Digging a well by hand

[@1944chevytruck]

OMG! OVERLOAD!...LMAZZOFF!

[@Franisboche]

Why not get water from the stream? Get a trash pump and put an IBC tote behind the tractor and haul it back. We do this for our off grid "hunting" cabin. We have a 300 gallon ibc tote inside our shed that's heated, hooked a shallow well pump to it so we have pressurized water. That tote lasts us 6 guys a week. Just putting it out there.

[@9252LIFE]

Because we want to get a well put in.

[@lilahnewton7940]

Dont let the land defeat you my friend. She can be a real pain sometimes, that's why your heart must remain strong!! God bless you!!!

[@9252LIFE]

Definitely a real pain!

[@tWoforgamenot1]

agree !

[@damascusg4270]

@@9252LIFE dont know if you figured it out but I was at a job once and they had a old motor for the augers to run the pipe down

[@damascusg4270]

@@9252LIFE also if you have the pipe to pound down than you could pound it deep and than perforated the last two sections and it will fill the pipe that is further down in the the ground and give you static water in the pipe

[@jonfornwald]

The last scene was an eye opener. Without water we can't live here is a humbling statement after all the time and effort you've put into living your dream. It's going to happen. You will find water. I've got my church group praying for you and your family. Keep the faith my friend. God bless you and your family.

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you Jon. Good to hear! We could use some prayers for sure. I hope you are doing well! Have a great night!

[@gadolelohai115]

I'm praying here too in Clare, Michigan. Keep the faith💯

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you

[@jayrice1371]

Love the dowsing. It's not witchcraft...I have dowsed for several people...found water, waterlines, power lines, and lost objects. It's a great tool to use! Keep up the great work...you, your wife and those girls are wonderful and are some hard workers!!

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you Jay!

[@tmacmi9095]

Who would have thought finding water anywhere in Michigan would be such a hard task?😓. I know there is water everywhere underneath but you may have to find a way to go deeper somehow. I’m guessing the “rotten smell” you had on the last attempt was sulfur❓If so there are ways to remove it from your water. Keeping it Dutch has some recent videos on his well where he solved that problem. Loved the footage of your great family out in the boat with Issac😂. Looks like some busy Beavers been damming up your waterway. Praying for you guys to find the perfect water spot for your well🙏.

[@9252LIFE]

Yeah probably sulfur. Ima drive it to China next!

[@lindasands1433]

@@9252LIFE 😂😂😂😂

[@MommaOG]

@@9252LIFE I no this might sound crazy but have you tried contacting Homestead rescue? The Rainey's? Just a thought.

[@roberta19348]

Can't forget the goat and chicken 🤣🥰. Love you guys.

[@9252LIFE]

😆 Thank you!

[@sallyfrenette9643]

I pray you find water. You've put so much into your homestead. ❤️

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you Sally! Have a great day!

[@xxCAR_DOCxx]

don't let this discourage you, May God bless you

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you. I’m not gonna lie getting discouraged is inevitable out here but we get through it and move forward.

[@offgridhomesteadingmcgarve1494]

Don’t give up my friend. Get some tanks. Build a roof over it and catch water though the rainy season. Get some tanks that you can put in the ground for winter. The roof won’t have to be too tall either. You guys will find a way you always do..!! Stay positive my favorite little off grid family..!!🙏❤️

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you Ron.

[@CynBrown]

Yay Issac time. This water hunt is really discouraging I'm sure. You have a lot of cheer leaders out here hoping and praying with you.

[@9252LIFE]

Very discouraging.. Thank you Cyndi

[@richardcarlson5189]

We drilled a well in FL once , called auger and bail. You Install the pipe down as you auger inside the pipe. I was used to sand point poundingRented all the diggging stuff from the local hardware store ,with his instructions, said I would have water by afternoon . 30 ft. deep x2 inch, had lots of water. Good luck, may God bless

[@9252LIFE]

Unfortunately my auger doesn’t fit in a 4” pipe but I’ve been considering doing that but I’d have to order a new smaller auger at some point. We’re really hoping on this well. We’ll see! Have a great night!

[@robertburns3014]

Chad, my heart sank when your hand pump quit bringing up water! I don"t know what the Lord has in mind in terms of your water supply but I will keep praying, just like many others, that He will soon reward your efforts at solving the problem. Just keep working, keep thinking the situation through and a solution will be found! I love the fact that you take such good care of your family with the "fun day" sprinkled in there with the hard work. You da man!

