Electrical Installation In Our Earthbag Home | Full Install Start To Finish

We wire up and install the electrical for our earthbag dome. We are completely off the grid and our home is being powered by solar panels. Watch the install from start to finish.
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We are Jim and Jessica, a husband and wife team who made the leap from city life to an off-grid homestead in Southern Arizona. We've started this lifestyle equipped only with two Permaculture Design Certificates and a whole lot of determination.
We’d like to share our journey of starting a sustainable homestead from scratch with all its ups, downs, and lessons learned. Watch us take on the challenge of modern homesteading, off-grid life, and turning this barren piece of land into a desert oasis.
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[@richardp6461]

I really hate to chime in, but here I go. I used to install sprinkler systems in Arizona, I have dug in dirt just like that. It always works better if you stand in the trenche and chip towards your legs. Instead of the opposite. It puts you lower so you don't have to swing the pick below the elevation that you are standing at. It's also easier to chip away from the mass or high ground, instead of swinging the pick or "maddox" into the mass or high ground. I hate it when people critique your work, so I'm sorry. I just want to help you.☮️. I LOVE WHAT YOU GUYS ARE DOING.☮️

[@toddprifogle7381]

@³

[@annmeadlin4575]

Very smart. I would have never thought of it!

[@Vizeroh]

You know. Since Jess loves painting, and whatnot, trace your wires before you finish the walls. Then let Jess draw/paint some sort of pattern that follows the wires you have, this way you know exactly where the wires are at, and you also get what could be an interesting cool design that follows the wires!

[@et5222]

Great idea ..... also take pictures with a tape meaure at key points in case you need to drill something....

[@anothercomment-]

Yeah I was thinking it would be better if he followed more logical and straight lines for location purposes, but I understand he was trying to use the crevices but he didn’t do that every time so I’m not sure he had to at all.

[@seekerbee4494]

What a marvelous milestone to accomplish, congratulations.

[@skitzochik]

hey Jim ..a suggestion, try facing the other direction (away from what youve dug) when swinging your pick youre pulling the earth into an already made weak point of your trench as opposed to trying to break away the earth from its compacted STRONG POINT.

[@rossclark9155]

Sometimes we miss the obvious.

[@acerig4675]

He said he was on the build-up program.

[@acerig4675]

You two rock . When you love what you do, it shows.

[@davestevens4263]

Yup I cheat when running wires , I’ll put the wire in the conduit as I go , then glue 1 one section at a time . That& alway go way bigger on the conduit than you think you need . We all learn the more we do it . Don’t be shy with that wire lube , just fill up the conduit from the side your feeding wires . Haven’t finished watching, but if you got all those wires thru that conduit, your my hero Jim . You alway do surprise me in your work & inventions . Getting closer yall !!!!

[@ORIGINALCRESTED]

I'm a big fan and a fellow desert worker. One of my favorite ways to move earth is to use a HAND TRUCK with a 5 GALLON BUCKET because you can roll the bucket in and out of holes and ditches, and with the hand truck, the center of gravity is lower than a wheel barrel or wagon. I hope my comment is helpful. 🙏🙏 Thank you for sharing all the videos. I know it takes a lot of time to share stuff on KZbin because I have my own channel also. I hope you like it if you have time. 😊

[@davec9244]

Way to go Jim you two make a good team, keep it up! thank you stay safe ALL

[@TobyCatVA]

This entire thing just feels like one long love letter to Jess and is maybe the sweetest thing I've ever seen.

[@barbarashikongo286]

Excited to see that fan rotating! Well done guys.

[@kcbeerslinger]

I don't mind doing electrical work so much. But plumbing to me is a pain in the butt. I haven't done a lot of pex yet so I may like it a little more. So when you start doing your plumbing I wish you all the luck. Great job on this one though.

[@monoshock57]

Wiring rule: cut it long and never go wrong.

[@fallbrkgrl]

I have two words for you...back brace! I have had back problems for years (degenerative disc). It's easy to forget, and not use the brace, but I have finally gotten in my head that if I'm doing heavy lifting, or digging, or even sweeping (which is one of the things my doctor warned me about), it will save your back, especially as we get older. It's just a thought 😏 ❤️🌵☀️⛈️🌈☮️

[@alshirley3444]

I use my back brace for walking dogs and doing other chores. I feel for you back issues.

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

@Laurie just wondering how you forget about back pain from degenerative discs ???

