Installing the Water Wheel for HYDRO POWER @ the Off Grid Cabin!! EP #25

[@randypayne6147]

Introducing "The Jerry wheel" ! Awesome craftsmanship Jerry. What a blessing to have him as your carpenter.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Agreed

[@octaviusgalacticus2253]

Take your like and get out

[@richardbowles7690]

Clever craftsmanship is so under-rated. Touche, Jerry.

[@MrHowieZ1973]

Jerry is a true American Craftsman. We got to the moon with men like him.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Agreed

[@jukeboxhero1649]

You didn't go to the moon, son. Don't get carried away. You was drunk, on PCP and Cartel Meth and you jumped out in traffic that night and got hit by a pickup truck and you lay there on your back looking up at the moon. C'mon now. You know what happened.🥖

[@MrHowieZ1973]

@@jukeboxhero1649 Lmao You are probably right :)

[@alabastardmasterson]

@@jukeboxhero1649 what language are you attempting to write?

[@jukeboxhero1649]

@@alabastardmasterson polish, it's for you. Because I want to be inclusive. No Pollack left behind, or right behind for that matter

[@marcustait79]

I’ve just binge watched the water wheel & I’m absolutely hooked!!! Hurry with the next episode!!!🤓

[@donbruder6838]

That’s So Cool,Jerry is one heck of a guy,he’s Amazing !! Great Job Guys

[@jessicabowden9571]

Everyone needs a Jerry! The knowledge he has is amazing!

[@juliusbishop3629]

Great music and project!

[@juliusbishop3629]

Didn't realize Pandora had kicked on

[@juliusbishop3629]

It was on Dio channel.😂

[@mariatheresacudia2388]

Wow! Jerry knows so many things. You've found a master builder.

[@novamom1962]

Wow that is awesome. That Jerry is one great guy. Please tell him so too. 🤗. Love y’all

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thanks

[@richfiryn]

This has got to be a particularly gratifying project for all you. Really cool.

[@Myhomeplan]

Good

[@gazvlogs7459]

The amount of energy you could make with this when the trowel is running fully using a very high ratio gearbox. You can make tons of power with the right electronics and mechanics. All the hard work has been done by this genius of a man Jerry.

[@SkiB84]

Jerry is awesome, he's having a last doing all this stuff. great to see

[@solotron7390]

I'm mightily impressed! As with any project, there are always workarounds when you hit a snag.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thanks

[@DiHandley]

You lucky, lucky, lucky bastard! Pretty wife, lovely kids, great friends and a fantastic property with an amazing spring for free electricity! What more could any man ask for? I’m truly envious. I just love watching your adventure unfold. Hi from Australia.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thanks 😊

[@barrybegley5379]

There is "Something" very special about water wheels. Rather like watching the flames of a fireplace ... hypnotizing. It seems to me that this is an "old time" resource that can be brought up to todays standards of power generation. FANTASTIC video folks. Well done by ALL involved. Greetings from Ontario, Canada.

[@tanja8907]

This is so awesome! Watched with a smile on my face. It's so wonderful seeing people work together to make life better. God bless you all

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thanks 😊

[@305hialeah]

Jerry is the truth!

[@Darkman9478]

Wow! A water wheel for the hydroelectric power made from an old wagon wheel? Awesome! I just might get the same thing for my hydroelectric power for my off-grid house one day.

[@LivingTheRVLocaLife]

we all need a Jerry in our lives lol wish he was here so we can build a cabin lol awesome wheel so excited to see it all come together going to be so nice :)

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thanks

[@ShotgunAFlyboy]

It's not just practical, it's also beautiful.

[@REB65]

Very cool 👍. Once again, Jerry is a genius 👍. Just one more thing... God bless y’all 🙏✌️

[@consumidoresdeco2]

Hi Channel Loftis. I really liked your water wheel and power generation projects. Very cool. I live in São Paulo in Brazil and here we have incredible hydraulic potential because we have several rivers. Although most of the power generation here in Brazil is from hydroelectric plants (approximately 85%). I also have a channel that I have several small-scale projects. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences. I'm sorry for my very bad English 😩😩. Hugs and much success in the projects.