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you Robert. I’ve done a bit more research and lots of phone calls to professional well drillers and I had one talk with me for almost an hour. Now I think I know what needs to be done. Of course I thought I’ve known what needs to be done all this time now but... yeah 😆 The fun days are great! Have a great weekend!

[@bluedogsurvive6501]

Hey buddy, just sold my moms house and now buying a log cabin off grid up north by my house , gonna sell the house and move out there! Happy trails guys

[@9252LIFE]

That’s awesome!! Where abouts?

[@geraldtrice4894]

Dig a few feet past where you hit water, install the slotted casing like before and fill the space outside the casing with pea gravel. Pump the water and the pea gravel will replace the sand and clay around the slotted casing. Replace the pea gravel as it settles until the water pumps clean. After the pea gravel stops settling, fill the top five feet outside the casing with clay.

[@9252LIFE]

How do you replace the pea gravel?

[@geraldtrice4894]

@@9252LIFE As you pump the water, the pea gravel will move down the outside of the casing as it displaces the sand and clay removed with water. Just add more gravel to the outside of the casing. This method works best if a larger diameter starter casing is used for the first five or six feet.

[@deborahmcsweeney1650]

My great great uncle was a water witch in NM and AZ back in the day. They said his dowsing was never wrong. I know well drillers around here still use that technique!

[@ritza2402]

We will praying for you and your family. Hoping to find a water for your well quest👍🙏 you guys are a lovely family. Don't give up super dad.

[@9252LIFE]

❤️

[@skeetermalcolm1655]

I have faith in you brother,the water will come, don't give up on it

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you Skeeter!

[@garya3056]

Good luck on the well quest, Chad… & glad to see the family having some fun in the boat.

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you Gary!

[@garya3056]

@@9252LIFE hope you’re all staying safe and well up there.

[@jimmygraham5693]

Don't give up you will get water soon. Be safe and be careful my friend.

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you Jimmy

[@oldsmokeeater7075]

As hard as you have been trying it just got to work out! Wow Youngman, if it means anything I am praying you and your family will conquer this obstacle.

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you

[@darthgbc363]

I hope you find a clean water source soon. If not, you can build a natural filter system. Cloth, fresh moss, or straw at the bottom. Then a thick layer of finely crushed charcoal. Fine sand. Coarse sand. Rock on top. Pour your stream water through. For as much water as you need, I would use a plastic 50 gallon barrel as a filter media holder.

[@9252LIFE]

Winter time is our main concern. We have rain water catchment in the warmer months. Our little stream freezes up in the winter. Our winters are very harsh and extremely cold. We just need a well one way or another. But that filter system you mention is a great idea. I’ve seen it done and it’s quite awesome! We appreciate your advice. Have an awesome week!

[@missytjaden643]

Big family little boat, nothing wrong with a little R~n~R ✌❤ take care.

[@9252LIFE]

Our bigger boat is too big for the creek. So smaller boat it was! 😆

[@annamaybeekman5152]

GOOD TO SEE YOU GUYS... ISSAC IS FUNNY IN THE BOAT.KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

[@bayoubrats384]

Had to chuckle at the boat fiasco... reminds me of us when the kids were younger. I think I have a favorite, autumn... if she ever wants to fish with my daughter and I. That's my kind of gal.

[@9252LIFE]

She’s definitely quite the fisherman

[@christinamillikin311]

🇨🇦 Hi Chad, first of all you are one fantastic Dad. Giving your daughters one on one time is incredibly special to each child. I had a good laugh at Elsa and a chicken following all of you. I also laughed at Issac sitting down with his stubby little tail. My heart goes out to you for all your attempts at the wells, I admire your persistence. Loved your video, great job. God bless. 🙏

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you Christina! These animals definitely give us some laughs. Have a great day!

[@johnswick4593]

I'm keepin my fingers crossed for you guys to get good water.

[@davidpedder9048]

You could also dig out a small strip of land with the tractor ( a sort of ditch ) about 4 feet deep with a dirt ramp on one end to get the tractor out after. Then start drilling in the ditch, add your pipe, and back fill the ditch around the pipe. May be able to go deeper that way.

[@9252LIFE]

Possibly but would like to get deeper down to be able to have good water. We’ll see.

