she smile all the time? Shae, I like your hairstyle - cute! Also your corner decorating looks so cozy! Garen, the style and you and Ellie's giving the cabinets & doors a "natural look" adds a lot to your van. It is coming together nicely. SUCCESS for Bryson!! It so funny to watch all your animals. God bless!

[@nikkyf22]

Hey all. This is the best part of my day. Love to you all

[@dqcarol]

As a long time RVer, I want you to know that you need a way to latch those cupboard doors to keep them from swinging open and spewing stuff all over the floor as you go around a corner. Just sayin'. Nice work! Looks really good!

[@Foxys10]

I can’t even build things with good wood and you two build out your van with pallet wood and it’s gorgeous!

[@Mrcaffinebean]

Not sure if you all have ever heard of Engineer 775 but that guy loves him some direct drive solar pumps! He would like your setup!

[@miracle4557]

hi awesome family and beautiful bree,hope you are having an amazing day always..

[@krisgee1154]

Good to see Shae back in the mix! Bryson, that's brilliant

[@stacywilson4790]

Shay it makes it look like there's a window ,love it!! Great jobs Bryson , Ellie and Garen!!!Love you guys!😇

[@seccrecc67]

Mom is the great problem solver.

[@joycejones6015]

Thanks family. I had fun as usual!💕

[@samoatodd8730]

Love,Love,Love every bit of this .......dogs....goats..pigs...chickens..fish....mom’s scissors ✂️ ❤️ cabinets..cushy cush

[@carol-anntrudell9990]

The van is looking great. The roof system is genius. Everything is awesome. God bless everyone.

[@danaowen9014]

Great job on the solar panels. I love the rustic look of Garen And Ellie's van kitchen cabinet, love the doors. Shae the corner walls look so elegant.

[@thereturningshadow]

2:19 - "Yo, Bryson!!!! What ae you doing to my house?" - Goat

[@tardismole]

It's getting dark and he's still up on the roof. That's dedication, young sir. :)

[@frankiecarrel1369]

I enjoy your show so much I just wished I was a little longer on Fridays it seems to go by really fast God-bless you all

[@AwakeLazarus]

In the van kitchen center cabinet, you can put a removable shelf for the floor, so you can store valuables in a hidden compartment.

[@marrionetta]

I just discovered this channel this week with the building Bryson's room supercut movie, and hearing Shae say "my house" in this video made my emotions do weird things. I had no idea how grown up these kids already became. How old are all four now? I was not prepared for seeing them so grown up!

[@lbarney56]

Y'all, thank you for a wonderful end to the work week! God Bless Y'all💖

[@enderkakker6999]

Shae’s hairstyle is so cute 🥰

[@suemarina]

Wow, aso many things to say this week, the art corner looks fantastic, the kitchen cabinet is so cool, I really love it. And Bryson the solar heating unit is off the hook. You are so incredibly smart. You all amaze me at your talent.

[@sunnysideup5]

Cudo's Ellie and Garen, Those doors look amazing! The poly enhances the color of the cabinet exponentially.

[@cm.4828]

Genius!!! That solar water is awesome!!

[@deborahross2101]

Thank you 😊❤️

[@MBMCincy63]

G&E absolutely wonderful! 💖Bry and Shelly: great ideas! ❤️Shea very colorful and cozy😃💕

[@4BWVan]

OMG Shae's new haircut and her bangs! GURL.

[@smisplacedalaskan1762]

Shae. Have you thought about repurposing a picnic table for your dining table? You could have so much fun fixing it up. A resin top or a fluid art top could be a lot of fun to do.

[@maggievedrenne7379]

Another great video. Love seeing y'all working your land in different ways.

[@writingtruthinwisdom1835]

Thanks for the piano. My mom was a piano teacher loved by many. Also great wallpaper split design.. very artistic and functional

[@kathygauld9639]

I look forward to your videos every Friday! Sending love from beautiful British Columbia Canada!

[@johntjones3037]

Bry, Mom is pretty smart! Twice with ideas, good work and thanks for the commentary so interesting. What's corner looks good, the animals loved the pumpkins, and Eugene is smart too using his Grover to hold it still! Love your vlog, warm wishes!!!!

[@jgivens1227]

Everything is looking good.😀

[@cherylbook885]

Shay love your new hair do. You look great.

[@shawnsisler3743]

Any of your tubing that is on or near the ground could be covered with compost, mulch, etc., and then a layer of plastic to help not only maintain the heat you captured but add to it. The breaking down and decomposing of compost generates heat that the tubing will pick up and carry for you too. The van is looking great and I can't wait until Ellie gets to decorate it. Good job on making a little reading nook Shae.

