These 3 Tubes Will Cool Our House In Sweltering Heat | Geothermal Cooling

We install the final 3 tubes for our earth tube air conditioning system and all 3 are going into the same trench for a special reason.
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[@oscarverduzcojr.5687]

Great job you too. We saw you on the tractor on Davis road last week. I’m the one who waved you down. I forgot to tell you that we purchased some land, and live about six miles from you. If you ever need help feel free to call .

[@redfields5070]

Ok, I will!

[@thatfeeble-mindedboy]

You two … not you too

[@twocentproductions5326]

You guys are rough and tough, i built my off grid stead not to far from your stead, but by myself, me myself and i, it's been a challenge. Love your cistern, shelter and now your thermal air exchanger, nice. Hope you don't run out of money or energy, and hope you find the end game, very interesting to watch your channel. 🙆‍♂️👍

[@TheMrDarius]

"Kyle wherever you are you're appreciated" lol idk why but I got a pretty good laugh out of the whole Kyle thing.

[@RedStorm.]

its a lot cooler to work down in the trench instead of up in the sun. good thinking

[@Mary-cb5jx]

I love watching you all move ahead... very inspiring... keep on going!!!

[@dovacdn9671]

I don’t know much about youtube algorithm but seems to me that even other you tubers that have been at it for a long time have been struggling lately. I constantly have to resubscribe to channels I have been subscribing to for a long time. Will miss you.

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Good to make sure you're still subscribed.

[@desertrestnv]

Me too

[@kickbalkyle]

This fella's voice sounds like the old timer from the Red Green show! Right on!

[@rklegault]

Exactly!!!

[@captainobvious9188]

If you ever want more cooling, or some heating, I've used a twin-duct portable AC unit with a earthtubes and it works really well. If you have off-grid solar, between the reduced temperature difference making the compressor use less energy while running, and the runtime cycle, it ended up using 1/3rd the electrical energy as it did just piped to atmosphere.

[@popeantichrist8847]

I like your thinking sir

[@RedondoBeach2]

Keep your head up. You're making great progress. When you get this behind you, it will have all been worth the grueling effort. This eventual success will fuel your drive for future challenging and rewarding endeavors.

[@ericprobinson]

I’m a firefighter and y’all being in that 6 foot deep trench gives me anxiety. You should watch some videos on trench collapse.

[@bensadventures6321]

I had the same thought

[@geoffreylohff3876]

Although I don't disagree with you, AZ soil is like concrete out there. In IA (where I'm at) there would need to be all kinds of support.

[@greychampioneast]

Over here in Yuma you could make sun dried bricks out of this dirt

[@4copyrightonly]

Sandy and loamy collapses........you need a pick just to dig 3 inches in these parts........not a lot of collapsing in the grand canyon........take a look at monument valley too

[@4copyrightonly]

With all due respect, you sir really need to see Fresno, Forestierre underground gardens.......zero cave-ins

[@bosx]

Making good progress. I hope those tubes once buried will supply all the cool air you need in the new part of the homestead.

[@DoranMitchell_Handpan]

I considered the geothermal cooling tubes back in the 80's as I built an earth berm house but didn't now wish I had. Love you content my friends.

[@calholli]

You still can.. Go rent an excavator

[@FloatingVillageLife]

Your content is a brilliant blend of innovation and practicality, showcasing your commitment to sustainable living. Each video is a testament to your creativity and resourcefulness, as you explore cutting-edge solutions like geothermal cooling. Your ability to make complex topics accessible and engaging is truly remarkable, inspiring viewers to embrace eco-friendly practices. And I am Floating Village Life

[@kevinh.w.crabbe8748]

Watching KZbin work together like that is a very beautiful site and watching you playing those pipes. I’m learning a lot so you guys even so I’m not able to do that kind of work anymore since I’m up in age 66 years old now but I’m watching KZbin beautiful peopleand I wish I thought it doing that kind of stuff back in my younger days get out of this we are in and being in town back out in the country again where I belong

[@chriswilson879]

Hi guys, great video. I am curious and have a few questions about the set-up. Why go with drainage holes instead of a sump? Did you take any precautions other than gravel to prevent dirt infiltration? I believe there will be suction caused by the venturi effect through your drainage holes which will pull dirt in. Why not wrap some sort of geotextile around the pipes? I would also be concerned about the drainage holes ultimately becoming plugged. It would of course take years before that would occur. I am also curious in why you chose for an open system instead of a closed system. Keep up the hard work!

