How To Pump Rain Water Around Our Allotments To Save Time Watering ♻️ Solar Energy ♻️ 12v Bilge Pump

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

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[@andycousins5016]

Good job terry

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Cheers Andy. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@raymurray6822]

What a great little pump!On my list.

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

You won't be disappointed Ray. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@markshaw5835]

That saves u time. Very clever how u connected it all

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Cheers Mark, if it saves me time and my body it's got to be good. Take care my friend and stay healthy. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@markshaw5835]

@@terrykingsallotmentgardening indeed. The same to u. Stay safe

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

@@markshaw5835 ♻️👍♻️

[@MeandYouHello]

Thanks for sharing!

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Thank you my friend. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@frankcoldwell4424]

Boom, ok Terry thanks for letting us know.

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Well done Frank, must have consideration for all what's happening in the world and people will want to listen to what she says. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@poosmate]

Well done Frank. Take care, Poo

[@frankcoldwell4424]

Terry King's Allotment Gardening On A Budget I absolutely agree, but I bet the idiots I work with won’t.

[@stevendowden2579]

another great video terry

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Thank you my friend and now I am at home there will be more random videos to come including Sunday and Monday. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@1080-r2l]

great video

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@RomanianSimpleLife]

Really like that pump! Thanks for sharing!

[@RomanianSimpleLife]

Have a wonderful day!

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Thank you my friend and stay healthy. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

@@RomanianSimpleLife cheers you too.

[@mikehurdiss226]

Thanks Terry!

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Cheers Mike. Happy gardening, Terry.

[@micksbackyardaquaponics1408]

That is a maze how you got yor ran water around the lot met it was good to see it and keep up the good work there terry.👍

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

It works well for me Mick and does save the legs. Stay safe and healthy my friend. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@ltlbnsgarden]

That is a great water system! 😊

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Thank you my friend, will save my body and time. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@lorraineg8134]

Very impressive system Terry. Well done, great time saver and wear on the body saver with carrying the buckets. Super job as always.

[@MeandYouHello]

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[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Cheers Lorraine, all the barrels are filled so hopefully we will get some rain the Summer to fill everything back up.....lol. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

@@MeandYouHello 😎👍😎

[@waynesallotment7757]

Hi Terry a very good setup you have for the watering, I am very lucky as we have water on tap, yes we have to pay water rates on our bill for our plot. All the best Wayne.

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

I do prefer rain water Wayne, but if it was on tap then it would create more growing spaces. Stay safe and healthy my friend. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@joycehennequin8469]

Your such a helpful friend Terry,all your tips are so valuable. ...Thank you once again 🌱🌱🌱💚👍

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

I do like to share my thoughts and experiences Joyce. Take care my friend and stay healthy. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@MichiganGardenGal]

Great video 🤗. I knew nothing about this before watching. Seems to be quite the system you have there. Thanks for sharing 💜

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Thank you my friend and it does help me when watering. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@BobMelsimpleliving.]

Good morning Terry. The pump will be a real asset for the watering task. Stay safe over there. Best wishes Bob.

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

It's on its second year and yes a great asset. Take care my friend and stay healthy. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@MeandYouHello]

Love your content!

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

I do my best to please. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@KellysKitchenGarden]

Very clever that Terry. Future proofing 👍🏼🌱

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Hopefully in the future I won't be running around like a mad man and be able to relax......lol. Busy few day getting planted just in case we get a complete lockdown. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

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[@swigwhileyoudig..46]

Love it terry

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Thank you my friend and stay safe and healthy. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@poosmate]

That's a lot of water you have there. Great system for moving it around. Stay safe and take care, Poo

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Thank you Poo, stay safe and healthy my friend. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@tonyforrest2724]

Cracking content.. Only. Wish. My allotment site. Would. Allow me to use some of. Your. Ideas.. Keep. It coming

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Thank you Tony and enjoy your growing space while we can, stay safe and healthy. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@jackosallotment6224]

What a cracking system once I get my new compost bins built I’m going to start looking at something like this as I’m like you now keep having to walk with watering cabs miles and miles cheers 🍻

