Diy ● 5 Gallon DOG Water Station

[@chrisnotap]

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[@JR-kr1lv]

YOUR GONNA BE SUED BECAUSE OF CANCER CAUSING BPA IN PLASTICS. WHEN ANIMAL'S GET SICK, THEY WILL SUE YOU FOR THIS. READ A SODA BOTTLE

[@JR-kr1lv]

@Steven Hughes this stuff causes cancer from the PLASTICS of most stuff, read soda BOTTLES or juice BOTTLES, just read up on PLASTICS and if they break down if used. You will want your MONEY back and use the better stuff. Not good for HUMAN'S then not good for ANIMAL'S AT ALL.

[@joanneosterlund4227]

@@JR-kr1lv Why does the water stop coming out .....why does the weight of water in bucket push through Hole?

[@voodoo1449]

My grandfather showed me this as a kid for his dogs!! Glad to see old school tricks still being used, and thanks for the memory of great past times with "papa".

[@Nathan1Johnson]

I am tile setter by trade the last 15 years.. I started laughing at the Bucket snip idea. For the many, many buckets I have gone through, I never thought of that one.. Actually the whole project is such a simple and great idea. THANKS

[@chrisnotap]

I think I’m going to do a video just on the lid alone. Bucket lid hack.

[@barbbed66]

I love the ingenuity he uses. I believe there is one issue with this particular project that the creator may not be aware of. The home depot buckets and most all other colored buckets, unless otherwise stated on the bucket, are not food grade rated and can leach harmful chemicals into whatever is stored in them, including dog food or water. This leaching process can happen in a relatively short period of time and these chemicals can be toxic to pets/wild animals if ingested. I'd recommend using the white food grade buckets for this particular project.

[@chrisnotap]

I did my research before making it. Recycle symbol 2 is on the bottom of Home Depot buckets which is food safe.The best type of plastic for use in long-term food storage is high-density polyethylene (HDPE), which is indicated by the "2" symbol. HDPE is one of the most stable and inert forms of plastic, and all plastic buckets sold specifically for food storage will be made from this material. Other types of plastic acceptable for food storage include PETE, LDPE, and polypropylene (PP). These plastics are represented by the numbers 1, 4, and 5 respectively.

[@Mike-01234]

@@chrisnotap This was an internet hoax from the early 2000's that went around claimed researchers at John Hopkins school of Health published a study that plastics leeched into food and water. I still hear this but mostly from people who don't know about the hoax don't even mention John Hopkins just say they heard it from somewhere. John Hopkins university has debunked this several times. I think the original one was microwaving food in a plastic container my wife still believes in this hoax she won't heat anything in the microwave in a plastic container. Later same hoax was resent again plastic water bottles.

[@akbananachucker2441]

Damn he respectfully took care of that real quick😂. Now I have a problem with this wich I'll put down up top If you want to read it.

[@apharbau]

This is a (dog) life saver. I built a heavy wood frame around the bottom to keep my crazy dog from tearing up the reservoir. Thanks so much for this idea.

[@jennifermenth-pavel1260]

WHEW!!!!! You have a nut job too, I feel so much better knowing it's not just me!! 😄

[@mikeharper4021]

Excellent video, 63 years old and learned something new, will be making one of these.

[@babybunny5793]

Holy crap, that lid trick is very clever!

[@mariabourassa1220]

Great idea 👍👌

[@Peter_S_]

Outstanding as always! Many animals prefer to drink from moving water and your ingenious design easily accepts a tiny magnetic-drive fountain pump with a few inches of tubing to supply a simple animal drinking fountain. I'm fairly certain many animals will be thanking you very shortly. I'll thank you right now. Thank you Chris Notap, you rock.

[@CoolTrainerJulio]

I was considering doing exactly this. Could you explain how you went about it or direct me to a video?

[@jeswhite231]

Thats really great addition to this fantastic idea. I love little fishtank pumps. That really inspired me too!

[@SMart7751]

Whoa, I made almost the same thing last year, but with no drilling. Fill bucket, tray on top, flipped it over. Works like a champ!! :)

[@mikecox3659]

Chris, you would make an interesting neighbor ... it's a good thing ... all the best!

[@sketchartphoto8117]

I will second that mike!

[@The-Battle-Brother]

Mike Cox No, he'd be an annoying, neighbor always making noise in his back yard.

