How to build a tire water tank from start to finish

[@kellysarkisian60]

Good morning Josh. Keep up the good work!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Thanks! Will do!

[@131dyana]

Thanks!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

thank you so much!

[@ireneturner2944]

Good morning JOSH! Have a wonderful weekend!

[@ronevans852]

Wow you are putting lots hard work on the farm . One day you will be able to set back on the porch and look back on all those days. In joy the wonderful days . Nice

[@kdegraa]

Sit back and relax rather than filling up and driving a water trailer around. It is a lot of work. Hopefully it worth it.

[@petermavus4131]

H2 Oh what a project..I’d be TIREd from all this work…nice job Josh. WOOOOOO

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi..... Josh, thank you for showing your video homestead 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 🏡🎥👍👍👍

[@thickthinhomestead3958]

Love the drain idea. I can see where that could be scaled down or up for different ideas. Bowling bowl is simple yet genius. The nut driver stuck in the top with the clamps is a cool tip. I do believe im gonna steal that one from ya lol.

[@billyhaddock5540]

Congrats SRF on getting the pipes and value in the ground. water for cows soon.

[@brandonburdette7895]

Morning Josh your grass is looking great

[@ClickinChicken]

we used to crawl around in a huge tractor tire on recess in elementary school in Minnesota. it was fun.

[@dougdavis4439]

Really cool setup Josh! Ingenious idea with the bowling ball! Wooooo!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@michelemckellop8686]

Good morning from ohio enjoy watching and learning something new

[@davidkilbourne5422]

Good morning Josh! I'm liking your water set up!

[@jankotze1959]

Brilliant video Josh

[@josianrodriguez1249]

THAT WAS A GOOD IDEA, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. G.B.Y. GREAT VIDEO AS ALWAYS.

[@jaredkean7841]

Checking in Josh, been at work in Utah again so it's been hard to keep up brotha. Coming along nicely my guy!!

[@gaylef3477]

Always a pleasure to see your videos, entertaining and some new and different ways of doing things.

[@HillsideHighlands]

Awesome job. We are starting on our second tire tank soon. We got a lot of hate on our video from people saying the rubber would poison the cows, it was ridiculous. Great video!

[@kdegraa]

Hmm, rubber is inert & is not toxic.

[@otov100]

@@kdegraa yeah but, tires are onky partially rubber. I would not drink water stored in a tire unless there was no other option. Not ideal. That being said, I don't think cows live long enough to get cancer. As long as the water is flowing and not just sitting there it shoudn't be a problem.

[@otov100]

They have a point but probably not a real concern. It would be interesting to do a lab test on the meat or milk to see how much toxin accumulated and if it was of any real concern for human consumption but I doubt it. I wouldn't want to drink tire water directly if there were other options. Having the cows drink it and then eating the cows would dilute any toxins.

[@terresiagregg9326]

Good morning keep up the great work you do an awesome job using your head

[@billlyttle8224]

Good Morning Josh , Great job really a great Mechanic , well thought out and presented. Keep up thee great work.

[@dolorescreekranch7185]

Love the idea of the clean-out being far from the tire/tank.

[@scottsmith6846]

Hey Josh thank you for the video and the information too woo

[@dstafford2200]

Love the tire setup josh also id put something over the valve just incase the cows or calf nock off the bowling ball plus if a calfs in there the cover would protect that valve from getting g kicked or smashed.

[@christophersilsby7829]

JOSH SRF, I used to raise hogs, and they loved to play with an old bowling ball and rootaround with it. Happier animals make for much happier Farmer's Life.

[@russellbaughnjr6457]

Good Job Josh, your irrigation system is going together well. Keep up the good work! 👍

[@walkerchupp]

Josh you have some beautiful German Shepherds

[@joerivas9847]

Wont the tire leach chemicals into the water?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

no more than a rubberized water tank.....if ya cruise through the channel you'll see where I have goldfish living in these tanks now...if they were toxic the fish would certainly perish

[@joerivas9847]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer Okay, thanks. Didnt know, hence the question. You dont make water tanks from tires for human consumption do you? Whats the evaporation rate ? Have you calculated that? I live in the So. Ca. desert. My group buries water tanks made from fiberglass for bighorn sheep, mule deer, and other desert critters.

