When You Own the Water Company.... Repairs Are Inevitable (Rainwater Harvesting)

[@homesteadonomics]

NOTE: There have been several spam bots sending replies to some comments asking to text to email to “win a prize”. Those are NOT from me. I block them when I see them but the last week I’ve been camping out of cell service and have not been able to block them as I normally would. Thanks for watching the video and I’ll see you on the next one!😊👍

[@balenciaerskine6187]

As for the scams : two of my favorite homesteaders basically let us know that if there ever a contest or giveaway they would always announce the contest and the winner via their video. This way we get to see them. The second thing they always mention is the little check mark by their name ... if the check mark is not there then they are the scammers.

[@torquilh]

I really like the way you do everything neat and tidy. Doing the job right first time. Very cool indeed!

[@EddieGalois]

Quite frankly, these are some of the most important videos in rainwater harvesting systems. Maintenance and troubleshooting is a skill and sharing mistakes or problems reminds we the viewers what issues may happen in our systems and teaches us how to solve those problems. Thanks for the video.

[@farmyourbackyard2023]

Agreed. I always learn something.

[@mattchilders3123]

Rain, sweet rain. Boy I miss the rain.

[@juantransportador]

HELLO from las Vegas Nevada Thank you for the video GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

[@csehszlovakze]

with the drought going on here in Hungary, this is most definitely interesting!

[@Fulltimer]

Anything concerning rain collection is in the top 10!

[@homesteadonomics]

😊🙏

[@balenciaerskine6187]

I know you were concerned if this video would be boring ... but it wasn't. Anything that is of an educational video is a good video. Even when it is fixing a problem. These to me are very important as it helps in two ways... 1. Let's us know that things do go wrong at times and 2. We need people like you who have "been there, done that" that are willing to share your knowledge and skills so that we know what to do. Keep up the good work!

[@torquilh]

There is nothing more satisfying than fixing up a rainwater collection, just before a storm :-) Same here for me in south Spain, it only rains twice a year, so when it does, it is precious!

[@patrickmcintosh3173]

Honestly, I love any rain water collection video

[@GeorgeNjero]

I like the pipes connections living off grid is the best self sustainable.

[@MStrickkk]

You don't HAVE to wait for a goat video, we enjoy seeing the goats in any and every video.. 😊

[@homesteadonomics]

Haha…I might just have to put a random clip or two in each video from now on😂

[@StMyles]

I don’t know about everyone else watching this but, It really was interesting to see and assess your setup and how the repairs would be done. Practical side for me is that my suburban ideas in the future will need to factor in repairs and access to my arrangement. Thanks for Sharing you adventures.

[@StMyles]

@@tailgatecarpenter26 😂 So true … learned some trade secrets from a auto mechanic while having my car worked on and listening to another mechanic talking to himself about a belt tighting tool that the shop didn’t get. I bought one and sold it 18 years later for 5 time the cost I paid.

[@aarronwalter]

No disclaimers needed. We’re interested in *you* and you’re always interesting.

[@ChrisFredriksson]

I'm sorry to hear that you think this is boring, but this is essentially what I subscribed for many years ago 😂 You building, fixing stuff and documenting, this to me is very interesting and relaxing to watch. I learn a lot from watching others, so I really enjoy these! 😃

[@gmarkfarnham8237]

This is not boring. It is very helpful. Thanks for your videos.

[@LeeDrew]

It was a pleasure watching you dig up your “soil” so effortlessly. 😉. Another “How to do it right by Joe” video.

[@blackberryhideout5793]

Repairs are necessary and it looks like you made the best of this situation. Yay for getting it done in time for the rain.

[@pennyantonson3881]

It is amazing to me how much time and energy desert dwellers expend gathering water. We spend time and effort trying to dry out areas to make them usable.

[@ravenwrites74]

Seems I'm not the only one who is a fan of anything you'll teach us about the rainwater systems! Riveting, indeed - maybe not for some, but for your audience, it's a winner. The baby goats in the background sound so cute. How perfect that your goats' milk is helping the neighbor out. True community. So glad y'all got rain right after the repair... woohoo!!!