[@AlfredoGonzalez-wc9dz]

My wife is on her way back from Home Depot and Pet Smart, with the bucket and litterbox for the project. Now I have to return the one that's on the way from Amazon. Should have checked here first! 😂 Clear and precise instructions/ video. Thank you!

[@chrisnotap]

Sounds great!

[@sebytro]

I tried making a bottle upside down in a container but it was too small and not sturdy enough. I tried a method with a wide PVC pipe but it didn't work at all. Finally something easy peasy to do and working! Thank you Chris, you made my day. :)

[@matthewbrooker]

Great video - quick, cheap and simple. It doesn't get any better than that! Love the slow mo and audio.

[@Monica-me1zy]

Thank you. I am going on vacation for a week. This is perfect for my cats. ❤

[@aliciadosela1069]

I'm so glad I came over this video. My dog is always knocking over his water bowl.

[@lees5402]

Ingenious! Thanks, I have been wanting to set up more water for all the animals that visit my open desert yard in Phoenix Arizona, when I'm not home. The shallow pan is great because I get baby quail that will drown in a deep bowl. I also get rabbits and Javalina, who tend to clean out all the different size bowls I put out when they visit.

[@chrisnotap]

Glad I could help!

[@danielasal2783]

Yeah I hit the like button, rung that bell and, I Subscribed. All these other people with all these tubes, so many parts and, tools needed. Some were so Ridiculous. This is simple, fast and, " EZ 2 DO". Thanx for making this video man. I give it 👍🏼👍🏼

[@chrisnotap]

Thanks for the sub!

[@MartinBurrow]

Simple design - thank you! Saved me lots of money instead of trying to find one for sale that would hold 5 gallons. Appreciate it!

[@chrisnotap]

Glad I could help!

[@Nessa2xDGAF]

Im doing this next week!!! Its perfect for my big dog and when my little one goes out she can reach too. I love this idea!!

[@pinoysiaki]

Wow, this is the most easy auto water feeder i'ved seen so far. Thanks a lot.

[@shawnifreeman5335]

This was very easy to follow and extremely welcomed!! Thank you for the lesson!

[@eponymousIme]

Nice camera work with a clear explanation. Thanks!

[@KingsCrossVIP]

I was literally thinking about doing this and then KZbin recommend your video... Can they read minds now🤯

[@KingsCrossVIP]

@@hello_007 I have heard of that but I only have a Android phone... I said to my son earlier in the day I want to make a water station for the animals. I was initially stoked when this was recommended but now a bit freaked out lol. I will try and see what else it does.

[@princessmonkey2034]

Going to make one tomorrow, this should save me from carrying water every day. Thank you

[@princessmonkey2034]

I made one, and it works good. Bucket 3.85, lid for bucket 1.89. Cat litter box 3.76. No having to carry water every day, Priceless!!!!!!

[@tuberez]

This guy is a genius! I'm making one of these today. We have 3 dogs that drink about 5 gallons of water a day and I'm tired of filling the bowl.

[@littleshepherdfarm2128]

This is such a great and simple idea! We have 3 big German Shepherds and a cat that can definitely benefit from this...and me too since I get up around 3 AM to feed and water my dogs daily! :)Thank you for this idea!

[@garyjones3364]

Thanks, works great. I prefill the tray, then add about an 8th cup of chlorine to the reservoir water in the bucket. The water slowly drains out offering a tiny but effective amount of Chlorine to drinking water. Introduced chlorine. I also put a rock pile in the tray so mice can jump out.

[@shellymac7597]

Thanks for this video. It is extremely hot outside and I was trying to figure out a way to put out water for any animal/bird that needed a drink. This idea is perfect.

[@luv4philly]

Thank you, that was a great tutorial! My cats are very extremely happy now!

[@Keepitrealfolks]

Ok! The camera angle from inside the bucket was pretty cool! 😆😆

[@jmcj06]

This is great for inside pampered dogs that don't destroy everything.

[@cwmson8381]

Thank you for this well-done video. I need to make a large capacity water dispenser like this for the honey bees as I can't refill for them when I take a trip, and they go through an amazing amount of water when temps increase. Plus I don't want them to take over the birdbath again. I'm going to look for a 5-10 gallon plastic drum with a sealing lid (there's a food manufacturer nearby that takes ingredients in drums that I'll try) so I can fill from the top / I'll put a stopper in the hole while filling and until I can get the cap back on there - that's the plan anyway. I'm not a bee-keeper, but I think they could certainly use something like this.