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Hello Jacko, I remember the time I use to carry the buckets of water to the barrels in the winter, but when it came to Summer I just collected the water in the cans and walked back, soon learn as we get older......lol. hope you are all coping at the moment. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@phillippearce8270]

Thanks for this Terry, after your first post on this i got the SEAFLO and its running off an old alarm box battery. Makes a great difference to the barrel and bucket technique

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Pleased its working for you Phillip, I don't like to keep repeating my self, but I am getting around 250 subscribers a month so it's a good way of sharing what I do and how I do it throughout my allotment journey. Take care and stay healthy my friend. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@threethousandpercent7919]

Terry my friend, you've created a fantastic set up that will keep things growing even if we get a drought. Absolutely brilliant!

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Hello Elly, I will probably be short of water this year especially if we get a long dry spell, but I will be well prepared for next year. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@threethousandpercent7919]

@@terrykingsallotmentgardening Terry, you are doing great, wish I could bring a little of your ingenuity (and materials) to my plot. Much respect.

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

@@threethousandpercent7919 ❤♻️👍

[@michaelmcclafferty3346]

Your videos are so helpful. Thank you again Terry I have around 2000 litres of stored water on my allotment in various places. I didn't think of using a bilge pump until I saw your video. Guess what I'll be buying next!

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Really pleased you have got something from this video Michael and it makes it worth while making these videos. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@kosmosjk]

Hi Terry, I did the binge watch thing last year, 700 addictive videos packed with useful info. Keep them coming :-)

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Well done you Julia and my friend's sometimes watch my videos when they can't sleep and apparently they drop off straight away......lol. Stay safe and healthy my friend. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@nidge2822]

Cracking water setup Terry. That's some water collection you got ..i just managed to get 2 outdoor taps fitted to my buts ..got mains supply on our site ...Can't go down for 7 days ad I'm self isolation grrr but back in work nxt Thursday...

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

I personally don't like the taps to fill cans Neil, as I like to dip and go, but they are ideal for other tasks. Stay safe and healthy my friend. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@nidge2822]

@@terrykingsallotmentgardening yes I agree with you on that Terry what I ment to say the 2 butts with taps on will be for my liquid plant food , definitely dunk and go lol ..

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

@@nidge2822 the taps are good for that you wouldn't want to dunk and go in the liquid plant foods we couldn't run quickly enough......lol

[@babetteisinthegarden6920]

Terry I really do like that pump, I have used a swamp cooler pump in the past

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

It's good for the price Babette. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@davischappell4664]

Terry have you ever thought about connecting all the blue barrels together at the end so you fill one you fill all. And put them on a stand to hook up a hose so you don't have to use any buckets to water your beds. Cheers mate

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Hello Davis, it has been suggested in the comments and something that I am considering and dipping my watering can in the barrels is so much quicker then using a tap, no bending down helps me. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@CBsGreenhouseandGarden]

That pump is a back saver no doubt. She moves some water pretty good! Love this setup Mr. Terry. Stay safe!

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Really pleased with this set up and the comments have given me more ideas to help me. Stay safe and healthy my friend's. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@kerryl4031]

Oh my goodness - lots to go back on - I'd never manage it! LOL! You are a clever bod! I think we need to shift our water butts around as I'm still carting a can to and from the beds, although we have 5 barrels in the veggie patch. Too windy for a hose - it was even blowing the water away with the watering can! Luckily I didn't get too soggy! It's nice to have the odd trip into history when I need a bit of a hand with something! Thanks Terry. 😄

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Lovely comment Kerry and yes it's time to think of ways to make it easier for ourselves so that's why I changed the layout of the new beds at short notice and it worked our really well. Take care my friend and stay healthy. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@kerryl4031]

You too Terry - and to your family. 🤗

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

@@kerryl4031 ♻️😄♻️😊

[@ourlittleguide326]

Terry, I absolutely love this idea. It's got me thinking about adapting this for my garden. I better start planning my version - and when I post a video, I'll include a link to your channel. Brilliant!

