3 Way To Make Rainwater Drinkable

[@dt8ustotten285]

Live in New England.. have been playing around with rain water for a couple years. Couldn't do anything about my asphalt roof but have protected gutters. They flow into rain barrels and over flow totes. We collect the water and purify through a Zero water system. Then that product goes into a distiller to kill all pathogens. So far.. so good. My distiller has never looked cleaner LOL. Thanks for sharing!

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Good for you. Not many in the states drink their own rainwater

[@rabbitwench]

we have asphalt roofing as well. i also have a distiller. is this sufficient?

[@Alexander56720]

@@HomesteadinHawaiiwould you happen to know of any states that do? Your tips have been very helpful.

[@Hamfaxer]

You explained very clear and driven without any commercial purpose. Helpfull ! thank you !

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hydrolink5297]

I'm participating in a school project about getting clean water from the sea, icde, snow, and rain! This video helped me a lot! Thank you!

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Good luck on your project. Let me know if you need anything else!

[@angelamc3532]

@@HomesteadinHawaii ok but when the power goes out or grid goes down the UV filter setup won't be working.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

@@angelamc3532Thatʻs why I like the 2nd option, the quantum disinfection filter, no power necessary, but then the pump would be out, so youʻre having to go with the lifestraw filter at that point.

[@RCenal]

Sweet See if you can get my state government to allow us to collect rain water It's illegal in my state

[@RCenal]

​@@angelamc3532there are other ways to filter and treat water

[@solangecossette1374]

Hey - public health inspector here with 21 yrs experience with private and public systems. Your video hit the nail on the head - there are many places in the world where rainwater collection is the only way that safe drinkeable water is available; such as parts of Juneau, Alaska - where the hard rock doesn't allow for wells, and the proximity to the Ocean means you can't use that for drinking. A few comments: For a good UV system, you can get UV lights that you can take out and clean / scrape off calcium deposits. Some have sensors that either trigger an alarm or run a bypass valve if the bulb doesn't produce enough light. For those worried about high tech: many of these bulbs are like your typical fluorescent tubes you'd see in schools back in the 60's - only they don't have a UV coating on them. If you are worried about it failing during a catasyrophe - just buy a few spares beforehand. The biggest problem with UV systems tends to be either systems that don't have good pre-filtration to get rid of sediments. If you have a 3-filter system, one that filters 20 microns, the 5 microns, then 1 micron (absolute), you have a system that will allow barely any 'junk' from gumming up the UV light. The other advantage of using rainwater, is that it being free of sediments means you don't have to worry about hard water - iron deposits, calcium, sulphur, etc... gumming up your fixtures or hot water tanks. The "only" thing to be careful, is that if you collect treated rainwater for drinking, *know* that the water can be corrosive, and it WILL eat away at your fixtures or your copper piping. If your plumbing is before 1980's, you probably have lead solder joints, so lead can leech into the water. Also, some fixtures and faucets (manufactured overseas) may contain high levels of lead in them. If this is the case, letting the water run for about 5 mins helps to keep this down. You only *really* get concerns about pathogenic bacteria if you get a lot of birds that crap on your roof - which a good UV system will take care of.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Thanks for the tips, we add baking soda into the water to nuetralize it's corrosive effects

[@CarolSteinfeld]

Great info. I live near the sea and likely have some gull poop and whatever else is romping over the wood shingle roof. I'll just use the water for irrigation and occasional toilet flushing

[@benjamindrew9232]

To add to this comment, I have a UV water filter that’s point of use much smaller, but where you connect the plumbing to it it has to have stainless steel elbows and steel tubing at least 10 inches away from the opening because the UV light will degrade the plastic PVC piping possibly. I know it degraded my, RO hoses and that’s when I learned that I had to get stainless steel tubing and elbows and then connect the plastic hoses. A safe distance away where the light really couldn’t reach it.

[@Chriscovelli1]

Hi Public Health inspector! Times are hard right now for the average American. We're making rain water catchers. We're building homes that definitely don't meet building codes. We're scraping by barely! So if you inspect peoples homes or have the ability to effect peoples lives directly, id advise you to use compassion. Not a company handbook. Because if any man or woman comes to my home, and tries telling me I can't do something I certain way....... I will happily tell them to get off my property and go fix the REAL PROBLEM. Our dire lack of money from our greedy over taxing government and stingy corporate America. Thanks for reading!

[@christianzimmerman2094]

UV reliance is a terrible idea.

[@djchesterchomp6266]

Thanks!

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Thank You!

[@michaelullman801]

Just moved to BI - sold our house on Oahu and bought a house in Hawaiian Acres. Your channel has been a terrific resource. Thanks!