[@DiannaAtherton]

1st...awesome video formatting & editing. 2. Brilliant idea 3. All around great video. New fan here!

[@eugeneplakosh8423]

This is truly the best and easiest pet watering station. Nice job!

[@chrisnotap]

Glad you like it!

[@bkjan4282]

Great video, I'm going to make some for wildlife, the summer here is going to be extremely hot.

[@rhart367]

Wow, what a great idea, I have one of those for my cat but it's the type you buy of course that screw on the bottom, your way is probably cheaper. Good stuff.

[@codytaber6304]

Good idea. I made the air hose garden hose the other day with just minor changes; it works great. Thanks for the idea. Here's one for you if you're interested. There's small float vales out there for different things but I've seen them on evaprotive coolers. They function like the old floating ball toilet valves. Install that in a pan like you have and attach a drip line tube to it and you've got a auto waterer that you can easily dump out to refresh and then it refills and turns off on it's own.

[@chrisnotap]

Great minds think alike!! I already tinkered with that idea and the problem is a lot of dogs paw things and it would get wrecked as the dog played with it. Thanks.

[@johnvaldes8725]

EXCELLENT IDEA and tips. Thank you.

[@snakemonkey555]

Thanks, great idea for the lid and yes they are hard to get on and off.

[@jessicawarren7782]

Such a great idea! For sure checking into this, same concept even applies to smaller buckets/trays for littler pets like bunnies who actually drink as much water as a full grown dog! Thanks for the video!

[@madasyn0924]

Wow I love this channel, it’s so wholesome

[@_Lightning_Dog_]

Easy on, easy off lid tip earns a like.

[@alexlewisiii6654]

Thanks great, just one question could you drill the hole in the same spot but on the bottom with handle and top upright?

[@chrisnotap]

Yes....but only if the lid is 100% air tight. Otherwise it will slowly drain the whole bucket and it will overflow the tray. That's why it is flipped. The bottom, which is now at the top, is 100% sealed and air tight.

[@alexlewisiii6654]

@@chrisnotap you are totally correct I tried it yesterday and the way you did it worked perfectly.... 👍🏾

[@billy19461]

You're a genius! Works just like a hummingbird feeder.

[@chrisnotap]

Yes, exactly, except on a larger scale.

[@ernestlondon7831]

Thank you Chris. Desde España un saludo

[@momocamorli]

Video well done and very helpful. thanks

[@chimeexpress8603]

Cool camera shots and video editing. Excellent video. Thanks!

[@coalbach3996]

Simple yet functional great work.

[@kirkusarelius3365]

Clear, Concise. Excellent tips, Excellent video! Subbed, Thank You

[@rellagalis6156]

I’m actually going to put two of these out of my house for the stray dogs 🐶 ❤️

[@OPerationBoulder]

Awesome Video & Excellent Invention! On a positive note some dogs can be allergic to plastic and develop an allergy reaction to the chin and face a Metal Pan solves that! Home Depot 5 Gallon White Buckets are BPA FREE

[@sofiagray4582]

I swear you never fail to amaze me

[@Dbigpinoy]

How do you combat if there are mosquito larvae in the water?

[@chrisnotap]

They only like stagnant water. You would want to check and clean this out weekly.

[@tomskaggs7918]

Mosquito Dunks could be used if you have a skeeter problem. They are a bacteria delivery disk that is harmful only the skeeters.

[@BelindaTN]

This would need to be cleaned at least once a week in hot weather. Not only mosquitos and other insects that hatch out in water, but algae and slime. I would clean it and bleach it. Like we do our horse troughs. I like this idea, became we I am changing the dogs water buckets about twice a day. They get it so slimey and dirty from slobbering in it. Lol

[@richardmiller9698]

Or you could use a small pump to circulate the water or make a fountain. Most animals actually prefer to drink running cool water.

[@kelebgadol]

I have a couple of half-dollar sized copper foreign coins that sits at the bottom of a large plastic bowl. Never have mosquitoe problems (also added to birdbath). A separate large bucket which collects water for potted plants has mosquitoe larvaes, so I add a few drops of hand soap to break the top water tension. They die after a day. I am NOT an expert.

[@seriksson9721]

Very nice. So easy and simple the best way. Thanks.