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Thank you my friend and let me know when you start posting gardening videos and I will stop by. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@ourlittleguide326]

@@terrykingsallotmentgardening Hi Terry. Not a gardening video - I've got a lot more to learn on that score from your other vidoes - but as promised, I have put a water pumping video together. Link is kzbin.info/www/bejne/gICkgIZqpJaoiqM in case you want to have a look.

[@HortiHugo]

Very good review Terry, like the set up 👍🏼👍🏼 And yes, your playlists are great and well worth watching 👏🏻😊

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Cheers Hugh, can't believe how many people are watching my old videos, but as you have said they have good content worth watching. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@Chris-pv2ht]

I definately recommend covering any tanks like the ibc tank so light doesn't get through, I used black polythrene . I once got pneumonia I suspect with handling green water. Now my water is crystal clear

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

You or someone else mentioned that before and I purchased another roll of Visqueen for that very purpose and now is the time to get it done and thank you for the reminder as you know one job leads to another and the important jobs get missed Chris. Stay safe and healthy my friend. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@Chris-pv2ht]

Yes that what I used Terry, better to be safe than sorry

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

@@Chris-pv2ht ♻️👍♻️

[@thelittlefarmersfarm5706]

Interaction is Key... So True Terry... Good stuff as always mate. Tony

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Cheers Tony, I have learned so much from the comments and that's why I reply to all comments and leave a comment on all the videos that I watch. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@bethanskitchengarden]

That system is brilliant Terry, it will save you so much time with watering and your plot has really come together now, I'm so pleased for you. You've put so much thought into it, all I can say is very bloody lovely job 😀👍

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

its a good job I thought about the barrels before putting in the last bed where the potatoes were planted, one less square foot gardening bed won't hurt. Happy gardening, Terry.

[@BenniLkitchengarden]

Nice system Terry. I have a solar irrigation system in my greenhouse, witch I plan to expand this year to also water my raised beds. It save a lot of time and efford with watering. Take care and stay safe.

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Irrigation is something that I need to look at when my polytunnel rebuild is done this time next year so will be looking for ideas. Stay safe and healthy my friend's. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@SouthpawDavey]

You got a great set up mate. 12.50 for the pump thats a great price. I have to put some gutter on the greenhouse. I have 3 blue barrels to get set up.

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Can't beat rain water Dave and I have filmed the first planting of the buckets for the vertical garden should will be included in the square foot gardening planting video. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@SouthpawDavey]

@@terrykingsallotmentgardening Yes I use rain water on most stuff. just the watering system for the greenhouse and spud o matic get tap water just I am bad for watering.... ;-)

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

@@SouthpawDavey we have to make it as easy we can so the other jobs get done.

[@barryroberts6470]

Bloomin' heck Terry this set up of yours is Amazing and if i had an allotment this would defo be one of the first on the list to do. I only have some raised beds in the back garden on flags and a 9x6ft poly tunnel, but i do have 200L barrels to collect my rainwater, which i use on my plants via watering cans and not far of a walk though like yours would have been. Take Care and Stay Safe. Barry (Wirral, ENG)

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Well done Barry, we all have to adapt to our own needs and we all can learn from each others experiences. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@barryroberts6470]

@@terrykingsallotmentgardening Cheers Terry when i mentioned about the raised beds, i was the one who asked you about the plastic in your Pallet Collars. Stay Safe, Barry.

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

@@barryroberts6470 ♻️👍♻️

[@richardcannings9822]

Link the 4 barrels together then you won't need to alter the pipes good video

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

That's a good thought Richard and will have a look to see if the angle of plastic towards the top will allow me to do this, cheers for the idea and I am off work now so plenty of time to get the jobs done and get the old brain matter working to make it work. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@earlshine453]

Suggestion: flexible hose above the blue barrels (maybe even an old bicycle inner tube)

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Will be looking for something to fit on the end now Earl, something that simple will help me and keep me dry......lol. Stay safe and healthy my friend. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@earlshine453]

@@terrykingsallotmentgardening Just make sure that the rigging does not hold water that freezes during winter. Stay safe, best wishes, greetings from Holland

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

@@earlshine453 it's all being dismantled at the end of the season and the pump goes to a frost free place.