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Awesome, Thank you! Youʻre the first donation Iʻve ever received, I appreciate that. If you ever need any help let me know.

[@michaelullman801]

@@HomesteadinHawaii Well-deserved; you're a wonderful resource! While we won't be entirely off-grid, your experience & info is invaluable. Please keep at it!

[@ericwitt4586]

I have two pic totes for my off grid cabin water catches I have a settlement filter and a 3 micron screen from that to the fill bucket and I also use pool shock and before it leaves the tank to the pump I got a 3 micron screen and I use a sawyer sqeese on all of the faucets and the shower too also I boil any water I wash dishes in the tankless water heater I have a pre filter too it works fine for me

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

I'd be worried about the pool shock if you're drinking it

[@tambrasmith9707]

What do you think they put in community water

[@ericwitt4586]

@@tambrasmith9707 yep a chemical that’s way stronger than what I use they say it’s safe I don’t trust it lol I worked for the city I live in as a firefighter there’s cancer warnings for what they use

[@truthalwayswinsonewayorano9518]

In Australia we collect from roof (corrugated iron) then we drink it.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

You Australians like living on the edge

[@truthalwayswinsonewayorano9518]

@@HomesteadinHawaii I know right, so bloody dangerous. I don't know how I'm still alive. At least the water is "safe and affective"

[@MajorDrama1]

@@truthalwayswinsonewayorano9518 💥💯😎

[@joyholtzhausen8976]

Same in South Africa.... am 71 years still going like a Boeing

[@Red-Red-Red-Red]

I just collected extremely heavy rain water directly from the sky today in a massive pot which almost filled to the top, then boiled it, let it cool and then used a soft unused fabric carrier bag to filter out all visible particles into a jar. I also made a reading of 28 TDS making the water significantly softer than the soft tap water. Tastes delicious

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Boiling water takes up a lot of embodied energy but if that’s what you have to work with…go for it

[@travelchannel304]

Yea straight from the source.

[@Mnrkbudz]

My greenhouse has gutters and I have a water tank connected to it I just used black fly netting in the pipe that comes from the gutter and then have 6 layers of netting where the water enters the tank works spot on

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

are you drinking that?

[@bettyboohadapoo]

Solid advice buddy thanks heaps!

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Mahalo

[@PooPoo-u2c]

Thank you so much for this very informative video! It helped me a lot on my science project of creating a sustainable home!

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Great, glad it was of help.

[@j_.eye._]

What are your thoughts on the best material for gutters?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

I like the seemless gutters made from galvanized steel

[@lutongbahaynielma]

Wow ! Nice sharing my friend very informative video. Big thumbs up👍!

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@katoeh2o]

Thanks for sharing what you have learned. Is there any concerns about the water having no trace minerals in it? Anything you folks do to add minerals back to the water? Mahalos my Braddah! PS. I live Oahu and dream of doing all the stuff you got going on there. I’m doing some already.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

The prefilters filter out trace minerals, then the disinfection filters kill the pathogens. I haven't been too concerned about trace minerals, but I do take vitamins so that helps. Oahu is amazing. I wish our isla d had more surf.

[@RhinoDNA]

Liquid trace minerals are available on Amazon…commonly used after using home water distillers

[@thealohamu808]

We just liquid trace minerals. But there is an alkaline filter unit where you can pour water through to add trace minerals. We also encourage people to eat their water via fresh fruit and vegetables which have trace minerals. Juicing is the fastest way to get it in your system.

[@matimus100]

Utter nonsense

[@Milo19970]

You could install a voltage/current meter on your UV light when it needs to be replaced you'll probably see a voltage drop :)

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Definitely worth a try. Thanks for the tip!

[@javacup912]

I grew up with chicken pens, so love the chickens and rooster sounds. Great vidoo.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

I could do without the roosters

[@MichaelJosephJr934]

I've watched a shit.load of videos on this topic and you're the only one that addressed the asphalt debris. Why do so many people think the granulars are okay with your edibles? Sheesh!

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

People are wonderful creatures, that's all I know.

[@estebanmartinez7713]

I hear your chickens in the background. Do you have a water system for them? I would love to see a video on that. I currently have 23 hens and use a blue barrel with hoses and pvc pipe to give my hens water. The problem I have is fungus grows in the barrel. How do I keep that water barrel from growing fungus?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

I have wild chickens, they have to find their own water and food, I have to find their eggs and hunt them when we want meat. I did used to install bluebarrel rainwater catchment system for a while in CA, we did studies and found the algae actually made the water cleaner, as long as it didn't get too out of control, otherwise a small amount of baking soda might be able to raise the pH to the point where algae might not form, otherwise a capful of bleach should do it.