[@MLDuffy]

Bowling ball as farm equipment? Love it!

[@steveadams4009]

Bowling ball sounds like a damn good idea.

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

I’ve been wanting to do this for a while now. It’s an awesome idea

[@shaniaa9287]

Wow Josh 😲 I LOVE everything you're doing on your farm. I wish I was half my age bud. You're somebody's dream come true for sure. I just think you're an amazing person and deserve someone just like you by your side...thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to video all your improvements and innovations along your journey to make your dreams come true for you. You need a place like this and your Pops must be SO PROUD of all your accomplishments Josh❣️❣️❣️ you continue to amaze me and I'm sure thousands of us all over the world 😃👍warm hugs to you ❣️❣️❣️

[@sunshine3914]

I second this! If I were just six years younger, I’d volunteer. Now that I’m starting to slow down, I feel as though I’ll be totally worthless in a couple of years.

[@brianmclaughlin6903]

Awesome idea I've got to try this setup

[@randyrejer4219]

Looks great. I think bowling ball could break valve though.

[@131dyana]

Love the set up but will take awhile. God bless.

[@tracykennedy7678]

I've kept goldfish in my water tanks for several years now. They help to control the mosquito population. I just have to remember to take the Dip Net with me when I clean out the water troughs

[@sclivestock5943]

Nice work o n the tire waterer Josh. As a 1st generation rancher building my place from scratch, I have tire tank envy. Lol. Great progress my friend. Scott in Alberta 🇨🇦

[@Yukoneze]

Nice work buddy.......some of your best to date... :)

[@johnmorton7577]

The chian saw is the best way to cut a tire

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

it was...we tried all sorts of blades in the sawzall....nothing worked as good as that chainsaw

[@schm2918]

That's an awesome idea! I'm envious that you can just use a trencher to run water lines! We have to keep our water lines at least 8 feet down due to the frost. 🥶. Thanksnfor making these videos!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

shew....that sucks! I don't think I'd wanna farm in cold country like that

[@billwilliams9527]

Absolute genius, this is so very cool.

[@nadinelataille7462]

Tire water tanks are awesome, first time I heard of them was on Cross Timber’s Bison (Dusty Baker). They don’t cause Cancer, I agree! Love your content and enjoy watching. I have been binge watching 👍😊

[@ShaneZettelmier]

This is pretty cool. I seen the tire tanks before but I never saw anybody cut the top out. The cows just had to lean in to get the water, this looks much better. Plus now it’s big enough so if you’re out there covered in dirt and sweat you got a quick little Jacuzzi to jump in. ;)

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

lol...and you won't...it's a total pain in the butt!! I could have done an entire video on this....we tried every blade on the farm...3 different saws and settled on the TORO chainsaw! It worked great...the rest failed miserably

[@theusconstitution1776]

Gotta tell ya that is one smart looking dog you got! No I haven’t seen the rest of the video yet just watching that dog run alongside your truck what a critter beautiful dog❤️❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

yeppers....dogs that aren't smart don't last on a farm that's for sure...lots of work and training on those critters

[@davidheap5338]

Great ideas but i recon the integrity of the seal between the tyre and the small amount of concrete in the bottom will fail due to cattle pushing against the flexible tyre and eventually you will get water seeping out from the bottom and causing a problem with poaching. i know a farmer who did this once, it did work but he filled the bottom up about 6" above the rim of the tyre in the bottom which had the effect of encapsulating and sealing the whole bottom. Hope it works for you Josh.

[@jtc1947]

@ DAVID....EXCELLENT SUGGESTION / IDEA!!

