OFF GRID and using RAIN WATER | complete system walk through

This is the Easiest way to get water OFF GRID to your sink and to your LIVESTOCK. NO PUMPS NO POWER NEEDED and works anywhere!
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About OFF GRID with DOUG and STACY:
We moved to our 11 acres in 2011 from a large city in the Midwest with zero carpentry and farming skills. We live with no solar / wind power / public water or well. We share our adventure to a sustainable life, growing our own food from vegetables to meat. We post videos DAILY and they range from HOW TO to EVERYDAY LIFE and NUTRITION on the off grid homestead. We were city folks just like you probably and wanted to enjoy life and have more control over our food. We share food recipes as well as natural remedies.

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

Check out the video of the spray foam install here--->kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2KWc4tna7ysjZY thanks for watching the vids and see you tomorrow!

[@CountryCampers]

Hi Doug, love your water system and effiecient it works. At the end you ask if we have been watching the news... Don't own a tv nor any cable, and really don't mind it at all. However, I guess you have heard of the Corna virus that the media has been talking about. We are simply following the CDC's recommendations and aren't going out much anyways in public. What are you doing as an off gridder during times like this? Thanks again for another video. PS: We are getting 7 days of rain here in West TN this week! Do you have any plans of visiting West Tennessee in the future?

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

@@CountryCampers I was referring to getting your preps up... the worst time to get prepared is when everyone is freaking out lol then you cant get the stuff you need 👍 and a healthy immune system, rest and hydration and you will never get the flu or 19 😉 proof is right here... over 2 years of daily videos and you never see us sick

[@CountryCampers]

@@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY Any plans to come to West Tennessee?

[@Mark-xt8jp]

@@CountryCampers as long as you have some toilet paper, apparently that's the keystone supply needed for disaster prep here in the USA, as people are suddenly buying out store supplies. I heard it's because every time someone sneezes, everybody around them shits themselves! 8)

[@islandgirl9479]

@@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY hi Doug I'm new to your CHANNEL are you Amish ??? Nothing wrong with that it's just the way you dress and live like them that reminds me of a TV show on TLC I watched a while back called Life of Amish People and I loved it. Love your CHANNEL this is my 3 video, I have a lot to catch up on.

[@jonesysself-reliance3705]

Update.... I'm moving into my new off grid homestead in 5 weeks whoop whoop!!!!

[@contact3604]

All the best to you! 👍👍👍😉 Moira From England.

[@misspeach3755]

Awesome! Good luck on your new adventure!

[@CountryCampers]

Congrats from Tenn

[@jonesysself-reliance3705]

I posted a video on my starting point and will be doing more when I move in

[@jimmycherylmcelyea9319]

Jonesy's Self-Reliance We are not that close but maybe a couple months

[@mhwp3286]

This channel is probably the best one for REAL off grid/radar living. Great explainations!

[@endtimesareuponus8930]

He makes use of the grid so he's not off the grid.

[@Jonasvolley]

It really is.

[@ladbol521]

I like the way he giggles after saying something funny. I do that too. lol.

[@sashawilkinson6978]

I started watching you guys about a year ago, and the more I thought of what your doing the more I realised that was my dream, so now I'm selling up and buying some land to get off grid and 100% sustainable, your videos are so helpful, thank you for sharing, you guys litterly have changed my life for the better ☺️

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

Awwwww make sure to give us updates ! ♥️

[@jaymebisi2946]

Updates!?!

[@endtimesareuponus8930]

Doug and Stacey still use the grid so they're not off the grid. Off grid is OFF the grid !

[@holyspirit76]

Sounds like a bit of work..

[@DerpMcDerp101]

Same.

[@david8905]

Even though living off the grid won't ever be a reality for me, I still love seeing how Doug and Stacy manage to make it a reality for themselves. You two present inspiring, thought-provoking, and humorous shares on a regular basis - better than 90% of the garbage programs on TV. On a more personal note, Doug do you have any tips for growing a healthy beard?