[@waskele.wabbit717]

Good video, you could make it last even longer by prefilling the tray

[@roxanakoc3441]

Great idea but we have frogs using it as a pool to lay in !!!!

[@samsworldofrations6996]

Wow that was super. Just the tips for the lid can be used on multiple tasks 👍

[@chrisnotap]

Thanks. Yes, when I first did that with a lid a few years ago it makes them very easy to use if you are in and out of a bucket a lot.

[@vcmay626]

I love the way you edit. So Cute!

[@auggies7132]

Honestly this channel is my new fav go chris!! We stan

[@TexasLocalProduce]

Very clever! I have 7 Strays (Dogs) & live in Texas. It was in the 90's twice in Jan. & Feb. Yesterday tempt was 97™, but when u added the heat Index, it fellt like 106™. Today we hit triple digits b4 the heat index! Summer just started Aug. is our most unbarable month (78501) But I NEVER give my dogs water from a hose or place their water in any non-food grade dish! They have suffered enough for 1 lifetime. They only get filtered water b/c I want their organs to have the best chance of living a long & healthly life. I ONLY use Stainless Steel & Ceramic. Both materials also help keep the water cooler, Plse. keep the great ideas coming though!

[@jamiestark2356]

This was great! We just used this design to make an auto-water system for my son's 4H hogs. Seems to work very well so far. I would attach a pic if I could figure out how....

[@chrisnotap]

That's great!

[@ldybgd]

exactly what I need for my chickens. Perfect!

[@ll-sz9fl]

D ee yaz, me too haha

[@jimbrideau5802]

Classic air lock. Brilliant!

[@yiayang3403]

Great, simple, easy to make! Do you think this will also work as a dog feeder? Of course make a bigger hole.

[@Ponyman-sm7fn]

Good job sir. Thank you for sharing.

[@ScooterGenius6]

I was wondering do you think it'll work just the same as if it was flipped over to the other side. Meaning to have easier access to the lid part

[@chrisnotap]

It will only work if the lid is 1000% sealed!! If there is a tiny leak, the bucket will slowly empty and the tray will over flow. That's why I flipped it over. The bottom of the bucket is totally sealed.

[@alyssahidell5406]

Just did this for my dog, thank you for sharing!!

[@4dub802]

Just got the supplies for this build, I'm making 2 of them. We have 4 dogs and r going on vacation for 4 days, so anything to make my father in laws job easier! Thank you so much! #diy #chrisnotap

[@bananabuttons6637]

Great for chickens too! 👍

[@20alphabet]

Wouldn't it be easier to put the hole toward the bottom and leave the lid at the top for refilling?

[@GonDragon]

If the lid is on the top, unless it get hermetic sealed, it would make that the water keep flowing past the hole, until it drops most of the content of the bucket.

[@Anthonyisthe1]

@@GonDragon so if you have a lid with a seal it might work

[@GonDragon]

Yes, if the seal is hermetic, it may work. You just have to block the hole, open the seal, refill the bucket, close the seal and free the hole again.

[@dondiego124]

whats the differance you'd have to plug it, fill it cover it, make sure its sealed then unplug it.

[@GonDragon]

@@dondiego124 The difference is that you wouldn't be able to fill it because the water would escape at a higer rate than your hose can keep up. And even if you can pump water quickly enough to fill it, most of it would escape before you can even atempt to seal the bucket.

[@speakinfreely1999]

Very useful thanks! 👍😀👍

[@Minuet.of.Forest]

Great idea! So easy and i wouldn't have imagined it!

[@margaritarodriguez8073]

Thanks you! So much you save my dogies life

[@jennifermenth-pavel1260]

What a fantastic idea, thank you for sharing! 😊💖

[@maryjacques7867]

Thanks for this easy, great idea. Just a question for you...would you be able to do this with the bucket right side up, so you’d just have to remove the lid to refill?

[@chrisnotap]

It would work if the lid was sealed 100%. There is no lid out there that you can remove and install numerous times easily that will seal 100%. If it is not sealed 100%, it will drain the contents slowly and overflow.

[@grizzlott]

I had the exact same thought and came to the "comments" to find out. Thanks!

