COMPLETE Rainwater System START TO FINISH - DIY Greenhouse Build #10

[@247KW]

Suggestion: stick a little bit of steel wool or steel scrubby (like used to wash dishes) in all those open drain pipes. Why, you ask? To keep dirt dobbers, wasps, spiders, 🐍SNAKES , lizards, for going up the pipes. Yeeeesss they can clog up a pipe and yes they will crawl up it. Great video

[@Christlife23]

My thoughts exactly. Gotta filter what you can.

[@jaym.4611]

They sell grates various sizes, colors shapes etc..

[@crispychicken83]

I have just 2 words,that, I’m gunna cram together: badass!!!

[@dont.ripfuller6587]

I learned that mud daubers are a major black widow assassin. Just something to remember if the one worries you more than the other annoys you with it's fancy smancy hourgla...wait.... hang on... somethings backwards there

[@meanqkie2240]

@@dont.ripfuller6587 and those fast-flitting scary metallic blue wasps prefer fiddlebacks! They are not aggressive, and after looking them up, I was able to convince spouse we should leave them be!

[@ds9902]

Has somebody who's been in construction for 40 years, who's done everything from topping trees to putting the finishing touch on any project. I found your video quite interesting and I actually watched the whole thing I highly recommend this video it's simple down to earth instructions that people can understand. And I have been training apprentices for 30 years. great video

[@melaniezupan4881]

Well i dont understand where the first flush goes, tho according to the conversation, appeared to go into the rain barrels. Also, dont understand what the "leakage" is for?

[@garynewman7005]

Would be far simpler to just show a drawn diagram.

[@lillianchampagne6717]

I don't understand how the first flush diversion, stops diverting. Please explain.

[@thomaslist252]

Something to consider, is on one barrel to put a fitting up towards the top, and one towards the bottom, connected by some clear tubing. This way you can see your volume level in case you have not had rain in a while.

[@Oleo2320]

I’ve done this on on smaller systems and while it’s a nice convenience, it will grow algae even in indirect sunlight

[@davidskinner3963]

​@Oleo 2320 true, but if you put in a floating ball it will be able to be seen and keep the algea down to a dull roar.

[@synergy2222]

Or (speaking as a complete novice), on the clear tube cover it with black tape and cut out a rectangular slice and cover the exposed part of the clear tube with painter's tape. Then you can lift it up as high as you need to look at the water level and reseal it back down without it being sticky. But what do I know, never done anything like this before - but my mind thinks my ideas could work. 😊

[@jonathanborchardt891]

Tapping on the barrels will tellyou water level.

[@samranch4519]

placing blocks with holes vertical will allow them to settle and sink individually and cause your base to tip. To minimize potential tipping / leaning of your foundation, place the 1st set of blocks with holes horizontal.

[@fionajane56]

You nailed the self description except you didn't mention humble and humorous. This is one of the very nicest simple systems ever. Thank you.

[@sam-and-angela]

Aww, thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@johnlshilling1446]

Ditto!

[@wisewoman7906]

Agreed. Very enjoyable how-to vid.

[@toycarpgmr]

My experience is the rain barrels filled up in about 5 minutes with a good rain. Drain should take overflow as far away from greenhouse as possible to prevent damage.

[@catcolbert9044]

Nice build! I'm saving this for reference. One suggestion, maybe extend the drip/overflow away from the foundation of your building. Over time it will rot out your wood quicker and compromise that area.

[@synergy2222]

Or dig a small trench under the spouts and angle it to go deeper down a little as a run off as you end it a foot or two away from the greenhouse frame?

[@justcars2454]

I love the end, love your neighbor as yourself, As a Muslim, it remembers me of a verse in the Quran, saying, in order for you to get the best in this life, you should love what you want to yourself to your brother too (any human being out there). Means, you will exactly treat others and think about them, like you think about yourself, like you love yourself, and you want the best for yourself. Love ❤

[@leohurtt9088]

I absolutely love how you explained everything in simple terms so that I wouldn't have to Google what some of the things you said meant. Also, I just adore the cheery and happy vibes you were giving off, it would be so amazing if you could just bottle your natural vibes especially with last year, good luck with the rest of 2021!