[@ThomasEJensen_TEJ]

As long your kids keep that moonshine coming, you can keep digging those holes.🤘😜

[@9252LIFE]

😂

[@tWoforgamenot1]

don't give up hug and blessing ! :)

[@9252LIFE]

We won’t! Thank you!

[@tWoforgamenot1]

ps i will be looking :)

[@dannydenham8141]

Looks like something big has been checking y’all out... be careful !

[@9252LIFE]

Yeah the bears finally found us

[@MountainRoots]

Dang still no water?! Man, I hate that!! I don't know about where you are, but here in the Virginia mountains the karst geology causes most of the wells to exceed 400+ feet😬 I know when we were first completely off grid here, even though we were fortunate to have a mountain/gravity fed spring line to eventually tap into, our well exceeded 400 feet and we had to double case it. Hang in there. Keep the faith. Praying you hit good water!

[@ilzitek2419]

I love your family. Thank you.

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you!

[@kenn1936]

Awwwwww!!! After all that work!!!!! It is experience and it will serve you well, when you finally find that spot that will produce water forever!! I am so sorry that it is taking all this time and all these attempts to find the perfect source. Fingers crossed that YOU WILL FIND the perfect source of water, and soon!!! I love the way your animals follow you everywhere!! Poor goat - no more room on the boat. I noticed a chicken had followed you too!!

[@9252LIFE]

Lol yeah these goats think they are our kids! 😂

[@jedidiah5131]

I used to use a trickle charge system into a cistern. It would pull 4 gallons every hour which was more than enough for my needs.

[@marykey5813]

I like the way the goat is excited. She thinks she get to go too

[@9252LIFE]

Yeah she’s spoiled but had to sit this one out ! 😂

[@michaelmoore7376]

The way I was taught was to cut the short side (of the metal rods) to fit in the center of your palm and the bend in the first joint on your "pointer" finger. Hold them level. Walk. When the rods move both in the same direction-that is the flow direction. Slowly turn in the direction of flow until the rods cross, then stop. Stomp your feet hard on the ground and count the number of stomps until the rods separate. The number of stomps indicates the depth of the flowing water in "feet." ie. 30 stomps is 30 feet, 50 stomps is 50 feet etc. When used properly this is fool proof. I have used this method for years and have never been wrong. Good luck.

[@r.scottmacleod4564]

If on the 4th stomp oil starts shooting out of the ground you get to move to Beverly Hills!

[@9252LIFE]

Wow! This is very interesting. I’ll have to give it a shot.

[@roywilliams8236]

I'd stop hand drilling on land that isn't working. I'd build a trailer to start drilling deeeeeeepppp! That way, you don't have to pay someone else, and can drill all the holes you need. I have a friend with a 450 foot well. Enough water in that well, to supply a small town, especially when you account for flow rate, fill rate. You tube has plenty vids on drilling wells. And building well rigs. Once you are successful with a Deep well, then mark depth of first encounter, flow rate, and continue. Later, if you want a big well, try digging one of those concrete culverts were you add one 3 to 4 ft. Sections at a time as you sink them. They are wide enough to fit inside while digging. The way you tried with the plastic blue barrels. You can go down indefinitely by simply adding another concrete culvert with Ur tractor. I live on mountain. Not a spot on the property where you won't strike water. Culverts.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYizYoSEdr1kfpI Build a rig like this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKm9ZoqeqpuhqpY I'm sure this guy will be glad to tell you everything U need. Machines out work ppl all day long. Even 4 tough girls. :).

[@robertmiddendorf1519]

Pump from the creek...a beautiful water source.

[@9252LIFE]

This creek is a quarter mile away. But may have to

[@robertmiddendorf1519]

@@9252LIFE You may have to setup relay stations...pump it to that station...then pump to next until at your place...expensive adventure.

[@olberarosa2346]

O PLEASE DON'T GIVE UP I HAVE FAITH IN GOD YOU GOING TO FIND WATER BECAUSE ALL YOU DID TO MOVE YOUR WONDERFUL FAMILY TO THIS BEAUTIFUL PLACE I KNOW GOD IS WATCHING OVER YOU AND YOUR FAMILY PLEASE DON'T GIVE UP YOU ARE A VERY AMAZING STRONG MAN AND I JUST KNOW YOU ARE GOING TO FIND ALL THE WATER YOU WILL EVER NEED JUST PLEASE DON'T LOSE YOUR FAITH AND HOPE THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR VIDEO I REALLY ENJOY WATCHING YOUR WONDERFUL FAMILY AND YOUR AMAZING VIDEOS ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you Rose. After 9 times of wasted days and lots of money it gets old fast. Winter is coming and we need water this time around. It was rough last winter hauling it in. We got lucky last winter that we were able to still get in and out. The locals say that hasn’t happened in years and we most likely won’t get that lucky this winter. If it were just me out here I’d manage but having my wife and kids I need running water more or so for legal purposes and peace of mind for my wife. We’ll see what happens next. I appreciate you giving words of encouragement. Have a great weekend Rose!