[@estebanmartinez7713]

@ Wild chickens! Way cool! I would love to live in Hawaii… I think. I work for a company that has an office there. CVE. Maybe you have heard of them

[@Eastbaypisces]

​@@HomesteadinHawaiiso those aren't ur roosters? They roam ur property?

[@RBFR01]

I have been collecting rain water for 26 years and Iv'e been drinking it and I'm perfectly fine.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Good for you, Not all climates are the same though, where do you live?

[@yamfingaz5598]

I've been drink driving for 34 years and I'm perfectly fine

[@rustinstardust2094]

Do you mean you've been drinking it without filtering it?

[@Peulvrucht_FF]

I’ve been eating raw chicken for the past 31 years and I’m still fine.

[@AaronGonzalez-f4y]

I’ve been alive for 28 years and I’m still fine

[@rebeccagrace1509]

Great video Thanks!

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Thanks for watching

[@naturalhealthresourcecente3485]

I build water filters and give talks at churches, health fairs and wellness workshops. Rain water is not meant for human consumption. It is void of all nutrients and minerals. That makes it acidic. This is natures way of cleaning the air and then providing acidic and aggressive water to hit the ground and then dissolve minerals in the dirt that the plants need for their nourishment. Rain water depletes our minerals if we drink it. U.V. is not a filter. It only neuter's pathogens so they can not reproduce. It does actually kill them. If you must use rain water I run it through a mineral filter to put minerals back into the water. There is a lot more I could say but you get the point.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Good points

[@JacquelineHahn1]

In South Australia driest state in driest continent we have been using rainwater tanks as our main source of water since arriving 150 years ago. It is only recent government propaganda that is scaring people from drinking it. Family members living to their late 80’s grew up on rainwater. Further more no filters have been used for over 10 generations. Trace minerals are in your food you don’t need extra from the water. Sometimes we boil the water especially for the oldies but this is only a recent thing. Before electricity people didn’t waste fuel to just boil the drinking water. Who has made you people so scared? Too long living in the city I think

[@marymalko5105]

@@JacquelineHahn1 we have rat lungworm disease. Look it up

[@sophiyahstewart9639]

What about people that drink rain water all their life and nothing happens to them the rain water is cleaner than the water from the top water

[@naidamaraja3640]

EXACTLY, hence the governmental chemtrails /cloud seeding ​@@JacquelineHahn1 The government just wants to control us.

[@sivils8356]

Thanks. this was very helpful.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

You're welcome!Glad it was helpful.

[@BowserAndTheHappyTiels-ho8cd]

I am collecting rainwater from a roof made of polycarbonate plastic. Is the water I collected safe for drinking when filtered. Thank you!

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Depends on how you filter but that should be fine

[@jessicag630]

What do you do to neutralize the pH of the rainwater? Is there any easy and cheap way to safely neutralize it? 5:00 Would you mind explaining about the 15 mikron filter here a bit more? What are those filter tubes? Thank you.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Baking soda neutralizes the ph. Most water systems have two inline water filters after the pump, typically 15 micron filters, but can go down to 5 micron but get lower flow. Drinking needs .5 micron

[@edwardmmanns7454]

Many pieces of hardware galvanized have warnings related to zinc. Maybe there is a better collection system for safety.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

It has to have a painted surface, plain galvanized roofing will not work

[@jamesesslinger1976]

Charcoal and sand filter is what I am trying to learn more about for water filtration as well

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

I really want to make a comparison video, and test the water on the other end, I might try that

[@jamesesslinger1976]

@@HomesteadinHawaii that would be interesting!

[@spockmcoyissmart961]

You may want to look into how long the water must be stationary so the UV light can actually clean the water. As I understand it, flowing water does not spend enough time under the UV light to be cleaned. That goes for air ducts too that have UV lights installed. UV-C is the most powerful for sanitation purposes.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

I am skeptical about UV Water purification but everyone out here in Puna uses it and theyʻre still alive.

[@spockmcoyissmart961]

@@HomesteadinHawaii that means it hasn't done anything to kill them, lol. It doesn't necessarily help them. Electronic snake oil??? I've installed 8 foot UV-C bulbs inside air handlers for hospital OR's. Those bulbs are powerful and will damage your eyes and skin instantly, which is why there are electrical interlocks on the doors. When door latch turned, power is killed for the bank of bulbs. Special glass is in the door to filter UVC radiation.