[@426superbee4]

Its So Hot Out Side 🔥 It took 3 days at 2 hours a day, in the mornings, 8 am to 10 am, and 22 bags of cement to make 3 ramp around the house! 👍 I need them for my Yard Carts, Lawn mowers, and 4x4 to park next to my house. Its got a roof around with a 10' patio around the house. Its nice to BBQ out side in any kind of weather! 👌To walk around the house in bad weather to > I DO LOVE IT ❤

[@repssrepps]

It was exciting to watch as Jess flipped the switch and the room lit up as did the glow of her smile another great video thanks again for sharing it with us viewers!

[@martykennedy3962]

I’ve been watching for some time now and you two have done so much. This electrical job looks to be a tough way to go, but I’m pulling for you. You’ve got this!

[@MummaGee]

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG YOU ROCK. SO IMPRESSIVE TALK ABOUT A MILESTONE. WHAT AN ACHIEVEMENT. SO ECSTATIC FOR YOUR FAMILY. LOVE TO YOU Y'ALL

[@stephenrussin5081]

Congratulations on power in the Dome

[@NoMoreHeroesAnymore1334]

I withdraw my question about having some of it underground. That's gonna be so cozy!

[@karen0karen]

ohhhh those tanks of water. Fresh water is soooooo delicious

[@richardbrooks3569]

I could have sworn I had already watched this, but you didn't post it until today.

[@brandonlaird6876]

I thought the same thing. Went back and saw that this is a combination video of 3 previous to make it all in 1. Goes better with their newer format of single projects per video instead of haphazard back and forth project updates. I'm honestly fine with either, although the daunting length of this one is a bit much for my taste. Although, I would watch it if I hadn't watched the 3 parts already.

[@carmenmariacortesmarin2664]

I think you are right, and this is a compilation of the process. Good thing is that they will have the entire process in one video.

[@christinevian7198]

Wow you did it ….lights and fan…..great job.

[@lillymaypatterson6375]

Holly Goats ! YOU DID IT !!! Congratulations !!!!

[@richardsolomon8076]

Awesome recap team 👏 nice to know that phase 2 is already½ way through 💪🕊

[@susanlovejoy9609]

I love being able to take this journey with ya'll. God bless you two. Oh yes congratulations on the new addition to your family.

[@jerishead630]

Congratulations!! The only thing I would suggest is to run another set of wires for a rheostat switch for your fan speed controller because the chains break.🙂

[@rossclark9155]

Insulated electrical wire anchors. Gardner Bender MSI-75BX Polyethylene Insulated Metal Staple, 9/16 in, 14/3, 12/3 & 10/3 (NM) Cable, Tan Amz has 100 for $3.61

[@낙낙처]

정말 대단 하십니다 인간승리 입니다 부부가 사랑하는모습 잘보고있읍니다 어스백 하우스 집 짓는법 잘이해했읍니다 힘들어 포기하는줄 아았는데 끝까지 완성에 축하드립니다. 저도한번 어스백 하우스 짓고싶읍니다 마무리 하는모습 기대하겠읍니다

[@michaelrussell2450]

You two are wonderful to watch. Interesting thing is that your channel and wild wonderful off-grid seem to be my favorites to watch. God’s blessings to you.

[@rubylasiter5628]

LET THERE BE POWER!! Good job sweeet I know your joy. It took us 20 to finish our house. the first light the first water NICE👍👍

[@teresaberg1048]

It's beautiful! So proud of you two ❤️

[@Cornerstanding]

Awesome y'all are living the Dream!!!!!

[@fitzgeraldcampbell2010]

An awesome "Zome" . The flower of Life.

[@elizabethbrewer6523]

Thanks for these videos, I'm so proud of you two!! You've inspired me more than I have been in a long time!!

[@LuisRodriguez-sc1oq]

🇺🇸🇵🇪🇵🇷😎 🌞 Why to go team!!! As a retired phone man (35 years) I pulled many many miles of large cables, you two did GREAT!!! Keep on keeping on..💖 Love your channel....

[@jessesaenz1021]

Happy for you guys!! Looks 👏 amazing. Great Job!!!!

[@omegaroyal]

1 full hour of the green dream project!

[@barbarakarman8427]

Congratulations one more milestone accomplished. Fantastic

[@federiconalos8202]

You Guys are awesome! Hats off and God Bless you guys. Awesome, Awesome, Awesome!