[@olberarosa2346]

@@9252LIFE THANK YOU but PLEASE do WHAT YOU have to BECAUSE that BEAUTIFUL FAMILY ALWAYS comes FIRST LOVE WATCHING YOUR WONDERFUL VIDEOS STAY SAFE OUTTHERE AND BLESSED ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND

[@floyd4736]

First time watching. Enjoyed watching your family outing. Stay safe ang God bless. 💃🏃‍♂️

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you Floyd! Glad you enjoyed! Hope you’re having a great weekend so far!

[@jimthompson9992]

Seems by my count...you were one daughter short on your boat trip...everything ok with the missing daughter?? Got to say, I was really hoping this one would be the well that would produce...bummer!! I'm going to be praying really hard that soon, very soon, you'll finally get a good, clean well...I can't see you giving up on your dream and I can't see the rest of your family walking away from this. God will provide the answer for you. Definitely keeping you and your beautiful family in my prayers! 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@showmemo3686]

Somebody had to film.

[@9252LIFE]

They were all there. I think Haylee the little red head was just hidden by me

[@Animal_Homestead]

Love your family ❤

[@marilynwade9448]

Bad break. Praying for you

[@9252LIFE]

Our prayers have already been answered. Thank you

[@lorraineeagle4009]

I thought for sure this was the time. It's good to just have family time. I really enjoy watching you all just have fun. I've had you all in my Prayers. My heart just broke for you when you said without water we can't live here.Don't let water defeat you yet.You have a strong and faithful family.It'll happen I just know it.God Bless

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you Lorraine.

[@SimpleWildLiving]

Fantastic guys!!! I just wanted to say thanks for all you help🙏🏻 your Amazing. We are finally in Mongolia on our homestead…

[@9252LIFE]

Hey no problem guys! Hope all is well! Good to hear you made it. I’ll have to check out some of your videos when I get a chance. Take care!

[@hurdman7899]

Try using a large diameter pipe to act as the well casing. Drill your hole and then put the large pipe in to hold the dirt back. Then put your auger down into the big pipe and continue digging. Push the big pipe down as you go deeper. You will have to use a ladder to get into new lengths of the big pipe. Just an idea.

[@9252LIFE]

We tried that with 55 gallon drums but they started collapsing. I’m sure a proper pipe would be better.

[@johnroddy8756]

You must have the patience of a saint good luck

[@9252LIFE]

I don’t.. 😆

[@billyb.9878]

You will get it. Might take a company & it won't be cheap. But dam it. It's down there. Persistent you must be. Good luck, it will happen.

[@9252LIFE]

Thanks Billy. I’ve contacted some drillers and we are too far off the beaten path for the rigs to get to us. There is one guy however that I talked with and he said he’d follow me out here one day and see if it’s at all possible. We’ll see

[@dannydenham8141]

There’s water, it’s deeper, ask people around the area how deep their wells are. You may have to step up your game with a small motorized drill. Not something that you want, I know. How far would you have to pipe from the creek? Then a good filter and sanitize system would be necessary.

[@9252LIFE]

1/4 mile

[@harpitap]

@@9252LIFE That is not so far. A self regulated pump like the Karcher bp5 turns on on demand. At the cabin you have to split into filtered drinking water and clean it using cheap 12 or 24v (RO) reverse osmosis. I'm a water treatment engineer btw. Other solution is to dig a pond, direct stream to pond and use RO If it smells use carbon filter.

[@lauriestlyon8773]

The old timers used to dig out a 6 ft square hole then shore with wood. Can you buy or borrow a back home attachment for your tractor? Dig a couple of "steps" say 4ft high then dig your well. Put your pipe in add some shingle to filter the mud then just back fill. Just a thought.

