OFF GRID: HOW TO SECURE WATER (1)

Whats up "HOMESTEAD HOMIES"
OK, SO HERE IS THE FIRST INSTALLMENT OF THE RAIN WATER CATCHMENT SYSTEM FOR THE HOMESTEAD
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Now you can see it all being done and know also that this video series will help others secure water for their off grid homestead as well
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[@lljones0]

I am re-watching this in preparation for doing this myself on our homestead. I can't believe I have been watching y'all all these years. Still as good today as day one.

[@kathyshaw2870]

WOW, SWEATY DOUG, LOTS OF HARD WORK GOING ON THERE. HOPE YOUR KEEPING HYDRATED!! GREAT JOB DOUG!!

[@mascatrails661]

Love this idea for a low budget tank foundation. I'm excited to see how it holds up over the years.

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

almost 3 years and no problems

[@yankey4]

Brother this is so out standing. So nice to see good God loving peeps do so well. Thank you for letting us be a part of your life. God Bless.

[@davidz3430]

Definitely like the idea of using gravel and then tamping it down, will make for an easy repair if a problem would ever come up with the base. Also like the idea of using a box on the corner to easily run the water pipe.

[@radicaljoe4574]

Well done, Doug. Your gravel depth is 16" +/-(?) and compacted. Can't imagine a problem. I know you researched everything, so you should be good to go when everything is completed. Glad for you and Stacy. Be safe.

[@tammyprovost936]

What I find amazing is that even today I'm watching you on your new shows and even back when you did this it was amazing you're inspiring you let people know that they don't have to do it one way that there's other ways to do things are a little bit cheaper but just as good and this was an amazing thought to put the spare and that way if you ever want to move those tanks you can to what if you know and that's what makes it nice is that concrete's permanent unless you break it up this you could just shovel it out God bless and thank you so much this is what I want to do when I move on to my own property I want to have this kind of water catchment thank you so so much for your inspiration for everyone on KZbin you and your wife are a miracle to us God bless you and thank you so much

[@zoeshorthouse7913]

Watching this years later. I'm happy for you that you got the support you needed to make this happen.

[@nicolecramer7961]

Going back and watching old videos we haven't heard from you guys for a while hope all is well.

[@katielakefarmandcottages5685]

Trying to watch all your videos. Even great quality in the early days. Thank you.

[@Freakontheway]

I love your elevator-music :D Thank you for this 'rainwater catchment gravity fed' - playlist! I will add some of it for our own home, garden and atelier!

[@georgettemcguire6820]

Doug. Your my hero . I need to find a man like you . 🙏🏽🌹😊

[@bruceellingson6176]

❤ here I a,😊

[@TeresaMartinez-zn1wy]

One day it was cold and rainy and I found you guys. Love you both every since. Going back 7 years ago and watching everything. Go to catch up with you guys!

[@beaverrick9789]

Good project Doug, Cant wait to see it all come together.

[@mariatorres9789]

This looks way easier than tying rebar & mixing mud, slopping around in mud boots, pouring, mixing more, and vibrating it, & then all the time screed & leveling it out. Nice!

[@groov14]

Thats awesome Doug,like how the tanks are black to cut down on algae growth.Cant wait to see the rest.I saw a vid on off grid living were a couple hoisted a 55 gal.drum in the air tilted at an angle stored with water.When they opened the tap to call for water,it ran down hill lol.Downside,they gotta keep fillin the drum.I like your idea better,atb.

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

where have you been? You ok?

[@stronglikemonkey]

I'm excited to see you guys get running water. Can't wait for the next installment! I'm curious to see how the compacted gravel works out. That has to be SOOOOOO much cheaper then concrete. Great idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@s.s.2633]

Doug, I love your sense of humor. Your "elevator" music made me chuckle.

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

=)

[@charlesmorris100]

Greymatic is the next gen elevator music.

[@jacobwolf1670]

I'd love to set something like this up. Self sufficiency is very important to me as well.

[@bassfamilyjourney6088]

we are gonna do a system just like this for our home! love it. great job!

[@doristhompson5912]

Thank you for sharing everything as you learn and go for the knowledge you're gaining is preparing me. as well as oothers!

[@jenettemitchell6304]

Rewatching for inspiration for my garden rain catchment.

[@gregandpatredmon6245]

Don't know how we missed this video,I thought we had watched them al,l great info appreciate you passing on your knowledge/experience.

[@scottrossgirvan8009]

Thanks for the update. Great work man.

[@stephenlewis4872]

That's awesome. Glad to see you have finally got the materials to make your dream a reality. Look forward to seeing it done. Keep up the good work guys, and God bless!

[@sharonadcock8500]

You folks are good people I enjoy your programs and the sweet potato bread Stacy that was one of my favorites also

[@catherinehatt1224]

Cistern system is new to me. We Have a dug well with a jet pump (raw water, no filter). As a kid l have seen a hand pump in a camp yard that had a valve on top. Turn the valve and when you pump it would direct the water to a holding tank in the attic of the cabin, gravity fed to the kitchen. Turn the valve and you were pumping out the front of the hand pump again.

