$10,000 WATER SYSTEM IS 99.99999% FINISHED!

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Finally... out water system is complete! This has been a long time coming, and it feels amazing to have reached this milestone. We're happy that we dreamed up this system almost a year ago and here it sits underground, waiting for final backfilling. Onwards to bigger projects, like those house!
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[@pcking2008]

Love the fact: That you have respect for God's little critters. That you both work together as a team. That even when frustrated you try and see the glass as half full. That you are not afraid (like most people) to show mistakes and flaws. THAT is priceless. As we know the world of KZbin is perfect (not) Being honest and keeping it Yin/Yang is Keeping it Real. I really do wish more people would be more honest and show the do's and don'ts instead of "editing" them out. That's real life. Nothing is perfect. Sucks that you got a flat. Perhaps you needed to take a break anyway. I enjoy your channel. Thanks for sharing and keeping it Real. I appreciate it. Angel from The Bay

[@melissarabbit7526]

im glad all of the trolls aren't discouraging you guys. if i watch your videos more than a day late, the comments section is so acidic. ill never understand why people get so offended by how others choose to live their lives when it in no way effects them and how they live theirs. i appreciate getting to hear your thought process on projects and the way you explain how it all works. i hope you guys keep it up. and another thing, it's painful to know that all of these videos are OLD. i know youre starting the house right now and I WANT TO SEE IT.

[@xw6968]

Melissa Rabbit welcom to the world thats called internet. Its the new filter for negative people🙄

[@ShortwickCreations]

Congrats on this major mile-stone!!

[@dixfer203]

I am a lurker and the NUMBER 1 fan of Bugaboo! If it weren't for Bugaboo, my life would be over because I've seen everything, been everywhere...and completed my bucket list. I have a PHD in KITTY. (Both kinds...hehehe) I'm ready for a Bugaboo cam!

[@csmithth]

Impressed that yall are being patient with the birds.

[@HeartinessApproach]

Yay, Yay Yay. Good job guys. You two are examples to all of us who get discouraged with little projects.

[@Ken1NC]

When I heard the sound of the air escaping, I was screaming "Get it to the bottom of the hill and fast!" Waiting to hear about the trials and tribulations on this set back. Wishing you continued good luck and no more of this crappy luck!

[@troyiwaskow2435]

The cool thing about massive and frustrating projects is after you are all done and you have fought your way through the whole process the feeling of accomplishment and pride you get. I am excited to so see this on video as well as the boost of energy and confidence you guys will get to start on your new home!!!!

[@ricklittlefield642]

Grey pvc is for electrical systems, white is for water. The different colors are so that you, or someone else, can can identify what is in the conduit in the future after it is buried. I am enjoying the videos. Keep up the good work.

[@stackitten]

You guys rock! (no pun intended) Super awesome couple! Kindhearted as well. Momma and the baby birds appreciate your kindness. You have worked so hard on this project and have pushed yourselves to get it finished, but now you forgo it's final completion to let nature complete it's task first. Lovely lovely compassionate ppl. Please keep sharing your journey. Take care 👍❤

[@yankey4]

Is it weird that I recall being your 43 sub? Happy to see you guys are doing so well. Thanks for letting us be a part. GRATS on 180k Subs!! God Bless guys!!

[@rodharris8727]

Been watching for a while. You guys are awesome. To have the go in you for the daily tasks, learn about building,solar systems, battery systems, make your own planks etc is beyond me. I applause you for your efforts.

[@TheKazzarry]

whenever i watch this water system go together i'm glad it doesn't get cold enough to freeze water in australia. We just sat two tanks up on the hill and ran pipe sitting on the ground to a header tank, 10 grand total investment and 6 hours of time between two, 5 years holding strong :) Also with all those river stones put them in a pile and sell them, smooth clean stones like that go for a fortune as landscaping materials, well atleast they do where i live.

[@C99631]

I'm enjoying watching these developments. It must be very time consuming to document each project in a fun, coherent manner. They even show their mistakes and fixes. Finding better, easier ways to work is a lifelong learning process. It's also worth noting that greenfield settings need tweaking over time as new needs are identified, new technology is released into the market and as prices come down. I really respect that these people don't try to defend themselves in the comments anymore. I hope they aren't too disheartened by the unnecessary negativity.

