Last Chance to find Water at my Off Grid Cabin

[@davidoldford9536]

The water table of your hole means it is just water from the pond.when winter sets in the water in the hole will freeze making it a waste of time!!!😅

[@ernie7065]

In most cases, it is better to drill a well for water than to dig one, as drilled wells generally provide better water quality, a more consistent water supply, and are less likely to be contaminated due to their deeper reach and better sealing compared to dug wells, which can be more susceptible to surface contaminants; however, drilling a well typically has a higher initial cost than digging one. Key points to consider: Contamination risk: Dug wells are more prone to contamination from surface runoff like sewage or chemicals because they access shallower water tables, while drilled wells reach deeper water sources with less risk of contamination. Water quality: Drilled wells usually offer better water quality due to their depth and casing, which helps prevent contaminants from entering the water supply. Cost: While initial drilling costs are higher, the long-term benefits of a drilled well, like better water quality and less maintenance, can make it a more cost-effective choice over time.

[@blairarthur302]

get your rubber boots on and get into the hole and dig further down plus you really need to check that water quality ,I believe it's coming from your pond

[@OldStoneFence]

My neighbor and friend had a hand dug well. It was fine for 60 years then it got contaminated and he died of ALS which is just about the worst way to die. Whatever your doing I would strongly recommend having an expert look at the finished product

[@avarlin]

When using the mini digger to dig holes you need to get the thumb retracted out the way, it's making life really difficult and preventing you from getting a decent load in the bucket, only use the thumb for grabbing and lifting. Although the little digger isn't great you need to just practise, and main tip with those stick controls is the second it starts to shake, take you hands off the sticks and let it stabilise. Also reducing the RPM can prevent it shaking.

[@suezaple4950]

Hey Russ how ya doing , Nice to see you searching out water with the mini , very cool that you found it, Wont that come in handy at your off grid once set up with filter and UV. and so on . Hey dig the rest out by hand . congratulations !. Hi City Girl .. This is getting exciting . can wait to see where you go from here ... Betcha Ray can give you for suggestions .

[@Snowdog070]

Russell, I've read a few comments below. I agree. Go as deep as you reasonably can with a hand shovel. Do it as best as possible the first time because fixing it later will be a major pain. I'm envious. I'd be fortunate to find a foot and a half of soil anywhere near my camp and a million suspended rocks if I did and that's if I could get that machine anywhere near the camp without hiring a helicopter. My trail is a challenge to say the least. Good luck.

[@rankidd]

while moving on the mini x keep the boom up an the bucket close to you makes it more stable

[@Furiousboot]

I would dig it deeper just in case. Better than finishing then to realize you need to go deeper and have to dig it out

[@ThisOffGridLife]

Cool! That will be a huge improvement

[@Michael-fl9qg]

Dig a slope to the hole with a flat bench for the mini. You can get another four or five feet easly. You'll have to back out every bucket .

[@jeffhaayema9400]

Remove the thumb to go deeper or dig closer to you so the thumb does not hit the rock

[@rods907]

I’m confused you’re looking for water, but you have a lake full of it🤔🤔🤔🤔🤭💯

[@wandaguyton446]

My dad dug our with a pick and shovel . But that was before I was born and that was 75 years ago. The well was 75 or 80 foot deep.

[@jedidiah5131]

I would go deeper, if you could dig a trough to drive your excavator in then you can dig down deeper, not sure if there are to many rocks for you to do that....Test the hole for bedrock. Remember its a wet time of year, come summer you might not have water. I went down 6' below the water level in my lake not sure you can do that with that small excavator. Thanks for the video...

[@rubybirdseye1503]

Great job Russell!! Glad you found water

[@HerEcolife]

I just did a similar well 13 feet deep

[@scottkabitzke7187]

Happy Friday, have a wonderful weekend. Raspberry Rock ✌️ 🍲

[@susanlamendeau2344]

I think you should go at least 2 more feet. The deeper the better

[@GardenRetriever]

Russ, please hire a professional to get this done properly. It's great you tried, but you need a reliable water source. It is complicated, find it, pump it, clean it, get it indoors, heat it. Please find someone with a good reputation. ❤

[@Hillbilly007-yd9gu]

Good start. Enjoyed the video.

[@MrMike0076]

Rumour had it the mini-ex was at the bottom of the lake? Happy you still have it !!

[@MarleneVerdecchio]

Good soil. U guys should plant a garden in that soil. Looks rich and dark.

[@kellyflynn8767]

Good job Russell!!

[@gewing61]

Great video Russ. Thanks for sharing. Great to see the mini excavator at work.

[@alexkasacous]

Hi Russell- ignore the naysayers - you're doing a good effort with Bumblebee. Practice makes perfect. I do think if you can get down an extra 500-600mm (about 2 feet) now with your well, it will be much better than trying to retrospectively try and get deeper later.

[@HerEcolife]

Look at you go :))) You have much better soil than me for digging 😅

[@rods907]

Rich and chemtrail lithium, barium, good and healthy🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️💯🤭🤭🤭

[@kenjohnson5498]

With as much loose stone you have laying around you could build some cool stone structures for hunting out of.