[@9252LIFE]

I’d love a back hoe for our tractor. Considered buying an old excavator but it’d probably be more to work on.. lol

[@garyjohnson4458]

We dug one with my dad we used well tile cement one with ladder rungs in side first dug a hole deep to set first section then dug inside till we could set the next and so on till we had good flow of water

[@davcox100]

The saying “ gonna need a bigger boat “ came to mind😂 really thought you struck gold Chad. Absolutely gutted for you.

[@9252LIFE]

Lol yeah probably! 😂

[@braidenluedtke2592]

Just a tip I have learned you can actualy fill a hole with water to stop collapse. It actually puts pressure on the sides and stops it from falling in, I think thats why you strugled after you pumped all the water out. Love the channel and your persistance.

[@9252LIFE]

Interesting

[@morgansword]

Somewhere, somehow I saw a little system for digging with anything that had a endless wheel or a tire that went round and round and it had a weight on it and turned the steel down into the ground. They built a little stand to hold everything in place and it just kept going similar to the systems that had the little lawnmower engine... something with a shaft drive anyway. A lawnmower engine doesn't work because the shaft comes out on the bottom and I think it had to come from the side. It had a pedestal..... like a ring and pinion in a car or truck. If you had metal and a old car rear end, small but low geared if possible... design a deal to turn a shaft and drill down. It wouldn't work in big rocks as thats a whole new ballgame. Another idea is to dig a large hole with the tractor and go down to ground water level or a little more if possible. Fill the hole with something like two inch minus so that you can still drive a sandpoint down through it. When you reach the bottom of your hole, stop!!! Wait a while for the groundwater to backfill the gravel hole and how ever much fills in, in a matter of hours or even a day would be your tank level. You pump that to a holding tank, and hook up your system to that. Trying to remember the name of this, its not the submersible but a "JET PUMP" and then put your pump protector in so that when the source runs low, it shuts off. I don't think its a bladder type system. I just can't remember all of what I did to do this in a place know for no water. It took me a week with picks and shovels to dig that hole and cover it after putting some rock in it. That rock acts as a filter. Anyway in that large hole was a lot of water after some time went by as it developed itself to better and better., the larger the hole the better as its your new tank under ground. I built a top to cover it and had a little travel trailer so put my system for pumping water to my house in it., I had to pump it out as it was dirty water at first but with in a couple days there was no dirt or anything in the glass but clean water., I tasted it and it didn't didn't instantly kill me so figured its water for dishes and toilet, even washing machine if no iron in it to ruin clothes. It was very hot outside when I hooked that jet pump up and started pumping out the dirty water and in a matter of no time water running down my driveway and filling that county road in front of my house., People came to see the dirt poor guy with all the water running and they were hauling water to their fancy shanties., Now I don't carry grudges but this is serious, if someone hooks to your water line, you can't shut them off. I lived in Beaver Washington at this time.... early seventies, I was a nasty looking vet and people wouldn't give me the time of day. Long hair, beard, bike of course, a trampy dressing lady when she rode on the bike with me. I would love to tell you that story sometime. That was good times and it ended very badly as she was my life and soul. She changed her mind once we had money in four banks. Its also why I moved back to alaska for which I am grateful

[@9252LIFE]

Wow craZy! You just described yourself and all I could picture was my dad! 😂 I’m glad you’re in Alaska and happy man! And as for the well, we’re gonna keep Plugging away until we get a deep one! That’s the plan anyway. Well that’s been the plan for a year and a half now.. 😆 Take care man!

[@morgansword]

@@9252LIFE I am certain that you can do just that.... the last system is easy and would give you water for many things including the livestock. Best 0f luck to you guys and also would of loved to met your dad

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

I thought for sure you had it, I can’t believe you are having such a hard time finding water.Keep your chin up sooner or later you’re going to hit it brother. I’m not an overly religious person but I’ll be praying for you guys

[@9252LIFE]

Thanks Karl! What a pain it is!

[@normacousley8770]

You will get water you just have to dig deeper, that was just 12ft don't give up, I have faith in you and your family.

[@9252LIFE]

I’ve been down to 25 ft in different locations. This way of digging with the auger doesn’t work too well out here. The clay keeps caving in making it impossible to get anywhere.

[@sandyc6569]

I pray you find water!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you Sandy

[@mikejordan533]

Just a suggestion after many attempts at a water well.....contact the county or maybe a state agency but every well drilled has a log of what they find at each depth, living on a pond and creeks at far side of property you have water its just a question of where and how to develop the well.

