One Way to Get Your Well Working in an Emergency

[@diannasgardenmenagerie967]

Being authentic and honest is the most important and I think why millions of people have left network tv and come to KZbin. I use to give presentations at least 3 times a week and I had horrific anxiety. Shaking, sweating, dry mouth, just fighting full on panic the whole time. And finally someone told me to think of it as a gift I am giving. He said if you really imagine it to be a gift from you it would allow me to keep my humility and authenticity while still being present at the same time. It made me stop judging myself while I was doing it. While watching you I kept wanting to tell you this and to breath. I can only speak for myself, but I’m not watching because I need an expert on something, I’m watching because you look and sound like me. I stopped watch tv because the characters did not look or sound like me or like someone even human living a moderately normal life. This new post Covid world is different. People are hungry for truth, honesty, humility, kindness. You have that in spades. So let that be your gift in whatever you are showing us.

[@jodilea144]

I’ve been really considering starting a KZbin channel, and though I’ve done public speaking and taught a couple of workshops, I find myself being very nervous about the whole thing. Your comment made me think about it in a very different way and I just wanted to say thank you. 🙂

[@diannasgardenmenagerie967]

@@jodilea144I’m so glad, I’ll look out for you on KZbin💜🌸💜

[@camicri4263]

Also the benefit of not having a tv or using it you do not have a huge bill!

[@lesliee6721]

“ …common sense doesn’t seem to be in an abundance”. Truer words have never been spoken of this current generation. Thanks Miah for all of your knowledge and problem-solving.

[@resaunders26]

Glad to hear you're going to be talking to us about generators, I'm clueless but think that might be a good investment.

[@EmbracethechaosPortugal]

We don't have a well pump..watched anyway because you never know what can change in life. Thanks for sharing.

[@theresad6990]

Great video Miah. That's using some good old fashioned ingenuity.

[@crystals14acregarden61]

When we get in a bind...genius

[@michellenoel2725]

Thank you Miah!

[@dancnluc1]

Great video! You hit the nail about common sense. Where I live, we tend to lose electricity alot. On the mountain and trees come down. We had some winds the other day and lost electricity. The longest was 52 hours with no electricity. My neighbors were using their generators. I do have mountain water coming to my pond through a hose by gravity, which helps with flushing the toilets, watering the chickens, or even for dish washing.

[@samanthahoos9827]

❤ Thank you! These are hte most widely stolen items at my Lowe’s store and yet corporate won’t keep them locked up.

[@robingreany899]

Interesting to watch however we do not have that need right now. Hopefully will never need it but have the videos to see if we do need it. Hearts and flowers coming your way. ❤️💐

[@camicri4263]

That's awesome! Thank you Miah! I realize that this is for emergency and obviously that is what you are using it for, this way you can really supervise the generator while someone else can see if the trough is full and move the hose to the next one that needs to be filled! Blessings!

[@terryhenderson424]

We are considered temperate and can go a year without snow depending upon elevation in which every 50' counts but folks can also have snow in the back yard with nothing sticking in the front; a "real snow" can drop 4" to 24" in a few hours or come down slower in 6-12 hours. Equally, we can have some cold snaps which take us from the low 40's (degree, F) to 0 or even negatives within 24 to 48 hours; we panic on a regional level at the mention of a snow flake but there are times snow is better than the alternative. Historically, people with wells have had an actual well house big enough to stand up in and move about, hold a portable generator, and small-ish electric heater whike being structurally sound enough to hold a snow load. Many had a window with heavy drape on the non-precipitation side or end; old, old school included a kerosene lantern hook and often a lantern ready to use without a hook with nom indow. Around here, people insulate thier well houses for winter's cold and summer's heat. Some of these preparations have fallen to the wayside in the past 20 years along with the understanding that a well doesnt mean free water without maintenance costs.

[@Cristina-gw5zp]

That's great information. Thank you!!

[@ralphnordyke5749]

That's an interesting solution; I wouldn't have thought of that myself. I am looking forward to your home back feed video. That project has been on my list for a while, but I have been a bit intimidated by the potential risks.

[@ghislaincampeau2106]

Tanks for helping others people …great video keep them comming…. Simple and honest is the best 👍

[@dawnports6896]

Thank you, Miah. I'm looking forward to the next video when you explain the way to connect to the breaker box.

[@patriciadaugereaux3607]

At camper places tey sell adapters to go from 30 amp plug to 30 amp twist type like your generater has.

[@jbrand255]

I'm glad this ended up in a separate video. Instructions start at 6:24 for quick reference.

[@friesencj1]

Great solution. I’m thinking a RV store may have an adapter/cord that could be rigged as well. They probably weren’t open but if they were it was another option other than the big box stores.

[@DigginWithDeej]

Good information to get by till proper plug is available

[@DebWHNP]

Thank you so much for this valuable information!