[@racebanning6390]

😂🤣😂A bird in the Trench is worth 2 in the Bush, yur killin me Jimmy! LOL , that was funny, i even heard Jess laughin. All those pipes thanks to Kyle R. Too much. 😁😁Im beat too, spent 4 hours in the heat this mornin organizing 1 of my garages... 3 years later. Found all kinda things i been needing. 👍never done on the Ol homestead. Put that tractor to work Bubba🔧🛠️🔧Congrats on yur Cooling Tubes.🙏🙏Be blessed ya all..

[@doneown503]

, is it correct , the holes in pipe & orientation ?🤔

[@terryyounts8220]

Love un’s informative videos. Much love from Appalachia Kentucky.

[@EmptyHandshake]

@@terryyounts8220 Haven't heard the phrase...un's...in a lifetime! Thanks for the memories.

[@terryyounts8220]

@@EmptyHandshakeYour very welcome

[@dienekes4364]

I'm in Oregon, but I'm planning on doing something like this once I build my new house. Both heating and cooling. Love the thought of free air conditioning.

[@johnpoole2912]

Maybe a 22.5° elbow instead of 45° elbow will help. Keep up the good work. Peace ✌️

[@doneown503]

8:40 that gravel shot ! , Oh , u don't ever know what's under your feet !😮

[@inmyopinion6836]

1/8th bend ! YES!

[@gershhayes796]

1/8 th bend is 45 ,,16 bend is 22.5.

[@inmyopinion6836]

@@gershhayes796 NOT a plumber, I guess!

[@user-nw7pw9gp8g]

Awesome job 💯👍👍. You people Rock 🌻 lots of love and hugs to you all from Indiana USA 🌻🌻🌻

[@gracecook7915]

Thanks so much you guys for all your videos and special thanks for explaining more about how to do the cooling system. I look forward to seeing you finish the rest of rhe system, and all the stuff on your homestead! I sure appreciate you taking us along on the journey and sharing your joy and love for each other 😊

[@texastimcebuph]

That rain was welcomed in az. I have friends in Golden Valley and Kingman. Love watching your videos p.s. like the tape on your wife shoes i been there too. Keep up the awesome videos

[@johnbornschein5525]

Looks amazing Mr Jim ,always great help Jess !

[@wadeprior5203]

Hey good afternoon you guys hope you guys have a wonderful day it looks good I don't think there's nothing wrong with it keep up the good work that's a lot of work that you guys are doing but I'm proud of both of you keep up the good work

[@nicholasgardiner9601]

Looking good. Go, go, go, go dynamic duo. Love and respect to all.🎉❤

[@richardlemonjr.7984]

I enjoying you show for many years. Keep up the good work!

[@rexhavoc2982]

Next time Duct tape the glue and primer cans together. Pan for gold in a few spots. A good hair dryer will soften the pipe for bending, have a wet rag on hand to freeze the hot pipe when it is just right.

[@Melissa02891]

So close! I'm glad you're not stuck backfilling those trenches by hand, what a huge project. I can't wait to see what comes next!

[@user-rq2yk3rr6v]

That looks awesome 👏

[@bensouthwell1339]

Hey Jimmy you could fill one of those water tanks with your Sweat alone, thats some Graft you have put into those trenches.

[@carolwright7503]

Beautiful with the lights and darks of the mountains from the sun setting..glad you could save money for yout trailer load.. visiting family-good to stay in touch in person, and wonderful to be following your progress

[@sabdurrauf10]

Great job and thanks for your patient explanation of your process. You answered some of my questions!

[@doneown503]

4:04. , well worth taking the time to do it right , safe.👍

[@sandramckenzie653]

Your best idea was to get Jess as your wife. You two were made for each other. I can feel your tired ness through the screen. My husband has been a builder all his life and loved it but he was always dead tied at the end of each day.

[@deanwells2859]

What I am interested in what kind of calculations did you use to determine how much cooling capacity you would get using the total length of tubing you are using? It looks also like your tubes are 7 feet below grade. How did you learn what depth you needed to be most effective in the cooling you are expecting to receive?

[@larryjackson8675]

Im getting worn out watching you work so hard him!!! Thankyou n Jesse for my favorite show

[@C.J.33]

Can't wait to see the finale of this process. Hadn't really considered Geothermal cooling up until recently and I discovered this channel and been watching through the vids. Keep them coming.