[@DM-kl4em]

Even if you are not COMPLETELY off grid, you can always go PARTIALLY off grid and work your way up incrementally. Personally, I have a small vegetable garden, a trap line, an off-grid water system, and a basic solar system that I am slowly scaling up. My water system is about a year old now, and it uses gravel, paving sand, and charcoal (to remove pollution) in 5 gallon buckets, and it pumps water from the creek into a 330 gallon IBC tote. I kill any bacteria in the water by adding 0.13 oz. of HTH pool shock powder per 100 gallons. It's enough to prevent algae from growing in the tank, while still being dilute enough to avoid bleaching my clothes in the wash. I am currently adding a threaded filter to help get the water crystal clear (It still has a very slight yellowish color, as groundwater in Kentucky is high in iron). For now, the sink taps, shower, bath, and dishwasher still use city water, but taking the washer and toilets off city water takes a HUGE bite out of the water bill. There was some initial cost for all of this, but water has gotten so expensive after 2020 that it has ALREADY paid for itself. My solar power system currently has some old 12V lead acid car batteries connected in parallel, a 12V to 110V power inverter (to convert DC to AC), and a Renogy charge controller connected to three 100W solar panels. I can power my computer, printer, extra monitor, and 4 lamps on days that I work from home, and the pump that supplies water to the washer and toilets is connected to it as well. I plan to keep adding an extra solar panel and/or battery whenever I have some money set aside for it. It's a slow climb, but I'm getting there. Anyway, I hope that helps. If I can do, it as a sole breadwinner, working 2 jobs to support a wife and young daughter, then anyone can do it.

[@juliagray4771]

Hi guys! Hi from New Zealand!! You two are amazing!! You've literally saved us on our new off grid journey...... have just binge watched all your rainwater videos as we have been pumping water a looooong distance, from a river into our internal bus tank.... then a large 800watt pump fires every time we turn a tap on, draining our solar batteries coming into winter - its been a nightmare as had to buy a huge generator to then charge our batteries! We have used ALL our savings and we are now using so much fuel, PLUS the generator fuel - NOT ideal with fuel shortages and collapse on the horizon! Your channel has been the answer to our prayers and I thank you for your time and knowledge..... we have hope again that we can survive out here in the beautiful wilderness. It doesn't get too cold here... down to -10 Celcius (14F) so I'm confident we can do it! THANKYOU, God bless you both xoxox

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

Stay in touch

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thanks for the tour. We're getting close to setting up our permanent system. So it's always cool to see what others are doing.

[@yolandawalker8163]

Moving to my West Texas 40 acres by the 20th of August. I've live on a farm for 3 years but this time it is all mine. God help me and your vision for my life.

[@littleme3597]

It really takes TWO to make this all happen. MAN and WOMAN..working together. Beautiful.

[@garywenzel4921]

HEY DOUG Gary here in Ohio. I have a small water collection system and had a little issue with keeping sun off. I use a emergency survival blanket on my 55 gal. Barrels. Works great 👍🏽 just thought it would work perfect on the chicken water you have to keep it cool. NOTE it works opposite if you need to keep warm. Love the videos keep em coming. Me and Donna love you guys!!!!

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

Thanks Gary

[@melodyclark4347]

😲 where have you been all my life ! I've asked several channels how to cover/keep my barrels. Not one answer. You solved it for me 😁👍. Thank you and God bless you.

[@msmarauder6276]

Wait, where's the answer? Was it deleted?

[@offgridblacksmith521]

This has totally changed our plan for off grid living thankyou for your thorough and simple explanation and this is my favourite video so far. Thanks for your time and effort making your great videos

[@GilbertNichols]

I wonder if you had ever considered helping missionaries who go to countries where rainwater might be plentiful but knowledge how to collect and store and provide for home use is in very short supply? This is great information!

[@stevepailet8258]

just an FYI for those thinking about this you get about 0.4 pounds of pressure per foot of Height of the tank above the outlet. so if your land were to allow you 50 foot above then you would be getting 20 pounds of pressure. I like to use a sediment filter first to help keep the charcoal filter clean a bit longer. For those who would like to see other version look up earthship wom. Works the same but allows for more pressure if you do not have enough fall to provide enough pressure.

[@YadaYadaBingBang]

Yes, typically 5µm (largest holes) goes first to block the big stuff, then 1µm blocks the smaller stuff that doesn't get trapped by the 5µm, then the carbon filter. This would mean water should be free of debris before it hits the carbon filter and the carbon filter wouldn't be doing the work of the sediment filters.

[@grsartofworship4352]

Well, another great video! I’ve been sharing your to our kiddos. Told them that I was a winner in your give away. I just hope more people can see your great tips and lessons learned. You guys are really needed! Thank you again for your efforts to make these KZbin’s possible.