[@_P0tat07_]

I'm really happy for you guys! This is a beyond huge project for two people to take on. Wishing you both the best and I can't wait to see further progress. Thanks for sharing!

[@sissy6159]

All the hard work you guys put into your homestead and teaching videos is amazing. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@mark-il8zj]

Ive seen some many videos over the past week and i must say it is so impressive what you are trying to achieve in such circumstances with the heat and never ending problems for your new home .

[@TheRedhawke]

Looking great guys, stay with it and live happy together.

[@dpoole8229]

I applaud all the work you two are putting into these projects, some people don't understand what it takes to build a house. It took us (dad and my family and a few others 4 yrs to build his log house (3400 sf). When I retire Im looking to build at a near by lake in about 5 yrs

[@rdetwo]

Kudos to you both. I have to say your a credit to each other and your ability to work as a team...

[@gurubryant]

I'm loving your channel. Not sure if watching you do this makes me feel older or younger. As a serial DIYer, I've done a lot of what you're doing but learning so much.

[@bcstrings1]

DON'T GET TO DOWN ---- YOU GUYS ARE KILLER --SO COOL TO SEE A COUPLE LIKE YOU TWO DOING THIS I WISH I COULD DO THE SAME ----SO COOOOOOL YOU ROCK!!!

[@ronin478]

Very happy for you guys!!!! I've seen all the videos... and I know this water system (vital/critical) part of the homestead/site is top of the list for sustainability! Really appreciate you making these videos for the rest of us to follow along to one day build our own home off grid!

[@catsinheat]

Dang. This water system has turned into a saga...hehe. People will sing your praises for decades...hehe.

[@Litzbitz]

LOVING YOUR VIDEOS. PROGRESS IS A GOOD THING.

[@puresavage175]

The action to chatting ratio was perfect in this video!! Well done okes!! Keep at it!!!

[@samiam6253]

Jessie/Alyssa, when back filling the tanks or trenches leave the fill 8" to 12" higher than the grade. It will settle over the next year as it compacts, and can be raked out easily later. Good luck with you porject it is interesting following you progress.

[@TheWatchit45]

Yeah!!!! It's almost done!! Great job guy. You've got great drive cheers

[@the-eye-is-watching]

I recommend that same book on building a water system. Used it to design my water catchment/cistern system 10 years ago when I built my house in the Philippines. Also built 2 ferro cement water jars that are described in the that book

[@dennisalanvids]

Great book! Love you saved the birds nest! Really excited about your progress~!!!

[@nathanratchford9996]

I think you were almost happy the flat happened. "What a relief! Now we have to stop working. Too hot!" Definitely a change in demeanor.

[@NYNCMIKE]

Congrats, it was fun watching you folks do this

[@theweepinghunter]

Thank you love the vid's better than some TV

[@timwooleyphotography]

Impressive work! One tool I cannot recommend enough is a cordless reciprocating saw, makes short work of all kinds of jobs, especially pvc pipe

[@mandbhomestead]

The water system looks great, job well done. On to the house. Looking forward to the videos from that. Thanks for sharing your journey. Love the videos

[@xsiner]

I am sure it's getting exciting with it getting closer to the concrete coming.

[@SuperAwesomeJared]

Very nice. I'm sure it'll be nice to cross that one off the list.

[@chamilton9182]

Very Exciting!! Yay Y'all!. You are sooo close. Don't get discouraged, I KNOW it's hard but when you do things the right way..... it usually is. This will be a great system for years to come and then all of this will be so worth it. Great job. Can't wait to see the finished product. Sorry about the tire. That blows hard..... ha, literally. I agree with the PVC cutter. It's a cheap tool that could have saved you much labor and arm ache. But y'all are doing GREAT!!! Thanks for sharing your journey!

[@flyinggyros9745]

Alyssa, would it be possible to put a date stamp on your videos so we know about when all of this stuff happened. It would be nice to know what your actual time frame is. Thanks. Alan

[@yeriaf]

yes please a date stamp or a video numbering system.

[@backwoodsbaby9729]

FlyingGyros I think they have said they are about a month or so behind. Anyways knowing exactly when they are doing all this stuff is a little creepy. Its done when the video is published and that's close enough.