[@yLeprechaun]

Wow! Cool! I just found this channel 4 yrs later. It juuust has the "puh dunk, puk dunk" sound. Did you know that's where "podunk towns" in rural America got their moniker? The water wheels often found in small towns/villages made a po dunk sound. Very cool. I am so jealous. I would love to have a water wheel. You could drive so many things with it. Saw mill, grain mill, water pump, and the list goes on.

[@Adrien13Sanctioned]

@12:43 Able to get it turning with such a weak stream, very impressive and shows how well made it is, thanks for doing a small weak stream test, :D

[@bodycheck1960]

Watching this video I couldn’t help but think, the world needs more Jerry’s.

[@earlofrednecks9533]

Wow now that's cool.

[@monsterjotunn5257]

Jerry is a craftsman thats seldom seen anymore. The world needs more men like him. Kudos good sir!

[@VanKyTheChien]

This has got to be a particularly gratifying project for all you. Really cool....

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thank you

[@victoriakeith2145]

That’s so awesome!! Love the water wheel and so clever. (smart) 🤩🤩 Great job guys!!💕

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thank you 😊

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Looking at videos on dams and water wheels is what led me into homesteading. I plan to do this one day! :)

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Cool

[@EvaVilla-pm5mv]

I love water wheels. Brazos Farm here in Waco has one that is used to grind wheat. I could sit and watch and listen forever

[@sammarino9063]

Me too! Love them, love this one so much. Inspiring

[@jolenecreech7648]

Wow!! Beautiful handiwork you guys. You must be very proud!

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thank you

[@mtd8805]

👍👍

[@andrewh3445]

Nice fly wheel

[@frankbisek2697]

You should do a long recording of the water going in to the wheel. The "Fwap, Fwap, Fwap." So soothing and would be a great sleeping white noise.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thanks

[@maneuschwander6394]

That is so Cool! Awesome Knowledge and ability to put it into practice! That Waterwheel will be a beautiful thing to watch - Sittin and Sippin by the pond! ;) The sound of that Waterwheel turning - reminds me of the sound of a steam train! It is a beautiful thing!

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thank you 😊

[@Punk_Spirit]

Such beautiful craftsmanship I could look at this for hours. As an ex welder albeit on motor vehicles this makes me happy. You should all be very proud of yourselves.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thanks 😊

[@felixdeoliveira232]

Congratulations! My grandfather build a wood water wheel in 1950 for a mill here in Chapecó city, Brazil. 4m x 0,8m all wood. In 1990 i was a child and remember the water wheel in front of the site. Unfortunately my family don´t took care and rotted. Today we have photos only.

[@RakanKongsiBuragas]

Good project and best in shooting the views this is how the experts do.

[@techwatch9133]

Just need more people like you to make a difference in this world. Good job 😀

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thanks

[@ramadimajor1299]

Wow, spared no expense.

[@novavega1890]

Jerry is a bad ass and im in love with Jerry 's brain and work ethic

[@stevewood5245]

Great job Jerry! I Love to see common sense ingenuity! Sure wish I had a Jerry to help me with my projects!

[@t-rachel19]

I am absolutely loving these off grid cabin videos!

[@rustinstardust2094]

Same

[@kjellmclean7838]

Jerry: "I did a little of this and some more of that. Cut some here and sanded some there. A touch 'O paint and 'er ya go!" 🤠

[@robgauthier9249]

Can wait to see it up and making electricity for you. Good job all of you. God bless Bob

[@kristinapaikidze6808]

Jerry is Genius!!!love him 💜💜💜💜

[@andyteohockguan7243]

Awesome work and Jerry is very skill full. Stay safe and God bless

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thanks

[@larrybelken7568]

I've always wanted to do something like this. Thanks for all of the great ideas. Good luck with the installation.