[@catgynt9148]

Thanks for sharing this insightful video and showing us your in ground facility. I had never considered your need for a drain in the event of freezing temperatures. You seem to have planned for for unforeseen circumstances. I like your style of disaster avoidance rather than disaster recovery. Wishing you and your family a blessed summer, enjoy family time away. Wishing you gentle rain and restful evenings. Peace brother.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you very much and all the best to you and your family as well!

[@douglasvamateurradioandmore]

I’m glad a friend sent me the rainwater video on the playhouse/office. I live in AZ, this would be great for me when I get my off grid property, but as well for my house in the city.

[@offgridsweden]

Awesome video as always. Have an amazing weekend, Andreas 🇸🇪

[@tigre07thomodashi]

Greetings friend. I came to your channel by chance, I was looking for a motorhome. I watched all the videos of the construction of your trailer. Which are very good. Your videos motivated me to fulfill an old dream of building mine and traveling with my family. I liked it so much that I ended up subscribing to your channel. Congratulations! for all the videos on your channel. God bless you! OBS: I'm from Brazil, Osvaldo Cruz is a small town in the interior of São Paulo and I'm writing with the help of the translator, I apologize.

[@adelacoburn1396]

This was actually a useful video as far as i'm concerned. sounds like your ladies are working over time, having milk for your neighbors kid goats. Thanks for sharing.

[@Alextodd007]

Hello Adela

[@mbontra680]

Speaking from a plumbing background, I think it would've been good idea put in some rubber couplings on different places where you think you have any potential of repairs

[@rhymeandreasoning]

Loads of respect, and admiration. Your work/ knowledge/ know how, INCREDIBLE. 🔥🔥👍

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you!

[@rhymeandreasoning]

Happy Friday to you, Joe ✴✴👊

[@teresaoftheandes6279]

I actually found this interesting. I have always wanted to be able to be water independent.

[@markmapson4938]

Very intresting watching rain water harvesting systems!

[@JD-cz5ci]

Using a table and a square. Very nice. Never seen that before. thank you

[@davestewart9146]

You’re a hard working man, thank you Sir for the video 👍😁

[@apalrd8588]

I enjoy your rainwater videos more than usual

[@iza8084]

Way to be legit! Fixing stuff and learning from mistakes are cornerstones to homesteading

[@user-rw7xd7qy3j]

It would be great to hear what you do with all of your rain capturing tanks and pipes during hard freezes. I haven't heard you speak much about those processes and how it affects (if at all) your drinking water . Thanks for all of your great videos .

[@hotshot619]

Looking forward to those camping video.

[@homesteadonomics]

We’ve got a couple camping trips planned over the next couple months so we will see what we can come up with😀👍

[@DonovanChilders]

Your rainwater harvesting videos are what brought me to your channel and were some of the first ones I ever watched. So yes, I enjoyed this one!

[@heefb8929]

Love your content! Not sure why you think they're boring, your videos are always awesome! This kind of maintenance is important and may *seem* mundane, but also rarely seen. Rainwater harvesting isn't exactly necessary where I live, so I find the subject fascinating. Keep the camera rolling!

[@BigSkyAtNight]

Always good to see how your (and others) systems work. Tons of people are harvesting or planning on harvesting rainwater. Please always post this type of video! 😁👍🏻😁👍🏻

[@ManJay3220]

Everything you do you make look so easy

[@macci661]

Of course it's important and interesting! thank you.

[@RetiredTony]

Great job buddy! Retired Tony

[@iteotwawkiaiff8948]

Really appreciate your attention to detail! Always nice work!

[@Farbar1955]

First time I've seen you with your cap off!!

[@homesteadonomics]

I rarely take it off because then I’d be chased down by the ladies because of my ‘sexy’ hair line😂

[@TedAlexander24]

Glad you made the repairs Joe. And good on you guys for supplying the goat’s milk for the neighbor kids.

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Sorry you had to do those repairs, but awesome that you got it done in time to get some rain!👍

[@mister-action1]

Great neighbor.

[@mattruth6287]

That’s how we learn!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome stuff Joe! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Fred!

[@Robb0h]

I am planning out rainwater collection so found this super interesting. Thanks for posting.

[@slaplapdog]

Thanks for sharing!

[@gavinthor4479]

Have you done a video describing in more detail what you need to do preparing for a hard freeze? I think this might be really useful.

[@RatelLaw]

Thank you for sharing

[@KyleMorpheus]

Its cool to see you make/build new things but ultimately things break and being apart of the repair process with you is equally exciting. thanks!