[@spockmcoyissmart961]

@@HomesteadinHawaii also, many of these small uv bulbs for hot tubs,etc, have a 9000 hour life. I will take a guess that the one in line with your water is the same or similar to that used in hot tubs.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

@@spockmcoyissmart961 I just looked it up, the bulb in the uv water filter is UV-c. does that help?

[@spockmcoyissmart961]

@@HomesteadinHawaii it is the strongest of the UV bulbs. I would like to see an independent lab do testing before I bought one. I've seen HVAC techs install 7 watt UV-B biax lamps [2 tubes/6 inches long on 1 bulb] in residential plenums on furnaces selling it as a sterilizer, which they don't have the power to do.

[@RustyShakleford1]

I think leaving one of those aquarium UV lights in your water tank running continuously on a 100w panel it always runbibg wheb the suns on keepibg tour tank clean not just the water

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

There are UV lights that filter water but they usually run them inline and don't just drop them into the tank, IDK why though.

[@RustyShakleford1]

@HomesteadinHawaii I think both is important because a light suspended won't sterilized all of the tank before it flows out the link so I was going to place a small inline on a circulation pump with a solar panel into the tank itself so the water while the sun is up is constantly being sterilized by UV and circulated not just when you open the tap for a half second blip as it passes by the UV light. I'm going to use both. Use a 20$ aquarium UV light inside a tube with a small circulation solar pump.

[@jamesesslinger1976]

Thanks for sharing! I am getting ready to purchase so off grid land to farm and homestead and I will be posting everything on KZbin and I am super excited and learning as much as I can and I am taking notes from your video and I super appreciate that! Rain catchment system is top priority!

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Good luck on your project. Water is one of the foundational keys, make it your priority and you'll do just fine

[@jamesesslinger1976]

@@HomesteadinHawaii thanks, I appreciate the advice! I'm going to the hardware store soon and checking out a water catchment system to practice in my backyard!

[@jackm6307]

Great video! Will any or all of those do lake water?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

I wouldn't see why not, as long as yo have the proper sediment filters installed before going thru the purification

[@Honey-gl8gv]

I collect rain water for my chickens in 50 gallon barrels sitting under the edge of a gutter But for drinking I cover my patio table with plastic, chock up the legs on one side and it runs into sterilized totes. I then would boil it or put a homemade bleach (no preservatives) and then run it through a life straw gravity bag setup. Thanks for the tips!

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Those are great ways too! Innovation is key when you’re living off grid

[@malachiarmenta6118]

The rainwater you collect you pump throughout your house? Ive been looking for a video that explains or recommends systems to use. Currently on well water but want to change to rainwater supply.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Yup. We use rainwater in our house. Everyone in puna district does. Watch the video for my setup, if you don’t make it drinkable you just have to be careful when you brush your teeth

[@malachiarmenta6118]

@@HomesteadinHawaiithank you so much!

[@TheFeath02]

Hello, im new to your channel so forgive me if you already spoke about this but what do you thing of the reverse osmosis system?

[@TheFeath02]

Think*

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Itʻs good but not good enough to get rid of bacterias and pathogens. Best for municipal water really.

[@user-fd9cu3up6c]

how come you tank doesnt have a lid in Australia our is completely enclosed

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

We have tanks like the ones you're talking about and we have ones like mine. My style is cheaper I guess? It's what the majority have out here.

[@offgridlivingwithadhd4474]

Pantyhose...brilliant!!! I actually just finished going through everything I shipped over from the mainland and somehow pantyhose were in the mix as if I wore them everyday...😂 All of this is great advice!!!

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Thank you. I show it off in another video on how to clean your tank but the panty hose has been the best filer for the price. Gotta love it!

[@darlinglinden2212]

Doesnt water get purified through leaf debree?? Im not sure..just wondering

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

In a natural forest floor ecosystem, but on the roof that’s where mosquito larvae and slugs like to hang out

[@ChristopherJones16]

The best way to filter drinking water without electricity would be a four stage bio-sand filter. Let gravity do the work for the water flow, and the rocks, gravel, pebbles, bio-sand, and charcoal, do the filtering. The only drawback is you can only use it for drinking unless you set it up high enough to flow water into your homes pipes for showering, and dishes. Could use a manual pump. Or rig up a device with weights and magnets that spins a wheel that constantly pumps the the water. Bio-Sand filter is what I would go with though. Its proven and many third world countries use this method to clean their water. The organisms in the bio-layer in the sand eat the other organisms that get caught on the top layer of sand.. they usually dont make it to the bottom of the sand layer and if they somehow dead they would die because it has no light or oxygen. Then after that it flows through the carbon-charcoal layer getting everything. You can boil it afterwards to be certain its good to drink. Theres a great video on here about it being used in a Thailand village utilizing four blue 55 gallon drums.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

That is a great way to filter water too. So many ways to do it, we should have knowledge on how to have clean drinking water in a variety of ways.