[@sam-and-angela]

Thank you!

[@rhondaskipper64]

Happy Father’s Day, Sam-we love you and the entire family 💙

[@sam-and-angela]

Thanks so much

[@sca6769]

“I love it when a plan comes together!” You’re too young to remember the A-Team, but your grin reminded me of George Peppard’s on that show. Congratulations.

[@sam-and-angela]

I love it! I just barely remember the show...

[@charleskings-road2087]

I thought it seamed familiar :)

[@Oleo2320]

Giving me ideas and inspiration, maybe something for others to consider, 1. You don’t necessarily need to glue fittings above your overflows, ie any part of the system that does not “hold” water. Consider mounting brackets for support as needed and maybe two self tapping screws to secure joints. I’ve also used hot glue in non pressure segments. 2. Design your downspout and feed plumbing first to determine the max hight of the top of your barrel(s). Ie water always flows down… 3. Keep in mind water weighs 8.345 lb/gal, your base and ground needs to support 400 lbs / 50 gl barrel. 4. While small diameter pipe is fine for venting, overflow outlets should be sized to match maximum inflow, The multiple small diameter overflows is clever and will probably be able to manage. Consider a T fitting with a short vertical stack instead of a 90* downturn to improve vent and drain. Or otherwise separating the two systems. 5. A 1” manifold is most likely sufficient but don’t go smaller, too small and your primary barrel will over flow before completely filling any down stream barrels. Similar to overflow size considerations. 6 consider adding unions or threaded connections in your manifold to make breakdown for maintenance or moving easier. 7. Add T fittings and screw caps at manifold ends for maintenance, flushing out barrels or future upgrades. Nice system thanks for the inspiration!!

[@ajalicea1091]

Do you realize that by drilling those holes in the top for venting you could do that by loosening the bung on the top. By doing that you don't have to worry about bugs getting inside those hold even though they're small a mosquito can get in that small hole and start breeding and laying its larvae.

[@lazypat5497]

"barrel holder o' rama" i like this guy.

[@Hollybank5]

You are SO smart!!!!! And I just have to say , one of my favorite ‘down to earth dudes ‘ !! Your sense of humor just cracks me up ❤️. It looks perfect! Can’t wait to see you ‘giggly’ in the rain ☔️!!!!

[@andrewrobertson7626]

I agree 👍 super dude !!!!!

[@Yupmoose]

This is amazing! You took a lot of the mystery out of building this collection system. We appreciate the time you take to explain the steps and the reasoning. Thank you so much. Ill probably do this for my barn animals and greenhouse to keep the pressure off my shallow well system!

[@teddyapproved]

I really appreciate you explaining what the first flush is because I’ve watched probably a dozen videos now and you’re the only one who explained what the heck it was.

[@LandtoHouse]

It looks amazing. Thank you for the shout-out. I was waiting until the end to mention that you need a screen on that reducer fitting but you've already got one. Nice. Drone footage looks amazing.

[@sam-and-angela]

Hey, thanks for showing me Uniseals all those years ago! I'm also REALLY liking the drone!!!

[@LandtoHouse]

@@sam-and-angela uniseal is just so easy! Happy to hear that you like them.

[@SecondBestMom]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!! To both of you for sharing this. I have watched so many videos trying to figure out how to get my rain barrel system to work without cutting off the top. Thanks for the info!!!

[@haciendadad]

VERY likable guy! He should get his own show! I hope he keeps making videos on all social media, he is fun to watch!

[@lechatbotte.]

When you said that about the bit I said yes, then I said but it takes longer. I cracked up when thirty seconds later you said it takes longer. I found this stuff out when I bought my first barrels about fifteen years ago. You’re giving good advice Sam. I’m loving this build. Sam you could do comedy no problem.

