Demolition Ranch Going Off Grid - Part 2

[@FollowTheCompassNorth]

Hey Matt, take it from a skilled Homesteader... make sure that tank can vent air from the top or the water won't fill the tank very much due to pressure increase inside the tank as it fills. A TINY vent is all you need to allow air to escape as it fills. Great design with the tall fill pipe. 100% will work if you vent. Subscribe if you want more useful survival/homesteading content!

[@OffTheRanch]

Thanks for the tips!

[@laurencemichaelbennett2506]

I watched this wondering if it was vented but slick set up

[@DMVWhiskerKing]

Facts 😎 👌

[@raymundo7687]

The physics of it is the water in the pipe does not have enough weight to push the tank. Great Idea though lol.

[@njmxjunkie3128]

All you need is a 1/8 or 1/4 inch hole in top, or a one way valves best

[@eduardorivas363]

The feed pipe to the pump should be on top and a debris pipe with valve on the bottom. With current setup,, all sand will accumulate at that fitting and pump will pull only sand and other dirt.

[@rydaddy2867]

Exactly what I came to comment. The filter is good, but it's going to p[ug way faster than it should because of all the grit sucking off the lowest point.

[@tondaty]

My thoughts exactly ... I also wanted to point out that he should install a T split with a valve facing outside underneath the pump so he can drain out high presure side as well.

[@Noneyabiz001]

100%correct

[@hoorayrenee5076]

One thing I have ALWAYS enjoyed about you, you do things yourself. You're going to the store and getting supplies. You're doing all the labor. Yeah, you have some help, but YOU'RE doing it. And you teach your children also. You're awesome!

[@MAGAMAN]

To be fair, he does half of it wrong. lol

[@lens7859]

Home Depot sells gutter guards that are inexpensive. They just clip on the gutters and allow debris to slide off. Like a screen door for the gutters. One screen on your funnel may clog frequently.

[@Jiinkster]

I started at the range, but seem to enjoy the ranch so much more. Thanks for allowing us into your adventures. It feels genuine and informative at times. Thank you and cant wait for the next adventure.

[@bcasas2440]

Matt: Spends thousands on sweet vehicle builds, pew pews, and other things.... Also Matt: Cheaps out on the worst water hose there is haha love the videos!

[@OffTheRanch]

Dude for real, I messed up with that stupid hose

[@joshuarossy3269]

Priorities

[@wortheffort]

Since the lights are bigger than you thought I'd suggest making a panel and hanging it from the front. Put that panel on a hinge and you could aim it along the up down axis for filming and lock it up to light up underneath the pavilion when needed.

[@seantorstenson5502]

We have been traveling full time in our RV for almost 4 years now off grid. We just finished upgrading our 1920w solar install to 5020w of panels on a custom rack, 14.4kwh of lithium running 48v, and a 6000w 240v split phase inverter. We have 100 gallons of fresh water and a composting toilet to save on water consumption. Love the off grid lifestyle

[@wrinkyscarnagecrew]

My advice take-it-or-leave-it I would do car bar lights to illuminate the range they are 12 volt and extremely bright and easy to mount

[@StillShatter]

Demolition ghost town in eight days!!!! Can't wait!!!

[@pinkelephants1421]

Always amazed that you and Mere have never seen fit to install solar, batteries and rainwater harvesting up at the house. Couldn't get more off-grid than that. Plus the Texas electricity grid is pretty dodgy and unreliable and since droughts are becoming more common and intense, having your own independent water supply for the house could eventually make all the difference.

[@scoobymoto9858]

“Do One Thing Today, To Make Tomorrow Better Then Yesterday” I’m definitely going to have to use your quote! You should think about making is a T-shirt or sticker!

[@tylermurray2265]

The fact that your dad trusted you to do the bodywork on the trunk of that beauty of a car, speaks volumes to the character of your old man! Demo Sr. Is the man!!

[@jeffpeters9458]

I'm from Muncie IN, my pops made Transmissions, thanks for popping up memories for me. You are the Best motivated person.

[@redmillcustomwoodworking8830]

Matt, Lowes carries these screened clip on covers for rain gutters to keep the leaves out. Then you don’t have to disconnect your downspout to clean out the leaves. Easy maintenance free fix.