[@lorrieharkey3383]

Liked and subbed..... 2nd video of yours to pop up on my recommendation feed ..... so evidently I need to see more.... LOL

[@sylviagilchrist1858]

Thanks! My Mom feeds feral cats, so this really helps! =)

[@zarflllow8776]

Simple! Thank you for posting

[@thefckenview5602]

Nice. Great Idea, But why did you put the lid side down.? If you would of drill the Holes on the Bottom of the Bucket it would of had the Same Function with the Exception of Having the lid on top it would make it Easier to Refill.

[@chrisnotap]

You would think that but the lid is not air tight. Would not work. Has to be totally air tight or all of the water flows out.

[@megadezziescat1124]

I love the idea. Maybe use smaller items for indoor pets. Thank you.

[@chrisnotap]

Yes for sure. Just scale it to the size you want.

[@megadezziescat1124]

@@chrisnotap ...👍

[@Drumvain]

Love it, maybe a food grade bucket would be better. The color blocks sun though so less algae

[@melnewdem9929]

So easy...I could do it!!! Thanks..

[@jenniferstrang6257]

I love this idea. Question, could you by chance put the self leveling watering hole 1 1/2" from the bottom of the bucket and place the lid on top so you do not have to flip the bucket? Will it have the same result?

[@chrisnotap]

Yes that will work.......as long as the lid is 100% sealed. That's 100%!! One tiny tiny leak of air and the tray will overflow and empty the bucket. This is why you tip the bucket over.

[@deineadam2240]

I help a cat colony that's set inside the woods. Many warm days I've found their water empty. Might try this approach.

[@nancyrouserouse126]

What a wonderful idea thank you for sharing this would you

[@nancyfahey7518]

Nice. I think I will try that with a smaller version bucket. 40lbs of water is a little much for some.

[@chrisnotap]

Yes absolutely you're right. It does have weight and is not for everyone but yes, do use a smaller bucket. That would work just as well!

[@adognamedbird]

It's always the most simple designs😂

[@xavierharris7420]

Will it work the same if you put the whole in the bottom of the bucket so you can refill it from the top by taking the lid off??

[@chrisnotap]

No. If the lid was 100% sealed yes. But these lids do not seal 100%. The tiniest leak in the lid will allow a bit of air in and allow all of the water to overflow out of the tray. That is why it is flipped over. The bottom is 100% sealed!

[@xavierharris7420]

@@chrisnotap thanks👍👍

[@nancie7487]

I'm totally go the make this for my MaMa Skunk (Sofie) that's her name she has been living under my house for about 15 yrs! I love Sofie and her hair is turning gray & it's a long walk to The San Diego River in California USA by my house where I know she gets her water from. Thanks for the upload!

[@jaliscohoneyfansdeflowmayo2148]

Awesome video!! Thank you so much So easy to follow, even I can do this 😊

[@rotaxrider]

Thanks for the idea and video

[@johndavis3894]

Exactly what I was looking for

[@leesawolfgang8125]

would it be possible to put the hole two inches from the bottom of the bucket so the lid is on top and you can fill it up from the top and take the lid off and on to refill it? no flipping? I didn't watch all of the video but just a thought...put the bucket in the tray and then fill the bucket with water...

[@chrisnotap]

With the lid off, bucket in the tray, hole 2 inches from the bottom, the water will just flow out the hole as you fill it....right? If you plug the hole and then fill it, that would work but when you place the lid on it has to be 100% sealed. If it isn't, the water will slowly drain out and overflow the tray. This is why the bucket is flipped....to ensure a 100% seal (which the bottom of the bucket is)

[@mssixty3426]

Way cool! Simplest design I've seen yet out of the dozen or so videos I've watched on this subject. Will now look to see if you also have a gravity pet food feeder. Am implementing the watering station this week. Many thanks!

[@nicksheehan6039]

Thats flippin genius!!! Thanx

[@42ayla]

You can enhance this in the summer by freezing some water in the bottom of the bucket then filling it. It cools the water that little bit, and if it gets spilled without you knowing then the melting water is available later.

[@Elithia.m]

1:52 *me in my grave and someone hoses me down to see if I’m still alive*

[@nsvaluto48328]

Can add a hose attachment to top of the bucket for refill perpasses

[@chrisnotap]

Actually that won't work since as you fill it, the water would be coming out the bottom.

[@JuanGonzalez-gi6jt]

Awesome idea, thanks for sharing

[@OTROHIJO]

Great! Bungees can injure when they pop out though.

[@michaelwoo8752]

does drilling the hole on the bottom of the bucket and a closed lid on top have the same effect?