[@dessertman1181]

Your videos are always great I wish we would get some rain up here in Scottsdale have a great summer stay cool my friend

[@JB-mf1zc]

Good video Joe!! Glad somebody is getting rain!! Hope your water tanks run over, send some to Texas!! God Bless!!

[@MakeitGoode1]

Call me nuts, but I find plumbing work pretty satisfying. As with any system, repairs and maintenance are a given, and you shared that very well! Send some of that rain over here to south Texas! 😆

[@OIII-IOOO]

i enjoyed this video. it’s always great to watch a “master” at work.

[@gregorythomas333]

I always love to see content like this...I file the gleaned knowledge in the back of my head for use if it gets to the SHTF type events. Thanks Joe! :)

[@steveb855]

I'm just outside Tucson and would not have thought we freeze hard enough to warrant draining pipes and tanks unless the tanks were nearly empty and not enough mass left to handle it.

[@MichelleRJones-LifeStrategies]

This was helpful -- great to learn beforehand; thanks for sharing! 😊

[@rohrernl]

Hi Joe, we love your videos but I'd love to see actual rain harvesting in your rainwater harvesting videos (water collection in process)! Thanks for sharing your work with us!

[@edcglassworks5771]

I wish I could harvest more rain water. As of now storage is a problem but thank you for the informative videos. Much value found in your channel 🙏

[@Jack-yy6th]

Absolutely love these videos. I’m designing my system around yours 👍

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Jack!

[@EmpressVicky0116]

Yes,this video was very much appreciated thank you for sharing.👍👍👍👍👍

[@sdbigguy]

It is great seeing someone that isn’t afraid to admit he broke something and also that you were able to fix it. You looked like a Roady working for the BLUE MAN GROUP with your pipes and coupler construction you had going. Thanks for sharing and it sounds like EVERYONE is hoping for rain these days.

[@bondpaz]

I love the baby goat noises. 😊💜😊💜 Great repair! We’ve been getting hit by lots of wind. It’s a pain since we are trying to keep our plaster protected.

[@kennethalmond8922]

Very cool so see the double pipe for flow and cross-over for drain - very thoughtful/smart :)

[@cleokey]

Nice job!

[@dangoras9152]

Brother been there and done that twice .... And gotta clean the gutters... Man this is what happens when we are the water company..... 😂🤘🤘🤘🤘gotta love no water bills.... Keep it up brother

[@derrick_builds]

Great video. Thanks. Keep up the hard work.

[@bobbydelcavallo7181]

As always... Absolutely Awesome 🥳🥳🥳

[@AzGoodAzEver]

Nice repair!

[@mmx3662]

Thanks for showing this repair- I found it "super exciting" and "riveting"! LOL :) You are so "handy" when finding a solution to an issue! :)

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you MMx3!

[@genevelis6075]

I wonder what is the size of the PVC pipes, including schedule/thickness? Is it 4”, schedule 35?

[@unaffiliated_x9279]

Love your shirt!

[@yelortiz]

Thanks

[@MarkChristopherpens]

I liked that you future proofed your system! Cheers from Nova Scotia 🇨🇦

[@rickcassell9613]

Always fun seeing any videos you make , great content, it must be nice digging in the ground and no rocks . Up here in Northeast Connecticut u get a rock in each scoop. 👍

[@seanlavender1336]

great video, keep them coming.

[@MaryBrownForFreedom]

Baby goats must see! They are so dog like. Friends pet goat follows her all over, wants ear scratches and treats... has learned a few voice commands like stay, no, okay... some kind of mini goat breed...

[@tmurphy0919]

When fittings are super close like that and you need to replace only one, you can use a propane torch to salvage the rest without rebuilding. Cut between the fittings then use the propane torch to heat up the cut off pipe from the inside. The pipe will soften and the glue will release allowing you to fold the bad pipe and pull it out. The fitting should just need a cleaning before re-use.

[@markb.1259]

Great video! Was surprised you covered up the pipes before verifying there weren't any leaks. 🙂 Maybe I missed it, but have you made a video about how you pump water all the way up (looks like at least 10 feet) into your large water storage tanks?

[@HaroldReece]

When rain is your primary water source fixing any breakdown is priority one. So did I understand that you have to drain all of your water storage when there is a frost warning? If that is true do you have to purchase water until the next rainy season?