[@texas_stone_lets_go_brandon]

FOR $15 dollars on AMAZON. SOOOOO WORTH IT FOR COLLECTING RAIN WATER. “Downspout Debris Filter Strainer Gutter Leaf Guard Residential Connector, White” Put a fine mesh screen over the angled part. It will remove the smaller stuff, and keep the bigger stuff from getting lodged in the slats.

[@PurpleLightning2]

Make sure to clean your solar panel periodically. When it gets dirty that section doesn’t work. And it will compensate by having other sections take on that load. So periodically cleaning the panel will keep it from burning up. Love what you’re creating here and I love watching it. 😁

[@jonny555ive]

Your first muscle car is my dream car.... Absolutely beautiful car, I am excited to watch the build. Take care Buddy.

[@WyattBraun]

I hope you've planned for some type of gutter guard to keep leaves out of the gutter. They will be a pain in the butt to constantly clean. Love this little series

[@trif55]

I was also going to say having that output pipe at the lowest is going to allow a lot of dust and grit to go straight to the pump filter, i'd suggest something a bit like a U bend under a sink to capture the bulk of the grit that gets through the top mesh, that's easy to remove and empty, it should work well because flow will be slow in that 2" pipe

[@jodymooney255]

Brandon’s son is sure a charmer! Beautiful son! ❤

[@Josh-gk4lq]

Pedophile

[@matthewdunlap6403]

Plumber here. Piping looks good. I would’ve put a union in between the tank valve and tee. Just in case you need to move the tank for any reason. I always look at the future

[@JohnKoytek]

Hey Matt only said this a few times in my 46years but I have to admit that your closing comments were very inspiring, thanks I needed to hear that!!!🇺🇲

[@JayJones1028]

I miss the content from Brandon and all the guys at Muscle Rod. Hope they find time to get filming and posting soon. I love that channel.

[@markhottman2652]

6:15 “Don’t Tell Mere” 7:12 “Woah” More like “SMOKES”

[@cartastrophe]

Your local home depot must know you very well at this point. Also I think I speak for everyone but we need to see that camaro restoration asap. Brandon and muscle rod would do a great job finishing off the project

[@gueto70]

My off grid camper has 100W amorphous solar panels, 100AH bat, and 550W inverter. It runs lights, fans, stereo, water pump, and whatever else we need. Even with days of rain under the trees, and 11 people in our group, we never ran low enough on power to be concerned.

[@dusty2206]

Was so excited to see Brandon check it out!

[@damianmartin8401]

Am I the only one that thinks Matt is secretly a doomsday prepper. He just makes all these videos look fun and innocent. Meanwhile he uses his youtube videos to fund his prepping. GENIUS!!!

[@LogicBeforeAuthorityOFFICIAL]

Ahhh.... The tank will never get even close to half full with a bottom entry... Matt will be changing that one....

[@donpayne562]

I was looking for this comment, looks like when the pressure equalizes from the downspout to the tank that’s all it will fill especially if there’s no air vent on top. But I’m no plumber or don’t no much about hydraulics . I guess we’ll see .lol

[@jacobyoneda]

Hey Matt just FYI how to turn off that seat belt chime in your truck! For Driver's Seat: Before starting the procedure, make sure your parking brake is on. Get inside of the driver's seat and close the door. Turn the ignition to ON but not start (key position 2, or press push to start button without your foot on the brake if you have a push to start button). Wait 5 seconds, then buckle and unbuckle the seatbelt 3 times with a 1 second pause between each buckle. Wait 4 seconds, then buckle and unbuckle again. The orange/red seatbelt warning light should flash a couple times indicating that the procedure worked and was completed successfully. If that didn't work, try repeating the procedure with the parking brake OFF. For Passenger Seat: Same thing, make sure parking brake is on. Grab another person. Sit in the driver's seat, have your helper sit in the passenger seat, and close the doors. Turn the ignition to ON but not start (key position 2, or press push to start button without your foot on the brake if you have a push to start button). Have your passenger do the same procedure listed in step 4 of the driver's seat procedure or do it for them as they are sitting (Wait 5 seconds, then buckle and unbuckle the seatbelt 3 times with a 1 second pause between each buckle. Wait 4 seconds, then buckle and unbuckle again. The orange/red seatbelt warning light should flash a couple times indicating that the procedure worked and was completed successfully.) If that didn't work try repeating the procedure with the parking brake OFF.