[@jasonblacken1081]

After 9 wells dug, you're super chill when things don't go as was expected. That's awesome. I hope it works out in the end. Just found your channel, and can't wait to see the progress your family continues to make in such an enviable lifestyle. Thanks for the education!

[@9252LIFE]

Hey thanks Jason. Man I’m not as chill as it looks on the screen. Inside my head I’m goin craZy! 😆 It’s not easy for sure and man it’s a lot of work and days just wasted away. But we came out here with no plan B... so we will figure it out. Glad you found our channel. Have a great night!

[@awesomesauce7535]

A little dock off the creek in the future would be fun for you all 🙂

[@9252LIFE]

That’d be great!

[@deborahbarton3340]

Boy I really hope it works for you Good Luck God Bless.

[@9252LIFE]

It will.. Thank you!

[@Michael777Simmons]

Awesome thanks. Keep the faith brother. We are praying for your family. I believe water is coming .

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you Michael

[@michiganhobbyhunter4405]

Woohoo... Success 😃😃😃😃

[@9252LIFE]

Yea ok

[@c1d2e]

You where on track with the big drums but they’re not sufficiently strong. Try to get hands on some salvage plastic water service pipe from a utility or a large steel caseing 12” or bigger. Sink it in 18-20’ , no slits to plug up, the water will fill the pipe from the bottom. Use a trash pump to suck out any mud and water after install. Then drop your hand pump and draw off the top 4-5’. You might be able to dig it in with a rented backhoe.

[@lucleoni]

Man, that sucks, can't say you didn't try, you gave it your best. another bitter pill to swallow, but eventualy you will succeed. You ain't no quitter. Maybe better luck next time.

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you!

[@mikenuyen4441]

Pretty cool how the chicken and goat tags along.

[@ricktoole9991]

Too funny how chicken and goat follow you

[@davidmunro1469]

I use a lot of rain water. The money and time spent on well drilling would provide a big tank and catchment.

[@9252LIFE]

For the six of us out here for the winter would have to be a huge or multiple huge tanks and freeze proof. Have you ever seen how much water a girl uses? 😆 Yea if it comes to the tanks we’ll do it but man I’d love to be able to hook up a garden hose and pressure wash everything without having to worry about running out of water or having to fill up the tanks.

[@robertbrewster6890]

DO NOT GIVE UP BRO! If it were me, I would take it very personal - it's the land against me and I WILL WIN! No way I'd give up - no way!

[@9252LIFE]

I’ve been going at it that way for a while now but after all this time insanity starts to kick it.

[@9252LIFE]

I’ve been going at it that way for a while now but after all this time insanity starts to kick it.

[@robertbrewster6890]

@@9252LIFE We just got water into our cabin. I was able to take a hot shower, finally. We are using a gravity system that I designed that is very simple. I have an IBC Tote up on an 8' high tower at the back of the cabin. I ran a 2" pipe from that tote down the length of the cabin (20') just under the soffit. I broke off of that 2" pipe with 3/4" elbows in two places - one at the kitchen and one at the bathroom. You would be amazed at how much pressure I have. Anyway, I fill that tote from another tote with an old DC Pump I got from my dad 20 years ago. I fill that tote from the creek or from my neighbor's well or from rain water. BTW. rain water collection is your best friend Chad! I can send you some pics and vids. Let me know if you are interested.

[@9252LIFE]

We have rain water catchment but doesn’t work in the winter. Also a tote in the winter would freeze solid up here. Need a well one way or another.

[@genjulie3703]

Your video had me chuckling! Your goat going with you! The only problem with your videos is there aren't enough of them!

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you! This working for a livin really puts a damper on this fun stuff.. 😆

[@ranger8129]

I hope u see this. I noticed u all haveca stream are creek runing in front of ur cabine. All u need to do is hook up a water filter system that will filter the water and filter in bacteria out.once that is done ur good. I help set my friends place up in Idaho like that he had a creek so we used it for his water supply for his home it worked perfectly and the water tasted great and he hasn't got sick from it yet.

[@9252LIFE]

Our stream by our cabin is just from a marshy low area just up from our cabin. Not sure if it will freeze completely with a harsh winter. Last winter was very mild and the first in years up this way. Not sure we’ll get that lucky again.

[@ranger8129]

@@9252LIFE that's a possibility but what u can do is bury u some large water tanks in the ground.set them up to collect rain and even water from the stream.then run pipe underground be sure to insulate it well then bury it and tie in pipe ta a booster pump inside the house then run a filter system from there to supply ur place with drinking water.