[@viktorskalbe7288]

FlyingGyro

[@videolabguy]

All shot in a studio, eh? I thought I saw a quick glimpse of the lunar module in the background! Good job! You had me fooled.

[@LPJ2]

very accurate calculation on the water system construction process.

[@SettingBrushfires]

Nice job, both of you!

[@darkkevind]

If you guys don't face your new house with some of those large rocks you're crazy! :) That'd look really nice!

[@ibjeterhere]

Don't forget that house cats roaming around are looking for birds nest full of baby mouthfuls :-)

[@nlo114]

Idea for tank-breather filters: Zoom off down to your local auto-performance store and buy one of those conical washable K&N type air filters, (other manufacturers are available). They are designed to be washed periodically as required and will comfortably pass and filter more air than those breather-pipes will. Look for the stainless type, it will stop the beasties chewing them up. Attachment is by suitable hose-clip.

[@SilverBack.]

YOU GUY'S ARE SO SMASHING IT

[@grunt824]

I like the lick the fitting idea. Good tip. Now it would be fun to show all the tips they came up with.

[@robertrogish1038]

I love watching your journey !

[@MrSourblood]

good couple it always take two

[@jankonemann9572]

I love your videos. Please keep up the frequency. I´m addicted!

[@olympiawa]

You should use the large rocks to build a rock wall somewhere on your property. Like either for a retaining wall or something decorative. I'm already thinking too far into the future. Your project has me excited to see what your property will look like. Keep up the good work.

[@TMHerron]

Alyssa WileyX makes polarized sunglasses that have gaskets that fit to your face to keep debris out of your eyes. I believe they also have clear lenses. Just thought that might be worth a lucl considering they amount of dust kicked up with the grizzly and while your working in the trench. Keep up the good work!

[@oliverschulz8842]

Pure Rocks for Life - good luck from Australia.

[@CutandShoot5x5]

Yaaaaaaay! Congrats on the progress!!!

[@robertfirestone5743]

GOOD JOB

[@1rdgrnnr]

you two are phenominal !!!!

[@rebeltoharriganjr6158]

Here in the Caribbean we all have cisterns for hundreds of years and built out of cement and rebar or 6-8 inch block.

[@SylwerDragon]

Good job

[@GEERUP]

Great work I'm looking forward to seeing the water 💦 system in operation!👍🏻

[@sugizotakuro]

i wish i could hangout with you guys there, sipping coffee and chat.great video. love you guys.

[@philliplopez8745]

In order to prevent stagnation , you should run a return line to cistern . Recycle a small amount of water to cisterns to keep water active . Or supply power to cisterns and operate stirring motors and propellers or a small pump to keep water active .

[@bostjantrancar9605]

Congrats...... 👍 to finish your water sistem.... I hope all joints would hold the water after filling.... 👍

[@myozone]

Mains phone/internet, sewage, water & power seem a good now, I'am very happy with mine. Off grid seems a good idea IF you have to or have no other choice.

[@myozone]

True, there's a lot of strange people that have a 'off grid' mentality more because of the idea of anti government with masses of food and guns - end of the world, social breakdown - funny really.

[@kirstenwhitworth8079]

Never Underestimate a Mother's Fearless Protectiveness! I just had 50 yards of wonderful "hogfuel" mulch delivered. The ginormous delivery truck backed down the driveway and slowly inched it way toward Dun Circean (the aviary) where two ducks have been sitting on eggs for three weeks. I had penned in the main flock up near the house with their kiddy pools, but forgot about the two broody girls in the aviary. Because of the hilly terrain, the truck could only get within about 30-40 feet or so of Dun Circean, but apparently this was entirely too close for Broody Two, who came charging out to do battle with the monster (maybe 3 or 4 magnitudes bigger than she) putting her babies at risk. She ran straight at the huge truck using her most threatening voice (which is pretty cute, and not very threatening at all, imo). I barely got her to go back inside Dun Circean and locked her and Broody One in for the duration. What a courageous and protective mama she is. Good Girl! I may have to rename her Boudicca, after the Iceni queen who took on the Roman Empire when they invaded Britain.

[@xxtothemoviesxx]

You guys are amazing.

