EASY Off Grid Water Storage System- With on Demand Pump

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@TripleTAcres 12 күн бұрын

Here are affiliate links to everything I’m using if you are interested. I receive a commission but it won’t cost you any more. It just helps the channel if you use them. Thanks for watching! IBC tote hose adapter- amzn.to/3y4SL3y 110v On demand water pump- amzn.to/3Wyj5gu Hose Adapters- amzn.to/4dtvvwv Y adapter-amzn.to/3UHD0IK Hose-amzn.to/3UHuF7M 12v Water pump- amzn.to/4a3AwsI Solar Panel and controller- amzn.to/49ZIFOM 12V Battery- amzn.to/4a4DjBF

@curiouscat3384 9 күн бұрын

I'm excited about that pump! It says 70 psi and you're right, my municipal water comes at 55 psi. I've been known to almost empty my tank when i've left the pump on so this will save me from losing water during the dry summer days, lol. And it's a great price. I collect water for the garden and couldn't get enough pressure with the dinky pumps I've bought so far. I'll be sure and use your link this spring when I buy - thank you! :)

@TripleTAcres 9 күн бұрын

That’s great! Thanks for the kind words! That pump is still working awesome today!

@FourthWayRanch 4 күн бұрын

HA, I have gravity feed and forget to turn the water off all the time. I've lost a lot of water that way.

@DempsterSlices 6 ай бұрын

I live in canada and my business needed this set-up for portable pressure washing! Thank you for posting this, you saved me time and money.

@TripleTAcres 6 ай бұрын

That’s great! I’m glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

@mandoshane 27 күн бұрын

using this same concept to run a washing machine off a tote. love it!

@TripleTAcres 26 күн бұрын

Heck yeah! 💪

@crimsonark2552 Ай бұрын

Using this for a home in central America where we fill the reservoirs 3x a week due to water cycling in the village

@TripleTAcres Ай бұрын

That’s great!!!

@stephenagace3452 3 ай бұрын

This was super helpful. Thanks. I ordered the pump and IBEC adapter.

@TripleTAcres 3 ай бұрын

That’s great! I’m glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

@SrStew 4 ай бұрын

Get a shallow well pump like .5 - .75hp to say a 40 gallon well pressure tank and you will have a normal water setup psi/flow. Also paint the tank so algae won't grow.

@scenicguy9610 12 күн бұрын

paint the tank what color?

@TripleTAcres 12 күн бұрын

Black

@Icutmetal 6 ай бұрын

I am piecing together something similar for my off grid cabin. I found a small two-cycle water gas engine pump that’ll empty a 5gal bucket in 10sec. I’m going to use it with an IBC tote to supply my pressure washer. I use a similar (but smaller) on demand pump which runs off an old lawnmower battery for my on demand propane hot water heater…and it works fantastic.

@TripleTAcres 6 ай бұрын

That’s great! These things are really nice to have. It sounds like you have a great setup and plan.

@scottweber-o8i 9 ай бұрын

Nice job, always handy to have water at the barn!!!

@TripleTAcres 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Scott!!

@paulbrowning1758 11 күн бұрын

I'm thinking about this for a garden hose/sprinkler brush fire protection system for a house and detached garage. Do you think it could create enough pressure to power six sprinklers (three each) on the roofs of two small buildings? The water container will be on a hill slighter higher than the roofs of the two building, so that will help with pressure as well. Thank you.

@mikethomforde7326 3 ай бұрын

I have to hook mine up to gutter also, trying to dyi a defuser to filter out leaves the pvc are nice but for $60 crazy. Making a cedar one with screens should be just as great. Just have to figure it out and how to mount

@TripleTAcres 3 ай бұрын

I’m with you. I still haven’t tied it to my gutter yet.

@surajkrishnan8160 9 ай бұрын

Great job! And have you thought about reducing the amount of sunlight reaching the water to prevent algae growth?

@TripleTAcres 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yeah, I currently have it wrapped in a black tarp. I plan on getting a cover specifically made for it. Great point!

@fromcitytowild 4 ай бұрын

I made a short talking about using a UV light pump for ponds in the tank. Although, I placed one in my big 2500 gallon tank, not the IBC. Aquatop is the brand and perhaps their smallest pump could fit.

@LydellAaron 3 ай бұрын

Very nice. Cover it with a dark sun blocking cover.

@edwinmanahan2020 4 ай бұрын

This helps me a lot . Thank you

@TripleTAcres 4 ай бұрын

Your welcome! Thanks for watching!

@Eastbaypisces 13 күн бұрын

@@TripleTAcreswhat pump is that?

@TripleTAcres 12 күн бұрын

@Eastbaypisces 12v Water pump- amzn.to/4a3AwsI

@ritchierhinehardt1726 4 ай бұрын

Awesome job. Thanks for sharing!