[@gregkahle9046]

I like all the rainwater harvesting videos. Joe, if you ever think your videos are boring you could always do some acrobatics or some more custom fashion design. 🙂

[@EddyGurge]

It kills me watching you glue up all the pipes, and not one single little blue glue drop is on the work bench. You're not human!

[@dustman96]

Nice work. All that time doing water harvesting never even crossed my mind that the piping in a wet feed system could store a significant amount of water. Looks like you have about 50 feet between the tanks and the house. At .65 gal per foot of 4" that's 65 gallons between the two pipes, not including the vertical sections. Great idea joining them together. Do the pipes in the background on the corner also feed those tanks?

[@zachlloyd9392]

Haha, gotta laugh at this. Main takeaway, function>aesthetics. Great informative vid on how to fix plumbing issues still. I have always appreciated your honesty in your videos.

[@ksfixitmangaming617]

Love your channel. Keep them coming. Somebody would be an idiot to give you a thumb's down. You have great content. Learn something every time.

[@pnowikow]

I had no idea water could flow upwards. How does that work?

[@homesteadonomics]

Water always flows out of the lowest outlet in a pipe run. So the inlets where my gutters flow into the pipe, are higher than the outlet, where the pipe run goes into my tanks and flows into them. So long as there is a difference in the level of the pipe inlets vs outlet, it will flow out thr lowest point

[@EnriqueSonora]

Hey this was great I live here in the Santa Rita's and I'm trying to figure out how to create my own water system too appreciate your help if you ever got a chance great video

[@Kredo800]

Hello. Could you tell smth about your neighbors rainwater solution? Do they collect it as well? How it is handled in your community by others?

[@garagejim1956]

Great info, Thanks!!! Just to be certain I understand how your system collects, is it a gravity filled system with water seeking it own level? Thanks again!

[@superspark813]

Do they sell clear pipes it would have been pretty cool to watch the water go up

[@drekfletch]

Part of (most of) the reason he painted the pipes was so that they wouldn't get UV damage from being in the sun all the time. The paint protects the pvc from becoming brittle and cracking.

[@homesteadonomics]

They do….but mostly small scale for interior purposes. I’ve actually thought about making a little prop to show how the water moves through the pipes as that is one is the most common questions that folks have…regarding the water moving up through the pipe. Pretty simple as it’s simply the level difference between the inlet and outlet. But I think it’d be neat to show

[@BuccarooRanch]

Few Questions: 1. Have you noticed any less rain water that you are getting over that last few years? 2. If you have to buy water to top off your tanks in an extra dry year, does that water come from Lake Mead? And 3. Could you use a ground catchment system where the water runs along the ground and then hits a 10 inch or so dam where it somehow filters out any sand/dirt and fills up a large underground storage tanks? I know of the rain roof, I was thinking of away to use the land where you can use the natural slop of the land and up to 10 acres of land. I have been watching another youtuber where they are building a swale then lay a layer of gravel on the bottom then lay in some perforated pipe that is connected to some underground tanks then cover these pipes with more gravel.

[@DiHandley]

Amazing work as always. Just a quick question. Do you have a water filter for the tank water in the house? If you do wan at type is it? Micron?

[@PanJammi]

So, I love you videos but finally have a stupid question. I'm trying to understand how it all works especially because I see your gutter line(s) come off the roof, travel underground, and then have to travel up your double pipe into the tank? How does that work?

[@judithhobson5868]

just wondering how your fruit trees are going in your pond ?harvesting area you made around 5 years ago?😀

[@dsmmike95]

How many gallons of storage do you have for water? And how often or do you ever need to get water from the city?

[@dropshot1967]

I have not watched your channel in a long while, but this was another great video. (I can't remember if you talked about this, but did you ever think about extending your drink water catching capacity by creating a larger surface as you did for your wildlife waterer. Kind of like Handeeman's channel, when he lived in his tiny house. Or or is your collection surface enough for your water supply.) Edit: I just watched the video you did 3 years ago about the project you did for your rainwater garden and you answered all my questions there.

[@lorenbush8876]

Hopefully you never have to replace the tanks, I was looking at on at Home Depot 2500 gallon for just under $1000 before the corona virus now they are twice that. How do you make it without water if you have to drain them?