[@paulnielsen4549]

congrats, I admire your work ethic

[@kentuckycowboy2]

You have plenty material for a nice rock wall, retaining walls, fire places, rock patio, rock garden, what about an area that needs fill? You two are doing great work, boy I couldn't survive that heat myself you guys really deserve credit for hard work, determination, effort, educating your selves to be able to do combatant planing, processing, building, well the whole works without just jumping into it hoping for something to turn out in the end.

[@OneOfDisease]

I still don't understand why you don't drive that fill tank up the hill and pump the water into the reservoirs from there and save. That tiny pump must take ages to move all that water that hill...not to mention the power.

[@younggunz20]

Arrghhhh, so frustrating to have the tire punctured and go flat! Can't believe how well you guys take it in stride and even joke about it. Great attitudes.

[@kbranger3498]

You two are awesome!!! I

[@IslandZsurvivor]

all of those rocks have value..walls/borders and slipform masory among many other uses..look at it as a resource..thanks for the video.

[@miffoivan]

Tip: When you remove the tire, use the back-bucket arm against the ground to lift the tractor of the ground. :) then you support the tractors raised side with log stumps. this way you dont have to fiddle around with "jacks" in the soft soil! :D

[@miffoivan]

even better if it has Stabilizer arms to lift with, :)

[@AndTheCorrectAnswerIs]

I know the videos are delayed, but for future reference, lift the backhoe weight off the tire with the bucket and levelers and then block it up to prevent tire damage. The wheel doesn't need to be removed to place a tube inside. Just break the bead on the tire/wheel with a sledge hammer, then pry the front side of the tire off the rim with a couple large 4-5ft pry bars and some elbow grease. Then break and pry off the back bead. Bring the tire out far enough to access the punctured area. Place a patch on it, clean the rims and inside of the tire. coat it in baby powder and then put in the tube. Lube the beads up with dawn dish soap and use the prybars to place it back over the rim. Just like changing a bike tire tube....only much bigger. A pro can do it in under an hour, but service time on big equipment is several hundred $$$ per hour in most places.

[@RelentlessHomesteading]

Amazing efforts you guys!!! Unless that tire hole is a tear I'd try the punch in patches. If a tear, then you're hosed. All the best on the upcoming footing works -- seems VERY optomistic schedule.

[@destinicoach888]

Cardinal rule no 1. to buy land for homesteading: 90% level land, no steep areas. No 2. creating a functioning homestead you need FERTILE real soil, not rocky grounds. You are using all your energy literally fighting an 'uphill battle'.

[@daveepperson885]

Get a set of tire plugs with cement, i use them all the time. Use shove it into tire and it seals cars, trucks, equipment doesnt matter works great and cheap.

[@littleshepherdfarm2128]

I know all about working in that heat, you guys. You gotta get cooled off as often as possible. For years in the summer I would get off work and go to this little water falls and climb it and just sit on the edge and let the cold water rush over me. I would watch the little rainbow trouts jump up the water falls trying to swim back up to where they were born. I did that everyday for a long time in the summers after a hot day of working in the rubber plant. You can't do that there now. It's all been posted and I don't even know if you are allowed to go down to that falls cuz it's all roped off. So I am hoping you guys have some cool place like that to go to get cooled off so you don't make yourselves sick from the heat.

[@sefaucon3839]

Geee you guys are very Courages !! It is amazing the time and patience and effort you put into this project Alyssa you are very pretty and have a lot in you you know !!! very lucky husban of yours .But one important here = be careful , take your time and please don't get hurt , we want to see you two with project compled and healthy I like you two ,i send you courage and follow slowy your dreams and loving Bye serge (from Mtl )

[@WindersRanger]

Maybe this has been said, if so i apologize. Alyssa mentioned about buying a load of clean fill dirt? By pulling all that rock back into the hole on top of clean fill will only get in your way if you ever have to dig one of the cisterns up again.

[@Vydonis]

A bubble shaped "filter" as you called it could use a wire outer mesh and an inner "microphone filter" to keep the smaller stuff out, protected by one (or two) wire meshes depending if jaws could get to it.

[@243WW]

As a vent filter/screening use stainless steel pot scrubbers, "steel wool" shoved into the pipe end about 60mm or so will do. I have been using this method for years and it's effective. Spiders are the biggest issue I have found.