[@BethS55]

Congratulations!!! Looks Fabulous

[@etincelleh1921]

Félicitations pour votre projet, et beaucoup de courage ❤❤

[@petegeorge3084]

Never doubted you for a second great job

[@billywills4391]

Congratulations!!

[@Mudpuppynme]

Hi Rachel! Hang in there, spring is so close!

[@BarbaraTristan444]

I have been watching you guys for quite awhile! I don’t comment much but I Love what you are doing!! ❤️ Keep up the Great Work!! 👍

[@dougg1075]

Thanks for outing that song in my head:) looking good

[@albertdehn8381]

Thanks for sharing 👍😀

[@joycefuller4366]

🎆 Congratulations 🎆 That is one Very Important Accomplishment !

[@sonnymoon6465]

I've been doing electrical for many years, some with professionals. I always run the wire in the conduit as I go. The minute I saw what you were trying to pull through there I knew there was no way to do it. You can if you just tape all that wire together before hand for the whole length you need every couple feet or so and just feed the conduit over the wire one pipe or elbow at a time. I was surprised you even got that fish tape through there honestly. You probably could have pulled two of those #10s through there or 3 but, due to the corners, as you say, the friction just gets nuts ! Just in case anyone else is listening here. You actually are very good at what you're doing bro ! Keep it up ! Sorry for the little delay there. Kudos on doing your own home ! I tried it once for someone else and built all the walls 1/2" too high and the inspector said to shorten all the walls in the house so the trusses are free to move. I gave up. They got someone else to finish it. I wasn't charging anything close to scale so, if I'd been charging what I make today, which is still low ($50 an hour), maybe I'd have just sawzalled the trusses off at the plates and added a half inch ply plate on the perimeter walls but I did not think of it. The right move would have been to do that and not tell the owners what the inspector said ! All I heard from them after sharing the results of the inspection was a string of endless swear words. Good experience building a home though. 3 bedroom house but one level and on a slab.

[@GEORGETTE7773]

I really enjoyed watching ! I would love to see what has happened in the last nine months, so here I go following you...💖✝

[@allenzackery1639]

That trench should be planned out for plumbing also ? Maybe bath / kitchen not a bad idea! Nice job !!!

[@TheUltimateAcres]

I am so happy for you both for the amount of progress you are making with so much hard work effort. #Congratulations on wiring your earth dome and #Keepupthegreatwork

[@forthefunofit3230]

so angelic walking through the door with the sunlight behind you

[@ORIGINALCRESTED]

This is so interesting. Thank you for sharing your wonderful work 🙏

[@mare7829]

Great job!!!

[@RedefineLiving]

Nice progression guys 👍

[@larryjackson8675]

Hey, you know when youve made it in show biz when your already in reruns. Still my favorite show!!!!

[@juanitafoster9834]

congratulations on getting the power in the dome. God bless y'all.

[@karen0karen]

Toad so cute!

[@foofyastralpunk5875]

Watching a few of your videos, catching up on your progress and an advertisement for the movie "Luck" came on. Its amazing how much the young animated woman in the movie looks like you. For a second it took my brain to catch up i was very confused about why you had been animated! 🤣

[@desertedenblooms]

so proud of uou and what your accomplishing...beblessed

[@sarahsilva5458]

Congratulations!

[@NicoleHoltActress]

Two enthusiastic thumbs up!

[@kristieandjeff2720]

💪So proud of both of you, what an incredible milestone! 🙌

[@bondpaz]

Very exciting! So awesome! I love the toads. This is the second year we’ve seen them.

[@kurtcurtis2730]

That was pretty cool

[@jerryhallowell5787]

Thank you for opening my eyes to the really of life you're One of the best very smart Man I enjoy your videos 100% Earth 🌎. Man. You will survive

[@christopherseba5937]

Love the retro Tron shirt!!!

[@sandraland1606]

CONGRATULATIONS!

[@judythymian3469]

Good job! Congratulations!👍🌵🤠

[@virgoessence1233]

Congratulations on one of many more accomplishments!!!!! You did it!!!!

[@hombredeacero3131]

Awesome video Congratulations

[@Flordetejas]

"Workin hard for my Hunny" 😅 ❤️ it. Awesome job guys One question, how much cooler is the inside from the outside?

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love you guys,bit of a mandala effect i so this video already and also you digging this dits for the electric.