[@sam-and-angela]

Great minds and the voice of experience both think alike! 😂😎 Glad you're enjoying seeing it, it's been fun to build!

[@kcmsmith31]

your wife must be thrilled that you are so handy! good job!

[@Newman81964]

I was going to say about the drums needing venting in order to fill, but then you added the overflow to each drum which basically provided a vent for each drum. Looks great and hopefully it does what is required of the system.

[@lastflightofosiris]

I usually skip videos this long because they're almost always some guy talking about subscription, likes and personal problems and doing 3 min. worth of work. Videos longer than 10min are rarely good, and this is one of those rare occasions. Your system is so basic and so simple that it's perfect. And kudos for no nonsense video and great narrative.

[@sam-and-angela]

Glad we didn't disappoint you! :) Also glad it was helpful, too.

[@AthenaTheSlayer]

The bottom-fill manifold method was in my head a while ago. Glad I could see it work in practice. This is reassuring and will incorporate into my attached greenhouse and using existing gutters (after cleaning them) to capture tons of water. Well done.

[@ryanj2071]

Man I love your videos. Good information, and a touch of humility and humor!

[@fava7753]

Excellent set up , very well put together , the run off safety measure flood prevention , exactly right . Vents the barrels at same time , netting on bottom of run off pipes will stop insects crawling up into the barrels , just a thought . Your the man Sam . .

[@samranch4519]

to reduce tipping of block stack, next time place flat side down instead of holes down.

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

Looks like a barrel of laughs. Must have been a draining experience. Oh well, go with the flow....lol

[@TheWoodHaven]

Hitting the drink much?

[@TheLeisamarie]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mariaross829]

You did really a very good job I wish I could have one here In the philippines

[@johnlshilling1446]

Are you Piers Anthony?

[@JosePerez-ks1vd]

Lol

[@rubberdc]

I don't know why I'm constantly surprised by your ingenuity Sam? I wouldn't have thought of drilling backwards , I would've accepted that I couldn't get through , sighed and then gone back to the drawing board at how to cut through the plastic, this is the difference between you and I .YOU'RE SMART!.lol

[@johnjude2685]

My rain barrel is rig for 1/2" plumbing and one on 3/4" and believe me that 3/4" fills my buckets faster and standing looking at water filling slowly sucks. Soon I'll be going with largest shut off as I can get, Like the seal system going to be great to go large. Thanks for the teaching Sir

[@MamaShea2Ladybug]

Wow! I’m in Old Fort, NC. If any of y’all super smart men or women want to come help out a single mama start a homestead(ish), that would be amazing! Tried a ram pump with the ex, and it kept failing. Desperately need this water system in my life. I got a bit confused on the first flush and drilling of holes in the cap. But, that probably just means I need to watch more videos to better understand. But seriously, this is amazing. I will try my best to write down everything step by step as far as materials and such.

[@benc1927]

If you alternate the blocks from side to side gonig in different directions after each set then you can better lock them in. As seen these will br prone to either falling forward or outwards. If you alternate directions they will lock in better.

[@user-gz7ov3nc5q]

Hi Ben, am a 70 year old granny. Can you help me set up such a water harvesting system in Kenya, East Africa. Am trying to start a 10 acre permaculture project all alone in a very remote, primitive setting. Granny

[@carolthompson5065]

Sam, nothing you want try and tackle. You and Angela are awesome . Love watching y'all's videos.

[@homesteadonthemountain3100]

Hey Sam, Nathan here, great video. I do like you framing on the green house, looks very strong. We have the same mind set on having things on hand and use what you have to make what you want. i believe it helps the pocket, but also more important keeps the mind sharp on problem solving. Anyone can spend thousands and have a great system. For me I'd rather spend it on chocolate. he he...