[@amcken]

Oh man, I would need a husband to make this happen. I'm a widow with no children and my mom (dad died months before my husband did) and brother are my only family. Neither of them are able to help me ready the homestead. I'm happy for you though. Good job. You are a Set Apart husband.

[@Reciprocity_Soils]

Thanks, Doug and Stacy. Excellent water catchment, filtration, and feed system. Working through the trials and errors and learning so much from the two of you. Again, great hanging out in the rain with you.

[@cyndidame1721]

I love that gravity fed system....much better than a well. We lose power...we also lose our water because of the pump. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@TheWonderwy]

I love the idea of the Amish hot water heater. I've actually have it circled in my Lehmans catalog! Hah! Love my catalog! Thanks for the educational tour, Doug. You have good reason to be proud of this system. You have put a lot of work and brain power into this. I hope to benefit from your experience.

[@Mark_Nadams]

That's a great water system you got there Doug, "tho that hot water shower looked a little itchy for my liking. We live on the side of a mountain. Everything is about gravity flow water in nature. We have water flowing into and out of our basement. As long as it doesn't hang around we're OK.,HA! You got me thinking about putting a roof & holding tank up high on the property so I can have water for the garden and the animals down below. Just what I need another thing to work on. AWESOME!

[@eileenmcloughlin4778]

It would be GREAT if you could write a book on your water catchment system. Detailed on what kind of materials you used and a step by step instructions. I'd buy it! Thanks for your great videos.

[@peppysdotcom]

I have a number of those tanks. They used to have veg oil in them. I pressure washed them and used dish soap. I wasn't sure what I was going to use them for, but those are more handy that the 55 gallon drums I have hooked together. Thanks! Great idea!!

[@chriswilliams2743]

Awesome vid - thank you so much for making this and others I’ve watched. You guys are so good on camera. Straight up and to the point. I’m gonna be starting my own homestead soon. I want to be as in touch with nature as possible, and this channel is gold. :)

[@loverunsrampant6177]

Love that you did one video with all of it together. I've seen all the separate videos but it's helpful to see all in one complete info.

[@carolleslie9739]

Enjoy watching you guys very informative,next year will do my garden will moved to Michigan

[@NancyfromCanada]

Good info on water systems thanks! Nancy from Canada

[@mollyberginc8808]

You are so smart Doug and I know it takes learning but you pay attention and that's the problem with most folks, they just don't pay attention! Thank you guys for all you do and your videos! Wwith love from Maine

[@teresaallen8927]

Wow so much to learn. But that's the fun of it all huh...🤗 I'm going back and watching a lot of y'all's videos to get educated by y'all! We 💕 Love you and Stacy! Cool!

[@siobhandoyle7255]

Thank you - Great video for a gravity-fed system. I hate pumps! I am off to look at your other videos. I really like that you admit that there can be teething issues.

[@thefrankperspective4247]

This video is so suppressed by the algo. Been following y'all forever, and don't think this has ever hit my suggested.

[@rosaking8488]

Good to see you Doug!!

[@jksmountaindream]

I watched you build all of this in the past, but this was a good refresher. Our property might get half the rain you get and all of our buildings are going to be really small so rain catchment will be just for small animals and maybe landscaping plants. We went with a well finally after waiting so long for a company to brave our road AND it went a lot deeper than anyone predicted. $$$$ can you say Goodbye tractor fund? So we will be using a gravity fed system, but from a well pumping the tanks full up the hill. I have some videos about some of this on my channel with more to come someday..

[@misspeach3755]

This channel is always a well of information and inspiration. :) Thank you for the tour.

[@hotwheels0114]

I worked off and on for my dad, as he needed me to, since I was about 7. He has been a master water well driller and septic installer in TX for close to 45 years now. When we set up filter systems similar to the one you have, we always put the particulate filters before the carbon filters. Basically it removes the sediment that would normally clog the carbon filters allowing it to efficiently remove the impurities and minerals the sediment filters cannot. There is nothing wrong with the way yours is set up but in a more aggressive water environment, one with more dust, dirt, pollen, iron oxide from pipe fittings or off the roof and gutter hardware, etc. the carbon filters would need to be changed much more frequently. Certain areas we noticed have greater concentration of particulate in the rain itself that would need filtration prior to drinking. Most minerals from rain water won't hurt people, the biggest concern we came across was coliform. Just a few things I learned from him. I really enjoy seeing how y'all do things there and am adapting some of them to my tiny ranch in western PA. God bless and God speed.