[@butch5451]

I really love the van renovation. Can't wait to see the final result. Enjoy watching the way all of your family innovate and create their projects to acheive what they need it to do. All of you are awesome!!

[@GreatGrannyFreeBird]

bryson your ingenuity is amazing.

[@Foxys10]

Adorable hair cut Shay! I love it! It’s perfect!

[@kristymc6784]

Lovely hot water tank. Before you put your floors down. Make sure you do your water and your wiring. And if you have any leftover flooring from your house use that. Best of luck the whole fam. Auntie Kiki says much love from Detroit

[@jewelssylva3738]

The aquaponics heating system is brilliant! The kitchen corner lounge is so delightful, truly. & I admit I had doubts about barn doors for the cabinet in such a small area, but it turned out to be charming.

[@luella2u152]

I don't understand how so many people have viewed this video (1100+ @ 641pm PST) yet only 122 have hit the thumbs up or down. Come on folks, let's show MLH a bit more love.

[@katherinekinnaird4408]

I really like the hairstyles that all of you ladies are sporting. 👍🏻👍🏻. I am excited about the aquaponics. I worked at a commercial fish farm in Kern County California for several years fish are so interesting.

[@makisce]

You are basically using insulator to transfer heat and that's why you have melting. You have much more heat input then output and this causes heat to be accumulated to the heater input and eventually it will cause melting. What you have to do is to is to achieve as higher heat exchange as possible. You should try copper piping with black paint coating instead of using rubber/plastic hosing.

[@Donna-go4es]

Could you use the pool noodles that you get at the dollar store to insulate the water lines so they don't freeze? Might be cheaper than the insulated ones plumbers use.

[@justjanie7252]

A Black Rubber Water Hose can be left in the sun! Also, holds the heat very well.

[@bettywatson8828]

Shay, love the hair cut. Reminds me of the bobbed cuts from the 1920's. A vintage 1920's style outfit would be so cute.

[@FunfindersX]

Great job everyone Stay safe and positive Cheers

[@MsJWheels]

Awesome system Bryson. Happy fish means success. Van is looking really sharp. You should post the specs on that cabinet. Like how creative you got with your "wallpaper" and art. Retro chic cozy corner. 🥰 Hope those weren't Mom's SEWING SCISSORS!😱

[@01010000011000110100]

Fill the solar box with black rocks on top of the copper tubing.

[@LBurnsy]

Good vibes your way all! 💕 Side note: swoon, Bryson

[@skyrere]

Missed you in the peek Bree. The van is coming along great! Azalea is an adorable little star. Bryson, you always have some genius idea to get something done that needs doing. Shea, I love your little wallpaper, Christmas lights sheer drape corner.

[@cassandergreene906]

Love your hair cut Girl.!!!👍👍👍. Yall know you can make a video with little mama. That will be nice on how her day goes. Mr.D, you can fix anything. I know the van will be nice. You guys work good together.😇😇😇

[@joydeanbeauchamp3101]

the brace across the front of the shelves add strength and keep shelves from sagging as well as keeping things on the shelve

[@wayneh3021]

He sure does love them pumpkins.. The projects looks great everyone... ThX 4 sharin

[@monicafelton2088]

Good job family good job Bryson, good job with the van I love the cabinet and the baby looks so beautiful shay I love what you did with the house God bless stay safe

[@ohske]

Happy sunday and God Belas

[@angel-astanfield7939]

I love the new T-shirt design. 💕

[@aliceriley1173]

You guys are geniuses. Just love looking at y'all.🇹🇹

[@sth.777]

Garen, just a thought on the cabinet door opening direction: You might want to flip the far right cabinet door to open toward the driver's seat; standing at the cabinet working, it might make it easier to access things... The cabinet looks great!

[@johntjones3037]

The van is looking super, I had to add that!

[@myfathersdaughter324]

You all brighten my day ❤ The campervan is really coming together and looks lovely. God Bless you all 🙏🏼

[@1amazingj]

Absolutely lovely!

[@debbralehrman5957]

Bryson would it help to put the grey pipe insulation on the lines help keep them from freezing as the water sits in the lines at night. Or end of the season pool noodles. Shea you hair looks cute. Garden and Ellie looking great. Nice thing about the old insulation it will keep the squeaks from being loud. You all have a great week. God Bless.

[@donyakincannon8064]

Love you guys! I look forward to your videos every week.