[@springsy6210]

i was wondering the same thing... i wonder if when he was doing the concrete if adding j bolts/ pins to the edges would hold the tire in place ever better. I love this thinking and cant wait to see how well this tire idea works.

[@Johnrider1234]

No because it’s hydraulic cement

[@coolissimo69]

Great idea with the bowling ball.

[@ExploreAmerica]

Those are very lucky dogs. They can run till they get tired and not leave their land

[@bennysaville1070]

That a Good educational video thanks farming is a great way of life sole food 😀

[@erockhefleyjr6852]

WoooooooooooHeeeeeeeHeeeeeeeeeee!!!Alright!!!🤗🤗🤗

[@backspace12399]

i use that valve for filling my buffer tank in pressure washing. love it, much better flow than others iv used.

[@EarlybirdFarmSC]

That is a pretty cool setup. I like it.

[@Rattlerjake1]

You need to put a screen inside the drain so you don't lose the goldfish when you drain the tank!

[@riverrat7529]

that's great idea 50 years ago back when farmer started using tractor tires for water tank we did have a name for it

[@____________________________.x]

The safety ball is a great idea. I’ve never heard of goldfish lasting that long outside, but it’s an interesting test

[@____________________________.x]

@@cathiwim really? I had no idea they were that hardy

[@navcop031]

It will also help with your cows getting worms from the water. The goldfish will eat the worm eggs and the bugs and their eggs as well.

[@roybracy5074]

Hi Josh what a great video and the use of a tyre as a water tank. I'll be trying some of your ideas,but what about the goldfish if the tank drains???

[@rubbertrucker1363]

a company in ashern manitoba has being building these for years

[@jackt01]

Josh how is the water getting out of the tire tank when the bowling ball get knocked off of the standpipe with a cap on the outlet. Good video as always.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

obviously the setup isn't quite perfect yet...gotta drill a small hole in the outlet cap....we shall see if this works!

[@jackt01]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer hole have to be bigger than water supply

[@jstkeeps]

You have cteated what is called here in our trade (plumbing).... curb stop and riser for a street key.... common on all homes with a water service in the mid west....

[@springsy6210]

hot damn josh... this is awesome!

[@Toxarch]

We have 5 tire tanks on the ranch, all with goldfish. I looked in your other videos but I did not see the follow up video, just the short video. What floating solar fish bubbler did you use? Do the cows mess with it?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

solar bubbler lasted about 2 weeks before I tossed it in the trash....watch some more of the livestreams...in particular yesterday on kzbin.info we show the fish in that vid

[@Tiersmoke92555]

Shiners, white clouds, CPDs, Mosquito Fish, Flag Fish are all a little better that goldfish in this operation.

[@ClickinChicken]

that's smart Josh!, "Save the food!" Scrape Scrape,..... $ Sha- shing! that's my latest thing... lol

[@ronsnow8342]

Two questions: Will chemicals from the rubber leach into the water? How do you create a seal between the concrete and the rubber?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

I've had no issues with "leaching" any chemicals, the tires are safe and this is pretty common practice all over the world, I keep fish in the tanks and they thrive so that tells me the water is pretty darn safe. The concrete will sometimes seal to the tire, and for added security I used "flex paste" to fill the gaps....worked great and the tire tanks leak very very slowly...maybe a slow drip dripping 40 gallons of fresh water into the tank daily

[@nicholasnapier2684]

Well kinda works like a toilet float but it’s a very good idea.

[@roberttaylor2677]

Hey don't forget to use leave your dirt mounted over your trenches that ruin that settles it won't be an invert you want to up over the top someone a settles will be level with the ground cuz we all know the ground is going to get wet your girls can compact so make sure you leave your dirt mounted up over here trench line

[@downtoearthconstruction]

haha yea theres always an expert out there lol. I really digging everything you've done very ingenuitive, alot of out of the box ideas. there's more than 1 way to skin a cat.

[@Bandit-f5j]

Have you put the 2o one

[@onealfarms9967]

👏👏👏👏👏👏impressive

[@ronniewalker2881]

Good video

[@Handmadelongbow]

We put our tire tanks in between our paddocks under the hot wire fence so the cattle won’t get into them.