[@sam-and-angela]

Hey, glad to have you here! You're absolutely right on using on-hand materials! Mmmm chocolate!!!

[@irmarodriguez5212]

I dont know yet who will build that for me but for sure this is the model I want, thank you so much. Go bless you and your family

[@BooDevil65]

FYI on overflow: area = π*r*r, so a 2" inflow is 4x as much as a 1" outflow. That said, you only have a 1" exit/entry to each barrel through the manifold, so input will never exceed overflow capacity for the middle 3 barrels - only the end barrels. You'd be better off putting a 2" overflow on just the end barrels

[@DCJNewsMedia]

Thank you so very much ❤️ Brother ❤️ May God bless you and your family ❤️

[@azazels4617]

Love the idea...I would maybe just compact the soil after you did your first scrap, also the drain/bypass is a bit close to the structure I would probably put a downspout extension to lead extra water away to it doesn't erode to close to structure.

[@bluemoonbungalows1456]

You're silly and fun to watch. You made learning something new enjoyable.

[@sirjaya2534]

You are very talented! I thoroughly enjoyed watching this. It's so user friendly and feels like a project the average person could do. And it just looks like something you could teach without becoming too technical. Very impressive so well done!

[@sam-and-angela]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@savagesquad8546]

Sam, I was raised in the South and I now live in the great white north of the upper peninsula of Michigan and I watch your videos and it takes me right back to where and how I grew up with the way you talk and explain things. Never change! Y'all are awesome!!!

[@sam-and-angela]

That is awesome!

[@plansandprocrastination]

not sure what kind of netting you put over the pipes, but can you put some of that over the bottom of the overflow pipes just to keep flying critters from zipping in to your barrels? Really awesome job, and an extremely helpful video!!

[@sam-and-angela]

You could, yes. The netting is paint strainer/filter netting from the hardware store. It's a thin mesh.

[@denisewilson8367]

a nylon or pantyhose will work too, probably cheaper too.

[@minfan3992]

Thanks so much for the Uniseal seal that I was looking for for a long time.

[@maggiesue4825]

You remind me so much of my Dad; he was a self-made engineer, too. I'm amazed how you thought all this out and put it together. I hope it's a success! But like you say, if it needs some fixing, you'll fix it!!

[@nonyabusiness9747]

Maggie Sue go on a date with em. 😘

[@SxmTech101]

Great job man

[@egfftwayne]

I think someone may have mentioned by now, but why not get a couple more seals and put a sight glass tube for water levels in center barrel?

[@timothydillon6421]

Doesnt matter what barrel it goes in. And all you have to do is hold the end of the hose above the top of the barrel and lower it till water comes out that's your water level (pun intended)

[@sheilaarmstrong2743]

Nice job I like your design

[@BLHomestead]

I have a 12' by 24' awning over my dog kennels I wanted to catch rain off of for watering my small garden and possibly water the animals to. Well I hooked up a 55 gallon barrel, (only had one), and I was amazed that a 10 minute light rain had that thing overflowing like crazy! I'm in OK and in the springtime I bet I could catch a 1k gallons easy in less than a month. It really doesn't take much rain to fill those barrels up. I couldn't imagine catching rain off my house. Would be way more water than I could store.

[@Silvermoonhomestead]

Hello, also from NC. Love your greenhouse and water catchment system. I get just as giddy when I build something and it works as intended so I totally understand how you feel.

[@Marshas_Journey]

I like how you explain everything and your videos are so interesting

[@brianconley3973]

With the hydraulics, you only needed 1 overflow outlet on one barrel. The water level equalizes in all the barrels before it would reaches the overflow. You did not need to drill vents for each barrel, the overflow would serve that purpose .

[@danielschoeman5238]

That's what I thought as well.

[@kimwilliams722]

I enjoy listening to you you are down to earth and I enjoy your humor

[@ADiosChicago]

He said chemtrails! 🤣🤣🤣 love this guy already ❤. Instant subscriber. Great video!