[@PippiLong1]

Hmmmm ....... curious ...... Bryson, would the water cool down too much in the winter as it travels the distance to the aquaponics? Love the idea. I had a friend that used coils rolled inside a compost pile that ran from a pond to the pile then underground to the house. It got pretty hot. Cabinet is coming along real nice. I like your scissor stool, Garen. ooooo... I like the little corner nook Shae.... real nice.

[@mimisfavorites5269]

You can use contact paper to line your new shelves.

[@monabale8263]

hey Geren, a pop up might help avert those future sustained neck injuries... :P also if you split it, it could add a bit of overhead ventilation & storage...

[@maureen4025]

love scott joplin ragtime tunes! so much work! good job!

[@shanoteri476]

Thanks for another great weekly peek. Garren and Ellie depending on how heavy that cabinet is you should make sure weight in opposite side is even..a bed, or fold down seat something to balance so it doesn't make van easier to tip.

[@gacattack1234]

To regulate the water temperature of the aquaponic system you could have a T at the pump outlet one side going to the roof coil and one side bypassing it, both comming back to a shower thermostatic mixer then back to tank.

[@Monica-fd3ig]

I just love that cabinet!!! You two just inspired me to make one!!!! 😍😍👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@katherinekinnaird4408]

For many years I worked for the local High School Adult School. I drove big band with lift and wheelchair equipment. We too would remove certain elements from the vans to haul things that did weight a bit. By removing the lift mechanisms you freed up poundage. Some older Van's may be under breaked so always give yourself a little extra breaking space when driving. You're going to be fine.

[@lironmtnranch4765]

I run an exhaust fan for a hot upstairs storeroom directly off a solar panel. It's amazing how much the speed varies when clouds pass by. Make sure your system has a check valve so it doesn't drain back every time the pump slows down. Best way to engineer a water system is with the pump at the source PUSHING the water through the system. Diaphragm pumps like that are pretty good at priming, but pump much more efficiently by pushing rather than sucking. Mounting it at or below the water level is ideal. You might be losing a lot of your heat on the long run to/from the panels. Look at the insulated double tubes used for outdoor boilers. Adding glazing over the coils will bring much higher temps but another reason for the check valve, if the pipes are dry or the water still, the sun will melt the plastic. Another way to prevent winter freezing is a geo system, where you have a run of tubing buried deeply, ideally with an insulation cap above, that takes advantage of the ground temperature averaging around 55 degrees year round. Also works to limit maximum temp in summer. Whether you're pumping out water at 35f or 85f, the return water is around 55f. I saw the goats eyeing the new stuff over their pen. They can be jerks, I hope they don't manage to jump up to try to bite or otherwise damage the hose. Garen, beautiful looking cabinet, but now you feel why RVs are built with 1X lumber and thin ply paneling. Weight really matters on mobile builds for both fuel economy and handling/performance. Stationary furniture you can afford to overbuild Also I've learned the hard way it's worth pulling shelves back out and fine trimming them instead of hammering them tightly in place. It can push the whole piece out of square and sooner/later the force will start popping the carefully glued and fastened joints. Careful those knobs don't hook the hammer loop on your work clothes one day! In addition to ledges for the shelves, make sure to use RV not household door catches. I remember my maiden voyage in a used RV where several weren't latching well anymore; maaan, stuff was falling out and those doors were constantly wagging and slamming the whole way.

[@TheArtisanbard]

My thought was pool noodles. Glad you mentioned it.

[@thelmahall2593]

Wow Bryce the aqua ponics system it really looks and

[@PaulBarwick]

I just love watching the things that you folks do. Nice work all the way around!

[@robertjosephmurphyii4947]

Thanks fam for another nice video. Have a great weekend.

[@hollydewolf7051]

Its been such a long time since I tuned in. Garen, I'm converting a van too!! Yours looks amazing 👏

[@ElgarL]

Have you thought of using a ground heat pump? Pipes buried underground leach heat from the soil. a few feet underground and you get a nice stable temperature.

[@ferrit1]

Nice one, van cupboards look awesome!!!

[@eig1979]

Have use insulated the tanks the fish live in at all. I'm sure that could help keep the temperature warm during the night.

[@Foxys10]

I have a hydro garden in my house and I love propagating in it. It would be so cool to have a big outside system.

[@rebeccamiller3248]

Great show and loved the special guest appearance by The "Smahing Pumpkins." Sadly I am sure that will be the last Cameo this year. Keep up the great work.

[@Dekan83]

Oh my god, you guys are still kicking arse and making so much progress in only one week. How do you manage it all?

[@olberarosa2346]

WOW JUST AWESOME thanks for sharing with us LOVE YOU ALL keep safe