[@wilder6891]

If the bowling ball doesn’t seal with just the weight i bet you could RTV it on and it would seal and still be able to be kicked off. Great idea by the way.

[@wazalee4872]

our on off valves have white painted posts next to them, in our experience, its farm machinery that causes the most damage, over all its a nice setup.

[@mikemccloney5640]

How you going to keep it from freezing in cold weather ?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

it's partially burried and this quantity of water simply won't freeze in my local area...it might get some ice on the tip..but thats about it

[@mikemccloney5640]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer OK, If it don t get very cold there your most likely good. I am in Iowa a tire tank is mostly used below a pond . In summer use a float , in winter they take the valve off and put a cap on the pipe with a 1/4 hole in the side and it flows all the time . Have a great day !

[@roberto.peterson9917]

Cross Timber Bison a,ready did something similar for their Bison pastures they not drain their system but did have come with way to keep them out of the water trough lol lol as bison try actually get in it they put fish in the troughs to keep algae down control and some even survive the winter freezing temps

[@allanbeck4634]

I keep goldfish in my stock tanks. Best part about the goldfish is that they will eat skeeters and their larva. They can live for years in a water tank through winter and summer. The only real problem will be if the water gets too hot, then you could get a bunch of floaters ☠️.

[@johnmorton7577]

Well to what you said about the comments man its well thought out and looks like you did a great job putting it together Much love from Tulia Texas out on the farm 🚜

[@dhansonranch]

Good job! Only comment I would make is maybe put the ball so that it is well covered by the water so they don't play with it. But otherwise, good set up.

[@meadowviewlawncarellc8079]

Nicely done. Any concern about the ball falling and breaking the valve? That’s the only thing I thought of but everything else looks great. 👍🏻

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

if the ball falls..in the water...it will not have enough force to harm the valve

[@KarasCyborg]

What's your plans to keep mosquitos from multiplying.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

fish in each tank

[@leonardleveque3745]

Dam son how big are your hands. Good idea with that little bowling ball, my money is on they will knock it off pretty quick.

[@polycat7670]

Hadn't heard of the goldfish idea before. Curious to see if the make for a good sign.

[@CliffordAllison]

Great video ! What is that twist thing you used at the end to turn on the water?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

look back about 2 weeks and you'll see me make that thing in a short video...just scroll back through the channel..it's a tool I made

[@joe52428]

Nice job as usual. However the NIH says as others commented below - Are tires toxic? The short answer is that yes, they are. Tires contain a host of chemicals and metals that should not be in the human body. They do gradually erode and break down, leaching those chemicals into the water and the environment. Sep 2, 2021.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

look hard enough and you'll find something on the internet that tells you everything is toxic buddy....what's more toxic....a tire water tank with 55 degree water in it or hot water ran through your plastic bpa plastic in your house? Everything is toxic if you consume enough of it...even ice cream!

[@joe52428]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer Good point Stoney. Just do not want to add to it. Thanks

[@randallsmerna384]

The ball valve is a great idea but you might want to consider a curb stop instead because a curb stop is designed to be buried below grade AND take multiple on/off cycles whereas a ball valve can fail if used often or especially if there is sand. A curb stop is also specifically designed to be turned with a special fork tool. Another point... You might want to consider using a filter just to keep sand out of your ball valve and any other downstream emitters. I enjoy your work!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

I agree totally.....sourcing curb stop valves has been my trouble...and cost...$200 for a 1 1/4 curbstop! Crazy huh!

[@chrisallen9154]

Do bowling balls float? I never had to ponder that until I watched this video.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

some do...some don't....ask me if this one did lol

[@chrisallen9154]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer I am guessing no based on your design considerations.

[@jimmiller1108]

Josh, what is the website you used for mapping your farm?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

check the GIS website for your local county

[@ronniekoehn9413]

Great idea with the bowling ball but I was wondering if the cows knock the ball off it looks possible for the ball to hit the water valve.