[@ronyerke9250]

If you don't want to pump the tank dry, a float switch and float for sump pumps could be added to stop the electricity to the pump.

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

I am getting better at keeping an eye on the pumps, but something that would be really useful Ron. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@williamcolemansgardenandal9017]

Water is a most important part of this whole process, if we ain't got it, we ain't got nowt. I have spent a lot of time making sure I can easily get water to every part of my growing areas and it's time well spent indeed. I think the reason you forget to switch things off is because you wont stand around idle waiting, you are off keeping busy doing something else and then you get distracted, easily done my friend :-) 🍺

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

You have me sussed William and yes I am late filling the barrels and could be short of water this year, but I am well prepared for next year. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@Mrsnufleupagus]

Handy little pump pal! Beats the heck out of carrying water....not a fun job:)

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Would love to have a hose pipe to drag around, but rain water is so much better for the plants Ryan. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@frankcoldwell4424]

Terry, why not chuck a container of comfrey tea or something in a couple? Have it all ready mixed, I do with a 90ltr dustbin.

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Something to think about Frank, will see how I get on, will definitely need somewhere to store my liquid magic mix so its easily accessible on plot 3. Stay safe and healthy my friend. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@stephenjones7829]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 hey Terry, great watering system you have there 👍👍 have you ever thought about putting a length of flexible pipe on the end so you don't have to mess about with the joints whilst filling the blue barrels Best wishes Steve

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Hello Steve, no I haven't and you are the second to comment on this suggestion that I will be looking to do. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@kgarden8960]

My plot is pretty much level. I have all my water storage interconnected with cheapest 1/2" hose I could buy. Its just draped over the top of each tank so that they all siphon and maintain level. I used some wire to "bind" a small rock to the end of each hose to keep it down the bottom. Bit of a faff to start the siphon, but so long as the water level doesn't get too low they stay working. For the Butt that I draw/pump out of I have all the others connect into that one. The siphon flow is very slow, but with several into that one tank it keeps up with my submersible pump. I have one water butt raised up, by the house downpipe, so that actually gravity-pushes water and primes the lower ones.

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Very interesting how this works, lovely comment my friend. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@FoodThymeAndGarden]

Terry is this pump similar to a sump pump? I must say you definitely amaze me my gardening friend. Take care, from Laura

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

It's a submersible pump Laura that can be used for pumping water from areas that water gets to that you don't want and can be connected to a sensor to switch on and off as required. Stay safe and healthy my friend. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@tonydean7400]

Hi Terry. I watched your previous video on this set-up and added a cordless drill pump to move water until I could rig up something like you have. I move the water because I plan to install a drip irrigation system in my brassica cage. You mentioned that you have one in your polytunnel. Is there a video in your playlist on the set-up for this? I couldn't find one. Many thanks. Tony

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Sorry Tony, never got around to doing anything at the time and my comment was to say that's what the barrels were going to be used for. May leave it until after I rebuild and raise my tunnel so I can have enough money to purchase some of the piping. Take care and stay healthy my friend. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@tonydean7400]

@@terrykingsallotmentgardening Thanks for replying so quickly Terry.No worries I will press on with my own project and I look forward to the rebuild. I only started my allotment last yera, but have learned so much from you. Thanks for all the brilliant videos. Stay safe!

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

@@tonydean7400 cheers mate.

[@ClausenWorld]

Hello my gardening friend. I just received my pumps today. Now to figure out how to set them up.🤦🏽‍♀️ Do you have a video on how you set yours up? I know you use your solar panel. I’m going to get a solar panel as soon as I can.😊♻️

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Go to my playlist under Water collection and solar panels, you may find that useful. Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@ClausenWorld]

@@terrykingsallotmentgardening thank you. I’ll view it. 😊

[@ClausenWorld]

@@terrykingsallotmentgardening I looked under your playlist and only see rain barrels and the wicking bags. I’ve watched every video and didn’t see solar panel. I’m not sure if my tablet is glitching because all the same playlist keep scrolling by.🤦🏽‍♀️

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

@@ClausenWorld will have a look my friend.

