Making A Luxurious Outdoor Shower System For My Off-grid Cabin In The Woods! 🚿🌧️

In this video I show how I made a rainwater shower system for my off-grid annexe in the forest. It is a 12 volt system with a water pump running on solar power and the water is heated with gas. I also make a sand filter for cleaning the rainwater before it enters the water pump.
The rainwater system is the perfect solution for my tiny offgrid homestead in the forest, since it raises the comfort level whilst being an environmentally friendly shower solution at the same time.
00:00 Introduction to the shower system project
00:41 Part 1: Wiring the cables for water switch panel, water 12v water pump and outdoor switch
03:26 Part 2: Connecting water hoses and gas heater
04:35 Explaining how the electric components are setup up and work together
05:56 Part 3: Making a living shower screen out of willow branches
07:22 Part 4: Making a DIY water filter with sand, gravel and stones in a bucket + gutter filtration
10:39 Part 5: Setting up two rainwater tanks and connecting them to one another and the water pump
13:48 Explaining how the water collection and filtration systems work
15:49 The fruits of my labour: Taking a nice long and warm bath
#rainwaterharvesting #offgridsystem #outdoorshower #solarsystem #offgridliving #offgridlife #tinyliving #tinyhouse
Music:
Lighter Times - Paper Planes
Spring With You - Paper Planes
Head Over Heels - Paper Planes
Yehezkel Raz - Ballerina

[@sidetry]

If there is an apocalypse we are all going to Anders for fresh showers and lots of good food :) you make everything look so simple that it inspires even the least of us. And let there be rain... beautiful, lol, stay blessed.

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

Thank you so much, I’m really happy to hear that you feel that way😊👏

[@sidetry]

​@@andersboisentinyhouse❤

[@Jennp425]

I think it’s pretty cool to be able to do DIY .projects for your home . Great job

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

Thanks😊

[@rinzeschols1092]

Love this idea of making a natural screen out of willow branches 🌿🌿 You've inspired me!

[@Strwrsgrl01]

I love willow, what an awesome, natural idea.

[@CatherineKay-qs7dn]

That water reticulation system: just genius! Another super informative post. Beautiful landscapes!!

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

Thanks😊💚

[@andrepominville6889]

T- intéressant, merci (Montréal)

[@neutonrenda2303]

Great addition putting the net over the gutters.👍

[@sidetry]

I love seeing Boris prance and run around, he seems like an amazing friend.

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

Indeed he is😌😊

[@neilmunro6683]

Very good and informative.. You tutoring skill are on point and explain the steps clearly.. Kindness your way..Lochness Scottish Highlands..

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

Ah, Thank you so much - as always😊👌👌

[@EdgarPerez-yv7et]

Great gob it looks great 😊

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

Thanks!! I really enjoy it😄💦

[@user-wx8oo9vo5v]

デンマークですか? 人魚姫の話の国ですね 森の中の家素敵ですね❤ 日本からアナタへ愛をこめて😊

[@Tinachimneycreekfarm]

Thanks for sharing your off-grid shower system! We have a setup almost the same, and it works great as long as we have enough power. We're planning to get a few more solar panels to make life even better.

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

You’re welcome! Yeah, a few more panels can make a world of difference. I have 950w on the big house, 200w on the cabin😊

[@chasingsimpledreams]

Outdoor showers are the best!!

[@sandradorsey5001]

Your tiny home look's amazing and the outdoor 🚿 shower is so nice. You are truly living your best 🧬 life.

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

Thanks😊

[@mailinglist2451]

This is so cool. I dream of owning a tiny home someday.

[@SntGod]

I live almost like you in Finland and my savior in winter has been outdoor sauna where i get got water from chimney attached watertabk when I take shower with same 12v hand shower like you had..my little dog enjoy sauna too at winter..also old refrigirator is great for baths when it's not freezing..good luck to you and doggy

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

Thanks for sharing😊Nice to hear about similar homesteads around the nordic countries!

[@LeahJackson831]

Looking good! 😊

[@KRangasan]

so awesome, wish i could see more of you!

[@eabird4358]

Best video yet.