[@davidmack7018]

Josh Great thought has gone into your system so it's a bit complex, for a simple system, ha where are those Roman aquifer's designers when you need them, Just. Kidding. I do hope it all pans out well. But looking and thinking back on your past vids 🤔 a whole bunch of thinking and progressive design and pencil sharpening has gone into this, can't wait to see your koi goldfish a swimming it those black tires. Here fishy fishy fishy. So go fish my brother , Question what do fish have in common with a bowling ball, 🎳?

[@mikeholland721]

Look great, are you worried and a calf knocking the bowling ball off on to the intake valve and breaking it?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

not really worried about that...but I've gotta perfect the system for sure!

[@mikeholland721]

Cool beans, keep up the good work and the great videos.

[@mikeholland721]

Cool beans, keep up the good work and great videos.

[@Charlie-Oooooo]

Hey Josh! Great video! I dig the camera 1st person perspective when you build stuff. Fools my brain to thinking I actually did something today🤣 ..And hey, please do a search for "15 best pond fish", as I think there may be better fish than goldfish for your situation. Cheers buddy!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

problem is that "pondfish" might not survive where goldfish will thrive...we can catch some out of the pond and try it though!

[@johnthomas5806]

nice vid

[@susanvaughn741]

Ball valves and out door plumbing is trouble because there is always water inside of the closed valve

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

yep...but if the valve is below the freeze line then it's not a concern my friend

[@lightheartoracle889]

Good morning can you please tell me what the name of the little blue saw that you used on this project? I’ve been wanting to buy one for myself because during the week I love to do yard work while the hubby is at work. We have tons of thick branches and little trees that need to be cleaned up around the yard. Thanks 😊👍

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

it's in my amazon store page...link in the video description..click "show more"

[@lightheartoracle889]

Thank you very much I’m in PA and I have chickens that I have had just about 3 years. I just bought 2 baby Turkeys and 4 baby Guinea hens. I so want more animals but….. I don’t have the room for them. 😭😭 been looking online for homes in Eastern shore of VA, North Carolina, and Alabama. I want to get the heck outta here and move to a state that has some snow but mostly milder winters. 😊

[@Hondatrax]

Do a review on the Toyota truck

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

lol

[@louisbrown2279]

Ppl do like to offer there opinion over what your doing but if you never impress them you can't ever let them down hehe

[@teveler]

Bowling ball was brilliant. I am curious why you did not use water curb stop valves. Not a criticism.... They are solid brass and are designed to live underground for long periods of time, and have a designated tool to open and close them. I can see as those hand holes fill up with silt that your handle on the gate valve could corrode. Either way Josh your innovation is awesome! Thank you for sharing.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

1 1/4 curb stop valve .....$90....ball valve $24

[@tigercub1965]

Creative solutions

[@MartinIrizarry]

have you consider the risks from pollutans in the water from contacting the tire?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

if the tires put off pollutants then EPA wouldn't allow them to be used in the forest and wetlands...they make tanks out of rubber every day....this one just happens to be saved from the landfill

[@johncofd2228]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer And it would be more pollutive in the landfill anyway

[@kdegraa]

Unless the tyre burns the rubber will remain inert and will not release contaminants.

[@jackhutsby208]

What’s happening with the bat wing topper

[@mjh7577]

Hey Josh, enjoy your videos and your innovation! Just wondering, if a calf knocks the bowling ball off and the tank begins to drain won’t the auto fill valve just start running and running? I don’t have any experience with this, just based my question off a continuous running toilet issue…LOL!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

yep....still perfecting the system....guess what I learned about bolwing balls....lol...some of them float bhhahha

[@wazalee4872]

continuous running should not be a problem, if the cattle are moved daily etc, unlike us where we only move them every few months ( the farm is divided into 2000ac blocks)

[@jason27swg]

I think the bowling ball will be fine until it's knocked off on the valve;)