@TripleTAcres 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate the feedback and thanks for watching!!

@poorlittlebiker6476 5 ай бұрын

If you had a filtration system before (or after?) your pump, could you just open the top up on the tank and let rain water fill the tank up? Maybe use some screening to keep leaves from falling in and clogging everything up? Asking because I’m thinking of living remote in a rv/camper, and I was having a similar setup to yours in my head, it’s just the filling of the tank that I’m trying to figure out 😂. It rains pretty decent where I’m from.

@TripleTAcres 5 ай бұрын

You definitely could. I would for sure have a fine screen to keep the insects out too.

@mikethomforde7326 3 ай бұрын

Awesome and like the pump

@TripleTAcres 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! It’s been working great!

@bobdobalina838 3 ай бұрын

5:00 Who was kind of hoping he'd spray the dog. 😅

@TripleTAcres 3 ай бұрын

He would have loved it. 🤣

@bennyex20 10 күн бұрын

Hi again, I'm just trying to do the same as you but watering commercial polytunnels! I currently have 1000L IBC containers, I have see your links with what parts you used. I have a couple questions. 1) because im from the UK unfortunately the pump you have I can not purchased. I have googled similar but struggling to get one that pumps 5.5gpm dose this matter? I can get the 70psi is this the most crucial part? 2) I could not see what you used to connect to your pump was it water line pipe? 3) do you know the life span on these pumps will be using for approx 1 hour a day. 4) is the filtration essential as we would not be consuming. Thank you!

@bennyex20 10 күн бұрын

Hi! I would like to have this system for our off grid polytunnels we have! We currently have ibc containers which I fill but wanting a hose system! Could you let me know what pump your using and ibc adaptor please. We are off grid with no electric so I use a generator when needed to run our borehole but I would like to get a battery that I can recharge to run the pump. Could you recommend one? Thank you!

@juliereeves5422 6 ай бұрын

Great job, I will look into doing this

@TripleTAcres 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@kevincortez6302 Ай бұрын

How do you keep the water from growing algae or purify the water

@TripleTAcres Ай бұрын

You need to keep light from hitting the tank. Wrap it in a tarp or paint the tank black. Also, Using Regular Unscented Household Bleach (5.25%-8.25% Sodium Hypochlorite): 1. Sanitizing Water (Potable Use): • Add 8 drops (1/8 teaspoon) of bleach per gallon of water. • For a full 275-gallon IBC tote, this equates to approximately 2.75 teaspoons (13.75 mL) of bleach. 2. Storage Water Sanitation (Extended Periods): • Add 1/4 teaspoon (16 drops or 1.25 mL) of bleach per gallon. • For a 275-gallon tote, this would be 5.5 teaspoons (27.5 mL). 3. Non-Potable Cleaning/Disinfection: • Add 2 teaspoons of bleach per gallon (stronger solution). • For 275 gallons, this equals 550 teaspoons (~2.3 liters)

@kevincortez6302 Ай бұрын

@ thank you very much for the information

@TripleTAcres Ай бұрын

@ you are welcome! Thanks for watching!

@johnfitbyfaithnet 2 ай бұрын

How do you keep the water sanitary?

@TripleTAcres 2 ай бұрын

I don’t drink it, and you shouldn’t either unless you are 100% sure it’s food grade. To keep water in an IBC tote (about 275-330 gallons) sanitary for non-drinking purposes, like irrigation or cleaning, you can add unscented household bleach (5-6% sodium hypochlorite). Here’s a general guideline: • For non-drinking water storage: Add 4-8 ounces (1/2 to 1 cup) of bleach per 330 gallons. If you’re planning to use the water for drinking in emergencies, you should use a lower concentration and ensure it’s safe for human consumption: • For emergency drinking water: Add 1/8 teaspoon (8 drops) of bleach per gallon of water, which would be roughly 3-4 ounces for a 330-gallon tote. After adding, let the water sit for at least 30 minutes before using to allow the chlorine to sanitize the water. Important Tips: 1. Always use unscented, plain household bleach without any additives or fragrances. 2. Be cautious with chlorine levels if the water is intended for consumption. 3. Store the IBC tote in a shaded area, as sunlight can break down chlorine over time. Check the water periodically, as you may need to add more bleach if storing for extended periods.

@YeNZeC 2 ай бұрын

Boil it and then add Milton tablets. Put that water through a Berkey standard filter and then a Floride filter. You can drink that.

@laneclaypool8005 3 ай бұрын

Use quick disconnects on your hose. Make up a pipe from cpvc to go into your barrels. Cut an angle on the bottom of the pipe going into the barrel so it doesn't make a suction, put a 90° elbow in the top end. Fit the top to another piece of short cpvc with a glue on adapter from half inch cpvc to a male hose thread. Put a quick disconnect on the hose thread. Store the cpvc pipe in a clean place between uses so you don't contaminate your water.