[@rickrose2235]

I installed a French drain on my property and to keep the holes from being clogged with dirt I wrapped the pipe in water permiable fabric first then covered with gravel. I just got the ideal that a French drain could also be used for cooling (since it is 6 feet underground) in the summertime if you design in a few air passages (this could work).

[@pteepan2708]

Wow! Love your Dedication. Sending more Power to ya.

[@nailgunnercolbeck]

The view from your home is breathtaking! You both have a wonderful home. I see it a work in progress and you both are ready to tackle the build together, keep up the great work!!. Also for the pipes you laid sand may enter the drainage holes and block them. You dont have a mass of traffic above the so earth movement will be to a minimum and shouldn't effect the pipe. Pipes are designed for strength as long as they are packed all round they will be fine. Good luck with your adventure and i am on a binge watching mission with your channel. All the best from the u.k.💫🫶

[@bobbilynngibson302]

I'm so impressed with your progress. I'm excited to see the final result and cool air

[@rickh9507]

I work heavy equipment and ive seen trenches cave in. Please be careful. Be safe. Never enter with out shoring or the right barriers to protect your life. Especially in the desert the soils can be very lose and not stable

[@ShellyD-yh4xq]

Thank you. You two work so amazing together 😊

[@brusselsprout5851]

Man! Huge respect, guys.

[@deanwells2859]

Very smart doin the glueing in the trench for the reasons you mentioned. Secondly, you are definitely using the best glue, Red Hot, with the primer due to your pipes being larger than 2 inches in diameter. I have only installed sprinkler systems over the last 30 + years and Red Hot is by far the best product. As you already know, saving a few pennies on your glue is not worth it in the long run.

[@mikeysimba9785]

Just subscribed to your channel. Love what you guys are doing. "By the sweat of your brow.... You shall eat bread". Great ideas and the strength you both have (sometimes 3 of you, with 2 four legged children),. Very inspiring. MOST HIGH BLESS.

[@dsbennett]

A coworker's husband had a business designing and installing earth tube cooling/heating systems. He made a lot of money without ripping off his customers.

[@suzanneethier1450]

i bien waching for a very long time i never miss a chow like woit your diong thank you

[@colleenrodamer9497]

Omg that’s awesome getting the ac pipes in many blessings from North Texas ❤

[@winfordnettles3292]

I can't wait to see the finished project! Really enjoyed the videos on this project so far. Keep up the good work!

[@kim0755]

Do you have any idea how dangerous that trench is? A friend of mine lost his son because of a trench collapse.People always think it won't happen to them.Please just Google trench collapse for your state and I bet theres 2 or 3 deaths every year..You're by yourself too.Please be safe

[@lawnbear5958]

Learn about soil types. Cinderblock walls will collapse before that trench will.

[@kim0755]

@@lawnbear5958 I'm just concerned for your safety .I didn't mean to sound like I was putting u down

[@lawnbear5958]

@kim0755 sincerity? What a unique experience on the internet. Thank you for your concern, your sincerity, and the most memorable experience I've had in the comment section.

[@oybeutu]

I haven't been around in a while but I have to say, your dog looks like he is doing better. I will be downloading some of this info since I'm also in the rural SW mountains and hoping to do geothermal someday.

[@DNukinFutz]

You need a T on your water collection. Add a T inline with a 24” down piece and add a threaded cap. It collects the debris that lands on the roof. Makes filtering later much easier and less debris in tanks. And if you screen the dirt you dug out you would have your rock for the trench. Also, you don’t need primer on pvc or ABS pipe when you use red hot. Save that money!

[@TheSilmarillian]

New sub here hello from remote rural off grid , solar and wind Australia nice work indeed. Opal miner here and I have plumbed an unused shaft same principle cold air from about 30 feet deep and into the house added a 12V push fan integrated into the mine workings it gets to the high 40-50 degrees here in summer, the mine air temp is about 22 degrees constant. Can see how this works nice indeed pressure differential, I get to feel that down the mine when a low pressure system is coming through have multiple shafts so it breaths just like a cave.

[@damogranheart5521]

Most Excellent! Thank you for the visit and the information!

[@KL4life]

Suggest you shelter those poly tanks from the sun it'll bake em in one summer, plus plastic breaks down with that heat, and although in trace amounts, do you still want that stuff on or in your body? Great video btw!

[@hombredeacero3131]

Definitely sticking around to see how things work out with this cooling system looking forward to it!