[@kenshores9900]

Boy what a flash back.

[@GoodTimesHomestead]

Round TWO, Carmen, Bizet, Suite no. 2. LIKED! for the first time! WOO!

[@TheVictoryHomestead]

[@Pprez.69]

This is a great idea, I was thinking of something like this for a future project. That's awesome Doug.

[@robertinebuckley4245]

Thats some hard work man! Looks great! ...Sounded even better! 😊

[@aliciadavidson5005]

Yay!! So happy for ya'll, that's gonna save a lot of time and energy!

[@JoshuaSmithHomesteader]

looking good Doug. Cant wait to see the process. Cheers!!

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

missing you around the homestead

[@eveny119]

Love the music at 6:15 goes well with tamping gravel. Hey I saw you on Brad's Full Spectrum.

[@HomesteadAlabama]

Love it building my barn now, getting ready to install 2 1000 tanks. 100 gallon first flush

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

Sounds great!

[@michelle813]

You answered my questions ny watching this video. Thank you!

[@mishmoshcraftscustomstamps4294]

All your videos are so helpful, thank you so much! Water is my next project! Appreciate all the tips!

[@pamelamayfield7496]

looking good Doug. Cant wait to see the process.

[@KENNETHedwardMitchell]

ok got it!!! thanks so much for this playlist!

[@SimplyBackwoods]

Thanks Doug. Looking at doing the gravity fed water system so going through your videos.

[@friendlytravelsp5516]

Always such great info

[@annagregg8401]

Perfect music for this job, thanks! : )

[@gloriadaysu9324]

Humanure rocks! I lived off grid for a couple of years and used a similar system.

[@katealdom2026]

Very interesting to watch not that I’m ever going to do this 🤫but you’re just so talented. I’m enjoying all these videos.

[@deborahbarnes8475]

Looking good Doug

[@laurreneberry3480]

Watching to see what I can do for my self..

[@srschumpert]

Awesome brother. Can't wait for the rest

[@ArizonaHotHomestead]

love it. has a great look to it.

[@gloriabeddow15]

GOD bless you and your family 🌻

[@coleenbrayton5361]

Did you add a grey water system? If so, can you make a video about that?

[@ednye742]

Thank you for all of the great information that you supply to me ,, your northern neighbor Ed,,

[@suzyq9459]

I want to do this someday.

[@ADHomesteading]

I like it. Thank you for the video.

[@TheCritterWindow]

I know you get cold weather there so what keeps the water from freezing? Love what you do keep up the good work.

[@marylouise890]

THANK YOU DOUG

[@yvonnemillus5638]

You can make a berky filter with two buckets and a berky filter instead of paying $300 for a fancy one

[@BacktonaturelivingCom]

A great video Doug. I liked the idea of tampered sand/gravel mix. We have some places outside where we need some hard ground, and it would be a good idea for us as well. I would contain it with a big wooden box. BTW - If you should ever get your tank full...have you thought about what to do with the excess water? Maybe an idea for you guys could be to look into permaculture/forest gardening, and create level trenches where you could send any extra water? It would seep into the ground and give moist to your plants and trees from below...and could even create underground water reserves... There are people that create green gardens in deserts using these methods of planting once, not having to water or weed or plant for the next 30 years.

[@BacktonaturelivingCom]

***** We will :-)

[@Lmiller201]

for research ease... Swales on contour

[@kurtmanshardt9825]

Groovy music on your video ! 😊

[@jeannemiller306]

yes,,it very nice

[@GatorLife57]

I just subbed yall ! ENJOY....THE SIMPLE LIFE

[@angeladuncan6494]

That is awesome!

[@StoneKathryn]

Great job!

[@cheriecary4395]

Hey Doug! I've been watching your journey since day 1, and you guys have always inspired me to do this and we finally found our forever farm, and now we can stay in place and do the things we always wanted to do. All I would like to know if how much did your tanks cost, and where did you get them? We are shopping around right now for the best options for the price. We have a family of 5, plus farm animals. We would like to start with a 5,000 gallon tank, maybe make a video on current water and how well it has worked for you guys all these years, and the cost and beat place to get tanks. We are willing to drive, and we live in Tennessee!

[@GreenCroco1]

Doug, you ask," HOW TO SECURE WATER?".. :-) Just tie it down..!!! Hahahaha

[@danielleterry180]

Wow pretty cool

[@wisewoman7906]

Love the elevator music!

[@michealdraconis6179]

It looks nice to me 👍

[@knifemaker3528]

this is a great system you hooked up. the only problem you might have is the filters, as your filters get a little buildup will reduce your flow. these filters are made for pressure system. i don't know if you want to install solar but if you do think about a camper system 12 volt on demand pump can be setting at your tanks, 12 volt battery 1 or 2 solar panels should do. like i said great system you did a great job.