[@ez4ne12c]

Sweet! We just got our hands on a 1550 gallon tank. We hope to get it set up on our building that’s just over 1000 square feet. 💦 🚿 👩‍🌾

[@ecuadorhomestead6245]

Thanks for giving us a walk through of your water system, it works about the same way ours works.

[@dugchris2009]

Thanks, great set up! Glad to see you again!

[@Tiabobia17]

It’s kinda cute when you say -3f. Up here in Northern WI, we’re used to -30f for weeks on end. Lol. Totally respect the both y’all and no disrespect to my funny comment. Just interesting is all. Love you both and all you teach us. Blessings to you both! ❤️🤗

[@eleanorcyr6751]

I’m trying too move to a place here on the Rez that has nothing… so this is good too know Thank You’s Amen 🙏

[@elizabethpatrick5097]

Thank you. Yu and stacy are awsome.

[@ozarkcountryhomestead1762]

Love your video, great information. Just bought 9 acres in southern Missouri will start building my rain catchment system soon so we have water for animals and will need water when I build my foundation for the house, we do have rural water as well but it is always good to have a back up. I will be starting to post videos on my homestead. Long time fan of your videos excited for us to start our journey soon.

[@srm8866]

Impressive work, Sir! I'd like to say that I'm comfortable enough in my manhood and masculinity to tell you that you're what I call - a man's man. A real do-it-yourself kinda guy that is a vault of (self-taught) knowledge on basic survival - the traditional way. You've built a very nice place there, and it will allow your family to thrive when the system crashes. I admire what you've done and would like to thank you for uploading these types of videos. They're filled with great information that I, myself, intend to utilize at my retirement home - where I will be heading end of this year - lord willing. Again, thanks a bunch!

[@melissatabor3619]

Thank you both again!

[@vicumare66]

Simply...Excellent, dear friends!

[@lisaharris6176]

Beautiful set up!! God Bless ❤️

[@Esther-1914]

Thanks for the water system tour, Doug. It's impressive! 👍

[@michaelsargent2596]

Thanks for sharing this with us! God bless you and Stacey!

[@jessfindsherlife2749]

Where the magic happens.Amazing set up. Great work. I love this with details

[@bloodngutsrn5553]

Working on getting there. Keep inspiring all of us Doug & Stacy

[@homesteadingTHISandTHAT]

Thank you Doug for thr run down!

[@TheSwaffordHomestead]

Great setup! Looks like a good working system!

[@analarson2920]

Awesome job, tons of work, clearly you all are blessed with talent.

[@rose.x.5081]

Thanks for the video Doug!

[@leslieaustin1467]

Just ordered one of your T shirts. Can't wait till it comes. ❤️

[@ronaldclemons5520]

Thank you for sharing all this information with us Doug. Blessings on you guys🙂

[@peggymettler6083]

It is good to see you are safe. Information you give us is not only welcome but very informative. Blessings to you both.

[@michaelstuebe6767]

Doug and Stacy I appreciate all the videos you put out very very informative. Keep em coming

[@jamesyoungblood555]

Thank you Doug all the informative information on your water system. May you and Stacy have a blessed week. Shalom my brother Shalom

[@FreshairSolider]

Thanks Doug for sharing. I learn a lot from you and Stacy.

[@denisehaley9271]

THIS is the video I was trying to find. Thank you for this system set up Doug.

[@lisalowe6922]

Thanks, Doug. Good video. I know what you mean about too many things to do. It seems like we will never catch up. We still have a greenhouse, carport, cow barn, and bees to go. I'm finishing up the texture and paint on the guestroom because we have our "rich" relatives coming up on Wednesday. Our mudroom is my greenhouse right now and I'm about two weeks behind on getting my seeds germinated. Thanks for taking the time to explain things the way you do.

[@StevenCasper]

Your system is very practical and cool of course.

[@jasmineg.5699]

A spring rain is the most beautiful thing because it promises a summer to come. This video was so helpful, thank you.