[@ronwig7665]

Chad I am honored that your still useing my nick name I gave tylynn, I glad you had some R O R with the family before you got disappointed on the well

[@9252LIFE]

She’s known as the Spunky One around here now! 😂

[@otherstuffbybob]

I'd be freaking out. But every show I've seen has ended up with a working well, hang in there!

[@9252LIFE]

Yeah they make it look easy for sure! 😆

[@randallgray9495]

I don't know if this will help any but I heard if you find a big sycamore tree you should be able to hit water. Because they won't grow unless water is nearby. Don't give up. God Bless you and family.

[@9252LIFE]

Not sure if we have any sycamore trees out here. We won’t give up. That’d be boring! 😆 You have a great night Randall!

[@KMT65]

I am sorry Chad about the well issue. You are a tough and resilient guy. Easy for me to say, but hang in there. Go to a quiet spot with a cup of coffee and think through all your options. Maybe there are 'yooper' guys there at the local coffee shop that have some ideas or experience. Network as much as possible. Maybe barter some body work for some professional help? I have no doubt you guys will overcome this. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.👍

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you Ken. I’ve picked the brain of lots of locals. Even Bushradical came here and helped us drive one and we failed then too. It’s getting old for sure. I talked to a few different well drilling companies and they laugh at me when I give them our location. They can’t get the rigs out here. Although I managed to get our 40 ft RV out here. It was rough but we got it. 😆

[@jasonborn867]

New subscriber from the U.P - love your channel! Chad, I googled several U.P. well digging contractors and depending on water depth your cost could reach $5,000+. I highly recommend calling these local professional oufits anyway and at least get some free estimates. Also, in the U.P folks love to barter and swap so maybe offering your bodyman services in exchange for a well might be a possibility. Also, maybe a Go-Fund-Me account could be an option so your subscribers and fans can donate. Don't give up, my friend, because I'm betting many folks would support your cause!

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you Jason. I talked to some different drilling companies and we’re too far out with over 9 miles of back road and trails. We have a 4.5 mile short way in but there’s a small wooden bridge that would not handle a rig. I did however get in contact with a guy that has a rig that said he’d follow me out here one day when he’s out this way and see if our longer entrance is possible.

[@jasonborn867]

@@9252LIFE Hey Chad I just discovered your reply now so thanks for responding! Even if a well is impossible can a creek reservoir be built to filter and sustain drinkable water even through winter? I don't know if such a filtration device exists, but if you could utilize that resource there's no need for a well, my friend. Also, there's been no update on the new house project which makes it appear your stay in the U.P. may be ending, especially without running water per your last comment. Can you maybe do an update on this subject too so subscribers aren't left in limbo about the homestead? Thanks and hoping the best for you and your family!

[@brucestmartin777]

Ohhh my hopes were dashed! It was so nice to see you and the girls out on the water. Then to see you trying the dousing rods .. When you hit water I was elated and slightly taking some responsibility since I had recommended the dousing.. then the bad news …🤔😓. Yeow…. Oh my gosh.. There are so many people wishing you well ( pun intended) …. Something good will happen soon Chad. Your family is just adorable.

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you Bruce!

[@sheilawilson5049]

Great video!

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you Sheila

[@keithkenny4576]

Love your videos

[@9252LIFE]

Good to hear Keith! Love reading your comments!

[@MyAlabamaFarmLife]

A great fishing trip but a lousy ending!

[@9252LIFE]

No kidding

[@cint4347]

damn....I thought it was the real deal that time. So sorry. I know it hurts, but I know you will find the water. You don't seem to be the type to give up Chad. Hang in there. (easier said, then done) You are working really hard.

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you Cindy. Yeah it’s a real pain in the butt! 😆 Have a great weekend!

[@juliewareham6772]

Love that the goat follows you like a dog 😂😂

[@9252LIFE]

Like a lost puppy dog

[@trishadams6192]

Thats a heart breaking video

[@9252LIFE]

Yea it happens! But gotta keep goin!

[@Kentucky2Country]

I’m praying so hard that you get that water figured out and working.

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you Sheila! So are we!

[@JourneyOnLife]

I got a commercial! Yay! : )

[@MichaelR58]

Good video , nice to visit again , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you Michael! God Bless you as well. Have a great night!