[@DarraghQuinn-d8o]

Doesn't filter out bacteria. Only plant/tree stems do that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nprIeX-FfMuFiLc

[@halogenisys4897]

Is it the same uv bulbs that Hvac systems have or is it the green version..? Im trying to upgrade mine currectly to run 2 bulbs instead of 1 to get as pure water as i can

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

I’m not sure

[@MarktheShark808]

Aloha Sean, I am going to be on island for October. Any chance we can get together and talk story? I plan on working on my land in Fern forest. Trying to get a driveway and house pad. Would Love some expert advice. Aloha

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

You can message me at [e-mail]

[@tararidge2582]

Do you use these methods for shower water as well?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

No. That’s just filtered to 5 microns

[@c.m.303]

Berkey? I haven't heard that name since they were sued for false advertising. With the prices they charge I'm sure they would have them tested if it actually worked as claimed. Some people on the net said they tested their own and found more lead and other things after filtering than before.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

I have read that too, time for an update on this video

[@melindacash1268]

What about flat roofs?? Here in the southwest

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Build a shed with a metal roof?

[@wirecxre]

I live in south Florida in a apartment, think I can drink the rain water here?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

That would be hard, but I'm sure you could setup a small catchment system somehow.

[@swatson1190]

I have a 120 ft well. Technically it is rain water. It is filtered through the stone and soil. We drink it straight from the tap. I have done this for the last 52 years. No technology needed.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

That’s great! Not everyone can do that but you can. Congratulations

[@45valk]

I do too 😁

[@littlelucky9879]

What if I’m just catching rain from a bucket and not using rain from the rooftop? Can I just filter it, boil it, and call it a day?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Sure. But this video was for people in a home who don’t want to have to do that everyday

[@littlelucky9879]

@@HomesteadinHawaii right I just haven’t found a video in regards to my question and have been waiting for someone to answer so thank you

[@DarleneWaddell]

We live in Hawaii too … can you tell us where you bought the UV light & filters ?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

You can get them on Amazon or Water works in Hilo or Island Catchment in Keaʻau www.amazon.com/s?k=uv+light+bulb+for+water+purification&crid=3HXLUO0PC526U&sprefix=uv+light+bulb%2Caps%2C197&linkCode=ll2&tag=homesteadi0cb-20&linkId=ec127932652a29184b9da938cb223615&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

[@wheepingwillow24u17]

QUESTION: I CAN'T AFFORD THAT ELABORATE SYSTEM NOR ANYONE TO HELP ME IF I DID. SO...COULDN'T I JUST CATCH RAINWATER IN A BUCKET AND POUR IT INTO MY BERKEY? THANKS

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Yes, but I hear reports berkey a arent what they’re all cracked up to be. You could use a family size lifestraw

[@momstheword11]

How do you transfer rainwater to a second floor? Is there a pump system or some way that is reasonable? Thanks. Liked and subbed.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

You just need a pump that has large enough 'head' pressure. So if you're trying to go up 10' it needs at least 10' of head pressure, The standard flojet pump can push up to 8'.

[@ProductsChannel]

Can I pls share this video with my students? I am subscribing to your channel now. Thanks for making this awesome video.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Go for it

[@itshunnidtv]

Bless you for the information, I’m fully tapped in with you gang 💪🏾 🌊

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Any time. Thanks

[@maruti71]

I liked your way of explaining

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Thank you

[@allen1755]

Yeah but will it filter out the pfas in

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Can't win them all

[@hirokomlm131]

The obstacle I always come up against is what to do about acid rain. Changing the ph of water is probably more costly than filtering the bacteria. I've read that a lot of rain is comparable to seltzer water ph wise, which would mean that acid rain is technically drinkable, but i don't know I'd I'd bathe in it.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Baking soda in the water fixes that

[@davidangelo1001]

Is baking soda safe to use long term to drink?

[@goobler7191]

it's not inherently dangerous but i can imagine it causing issues if it isnt filtered out. I would say large doses into the catchment to neutralize PH then have it run through normal filtration to clear out the actual product @@davidangelo1001

[@nadiaplaysgames2550]

@@davidangelo1001 i mean you use it to cook

[@oliviakimble7452]

How do I collect rainwater if I have a Dome Home and I do not have rain gutters?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

You have to get creative, or make a shed or garage or something

[@cyrusjulian187]

Thanks for the great informative video! Are you on the Big Island? If so, how did you deal with the volcano? Mahalo

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

I am on Hawaii island, most of the time the volcano is not an issue, but in 2018 it destroyed so much, to the point that I would really like to move, except this housing market is nuts. I dream of maybe moving to another country where the cost of living is lower, but need to figure out how to make american dollars first while living remotely.