[@truenorth365]

Been a couple of weeks since I saw this video for the first time, but I´m intriqued to know all about the watts and efficiency of that water-wheel so I caught myself checking if a new video is up manually everyday now 😄..still waiting! And that is the formula how you create good content on YT. Big thumbs up from Sweden!

[@basharathussain5565]

Wow beautiful people do beautiful things 🥰

[@jeffkokosinski1872]

Words can't describe guys Man!!!!

[@johnwinnerdz1]

Really cool project thanks for bringing us along.

[@johnwinnerdz1]

You might look into a Tesla home battery or something similar and have your wheel charging .

[@johnwinnerdz1]

You might consider one gusset on the back side of your dam.

[@johnwinnerdz1]

I'd also consider car hub bearings for your water wheel hub.

[@kjaarda1]

That wheel is amazing! Looks like it should be in silver dollar city.

[@michelledouglas6538]

That water wheel is amazing! Jerry is so talented! What a gift he has!

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thank you 😊

[@SmokyMountainBlessed]

Using wagon wheels is very cool

[@patriciabockenstette6550]

That looks fabulous, intriguing, and very beautiful. Jerry did a marvelous job with his ingenuity and talents. Looking forward to the finished wheel and water flow with the generator. Very exciting to watch and thanks for sharing.

[@michaeljohnmason3674]

That was magic in motion,just pure magic.all the very very best from London U.K. You have me on the hook,now subbed thank you

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thanks

[@carlameen7239]

The electric company must love you guys. Water wheel great idea. Your crew are the best.

[@hokanhangula593]

Beautiful wheel. Very inspiring project 🙌🙌

[@thelostarchivesserialvault5353]

A trick to remember is that the rubber of the belt will gradually dry out with the sun and heat. Mitigate this by coating it with some vaseline. Just get a chip brush and coat it. It works well with anything rubber, car door gaskets, fridge gaskets, etc. . Vaseline was born from the creation of gasoline as a byproduct of the process. It keeps the rubber suple and oiled up...

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thank you

[@ARLGD]

Thank you for sharing that helpful trick! Coating the rubber with vaseline sounds like a great way to extend its lifespan. By the way, if you're looking for a reliable power backup solution for your outdoor adventures, I highly recommend checking out the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series. It offers massive capacity, fast recharging, and even waterproof technology. Definitely a game-changer for camping and RV enthusiasts!

[@kevinthomas8025]

Really good stuff, can't wait to see the finalized video of everything working and the final walk around.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thanks Kevin!!

[@jasonmccombs8123]

So, this dude knows people who can do stuff

[@wayneynot]

Wow that's cool I wish I could do something like that on my property

[@leroybrown7757]

..aweSOME as always jerry... you give him a challenge.. he's definitely impressive at presenting an amazing and functional solution.. Brava..once again sir... The water wheel will most definitely (hopefully provide the power y'all need) but will be such a quaint and unique ambience to the Loftis family off-grid oasis... thank you as always for sharing ☮️ &🌱's

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thanks

[@leroybrown7757]

@@LoftisPartyofSix ..welcome...👍

[@supertom7908]

Truly a thing of beauty. Well done.

[@numa1401]

I like the full video clip from the beginning to completion of the project.

[@timsatch9198]

Not sure how I ended up here, but it is so fascinating I had to subscribe. Living in Germany, surrounded by ancient water Mills, I would tend to call the pool behind the dam, "The Mill Pond". Going to really enjoy this.

[@Jeppe.P.Bjerget]

What a amazing wheel. That will produce a lot of joy and light. Wish you all the best from Jan in Norway

[@donbraden8533]

That is a very nice water wheel nice job 😎👍👍🇺🇸

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thanks

[@thenorthsoul]

Awesome work..

[@archiebald4717]

A very ancient and very effective technology.

[@jrciv67]

Jerry is a true GOAT!!!! ( Greatest of all time )

[@tomharrell1954]

Fantastic! I would put some mortar under the metal pieces that hold the water wheel bearings. Paint the metal quick! In future crab grass over back of dam to hold dirt. Put a little house over the generator!