[@DIYSolarandWind]

Happy Times

[@Siamorchid-c2m]

สุดยอดเลยครับอาจารย์ ผมจะเอาไปเป็นตัวอย่างที่บ้านผมครับ ผมชอบบ้านดินอากาศเย็นดีครับ ขอเป็นกำลังใจให้นะครับผม ไทยแลนล์

[@elizabethbrewer6523]

Keep up the good work!

[@charlenefoster6779]

The dome is so pretty. Reminds me of a castle or gnome home. I love the look so much.

[@TwistedArtLady]

I'm glad that you didn't put your electric box downstairs in your bedroom. No one should put their electric box in a bedroom. Electric boxes emit low levels of radiation, this is something you can confirm with a quick google search. It's a good idea to place the electric box in a room that you spend less time in, like a garage or utility room. Having it in a bedroom is a no-no because we all spend about 1/3 or so of our day in the bedroom, some people spend more time that that in a bedroom. Spending too much time in close proximity to an electric box can cause a lot of health problems, including cancer. BUT with all that said I love it that you finally got electricity to the dome and can't wait to see you guys get more completely so you can live in there. You guys are awesome.

[@georgefoster4659]

Why two neutrals and two grounds?

[@kurtcurtis2730]

I just started watching your channel. You two are like bees buzzing around taking care of things. You get more done before my coffees brewed

[@DIYSolarandWind]

I have watched hundreds of videos to see this one milestone, YaHoo

[@frankromig]

A future idea, instead of using a fish tape on a long run. You can use twine with a puff ball on the end or cloth. You then use a shop vacuum to suck it through your pipe. Connect to your wires and pull back through. A lot easier than pushing a fish tape. Hope it helps you in the future. Love your build. My wife and I lived off grid for 10 years in Washington state.❤

[@georgedoolittle9015]

Nice loft!

[@Earthmadegarden]

I wired an RV I rebuilt and it was nothing compared to this!! Good job!

[@philliperskine4986]

SO MUCH LOVE.

[@MercyMe2022]

Congratulations! Total game changer!! So proud of you man. Can’t wait for y’all to start the inside design! Quick question: do y’all have another done to build after this?

[@RomeoG39]

LoL!! You had me laughing with the sensual pickaxe music! Powering on the ceiling fan was a huge milestone! I am really enjoying watching you both go through this journey!!

[@MommaOG]

Yayy power is on 🤗💐

[@madmex2k]

Worse thing ever is someone who micromanages what you are doing after the fact, so... I will join in the fun. Hahaha! I am a lazy butt, I would have rolled the measuring wheel on the wall instead of against the wall and over/around all the stuffs. I am sure you got a good close measurement, and it's all under control. I get excited when a new GDP video is out! I wanna see you all move in, all four of you. And the chickens. Make it more like Green Acres Dream Project! Love it all, I just wished you guys had more help and double the subscribers.

[@mzimmerman1988]

Awesome stuff!

[@edwardweeden8837]

Next HUGE element is Plumbing…I guess, right? WELL DONE!

[@jbmorrow5390]

Great as always - did I miss something - you mention "The next dome"!

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

You expect them to live in that tiny dome ???? Always has been a 2 dome (minimum) structure, connected by a hallway.

[@carol07643]

Great job Guys

[@petrusdj8416]

Your two rock.

[@davestevens4263]

Soo true adding electric to a house is like adding a heartbeat to make it feel like home . Great job on the wiring , not everyone would attempt there own wiring. It’s funny how u wrap the wire nuts with electric tape . I’m laughing because I do the same just for that extra piece of mind . I’ve never seen an electrician do that . Not needed at all but we feel better & safer . Kudos you journey man electrician !!!!

[@janelleryan7869]

I have thought of video logging my build.Maybe release after the fact with comments off lol.Dont know how you deal with all the comments.Everyone has a opinion..Love you guys and thank you for the work you have shared with us.Every bit of it is amazing even on the difficult days.You are both so inspiring!!

[@chandrasutton4669]

What a great project!!! What a good job. Bravo 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@Jacubamustoff]

That smile is priceless. It makes me wonder if God smiled like that on the 7th day, when the animals woke up, the waterfalls poured, man plucked a handful of grapes and sat in the shade and the wind blew. The sun came up and was on, and the moon was properly lit. God smiled big and said " It works".

[@annar6430]

The next Dome, Jim ...take a break and allow yourselves to enjoy this one..first!

[@shahlatavakoli2084]

👋👋👋👋👋👋👋well done congratulations 👋👋👋🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹lots of happiness😍😍😍

[@jeanhawken4482]

Looking good