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

@@ClausenWorld definitely under Water Collection and Solar Panels it contains 13 videos all clearly titled. Showing my solar panel build and several videos on how I move water.

[@whatigrownlallotment7498]

Hello Terry another cracking video. I use a drill pump. Only have the blue barrels and not all of them are connected together get. How do you cut the tops off these barrels? Is that with a circular saw? take care Joyce 💚👩🏻‍🌾🍀

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Hello Joyce, that's the second time that a drill pump has been mentioned, must look it up. I cut the barrels using a jig saw, cutting a round hole first, then the second cut to remove another band from the barrel so the lid fits inside. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@SmallGardenQuest]

Nice setup Terry! I like it. Are you an engineer or something?

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Not an engineer Jan just very tight with money so always looking for ways of doing things at little or no cost, was bought up on a small holding and used adult tools as a very young boy. Stay safe and healthy my friend's. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@thelittlefarmersfarm5706]

Hello Happy Thumb 26 Here Pal. I have the set up and the pump, but never had the knowledge.... UNTIL NOW!!! Once more, invaluable advice Mr King.... £12'50 is nowt mate... Sure mine was twice that 2 years aro… LOL ATB Guru Tony! ;-)

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Hello Tony, its took me a few years to get to this point and I didn't think I could improve, but again the comments are really good with more ideas for me to try. All the best my friend's and stay safe and healthy. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@Extragonk]

heya, this is great, its got me thinking about resiting my water barrels, how did you size the batteries to cope with the load?

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

The battery's were for free Paul so one was a small car battery which lasted about 30mins still connected to the solar panel, my old car battery which is in storage so keep using and charging so to keep it reasonably in good nick and the 3rd and main battery is a second hand Temporary Traffic light battery, doesn't hold enough charge to operate on the roads, but ideal for the occasional use on the plot. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@musheopeaus4125]

I just used a syphon from my allotment water storage to 4 barrells dotted about . Self levelling and extra storage and no power required - why dont people use this system . My thick neighbour said but how can water go uphill then down ????? - duh syphon

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

I have changed to the Syphoning system and its so much better, about 5000ltrs worth of barrels around 2 sides of my polytunnel now, cheers for watching and commenting. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@nickthechef5946]

great stuff! what solar controller and panel are you using?

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Hello Nick, both are recycled from a dismantled highways sign so they are very old and now not able to let you know positively the make. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@chubbyBunny94]

What solar panel are you using?

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

This panel was recycled from a road sign my friend so can't say. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@CEOAMARU]

I have no electricity in my allotment. Can I connect to a 12v car battery?

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

This set up uses solar power to charge the battery or you can take a battery to the allotment and use that, just ensure you get a 12v pump to suit the battery. Stay safe and healthy my friend. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@clivesconundrumgarden]

Genius !! Do you power your whole allotment with Solar ? Cheers

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Hello Clive, since I have placed all the blue barrels around my polytunnel I haven't had to use this method, but yes my solar system has worked really well for me and of course all recycled from remote road signs and free. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@clivesconundrumgarden]

@@terrykingsallotmentgardening Thanks Terry, your definitely the most inspiring channel I watch these days !! My wife and I are going to watch your episodes starting with your 1st, over the holidays !!

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

@@clivesconundrumgarden only 3 viewers have managed that and I have 1000 videos enjoy my friend's and please ask any questions as you go.

[@clivesconundrumgarden]

@@terrykingsallotmentgardening Hello Terry, so we meet again lolololol. This was the start of it all!! My wife and almost fell off the couch, again!!! Crazy to think the original comment was only a month-ish ago :) Btw I did watch this episode again start to finish. It's easy to see why I got hooked. Erector Sets on steroids!!

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

@@clivesconundrumgarden so pleased that you have almost got to the end and possibly the only one to achieve this. Hopefully with the improvements going along you will now understand how well my allotment journey went.