[@Chris-qf9qm]

You should use high pressure water from a jet that is inside the pvc. You can work the pipe down a long way by forcing water into the pipe. Search on utube people do it with a pressure washer.

[@leteciagermones9111]

First time i saw a goat exploring with hoomans what an adventure guyz!!! 😀🤗 Oh no poor elsa you left her now she's screaming for you to fetch her...

[@9252LIFE]

Yeah she’s a big baby! 😂

[@irenebrown645]

I love your clay, would make pots and plates. fun projects for the girls

[@KuzweKanfarms]

I thought you were going to add the goat to the boat too. Hahahahah. Your dog cracks me up! Really sorry about the well... That is really stressful

[@9252LIFE]

Yeah no goats allowed! 😂 the well is very stressful and kinda insane in a way

[@KuzweKanfarms]

She wanted to go bad. Goats just crack me up.

[@otrotland5377]

I seen folks use the bucket on the tractor to drive fence posts why not metal well pipe, also use vice grips to hold the pipe in place.

[@9252LIFE]

We tried and the tractor is not tough enough

[@davidpedder9048]

Thought for sure you would get lucky this time. Just a shame the cabin is not accessible for a well rig. Are there not any sort of extensions for the post hole digger on your tractor ?????? If not I'm sure you could fab some sort of extensions to a smaller gas powered post digger ???? Could also pipe it in from the creek, but would think the system may freeze up in the cold winter.

[@9252LIFE]

No there isn’t but the clay caves in after going down 8 ft or so.

[@davidscott8400]

That was fresh bear track

[@9252LIFE]

Kerchack chased it off the night before

[@WildOnesHomestead]

Ugh man this well stuff if crazy!!

[@9252LIFE]

Oh you have no idea! 🤯

[@jimcooney9019]

thanks for sharing the video

[@9252LIFE]

No problem! Thank you Jim

[@beebop9808]

I used those rods many years ago to locate plastic water lines. Works very well and if you step off heel to toe back from the point the rods cross it'll actually give you a pretty close idea of depth. Only problem is you'll also find any wire, pipe or fair sized roots in the ground also and there's no bells to tell you what you're finding. lol Never looked for ground water with them. Can't help there. But, your ground water table seems high enough around there. Guessing you found smelly water in an area where a lot of decaying vegetation or the like was buried? I can't say but your old timers around the area can probably point you to how wells were dug back in the day. I know how they were dug back home in firmer ground. Guessing again you're going to need a hole deep enough to get a fair reserve or recovery level. Something heavy enough to hold the weight of the heavy clay falling in around the casing and maybe a couple foot of washed gravel in the bottom to allow the water to come back in the casing and keep the soil out. Just saying you're not the first pilgrims to live in the U.P. wilderness. Worth a look around afore you beat yourself up. :)

[@9252LIFE]

We’ve had a few experts out here helping us. We’ve actually just had a Well Drilling company come out and gave us some pointers. We almost have it. Not sure if you seen our newest video but we’re down 60 feet. Pipe broke 8 feet down. Going to fix that soon and keep at it.

[@beebop9808]

Dang! lol No I haven't seen that yet. Only a couple so far. Man I wish I was on my way up there soon. It's about time for the salmon to spawn. I haven't been up there in a few years for that. Hang in there bro. Looks like you got a good thing going on up there!

[@9252LIFE]

@@beebop9808 we’re going to hang in there. I definitely want to hit up some salmon this year!

[@juliemunoz2762]

that paw print is why you always work strapped

[@lindasands1433]

I've been looking forward to a new video from you. Re the well: Such hard work. You must be very disappointed 😞 Isn't there a creek not far from your cabin? Hire a few beavers to dam it up 😁 So funny to see all of you in that little dinghy! And Isaac was sitting on the seat like a human! Made me LOL 😆

[@9252LIFE]

Oh very disappointed. The larger creek is a quarter mile away and the stream by our cabin wouldn’t work in the winter.. Isaac acts like a little boy.. 😆

[@tammysarrazin7078]

lol i cant believe the goat followed you all the way lol have a great weekend ......maybe call the city county town to see if they have any perc testing done on your land or water spots ?? hugsssssss

[@9252LIFE]

They do not out this far. We have had other property owners with a few miles of us have luck with some sandpoint wells at 15-23 foot deep. Unfortunately our clay is around that level.

[@offgridDAVID]

Cool video very nice well witching skills bud

[@9252LIFE]

Thank you!