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

so almost 3 years and yes, as the filters get dirty they slow down the flow. So then we change the filters... maybe 1 time a year =)

[@RickMarshallMaps]

Great project

[@janetnew4491]

Wow so cool

[@ytthieme]

I liked how your kitchen faucet turned out btw almost forgot to say :)

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

just made a new one =)

[@TheMischiefmanaged]

THE MUSIC IS PERFECT LOLLL

[@DeborahAnnSiefer]

You need to support the under part of it because as the weight of the water gets into the tank, it's going to make it slide and anything that goes underneath it like an animal will be killed. You need to support the underneath part and put a stopping Black in the beginning part of it. LIKE you would have car when you have it up higher.

[@learningtofollowtorah7443]

Love the music :)

[@RichardRobbin]

💗Doug & Stacy💗

[@syndrome7589]

👍 good job

[@suemcfarlane4199]

I lived with a gravity fed system for fifteen years and we had a ten thousand gallon concrete tank underground that got most of ourccatchment from the house and shed the chooks got the water from the roof of their coop that was stored in a 55 gallon drum our high tank was only five hundred gallon and was above outhe roof of our single story home it was about six foot above the roof I’m not sure now how high it was but we had great pressure in the shower and right through out the house we filled our top tank with a firefighting pump probably about once a week depending on how many of us were living at home at the time our older kids kind of came and went

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

+sue mcfarlane 👍

[@heatherm4621]

This is the first time I've watched this video and I love your water collection system! Your channel is just great. (on a side note: I like those tzit-tzit you've got there, Doug. Don't see them very often. )

[@Scorpio_Rose1980]

Tzit-tzit?

[@heatherm4621]

@@Scorpio_Rose1980 The small tassels hanging from his belt loops. Jewish men wear them, but I don't know if they are Jewish.

[@Scorpio_Rose1980]

I know they are Jewish. I still watch fiddler on the roof. Just didn't remember it being called that. Might watch that movie again just to see if it is

[@heatherm4621]

@@Scorpio_Rose1980 I've never seen the movie but I know that's what they are called. :) I didn't know they were Jewish until I saw the tzit-tzit, though I kind of had an idea of it, because of some of his other videos talking about his clothing and I noticed that they are never without a head covering. lol Just makes them even more awesome in my book!!

[@kds1332]

Good video

[@trukngal]

Awesome

[@jonkoehler5534]

Are going to use a whole house filter sys at the canin? If so what type system or cartridges will you be using.

[@LifeinFarmland]

Just wondering how heavy the tanks are? Where you able to lift them by hand or did you need a tractor to move them? Thanks for sharing!

[@deborahbarnes8475]

I need this

[@stevehar883]

I think its better than concrete. If you ever have to move it you wont have a pad left. Thats gonna be nice!

[@charlesdyer2376]

Looks like a moon shine still.

[@tammys.1085]

Was wondering if the question was ever answered about what company did you get you things from. (newbie here). I trust your knowledge and so what system did you use for all of this? Thanks, blessings!

[@jaymebisi2946]

This is amazing!! Do you have an updated version of this video?

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

Its awesome? Lol update

[@iwantosavemoney]

I really like this idea but I also wounder if you thought about burying them no freezing problems. I would think what it would keep them out of the way and prevent them from freezing.

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

3 years now and nor problems really, we had super cold weather in 2017 and we will be insulating the room this year 2018 so stay tuned

[@mrbacon1801]

Hey guys, I heard there was an equation that you used to determine the about of run off you needed before you'd get clean water for plants and animals. What was that equation?

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi...... 🏡🎥👍👍👍

[@rawfoodelectric]

Hi It's ME!!!

[@southernred4675]

Hey brand new subscriber I love yalls videos. Me and my wife are planning to start a homestead after we work the money up to buy the land. Also I was wondering how much a setup like this would cost? I've looked into the cost of digging a well and they're pretty expensive.

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

it was all in around 3k =)

[@LJFullHouse]

What is the cost comparison between a well and a cistern? Are you guys okay? Haven’t seen any new videos this week.

[@rickjones2534]

when he said he would put on elevator music I thought he was joking but I thought wrong would of rather listened to the tamper run lol almost fell asleep

[@MaddyJH]

nice

[@charliealexander1096]

Could you also talk price on the system? We just purchased 6 ac. has 2 ponds. pecan trees, apple, pear trees. we are starting our house in the spring. One of the first things we are doing is the water container set up. How did you choose 2-1500 tanks and the 150 tanks? GREAT VID.... I am enjoying your homestead vids....

[@charliealexander1096]

thanks

[@robertawarner8539]

What are you gonna do when the rain water is contaminated? Like that big volcano particals going around the earth. When it reaches you all next year what will you do?

[@NancyTroutman]

What happens in the winter when the temperature falls below freezing?

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Looking good hommie!!! Did you say that you were going to have a heat source in the barn? I don't think those tanks would freeze, but the pipes coming in from the gutters may. Maybe some heat tape around the pipes coming in? I know if we were to tackle a project like that up here in Maine, we would need a heat source and heat tape!!LOL

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Will do!! Yeah I totality spaced about the heat tape!! My bad.LOL Good deal on the barrel stove.

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Hey you were going to send a email too!!! I am not the only one slacking!!LOL