[@martinberrisford1548]

And what do you do when the grid is down.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

I have a family size lifestraw water filter

[@jackie-k]

I just bought a water distiller!

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Good on ya!

[@keza3250]

As an Australian we grew up drinking rain water all the time most housing in Australia has a rain water tank, And you can drink it straight from the tank un treated un filtered it's safe

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Interesting. That is not recommended here. Maybe the tropics is different? We do have issues like rat lungworm and some water borne pathogens that maybe you don't have?

[@keza3250]

@@HomesteadinHawaii in Australia most rain waters tanks are totally sealed only a hole for flow in pipe,over flow then a pipe running to the house usely with mesh screen, grew up drinking rain water in tropical northern Queensland in Australia and in table lands NSW at grandparents But if you think it's not right just boil it to be safe , we had great water from underground artesian wells full of natural minerals locally were I live but a local farm f--k'd it up with fertiliser contaminated it bad That rat lung worm sounds nasty I'd definitely boil it or treat it

[@NovaIraine-th2vw]

Nice!!!❤

[@robert4027]

I drink fresh rainwater all the time no filter. . Never have i get sick. But i don't store it in large quantities.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Not storing it might help. But question is where do you live? Do you have rat lungworm?

[@Waxxumus]

I love how toasty you look my dude. Maui Wowi. Subscribed my dude.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Nah! Just the puna butter. 😂 Thanks for subbing

[@captainspire9094]

So is there no way to filter out water properly if the water runs off from an asphalt roof?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Not for drinking

[@captainspire9094]

Will it be a problem to use it to water the garden then? Is there anyway to filter the water enough for drinkable levels? @@HomesteadinHawaii

[@teamcautiouslyextreme8072]

Thanks Sean, as always, great video information 😎🤙 Hey, have you gotten any mulberries propogated?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Thanks. I have not gotten any mul errors propagated. I should do that

[@argusburebistus8602]

Cool 😎 ! I watch many Off Grid KZbin channels like "myself reliance" or "the outsider"......but not one in tropical 🍹 places ! Me i live on top of Carpathian Mountains in Romania 🇲🇩 in Transilvania side......winters can't be brutal sometimes but i will love 💕 a exotic place....

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

I can't do snow. Thats truly hard-core there. Aloha from hawaii!

[@spidameng944]

Any ideas how to harvest enough rain water if I don't have a galvanized roof? My roof has that roofing paper covered in reflective silver paint. Also, I've read that rain water is acidic (similar to seltzer water if you're in the city). Any tips on neutralizing the PH?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Catching rainwater shouldn’t be a problem. Catching drinking water will be. Use the water for non drinking uses and buy what you drink I guess

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Catching rainwater shouldn’t be a problem. Catching drinking water will be. Use the water for non drinking uses and buy what you drink I guess

[@losingthegrid6856]

Luckily for me my property is on a slope. I cleared a space at the top (about 40sqm), and leveled it so that it all leans to one bottom corner. Covered it with plastic (shipping container cover, SUPER heavy duty tarp). I can tank 4000 liters. Requires no pumps as it's all above tap level. Build it at the top and let gravity do the work. Remove possible points of failure. I'll make a video on it soon.

[@TRPGpilot]

@@losingthegrid6856 Eager to see your water system.

[@aldoogie824]

Great video, is there a best method for storing large amounts of filtered water?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

What do you mean by large amounts?

[@kathy2940]

So how can I collect and drink rainwater if I have an asphalt roof?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

You don't, too many chemicals

[@jeffmccrea9347]

The quantum filter won't work with the power out if you have an electric pump.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

That’s why I have a lifestraw backup

[@thealohamu808]

How concerned are rats and rat droppings in the catchment? I have seen some really bad catchment and wonder if there is a way to prevent rat droppings especially. RLW happens more in places where there are catchments so I always wondered if rat droppings contaminated the water or slugs going into the catchment.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Studies have shown that that can be an issue. I would start at the source, make sure the water is clean in the tank. Maybe the tank should be a fully enclosed tank to start with. Then with the proper filters, youʻre most likely gonna filter out any parasites. Buuuut, studies have not proven 100% efficacy.