[@Mojo-65]

It’s funny how even daily tasks are great to watch lol keep the good videos up can’t wait to see what’s coming

[@AAEmohawk]

Hey Matt I would put a cover over the pump. I have installed a few around the place and they tend to die if they really get wet. It's stupid to think it's a water pump so it can get wet. But nope they die. Just a little shelf above it so rain falls away would be enough.

[@bakerfx4968]

Next time it rains you should run out there and see how the water collection is going! Sweet setup you’re getting there

[@izrtrueblue555]

Need to put a larger water collector with a steep leaf screen otherwise the leaves will block the water flow. Tank needs a one way vent to push the air out as it fills. Buried pipes need to go deeper below the frost line & insulate the above ground or your pipes will burst like last freeze!!! I like that blue Tshirt!

[@therealkillerb7643]

Can't wait to see the results of the first hail storm on those solar panels... ;-)

[@master0fpuppets]

Matt, set the screen on the funnel to be at an angle, so the leaves/sticks fall off. If they pile up, the water dripping on them will pack it down and if it dries it'll be like glue. Just a suggestion, bro. Keep up the epic work, and the epic videos!! Love ya, man!!!

[@regretfulhero8728]

The countdown is definitely for the abandoned town he mentioned a while ago :D

[@joecody252]

I took my 85 Ford Mustang GT to 2 years of auto class in high school. Got to do my engine and Trans build. And then used it for a year of welding class. Fixed a few issues in the interior and then welded a roll cage into it. Now, they don't have any kind of auto or welding classes. They even took out technology and business classes from my high school.

[@Nunya11672]

Tell Brandon to TREASURE those days when your son automatically reaches for your hand! They're gone too soon!

[@DoubleDsDeliveries]

Noticed that. My 11 y/o will sometimes.

[@brendsmith]

Second that.

[@hgghgguk]

ive never reached for my dads hand maybe cos for 12 years of my life he was out getting the milk

[@spookerredmenace3950]

@@hgghgguk thats a long time getting milk lol

[@jacquespienaar604]

My son is 10. He still does it automatically. Daughter who is 8 hates it though. Love the feeling of my kids holding my hand.

[@Bigsnack13]

Check into a First Flush gutter fitting to reduce sand and leaves in your catchment system.

[@user-ee4jy5pp7m]

The water from the roof will only go into the tank if the eves have more head pressure than what's inside the tank. Once the tanks 1/4ish full your eves will not fill that tank any more, i don't think.

[@dougjones6823]

Yep not enough pipe drop to fill that tank from the bottom

[@Sophie-and-Ken]

Finally someone pointed this out. You can’t fill a tank from the bottom. The hydrostatic pressure will make it impossible even with a vent. I don’t think it will ever even get 1/4 full not from that half ass gravity feed. You need to fill the tank from the top and you need an overflow pipe.

[@user-ee4jy5pp7m]

Yup! Just like when we pressure test water lines in civil construction. Always fill from the top! Head pressure is a killer.

[@bcole4726]

@@user-ee4jy5pp7m what head pressure? Just vent the tank

[@Tank-man-kels]

@@Sophie-and-Ken His chicken watering system would beg to differ...

[@broncobros2022]

I have one of those TKX 5 speeds Brandon was talking about. Having overdrive makes your car more drivable. Not a bad upgrade if your just picking one thing to upgrade

[@AgentLynch616]

That pipe you put under the ground is going to freeze and burst. Try wrapping some insulation around it

[@MsUltrafox]

As a land-owner that wants to have solar you have 2 choices. Place them on your roof and work up high with limited space. OR clear a small piece of land and place them on ground level and have as many as you like. I would do the ground panels because you don't have to worry about falling off the roof and you can easily clean them without going up on your roof every time.

[@retireddpd1996]

Matt - Put a gutter guard screen over / on your gutter to keep the leaves and debris out of your gutter. Have fun & take care.

[@nonono5351]

Those are a scam

[@mfcobb1]

He can save the leaves as compost for the melon patch. Once a year have a skeet contest with the melons.

[@kwalker375]

You can use a yeti cooler for a make shift water tight box

[@Torbox1]

Just a heads up with the tank, since its clear you will most likely grow mold very quickly, you need a black tank to store water outside. Also I couldn't tell from the video but you probably will need an air vent for the tank at the top to let air out and in, because your filling from the bottom once the water gets above inlet pipe air will have no way to leave the tank and same thing when you try to pump it out, no way to get in.