[@brucebirchwood3066]

Wow! This was a great video and very helpful. I am looking forward to the following videos on these topics.

[@CrazyCrafter-le9ge]

Good Morning. Great informative video. I wish I had known. I just checked my local HomeDepot store, where I happen to work. I found that we had the box in-stock, but not the cord. I am in the Ohio Valley area. We still had damage from Helene. Some people were without power for several days. Our generators all sold out immediately, including an "emergency" shipment that arrived the next morning. I now know what I need to set my house up for a simple generator connection. I need to have my electrical pannel replaced, so it will be easiest done at that time. Once again, very informative video. Thank for sharing this important information.

[@nahnisjourney1406]

Wishing you great success with your channel. Wishing you great success in all your on your farm.

[@MadMax-op8pl]

Definitely generally want to test my generator now just to see what is required to hook it up and if we have everything we need etc. Sending love and light. Can't wait to hear about what's up with the shop... just saying lol😂❤

[@BinfordMJ]

This is great information to share, and there is no telling how many people to come will find this very helpful. Necessity is the mother of invention!

[@pamelamurphy4765]

Oooohhhh! Very important information!! Thanks for sharing.

[@normalopez2856]

Good morning Miah! Drinking some hot cocoa on this cold morning!

[@gailrothermund9209]

Thanks for the information!

[@deadbreakfast7714]

You’re spoiling us!!! 😊 thank you, very informative!

[@normalopez2856]

This was an excellent info video! Looking forward to the next videos

[@antonianovoa6416]

It sure makes you plan for any future disasters. Thank you for sharing.

[@tammyhill954]

I have heard it said a lot lately, "Two is One, One is none". This is in reference to generators

[@SaltCreekFarmstead]

We say that in regards to any preparations.

[@hazzardoustime1968]

I love a good workaround!

[@lindap9079]

You are a genius

[@Fawn62312]

Great idea with your emergency wiring! I'm sure self-proclaimed professionals would poo poo on this, but I love how your brain works! 😊

[@jeshurunfarm]

Thanks brother

[@sheribristol2826]

I’m liking your content Miah! Keep it up!

[@nahnisjourney1406]

Good morning.🌞

[@WelcometomyCapeCodlife]

That was a smart solution.

[@beckisublett7287]

Thanks Miah

[@clairetitus6904]

Excellent

[@pippylou2225]

Thank You Miah!!❤❤🙏❤️

[@JB-pd4ni]

thanks

[@crazychickenladyhomestead6918]

I would like to know if it's a dedicated box to your well (ours is split between 3 other breakers). However, that's brilliant! Never would have thought to use wire terminals that way.

[@SaltCreekFarmstead]

Good ol’ spade connectors! Wtg!

[@annbolandloveslife]

You may cover this but I didn't want to forget my question as I watch. Do you have a protocol in place to collect rain water for your animals? Is that a thing? I realize it is just a fraction collected from what is needed, but I was curious.

[@daigledj]

I can say it's definitely a thing and if nothing else they have one of the best rainwater collectors there is (the pond). One consideration for hurricanes though is it seems like after a hurricane there is usually a dry, hot spell so Rainwater goes from too much to not enough quickly

[@clucktowerarkansas8172]

Just a thought. You have two ponds. Why not create access to the pond for your cows and horses??

[@nahnisjourney1406]

#QUESTION: 10:52 Is that a gas generator? Thank you for your reply.

[@miahsworkshop]

Yes it’s a gas generator.

[@tracyzabelle]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@marycountry]

👍🏻

[@rachellincoln846]

“There’s nothing common about sense” -Mark Twain

[@cherylkruse500]

Why don’t you just drop some pipes and put a hand pump on it? No need for electricity for them. Sorry I’m just an old lady raised with a hand pump

[@jodilea144]

I actually just talked with my son-in-law about this a couple of days ago. I just turned 51, so I didn’t grow up depending on a hand pump, but I did have relatives who lived very modestly - no electricity, etc - and remembering how they did things has been on my mind a lot lately.

[@cherylkruse500]

@@jodilea144 I’m 72 and used a hand pump for part of my you life we also had a path to the bath if you know what that is

[@jodilea144]

@@cherylkruse500 yes! I actually was fairly well acquainted with the use of an outhouse - but I sure didn’t enjoy it! 😁 Oh, and an outdoor shower/bath too!

[@cherylkruse500]

@@jodilea144 I agree it was a cold walk in the winter lol.

[@domesti-city]

My grandparents had an outdoor cast iron hand pump that put out ice cold water. Their house was eventually put on city water, but they kept the well pump. I loved standing there cranking up and down waiting for the water to come gushing out.

[@tammykaltreider]

Thank you for valuable information! 🤍✌️

[@nahnisjourney1406]

Wishing you great success with your channel. Wishing you great success in all your on your farm.

[@diannemiller4754]

Thank you Miah 😊