[@joshedwards6205]

With all that rock on your property, you have the ideal resources to make some nice gabion walls for your property.

[@Schyler86]

Have to admit, I'm surprised at the number of people in the comments that believe the ratchet style pcv cutter is the only "proper" tool to cut pvc pipe. I usually like to cut the pipe clean instead of pinching it until it snaps, but to each their own.

[@stevenbaumann8692]

The rock likely was locally derived. At the most from Alberta. Lake Missoula was east of you. I'm impressed you were aware of it.

[@spraymanduck]

I see thousands of feet of rock lined trails, sitting areas, fire pits, landscape walls and walks, maybe a massive rock lined retainer wall. You have the rock.

[@cjandauntieyaya1446]

Don't forget, you have to trench and put in all piping that will come into the house from below because you live in the mountains and running pipe above the ground is a no-no in freezing climates. A lot of work left! Don't commit to that 2 week from now pour. So many things you need to do before then.

[@1blahut]

Those stones would make an awesome fireplace. You guys are tough. Great work and stick to it ness.

[@shawnmccutcheon9133]

I love how negative comments abound from the armchair crowd. I understand that some people have more experience than others at certain things. That's were CONSTRUCTIVE criticism may help. This couple is living out a dream. They dropped everything to live the life they dream of. How many dreams have you passed on becuase you have spent so much time working for someone else? I for one am a little envious. I can't wait to start living for myself rather then working so hard to make some guy in a suit rich. Carry on Guys!!! You both rock! Never let the neigh sayers get you down!!!!

[@xw6968]

Arne Schwarz they dont respond but maybe read it. And why do they need to do that, is that a law in the US?. Maybe just try and learn by them self. Its You tube , not the end of the world ;)

[@schwarzarne]

xander witt no, of course they don't have to. But you should not be surprised by negative comments if you make basic mistakes but don't take any advice anyway.

[@HelloMcFly2]

Hey guys, you work so hard, good to see you working together. I thought maybe a piece of an old T-shirt might work better as your vent cover with the hose clamp. I think the screen might still let little things in, but the T-shirt should keep most everything but air from getting in or out. Just a thought . . . from the comfort of my totally on-grid apartment. Hugs.

[@paulgargan6134]

Great job,hang in there,

[@eddeetz493]

A large galvanized or concrete pipe set in concrete for rain water catchment on the hill side on the corners. Add solar water recirculation and melt driveway, heat basement. Every roof hauls water for you.

[@agustinsaavedra8635]

Howdy y'all from Del Rio Texas , I wish the temperature was like yours. Yesterday was 107 degrees Fahrenheit here in Del Rio

[@hotelkilo006]

It would be awesome if you both used the big rocks for some project on the property. Maybe a rock wall along the driveway, or a chimney for the house, something like that.

[@jrwalker1048]

Crusher Bucket would be sweet revenge for all the rock hassles...Maybe a local quarry has a portable rock crusher. You could also use a wet masonry saw to cut the rock for stone facing or fireplace, but a lot of work!

[@Mike-ub1tc]

Idea for your water tank vents oil filter put them so metal is faces up were u screw it on is down to keep water from filling it up when it rains. If u can look at roll off truck hydraulic tank may have to Google what a roll off truck is . Or stop by a hydraulic shop ask them questions , think a Fram # 8 has a 1/2 pipe thread on it pipe . Enjoy watching both of bulding the house , thank you , love to see more of the cat

[@celiakneisley2275]

Congrats! Great that you have that almost finished. So what is next?

[@robertmeyer4744]

love the cat prints. Your cats inspect your work at night. mine do the same thing! Too bad we can't read the report from the cats! if my cats were there would be paw prints everywear on the 2 tanks. and you are lucky the cat don't mess with the bird nest. LOL

[@sindrome303]

Jessie You should use that stone in the footings of your house. traditional stone footings will last like the coliseum.

[@sparkyprojects]

That overflow may cause a problem when it first reaches that point, the suction of the water going out would siphon the gained water from the top until it reached the outlet, either add a pipe to the inside to raise the overflow level, or add a tee on the outside pipe close to the tank, and have a vertical pipe as an air break.

[@christopherlucas6606]

Good job and keep up the great content