[@donaldoutterson3071]

I had a buddy put geothermal tubes into his solar greenhouse. He plugged them up and never used then due to the threat of legionaries' disease. He said that a heat exchanger must be used to prevent a direct air exchange. All bacteria require to live is warmth, darkness and moisture and the PVC tube provide all of that. Be safe while you are being free.

[@JohnGuest45]

He has more chance of contracting legionnaires from his potting soil :)

[@Godisincontrol325]

Excellent 😊🎉 I subscribed to your channel 🙏

[@JamesHollinger-lt8qx]

Maybe instead of using 45° use 2 22.5° and rotate them to fit...

[@Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

Great to see the progress, must be very exciting. tHanks for the video.. !

[@reddevil9554]

Looking good. A nice green solution. Will be interesting to see the results with the temperature changes.

[@heatherk8931]

😂❤🎉🎉 Gosh! I was hoping to see one project done in a post too! So close. Well, that just means next week this will be finished and you'll be back on the overhead ❤❤ With the rains coming, I'm sure you want to keep the area dry as possible. It's SO FLIPPIN hot right now, I know that is exhausting as well. Great job folks!

[@m007mm]

I recently looked into spekboom! 🔥 Amazing desert plant!

[@harpintn]

I suggest you paint all of your water tanks to prevent alga growth in your water. An acid etch on the outside will help the paint to stick. Also, getting into a trench like you did is a very dangerous thing. I am glad you were not hurt.

[@BadChad-tn3ii]

Thanks my paint flaked off like theirs

[@BadChad-tn3ii]

What do you use for acid etch?

[@harpintn]

@@BadChad-tn3ii I used a chemical that they had at work that they used for cleaning parts for painting. I have heard that cleaning vinegar will also work but it may take more than one application.

[@BadChad-tn3ii]

@@harpintn ty

[@PsychNurse.]

Check for RADON in dirt and mitigate.

[@dianaspy6733]

Awesome work guys! Was thinking you would put some garden fabric over the tubes to help with the soil staying out. Just sayin.

[@sandhollowhomestead6972]

Your endurance is showing!

[@tomiossi8092]

Love the goals and teamwork. Godspeed

[@SparkTubes]

don't forget to test for Radon. Your drain holes are a direct path to your air.

[@caseykelso1]

Just found your channel, thanks for sharing 🍸. Subscribed !

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thanks for the sub!

[@mikehors7351]

Hi all looking great but have you thought about radon gas coming in to the house from the pipe's. Keep up the cool vid's.

[@robertfisher4689]

How ??? Hahaha

[@zax8570]

So, from your large (20 x 110) metal roof rain collection, looks like your annual 12 inches of rainfall should give you 15,600 gallons per year just from that source. Then you have several other small sources for utility water that are not included in this calculation. Been thinking though.... truly, the vegetables are the next most important thing (since you have already fabricated a decent main water collection/storage system). My thought is that you will need more water for the vegetables/gardens than for all other water needs combined.

[@gordon6029]

Just a silly observation, maybe not an issue but, with the open holes is there a chance you could be picking up radon gas and concentrating it in your house?

[@mindofmadness5593]

Looks like Weat texas, AZ or Nevada....you can do the holes in the pipes for drainage. I'm in the S.E., going to use a sealed system with antifreeze as holes or even simple sealed pipes would cause a lot of mold/water issues. Another good reason to do it in the trench? Shade.

[@GeckoHiker]

PVC pipes should not be buried with straight gravel. Earth movement will cause the gravel to cut and compromise the pipes. A layer of gravel with 20 inches of sand around the pipes will be a better long-term improvement. A friend of mine bought a mobile home park and is constantly replacing old gravel bedded pipes and using sand to protect the new pipes.

[@BadChad-tn3ii]

Thanks sand makes sense and I was uncomfortable with gravel directly on the pipe

[@CBDStoreCBD]

Everyone should be practicing the same system as they do in the green wall of Africa

[@christineherrmann205]

Are you guys ever going to finish of the lime coat on the top of the dome? Every monsoon season i wonder, with potential cob loss. Excited to see what temperature you get in the root cellar! Here's hoping for 50F!

[@2olvets443]

Here’s a tip with plumbing. Primer is not needed on pvc if there will be no pressure on the pipe. Save your money.

[@mofomoco]

And primee is just glue with bits of pvc mixed in

[@Marcusaurelius1068]

I also noticed that he is using Red Hot glue, which doesn’t need primer. Not talking crap just noticed ,I’ve laid a lot of pipe. He’s the one in the trenchs not me. Love the content here.