[@mikemerkweki6949]

Even Though I may never build any of these things??? I'm hooked!!! Well done show and fun personalities. 👏

[@kendaleklund7475]

You need a better foundation under each column. You should place two 8 x 16 x 4 inch concrete blocks at 90 degrees to the column blocks. This will give about 1 pound per square inch pressure on the ground instead of the greater than 5 pounds per square inch of your current design. Your columns may start to lean if the ground get wet under the columns. Good Luck, there were some great hints in your video! Note: If you replace the bottom block with a 8 x 16 x 4 inch block plus two more under that one you will end up with the same height. Should be able to jack up the barrels when empty, replace the columns. Once they are all updated then re-level the top horizontal boards.

[@online3010]

I like how a Dane Redhead is "outside". He has a good hat (althoughI see he got sunburnt), good explanation, well communicated. I wish to know how to edit his videos . This "Ginger" Danish American I like, I think more people (like myself) need these skills. (As a South African) I appreciate your help as I'm an accountant. Thx

[@peggywilson9929]

You missed your calling as a comedian 😂😂❣️ good job on your rain system ❣️

[@sam-and-angela]

😊 thank you

[@Windragon76]

Don't sell yourself short. In my opinion you are a master craftsman sir. I've watched several of your videos, subscribed to your channel and have even implemented some of your ideas in my own garden. As a master plumber myself I'm proud to see someone else plan their work and then work their plan. 👍👍👨‍🌾👨‍🌾👨‍🔧👨‍🔧

[@sam-and-angela]

Wow, thank you! Great username then, being a plumber! 😂😎👍

[@Windragon76]

@@sam-and-angela you're welcome. Yes, I earned that nickname in the military back in 2006. I was a Hull Maintenance Technician in the Navy and spent quite a bit of time in the waste management area. It stuck so I embraced it. May as well make lemonade, right.

[@lcostantino7931]

Second layer of blocks need the direction changed, more stable... Hope all ok.... Shared this with friends.... Best wishes ....

[@briha3142]

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[@NancysFanciesDesign]

Sam, is there a reason you put the barrels inside instead of outside? I was wondering if it took up a lot of space in the greenhouse. LOVE the drone footage!

[@sam-and-angela]

Yep! :) They will absorb the heat from the sun and help to regulate the temperature inside the greenhouse overnight in cool weather.

[@NancysFanciesDesign]

@@sam-and-angela I thought you probably had a reason for doing it that way. Thanks for the answer!

[@GlasshouseandGarden]

Frist video I have seen on this channel - love this guy and will be looking for more self-build greenhouse episodes.

[@jlk8145]

Should have added a universal joint at each barrel , would have made the manifold removable if you had a break.

[@timothydillon6421]

The man knows how to use a cutz all.

[@johnwane4034]

Lets see ur video? Or right shut up 🤐

[@dkleath8697]

I've watched a LOT of KZbin DIY vids relating to gardening, including rainwater cache mentioned & I have to say You & Your Design is "TOP DRAWER"!! I'm not easily impressed > you are UniquelyThe Best! Extra Appreciation for the links > I can hardly wait to grow-up big & strong like you (oh wait, I'm a little old 👵!), so I'll just have to settle for $$ & means to hire a "fascilitator" aka "workman"...I Really want to Do what you Did!! Bravo! 👏👏👏❣️❣️

[@eddieramos6883]

I'm going to build it , but I will cover the air vent holes by cutting a round piece of plastic mesh and glue them using a glue that will stick to the barrel material just to make sure no bugs will try to enter the barrels . For example, mosquitoes. To tell you the truth , nobody on You Tube explains so well all the steps the way you do . I'm writing from P.R. . In some more months we will have the storms season and what I saw in this video will come very handy . For drinking and cooking water it's just a matter of having stored tens of gallons of it way before the s. season , and the water that will keep being collected in plastic barrels can be used for other things . It will be a matter of just connecting a hose to the faucet in the barrel . You have no idea what you have done for me . GRACIAS !!