[@shawnkemp3330]

not gonna lie, i first took you for the rowdy, contentious, bar brawl type, but you presented your video with articulation and intelligence. right on 😂

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

I get that first impression. In high school there was a rumor that I beat up another schools entire water polo team. I’ve never even been in a fight, but with rumors like that I guess I understand why. 😂

[@robhunt-watts8908]

I store untreated rainwater to water my garden vegetables. That is just as important as clean, potable water. Our Berkey supplies drinking water.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Us too. These filters just filter the house water

[@dachee]

Good to know is filtered water potable?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Depends on how you filter

[@dachee]

Just curious, can bacteria be filtered?

[@marymalko5105]

@@dachee bacteria is killed off through uv light or a quantum disinfection purifier or carbon can kill them. They aren’t necessarily “filtered.”

[@ScientistPrepper]

Looks like a nice guy. Glad to subscribe.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Thanks for subbing

[@hicoteo]

Got lab tests back from my Berkey. Said not for human consumption. It had the bacteria PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA. I asked Berkey about this. They said, "If using untreated (non-potable) water or suspect microorganisms in your water, pretreat it according to the Centers for Disease Control." 😢

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

So it seems. I wrote them and they claimed a berkey could filter rainwater but since then people have told me otherwise

[@NovaIraine-th2vw]

They r liars

[@bootangy]

tiled roof ok?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

It has to be cleaned but yeah

[@bootangy]

@@HomesteadinHawaii ty

[@darrelltregear756]

​@@HomesteadinHawaii We have natural slate but there's lead flashing around the chimney stack.

[@remembermee5769]

IBC totes with one gallon paint strainer from home Depot

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Those are cool, but they do get green

[@GenkiSugiru]

Very helpful info, thank you!

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks

[@melissamurphy3776]

Another fantastic video! Smash that like guys!!! How long does that 300 dollar filter last? You mentioned the light was 1 year but didn't catch for the second option. Mahalo brudda

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Yes. The quantum filter is estimated to need changing every 2 years. Good thing to mention

[@alexderzhavin2736]

Love this channel! I’ve been watching it for about a year now and planing my own hawaii homestead and I’m always super excited to watch and learn 👍

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Thank you. I'm glad my videos are able to help. If you have anything you've been hoping I'd cover just let me know

[@nomudnolotusnodragonnogold]

Hows it going??

[@nomudnolotusnodragonnogold]

​@@HomesteadinHawaii you're awesome for sharing all this.🔥

[@celestinoedubas]

Thank you

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

You're welcome

[@lauragriffith7283]

I've recently moved to Big Island (1 week ago) I am so thankful for your videos and information. Was wondering if you would be interested in consulting ? Looking for knowledge and ideas for my new place. Thanks 😊

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Sure. Why don't you send me an email at [e-mail]

[@shannonkeithley7042]

Awesome! We are looking for property now.

[@crazyplantlady2403]

I've been drinking rain water for over 7 years, I don't do any of this extra stuff.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

We have lepto and rat lung, gotta be careful

[@journeyman553]

Really ? What happened to simply boiling water as a backup ? Too easy ? You can also use charcoal , sand , a fine weave cloth and a short piece of pipe to make a decent filter instead of running into town to buy $600 of equipment [ if you can find what you want ] . Don't depend on the supply chain to provide you with clean water, depend on yourself.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Boiling takes energy and not everyone wants to run their water through a drip filter all the time, but to each there own yeah? What you are talking about is another level of preparedness.

[@journeyman553]

I said " AS A BACKUP "@@HomesteadinHawaii

[@Askdadwhydontyou]

@@journeyman553 Gotcha

[@davidgosnell5901]

What you going to do when you cant buy a replacement filter or a uv light bulb replacement

[@theresafasolo4813]

He thinks a lot of people have money 😂. What they did many years ago they stored rain water in a wooded barrel, covered it with cheese cloth. Today you have to use a little bit of chlorine pending how many gallons the barrel is, which can be looked up. Ya ta. Nothing to it. I wonder how much money he got for advertising Amazon 😅. Take care.

[@tombox2759]

Just put 4 clean umbrellas in the yard but upside down at the time the rain comes only. Catch gallons then a simple boil on top of that over fire. Keep it simple and remove all dependencies...

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

If that’s your main source of drinking water it sure doesn’t sound simple. I’d rather take the time to set myself up so all I have to do is turn in the tap.

[@tombox2759]

@@HomesteadinHawaii You will have to be nomadic when hell comes...

[@kricketkitty]

Why umbrellas and not plastic bins or trash cans, clean of course, new, and only for this purpose?

[@tombox2759]

@@kricketkitty A umbrella is mobile, a water catcher, a umbrella, a antenna, 500 arrow heads, a flotation, a walking cane, a rattle snake guard, a bear guard, 500 fish hooks, a sun and skin cancer guard, a heat shield, and they come in many colors.