[@estellaknox4488]

What a awesome water wheel Amazing work I love it I can sit and watch it spin well done guys.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thanks

[@rivenmain2175]

this is very beautiful and amazing

[@KNIGHTJUMPS]

So basically you're friends with an engineering genius/ craftsman.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Cousin actually

[@bobshaw4063]

@@LoftisPartyofSix How is Jerry related? To you or Lane ? Was the other man your dad Mike or Lane's dad? I love Jerry's accent .

[@kieranbennettmedia]

They all cousins out thar...

[@almaguapa-sailboatliveaboa440]

@Jerry great work man! Love the idea of using existing (old) material (wheel) and give it another life. 🙌😎

[@PaulSter]

Jerry - Is there anything he cannot do? Man! He's awesome and clearly enjoys his work.

[@Smacker3801]

A fantastic project, top class workmanship and a very entertaining video, what more could you want, congratulations...from Australia

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thanks

[@scrapshackfarms1349]

Thats awesome craftsmanship, and an ingenious idea

[@douglasmcmanamy5988]

I love it. I have been waiting all week to see this video. Can not wait for the next one. Great job!!!!!!!!

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thanks 😊

[@michealdraconis6179]

Ok jerry you are not a craftsman . You Sir are an Artist that wheel is amazing

[@notommr]

Perpetual spinning wheel one touch imagine it in a vaccum.Great Jerry.

[@cmilimt]

I'm need one Jerry. The man is the best.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

👍

[@bmaccrypto]

This project is so awesome I've now pulled your channel up on my TV, don't worry I'll still click like. :)

[@raqueliatheimpatientgardne8196]

This is the most amazing piece of work I have seen in a very long time. How in the world did they do it in the old days without cement, tracktors and all the modern equipment you used today, is just mind boggling.. Well done.....

[@sams5155]

Very nice stuff.

[@MikeyRoofffff]

Awesome project, dying to see the rest of it. Keep up the great work!

[@BenNstyle]

Looks like your fan club is all in agreement here!

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Finally 😆😉

[@LStofer417]

Looking great. It is so great to have talented friends to help with these projects. I can't wait to see everything when you are done.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thanks

[@Cheyanne2125]

Great job Jerry! Genius craftsmanship.

[@TexasRoadrunners]

OMG - that is so cool !!!!! ❤ Jerry

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thanks

[@doughunter3967]

you can heat the jacuzzi with the dump load electric overflow and you can fill it and drain it from the spring ? haha....it is Great what you folks are doing...bless Yah...doug

[@JillRH]

Of course Jerry made the water wheel. Jerry can do anything.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

He sure can

[@multicreatingYamanashi]

Wow this is pretty much what I was hoping to make in the future! So amazed to see this project! can't wait to see how much electricity it will produce.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thanks

[@tenaratliff9230]

Jerry is a genius, he needs his own tv show to show off all of his talents

[@VaguelyAmused]

More water wheels are needed in the world! A more "engineery" version of the sea shore if you can hear it from the lodge, love it. For making absolute power though, would a water turbine fed from the PVC pipe you have at the bottom of the dam, with the head pressure of the dam work "better"? There is a chap on here "Joe Malovich" who has a good DIY example. Also taking the water from the bottom avoids any freezing in the winter. Keep the water wheel though either as a second power generator or make it mechanical for a wood chopper for the wood burner or similar :D

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Great idea thanks

[@laurascarlett2057]

Good job Jerry you’re one awesome hard working man! 👍🏻👏🏻

[@brianlindsay1386]

Not a very good placement of your wheel. You should have it located down stream some what so that the top of the wheel is equal to the bottom of your reservoir. You proved it to yourself, by pulling the plug and dropping the water level a few inches you ran out of flow. You can only use the water when your reservoir is full. Should be down stream so that you have the whole reservoir to give you flow. Then you control flow out of the bottom with a valve. Look at any hydro dam set up and you will find the powerhouse at the bottom, not at the top. Great wheel though!

[@ready1player31]

Just got done watching the house build video, finding this one as well has been amazing