[@SooDamGood]

He mentioned it in he’s previous part 1 he’ll be painting it black

[@PurpleCh4lk]

Yeah, he talked about that in part 1 to cover it or paint it.

[@slashv2]

He talked about painting the tank black in the last video he did about the subject :)

[@harpintn]

It wouldn't hurt to dump a little bleach in the water every now and then as well.

[@markoverton5858]

Great idea, going off grid will always be a sound plan, 👍, now mat don’t try to see if your 50 call will shoot trough the tank when it’s full 🤪

[@warrenmichael918]

I feel like i owe Mere a set of beads ! LOL

[@kennethbolton951]

Insulate your above ground pipes, it's not that hard. Just make a "few" more things better. You are the man.

[@madosh_baku]

Привет Всем из солнечного Баку - Азербайджан. Абшеронский полуостров! 💯🇦🇿✌

[@zenkiz33]

Well done Baku

[@christhomas5794]

Respect from the UK

[@johnprestonii871]

Pick up some insulation and insulate the exposed pipes. You will want that whenever everything freezes again

[@jamess.931]

Yea I would insulate the entire pipe even what is under the ground, he only put it a few inches under so any freeze that lasts more then 24hrs will most likely freeze the underground portion. Sop better to be safe and it won't cost much at all to insulate that 10ft of pipe

[@jimbeam3280]

Its true, water will find it's own level, which is why manometers can be so handy. Filling the tank from the bottom, will work as long as said, tank is vented. However, in heavy rain it could help backing up, and the gutters overflowing as they are not not draining quick enough. Feeding in from the top of the tank should work better. Tank will also need an overflow, to take excess water away from the immediate site. The fact that the tank is clear, could cause probs with algae growth.

[@Doublezzranch]

What about a MAN CAVE-CAVE? Digging into the hill and covering a structure for a hidden place when ZOMBIES come for you.

[@erockhefleyjr6852]

I could swear you and Brandon are real brothers

[@legrandebadger]

Why not put the mesh directly over the gutter instead of the top of that pipe? If a leaf falls on top of the pipe and blocks the entrance because of the water coming from top, all the rain will spill to the sides and won't collect anything.

[@DebR57]

Matt, your videos are not long enough! Love seeing you and Brandon, you guys are so funny! Brandon's son is a little mini Brandon!

[@liam.da.ghostboy]

Instead of putting a screen on that rubber coupler, why not put gutter guards on the gutters? It'll keep the leaves out of the tank and you won't have to clean the gutters as often.

[@davidmack7018]

Principally good idea on downspout but you'll need a bigger scupper on top of that from gutter to downspout pipe. It's just not big enough for surface area few times it rains in your area Texas, you'll want to trap all you have coming off the roof. In this case a bit bigger figure leaves slowly flow too you must keep rooftop blown or picked free of gutter & rooftop leafs. Cool idea your tanker truck can help top it off too.

[@ChevySC]

Can’t wait to find out what the countdown is for

[@HarryL2020]

His abandoned village

[@Solvang_circus]

New house for mere in Colorado or montana

[@missingremote4388]

I think it is for a commercial free video premiere on KZbin

[@P455w0rds]

8 more episodes 😐

[@captaincouldverc]

It's for a ghost town.

[@sonorangaming449]

"Do those things youve been putting off." Yup, rebuild the front end of my truck this weekend. Been putting that off for months.

[@brandonhulsey2617]

Lengthen the down spout so you don't have to use a ladder to clean the screen out

[@5GentleGiants]

15:39 Matt do some research on what filters to use for acid rain, with that Ohio train thing that happened you gotta a lot of wind heading down your way

[@billjenkins1416]

Speaking of pipes underground….. anyone else remember the pipeline videos on demo ranch…… 😁

[@arnefines2356]

The Last CF podcast

[@Guesswho69650]

The time lapse Music is off the chart. Excellent choice

[@gagarin777]

Matt needs to remember next time he decides to shoot a coilgun up at the sky that he now has some equipment on the roof :)

[@matthewviehweger5027]

They have a leaf shield that goes over the entire length of your gutter that maybe more efficient

[@justinleonard5002]

I kinda feel like you showing the camaro to Brandon means it's definitely not going to be just a normal build

[@cpsencik04]

Matt doing stuff random himself…CLASSIC! Only part missing from the old days is the morning work at the vet and the chickens, especially the white one.