[@rickrose2235]

Dude, I've worked on filling drainage trenchs with a wheelbarrow and gravel before and that is backbreaking work. I recently saw a video that will save your body by building a dumping trailer mechiniszm into a trailer like yours for $50 and it does not require lifting the front end of the trailer up. You can find the video on KZbin entitled "Best DIY Dump Trailer 50$". This trailer uses a heavyduty membrame that you just handcrank. If you make one of these you can just backup the trailer to the ditch and crank out the gravel. Not sure how much weight this kind of setup will actually handle, but I think it would also be possible to connect up a motorized wrench motor to make dumping. easier. Hope this helps....

[@littlegriffoffgridalberta6837]

Wow a lot of shovel work ! I sometimes find myself doing the same, We do what we can with what we have :) 👍Glad to see your water supply is holding up well :) Great AC system i hope works awesome for you, I'm slowed down a bit with an injury but still making a little progress at my cabin, Awesome job keep it rolling !

[@Sheperd_of_GA_has_my_Love_2022]

Jess looks like a lady that used to work in the post office of a college and I delivered Fdx to the place.

[@iQuantium]

Very interesting build, thanks for sharing. Shortcut to info 22:30 , let me know if there is a spot i missed more information about the 3 tubes.

[@direbearcoat7551]

Great progress, you two! (even though I still don't understand how your system works. Looking forward to when (if) you guys explain how it works.

[@flyoverurbangarden4315]

Dang huge project. Great job.

[@bonniewatson178]

We’ve got a new fashion Swamp cooler 😂and it’s runs forever off of solar power, No you won’t freeze but we comfortable during these 103 degrees feels like temperatures, humidity has been off the charts!

[@jwfinley7808]

You built a nice leach field?

[@frankmorris4790]

Buddy! You REALLY need to get a Mc Cloud, it'll change your life! I did all the shovel work on our little rancho Mr. MCCloud is your friend. Bet a friendly wildland fire fighter will be glad to show ya...

[@feliciaobryan6156]

What is a Mc Cloud?

[@budgreenjeans]

@@feliciaobryan6156 it is very similar to a Hardcastle and McCormick

[@michaeldimock8776]

McLeod fire tool.

[@private15]

mccloud fire tool is a heavy rake , sort of a combo between and rake and a hoe. Make it easier to move heavy rock and break up soil and weeds.

[@budgreenjeans]

Pretty sure McCloud was a sheriff/detective

[@ewelina3817]

wow so much work you do, remember to take some day off :) and good luck

[@pennyleonard3496]

❤TY for the VIDEO 😊👍✌

[@Whosurdaddy71]

Could have bought the pipe with holes 😂😂😂😂

[@Muffinrando]

Is Radon a concern as this feeds into house? Just a thought I don’t claim to be an expert or anything. This may not be an issue or worry.?

[@mcooper5929]

Did your owl house bring in any owls?

[@MissionaryForMexico]

Very labor Intensive system!

[@allanborrero2627]

New subscribered from 🇵🇭

[@user-yo1pk4ky4k]

I would check the radon gas content of the return air.

[@saxonsoldier67]

It will be sucking fresh air from above ground at the far end from their structure. See 23:57 of the video where the pipe of the 1st closed trench at the far end is left above ground. Something like this is used in EarthShip homes. They seem to have gone with the most fresh air with moderate cooling due to length of tube used. Considering the solid earth bag home, I can't fault them for wanting a good supply of fresh air. Sucking in fresh air to their structure from a screened/filtered inlet at least 3 feet above ground with the inlet facing down towards the earth is a tried and true source of air. This air inlet design is used in bunkers.

[@asperFromTG]

​@@saxonsoldier67 I would build a cob structure to house the inlets, that way air that goes in is already cool, plus you protect the inlet from rain splash and dusty wind. Some folks have used perforated pipes, the ones used for "French drains". This helps with water accumulation from condensation, and helps evacuate saturated soils after lots of rain, if on slope, of course.

[@MrPapakuka]

My room is in the basement..COOL

[@robmclaughlin420]

That is a ton of work. I have to see the end of this.

[@BradMillsXRP]

She said those pipes would be bringing air into the house. Oh my God that's funny.

[@michaelkhokhlov5332]

If you add a trap to the floor of the Traler with rollers on end of it will make unloading easier

[@kevinh.w.crabbe8748]

We wish you luck and we know you will be successful with it