[@sam-and-angela]

Eddie, I am so pleased to hear that my video was helpful. You have helped me too, regarding the mesh for the barrels! Good luck with your project, I wish you all the success!!! -Sam

[@eddieramos6883]

@@sam-and-angela The same here . GRACIAS .

[@timothydillon6421]

@@eddieramos6883 I would utilize the bungs in the barrel bc they are pipe thread and you can screw a pipe fitting right into them. 2" npt. Place the barrels upside down and connect them that way and then vent by drilling and tapping the bottom but now top 1/8 pipe and connect together with cheap compression fittings and 1/4 ice make line to a filter or to a ptrap type air loc. Then the over flow would be plumbed into the bottom manifold and run up higher than the barrel height and 180 back down so you can use full capacity or the barrels but put a vent hole in the top of that 180 at the top to prevent a siphon.

[@eddieramos6883]

@@timothydillon6421 Thanks . GRACIAS

[@hvp685]

first of all... sam is really cool about the way he explains it all... i come from a family who was into obsessions of these water gardening etc .. micro-managing stuff thank you sir

[@moragellis3040]

How about adding a simple float so you can assess the water level, far less work then a sight pipe.

[@sam-and-angela]

Ooo I like that! I've been thinking about how to plumb in a sight pipe without loosing every bit of water I've collected and flooding the greenhouse. A float would work and save the water, too! Thank you for this idea!

[@timothydillon6421]

@@sam-and-angela you hose will tell you the water level.

[@debbysmith3003]

This was a great video. Not only in the step-by-step construction but also the honesty & humor of it. I love it!! We inherited a small pre-fab type greenhouse and recently took it down. Now we have to reassemble it behind our home where we have no water connection. I am hoping we will be able to recreate your rainwater system. Great job!!

[@dru4135]

That soft ground is going to give way over time because you didn't set the foundation properly.

[@douglaswindsor120]

Someone who sees the same problem as I do if front or back settle more than the other it.could fall over

[@joshuarobertson7008]

Stellar work love to see it. A tip I may add is a shut off at the end of your first flush system. It dosent need to drain constantly. Leaving shut off rain will flush and fill up the drain with its dirty water. But the time it gets to the top all dust and dirt will settle at the bottom. Then after each rain just drain that dirt out. This way you no spilling good water after the room has cleared. Keep up the good work!

[@minimeguju6868]

Why should you be the only one enjoying the first rain. Make a video for us to enjoy with you. 😂 truly enjoy your video

[@brucehughart4894]

Good Job! I set up rain barrels 10 years ago. The barrels and downspouts are needing some maintenance. I'm going to incorporate some of your methods.

[@roxannmoore5323]

You are so sweet and informative Can’t wait to build my own. Dear Mrs Green Acre s. No worries, I am grandma.

[@organiccraftworks3153]

Organic Craftworks likes how you think sir ! Always keeping an open mind. Never stop looking :)

[@ScreamPotato]

Dude, awesome video!!! Those Uniseals are a game changer.

[@sam-and-angela]

They sure are!

[@doylemarkham1010]

Really like what you did. Now I think I can do one.

[@LazyDogsRanch]

Science FTW! I like this design - not unnecessarily complex, but not so simple that everything falls apart when you try to use it.

[@Sacredheart247]

Wow, I can't thank you enough for making this video. Now we just have to try and create the system. Thanks 😊.

[@skai500]

Thank you Sam. I've needed a tutorial on rainwater harvesting and here it is!

[@davypeugeot]

That's really cool , watching from south east Ireland

[@dont.ripfuller6587]

sonuva...never realized that bit on running holesaws reverse to be drilling plastic holes with the ease 🤯👍🏼 noice

[@bennyhill3642]

Gr8 vid gr8 Guy! Good stuff, im now trying to get all parys together now, GOD Bless😇😁

[@1806StoneHouse]

I’m also excited for rain!! What a sweet job Sam!