[@tricountyfamilyfarm8993]

Going to watch all the videos me and hubby taking notes

[@dharmaslife3361]

Love this. Was very helpful to walk around and see all the different pieces “together”

[@robertfay1150]

That is so amazing. Well done brilliant. Thanks for showing us your work and skill. Carol

[@carlzirk]

Thanks for the tour. I hadn't seen the filters. Looking forward to water heater system.

[@sarahdeason493]

Revisited this video .. Love this knowledge Doug is laying down/ha .. It is truly fascinating .. Between Doug and Stacy my big ole brain just keeps on growing ❣

[@Tuckparty]

Genius in it's simplicity.

[@ESCAPINGTHEMATRIXFORGOOD]

Thanks Doug, this video went down a treat whilst sipping on home brew beer, great info, thanks, stay safe and take care and you too Stacy

[@catherinewesley6193]

We're going to do it... selling our home and moving, will be setting up a lot of what we've learned from y'all... thanks so much!!!

[@loganlentz]

Amazing video, as always! Thank you Doug and Stacy!!!!! 🥰

[@WendyK656]

We sure miss you guys! IT Awesome to have gravity feed water from the rain and to have the Water Hydrant .

[@jenettemitchell6304]

Planning my rain water system now great information 👍

[@SuePru6646]

I like this system…,showing it to my husband today!

[@5203mhr]

Here we go with another great video

[@kprairiesun]

So love this system you've created. Thanks for making these helpful videos so there's can do this

[@muzakaldreamsquotes1633]

Just found you guys. This is my second video and you and your wife have a great channel that is Blessing people I'm sure!

[@georgiabell3640]

I'm picking up my 275 gallon water tote today, I'm so excited to get started . Thank you doug

[@smacpost3]

Nice to meet you Doug. You seem like a nice, decent person. Thank you, and best of wishes.

[@heathhaas5163]

Amazing system for being gravity fed. Thank you, for sharing.

[@Manifestcovarience]

Thank you for sharing this wealth of information! GOD BLESS YOU!!!

[@marianlord9994]

Thank you so much Doug for teaching us about your water system!! We are hoping to put in a system in the next couple of months and this video was the most informative.

[@urukadooedwards7637]

Awesome Vid Doug!!

[@deborahbarnes8475]

This is essential information. Thank you for sharing.

[@owenmorse3136]

It's good to hear about the hot water shower doug, it will make you and Stacey lives a lot more comfortable and a lot less easier.

[@deborahbarnes8475]

What an awesome system! Looks dependable now that you have all the problems worked out.

[@stevesworldisnumber1]

Doug You are an amazing man! If I ever get money, I want to come and see you and your set up! You know so very much!

[@mpowersmedia3219]

Great video. Just goes to show ya everything we need was put here for us... Gravity what a wonderful thing. Supplies you guys with all the pressure you need and here most folks are paying for it. Genius.

[@glynischamberlain9126]

This is amazing, actually a simplistic concept and isn't it funny such answers are right under our noses all along. It took you to find it, figure it out and share, along with your trials and errors. Love it, Doug. Fantastic job and thanks so much for sharing!

[@janetwithers7427]

Fascinating info. The gravity fed water is really the best way to go. Stay safe and thanks for sharing. 😺🐑

[@briant3586]

Thanks, for the detailed information on your system.

[@veldanicholls8396]

I lived 10 miles out of town. Not off grid but I think hunting, gardening, canning and preserving food, hanging the laundry on the lines, all the animals. All that life made me love deeply, appreciate more and live in peace. its a whole neq world. I now live back in the city but I am still feeling the freedom of country living. Love your program.

[@kathyhummel1573]

Genius Doug!

[@bridgetmccoy5725]

Nice job Doug, it really is Boss! 👏👏👏

[@jjc2323]

This is awesome! Thank you for showing us your set up

[@jeanadamsick9854]

Good job Doug!! Thanks!

[@alsautner1732]

Doug and Stacy....YOU SHOULD HAVE A SHOW IN TV>......! I would tune in to watch you everyday....! Discoverer Channel...!

[@aliciagalvin9656]

Really enjoying the all the videos 💯🏘🛠🛎🍯🍎🍇🥬🥒🌸🌺🌲🦚🐑🦢🐕🐓🐾🐥🐶💑🤩 Thankyou for sharing them and all the knowledge you’ve gained by living in your homestead❤️ 💯👍

[@jimb3353]

Great info Doug, thank you.