[@mikei8957]

What about chemtrails and geoengineering? 🤔🤔🤔

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

We’re all going to die anyway

[@stanjohnson7849]

I think the only way to avoid those is to move where they aren’t spraying… there are places on the planet 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@gone2dmtns]

Is there a reason you don't have a well that delivers potable water?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Our ground is solid rock. It is highly cost prohibitive. While rain falls abundantly.

[@gone2dmtns]

@@HomesteadinHawaii Got it! Thanks!

[@thetruckersmanifesto3873]

So I'm a preper now. Cause I know what's gonna on. I'm leaving to Nicaragua in 3 month. Leaving in protest of the system. I got the money thing figured out, so maybe I can get the gardening stuff finished out here

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Nicaragua would be awesome. Just hope it stays free there. You know how the us likes to control its puppets in Central america

[@no_limits6859]

Just moved to ainaloa with zero knowledge of water catchment! Thanks for the video!🤙👍

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Glad it was helpful!!

[@honeybear8485]

Thank you ..

[@OmarLemusTactic]

The UV module is not a filter. It’s just a UV light chamber where water flows with that bulb disinfecting it by ultraviolet light.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

You’re right. If I misspoke in the video I am sorry

[@OmarLemusTactic]

Great system you have @@HomesteadinHawaii

[@The1rockerman]

Question - Why use water that drains off your roof at ALL? Why not just put the barrel in an open area with a bowl catchment system with a screen filter? Sure it would take longer to fill the barrell but wouldn't it cut down on the amount of bacteria and pathagens mixing in from the roof?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Longer to fill.

[@The1rockerman]

@@HomesteadinHawaii True, but for cleaner water don't you think it's worth it?

[@tortiecat6459]

@@The1rockerman Yes, I do. I don't attach my rain barrels to roof downspouts, I just have them scattered around the yard. All barrels are full from previous rains.

[@jmatkinhawaii1281]

Just curious, does the Berky work with rat lungworm? I live on island (actually kind of met you once, I'm a cashier at KTA), I've been buying things over the years to prepare for my off grid home and have considered buying a Berky to add to my collection...

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

I remember meeting you. Aloha. You bring up a good point that I wish I included in the video. According to the folks at BIISC and the Jarvis lab studying RatLungworm, they have not yet found a filter that will guarantee there is no RLW present. UV Filters, Brita and Quantum have not been able to successfully neutralize the RLW. The study goes on to say that a sediment filter with very small microns, 1 or lower as shown success, but a filter with that small of microns cannot be used for whole house filtration because of water pressure. I hope that helps.

[@jmatkinhawaii1281]

@@HomesteadinHawaii interesting, I was under the impression that UV filters were the one thing that for sure would neutralize the threat. Thank you for the information and food for thought 🤔

[@SaltMinerOU812]

What is rat lungworm exactly? Is it Hawaii specific or in anyone's water?

[@sooshrholes647]

Love your hat!

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Mahalo. From mauna built

[@나홀로할베-f2d]

Mosquito? Some kind of protain?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Thatʻs why we have filters, no mozzies

[@Matthew-ec3kg]

Too much for me. So I built a water filter with sand and activated charcoal I made from burning wood, and crushing it. Then pool shock.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Guess that works too

[@Matthew-ec3kg]

@@HomesteadinHawaii Yes, it does. 👍🙂

[@oscarlithgow]

What about boiling the water? I remember my familly used to collect rainwather, then boil it and store it on a large ceramic container.. no plastics at all! good times

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

It’s great and all to boil but it doesn’t remove sediment. Plus I was trying to show off home systems and a backup idea

[@SuperTruevision]

When you boil fluoridated water it allegedly turns the flouride to flourine, I can't test this. I can see how logically when the water boils the flouride in the water becomes more concentrated.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Another reason to drink rainwater without chlorine, or use a filter to remove chlorine

[@redpillnibbler4423]

Buy a water distiller.

[@richardottum1]

I wish this sort of system was taught by the army; during my 92w us armed water purification training

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Surprised they don't have this kind of training

[@ravenlorans]

Had the Berkey Filter System. Ran CLEAN Water through them from a Well. They Would Plug Up in Less than a Month and need Cleaning and between Cleanings, only last a week at most. And they are Expensive! Didn't help that one showed up Shattered and They would Not Replace it for Free because They Blamed Me for Breaking it.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Thanks for sharing. Ive heard similarly stories

[@marieesmeraldat91]

do you ever boil your water? or is there no need?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

No need. Plus boiling takes lots of energy