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

Thanks!! Why do you think that, if I may ask?😊

[@littlegriffoffgridalberta6837]

Pretty cool little cabin & yes it's easy free water as long as it rains :) My cabin is a little bigger & I've been off grid for 11 years , I'm lucky to have a well here so lots of water heat on propane & fully functional bathroom & kitchen pretty simple with a little solar :) Good job on showing step by step !👍

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

Ah, Sounds super nice👌! And Thanks!😊

[@norliahnasir2252]

Hey cool shower curtains 😅

[@cykes5124]

When you collect more gold in the future may want to think about replacing the pressure side hose line with something less leak prone. Additionally those rocks are from an ecology that's good for the lake but not great for humans. Heat + wash should get them clean. Vinegar is really good at that too. If the building is shingles the tar pieces will flake off so hopefully you have something to capture and remove that before it goes into the drums. Looks like peaceful living, is great to follow along.

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

Thank you for all the advice, very informative👌👌Regarding the roof: I’m in the proces of collecting the last old metal plates to put on top of it soon, so thst side will match the other side, so no char particles in the system hopefully😊

[@GhoststoriesIND]

Intelligent setup

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

Thanks!😊

[@oliverskjnnemand5222]

Super fed video

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

Tak!!😊👏

[@chariklaki7627]

Amazing, what a great job you did, keep up the spirit!

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

Thanks!!😊

[@renepetersen5711]

Wauw 😲 hvor er det bare vildt lavet

[@tildars]

Good job 😅

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

Thanks!!😊

[@canyoudoitagain7978]

Nice work. It will be a very seasonal shower I guess.😅

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

We have pretty warm winter usually, so It should be ok most of the winter. but yes, I will shower in the main house during winter!

[@mrslandanna]

The forecast is rain throughout the weekend. Enjoy a long shower on Monday! 🚿😁

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

😄🌧️

[@carlocuturic1134]

Love the idea, really. But how effective is it in the winter time? Anyhow, good job! Keep up a good work brother

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

Thanks!! And it’s not for winter, mostly spring, summer and autumn. But our winters are not too cold most of the time, so I should be able to use it for the majority of the winter😊

[@shawno3681]

Nice job! Any plans on if/how this will work once it gets colder later in the year? Also what about a charcoal layer in the sand filtration?

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

It won’t work when it freezes, but it is pretty functional rest of the time😊👌And I would only use charcoal if I was to drink it, but this is only for showering so I think it’s okay😊

[@caravanlifenz]

Nice work. In my country, the willow trees grow into massive trees that are 5m or more. Did you plant some sort of dwarf willow, or are you planning to prune them severely annually?

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

Thanks!! I think that I will just cut them down or remove them entirely if/when they grow too big! Hopefully not in the near future. I plantet some sticks in the garden three years ago and they are still just sticks😊

[@thinkford]

What are those wire connector blocks called? 2:33 I need those in my life!

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

It’s just plain old terminal blocks 😊👌

[@kayericwinkler]

I was thinking whether it would be better to connect the barrels at the bottom, so you don’t need to switch the hose. On the other hand, if the seal is not 100% tight, the overflow system is superior.

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

Ah yeah, you might have a very good point there! Think I will try that👌😊Thanks!!

[@eastcoasthomestead5207]

What’s the plan for winter? Not being sarcastic, but curious as this is the sort of set up we were going to do here in Canada, but our concern was how to make it work in the winters which can get quite cold? We were thinking if storing the water and heater inside an insulated space.

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

I made a video about how I live off-grid during winter - hopefully it answers your questions😊🤞

[@stormflame829]

What happens when both of them are full? :o

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

They just spill over - men I don’t think it will happen too often😊

[@davidlp6510]

You must be in a region where it rains a lot. If that is the case, wouldn't you have issues with mosquitos? Once again if that is the case, an outdoors shower could be deemed troublesome for fending the mosquitos while one showers. Other than that, it was a very clever idea the entire project. Cold showers are nasty. I did not see how you build the shower floor and the walk back to the house. For sure I will try to copy your idea. We don't have regular rains, but it will be extra cool to have an outdoors shower.

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

Actually it’s not too bad with the mosquitoes. But with climate changes we are getting more intense rainfalls and more often also! And then intense heat. Thanks, really glad you enjoyed it!😊

[@christined4842]

It’s not a hot shower though it’s hot. You can do the same just dig a well and do it from well water

[@davidlp6510]

@@christined4842 Great idea!!!!

[@ralucasimpleliving]

Can i visit you? 🙏

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

Sure😊

[@ralucasimpleliving]

@@andersboisentinyhouse thank you 🙏

[@martinfrantz1623]

Is that your house beside your off grid cabin?????

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

Yes, it’s my off-grid tiny house right next to it😊

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

Yes!😊

[@neutonrenda2303]

Just a little too much willow lol. Great success otherwise.😂❤

[@andersboisentinyhouse]

Thanks!!😊