[@YouTubeDoxedMyRealName]

They also sell gutter foam inserts at HD that are pretty convenient. Also dont forget to leave the lid a little loose so the water actually fills the tank since ur filling bottom up.

[@vernshahan2913]

Matt I suspect you will find the screen will filter out the leaves, but the leaves will then cover the inlet and the water running off. Filter principle is good but may need to be enlarged.

[@seanzyw.2603]

Hey Matt! Why don't you have your friends come and spray insulating foam underneath the shooting shed roof,, it'll stop the echo.

[@jared_harris]

Matt for the water proof box for the solar stuff, you can take a look at orielly auto parts for a battery box that may fit what you need and stuff have a place for the leads

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

We watch Demo Ranch & off the ranch on my hubby’s lunch break every day. Our guess for the “big reveal” is-Abandoned gold mining ghost town turned shooting range!

[@LtCopeGaming]

I would build a strong structure fence around the water tank to keep it from getting damaged from shrapnel.

[@mfcobb1]

Mud dobbers, yellow jackets, and other wasp are gonna love it.

[@matthewmcdaniel8846]

Be sure to leave the tank lid loose otherwise when it’s full your fill pipe will overflow washing out around the slab 👍great work I love it

[@gordon5584]

Ok, your music for the montage was amazing!

[@thetruthisoutthere8714]

Matt - "It's a 2 inch pipe, I think that's big enough" Nice setups though. It's nice to have such conveniences when you're out there so often.

[@landonsrt9587]

Buy the Feit solar power motion flood lights. Pretty dang bright. I have them on my building.

[@northernrebel1375]

Angle the leaf catcher so the water washes the leaves off. If you leave it flat they will build up, creat a blockage, and flood the area. The water will still pass through the mesh at an angle.

[@NogrimStoneson]

you should empty the fire truck on to the roof so you can test and tinker with it on an otherwise dry day. much less awful trouble shooting when its not a cold rainy day and youve got wet hands

[@Midori900]

4:20 USb is 5 Volt

[@zoomrc1516]

Wooooott. Come to Canada matt!!!

[@Hobbies4Hire]

Great job on the video folks! Thanks for making it. "It only took twenty years" Kinda like the time between Brandon's videos.

[@undedninja6624]

I could see any small debris getting through that screen going through the system is going to settle right into your pumps intake and becoming a problem. Maybe rotate the t-pipe with the intake 90 or even 180 degrees its a self priming pump it should create a vacuum and pull the water through with less debris.

[@wrinkyscarnagecrew]

Hey Matt the nitrous and the jet engine will fit stockley on that SS in the back with no problems

[@donparisi898]

Turn the ignition to ON but not start (key position 2, or press push to start button without your foot on the brake if you have a push to start button). Wait 5 seconds, then buckle and unbuckle the seatbelt 3 times with a 1 second pause between each buckle. Wait 4 seconds, then buckle and unbuckle again.

[@robsnyder2461]

If you get any more solar stuff Matt take a look at "Outback" , American made, absolutely bulletproof equipment, great company.

[@JOE_NASTYY]

I love doing this kind of stuff as well. Nice job!

[@stp196719]

Hey Matt, that pump should be turned 180. The electric motor needs to be on top with the pump portion on the bottom in case of a leak it doesn’t let water get into the electric motor. Those pumps are also rebuild able.

[@billmounce458]

Keep the Camaro stock looking. Love the big block idea.

[@matthewbarnes1248]

Hey fellow Matt, you might also think about getting a couple cheap vehicle light bars to use for the ranch, theyll be really pright and theyll throw light pretty far and theyre weather proof

[@94til_infinity]

If you’re always cold, cooking in cast iron or taking an iron supplement can help a lot

[@cevohs]

So, about $2000 worth of FREE water. Great content. Thanks Matt.

[@Kathy_Higginbotham]

Matt the real muscle cars of yesteryear are becoming far and few! When you restore your high school ride please take it back to its original state! Those cars were the most awesome and are still the BEST to this day! Nothing compares to them and I doubt there ever will be!! God bless

[@joeshmoe1436]

Love the Camero, can't wait to see the build , u should hang the rolls limo from the ceiling of ur new shop , would look cool as hell ,

[@tobiasbarrientes8191]

Even basic videos like this one here are fun to watch I love your content and hope to see more of whatever you have to throw at us. Big fan, Tobias B

[@bobmrkus3185]

Thanks for the advice