[@sam-and-angela]

Thanks!

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

Same deal as before Bud. up at 7a., mowed lawns until 12:30p. showered came to work bye 1:45p. & working till 10:30p. But... all is good cause I'm watching this super cool video of this guy making rain water collection barrels!! Hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!

[@sam-and-angela]

We're both really glad we're able to give you something fun to watch after a long day of crushing it! :) Thanks Mike!

[@jillbuchanan833]

I almost cried when the water came out the spigot! Great job!

[@maggiemurray8522]

Good job 🇨🇦

[@beverlyrobertson6796]

GREAT JOB , LOOKS GOOD TO ME👍

[@janetkoball44]

Great video. I'm glad I found this channel of you, your smiling wife, and your boys. I see this is an older video but glad it popped up. From Central Oklahoma

[@Atr42Greasemonkey]

Dude even if it fails your efforts are amazing. The uniseals rock dont they.

[@salvagernale2919]

Wish we could do that here in the PHILS. ...we're always in rainy season here in Samar it could help a lot of family to gather rain water .

[@erroleabrown4317]

Wow you have done a wonderful job on the greenhouse and water system how owesome are you and the greenhouse is so pretty, thanks for the video, God bless you

[@ic5838]

Nice set up. Suggestions since I have a system similiar to yours. On the elbows going into the barrels, there is no need to glue them together the pvc fitting will stay in place. If concern of them seperating just drill and screw two small stainless steel screws to them on either side. This will allow you to remove the intakes if you need to in the future. Great video, many thanks.

[@steve8189]

Well done! Have never seen your channel before! You have a talent for making these videos. Best of luck.

[@carolhaley1470]

Excellent job so you did a wonderful job😘🥳😘

[@jainemiller2375]

Sam - you are adorable. And SO knowledgeable! I wish I had the $. At 72yo I probably couldn't do this myself BUT I would instantly hire you to set up this system for me! And I LOVE your honesty! Sam My Friend - YOU ROCK! YOU ARE THE MAN!

[@michaelfelder2640]

Going to watch a few more on your channel... well done sir.

[@sam-and-angela]

Awesome, thank you!

[@FeydaWeye]

Skeeter screen over holes in barrels. Gravel under overflow pipes and Skeeter screens over end of overflow pipes.

[@troywilburn9147]

Fantastic Job, Sam. You might consider placing a pvc inline ball valve shutoff between the barrels on the fill pipe. That way, if there’s a problem with one of the barrels in the future, you won’t lose all your water cutting the problem barrel out for repair. Nice work, bud. Thumbs up for sure.

[@sam-and-angela]

I was trying to keep the costs of this system lower (ball valves are about $10 each here), but they would be helpful for sure! I had the thought when planning my fill gauge indicator that I wish I had a way to isolate the manifold. Oh well.. hindsight I guess. :)

[@pfurr281]

I have no idea what you are doing and I know nothing about plumbing but your are so smart and entertaining just can't stop watching .Good Job Sam you are so smart love your sweet neat smart green house just love how good PVC works for everything ,sending rain your way lol a dream is a powerful thing when put into action.

[@sam-and-angela]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I appreciate the rain, too!

[@MichaelThomas-jk6tv]

I really enjoyed your attitude and all especially your technique of using fast forward in the speeding this up for the repetitive and easy to understand multiple tasking Many thanks

[@WLua-ek6di]

Aloha. Great build, thank you for sharing your project. An idea that might also help improve your first flush is to put a ball or a plastic bottle within your drain pipe to act as a stopper. As the drain pipe fills with water, the ball/bottle will start to float upwards, eventually reaching the junction of pipes and completely sealing off the drain pipe, allowing only the cleaner water to enter your catchment system. This will work better if the drainage pipe diameter is slightly smaller than your catchment pipes.