[@mscali6397]

So many sparkling starburst comments - lucky you Russell 🫨 Great that you found water, looking forward to your next video! 😁 💕🦋✌️

[@Lau-zon180]

Looks like a death trap if it rolls over

[@stevearchtoe7039]

That looks like a good spot Russ. Keep going.

[@Al.W7263]

I'm just guessing here but if you don't go below the frost line it will freeze. Could you some how get water from the pond behind your house and run it through a filtration system to solve your problems?

[@ReasontoLiveAdventures]

Autumn does come to soon. 😕

[@NetTopsey]

It's a pity that it's hard to get the well deeper. Maybe Ray has some tricks with Bumblebee? Or maybe you could dig a bit of a ramp downwards at the side of the well so you can get Bumblebee lower to dig deeper? Best of luck with it!

[@stephenlees9752]

Hey Russell you may want to dig the next one in with a 600mm auger and add extension bars to it to get down deep.

[@RodMac1]

try doing a sand point well

[@rgober60]

Gosh, i didn't realize that machine was so small!!! Lordy, you need to rent a real one to get your trail straight and get those stumps up..... thst little thing is about as good as an ATV...mercy....you had to grt out and do most by hand!! Smh.....

[@bigtransitadventures7449]

Can you pump and filter water from the pond?

[@chrispowell-90]

This video was kinda strange! Was hoping you, Russell would have gotten an rv filter or something and was hope to see an apple pie recipe.... but oh well. Good to have heard from you both👍💖

[@windchimerainbow136]

Yay! YT has fixed whatever problem targeted some of us and didn't let us create our own comments. Instead only reply to other people's. It took them months to figure it out. Hopefully this isn't just a fluke. Anyhow, make sure you have a good cover for that so someone or animal doesn't fall in during the night or snow. But you probably thought out. As someone else said, wondering if that can dig deep enough for you? Best of luck. Would be so nice and healthier for you to have a well. Though it needs continual monitoring and purifying if necessary. I grew up on well water, then finally the city made it out to our home. I missed the well water. It tasted better, but supposedly city water was safer. Nowadays I wonder about that.

[@jenniferwilson3489]

“ice on the pond” is Raspberry Rock version of Smoke on The Water!

[@Sandramce60]

Why not try using dalsing rods

[@randymoberg4331]

How about using a regular old shovel to go deeper.

[@davemetherell4913]

Fold or retract the thumb on your mini and you will be able to dig better

[@cliffferguson9024]

Russell, I’m laughing my head off watching you on the bumblebee. It’s almost useless. Sell it and buy a foot long.

[@MarleneVerdecchio]

Why did u take those big stones out. That was nice drive way.

[@stellabrown7630]

Drilling a well with all that water you have there you can purify okay

[@lifevsreality-tz3sy]

if you where to dig the plateau where your machine is it would lover the ground... once your done you refill your working pad....

[@erichgallasch5367]

You may have to do a bit of shovel work to finish off the hole.

[@lifevsreality-tz3sy]

arent you to close to the pond and bever feaver???

[@stellabrown7630]

Are you making a road or drilling a well

[@rods907]

I don’t think you’re gonna get the volume out of that unless you put in a holding tank then maybe but that’s not enough water to take a shower. I can tell you that much better off going off the lake water

[@HELLTAV666]

russ what is the name of this song and who sings it? i was trying to look for it when you played it last year.. with no luck

[@johnpoole2912]

Russell, A 2" trash pump would serve your needs, and you may want to hand dig your well deeper. But be aware of possible wall collapse. If you decide to go deeper, it is advisable to build yourself a caisson for safety. As for the stone fill you need, have Home Depot deliver a full pallet to your parking area. You're going to need more than you think. Keep up the good work. Peace ✌️

[@ernestkooistra1559]

Are you on the Canadian Shield? Glad you got water so close. You want to pump out the sediment, yes? Good luck. P.S. ✌

[@robshoalts7573]

Trash pump best will remove some of sediment

[@ozzman5130]

why not do a sand point well?

[@stevearchtoe7039]

Are you boosting this weekend? I think I lost my subscription too.

[@Thomas-d1j2z]

Hi Russell I always enjoy your videos . . . more so than any of the off-grid videos I watch. I do, however, have a suggestion: Think about ditching that “Autumn Comes Too Soon” song. It’s smarmy.

[@robertbarnard5731]

Russell- You need someone to train you on that mini excavator. You could seriously injure yourself the way you run it.

[@ernie7065]

Russ.... there are many KZbin videos explaining how YOU can DRILL a well... You may need a helper, maybe 2 helpers... I really like your videos, BUT HONESTLY you just seem to like to do things HARDER than EASIER. WHY? oh well pun intended

[@raycabralnh]

Fold that thumb.

[@kastah]

Hello, I think I had paid someone to come and try to dig with a BIG excavator in stead of buying that little one, looks like it have a lot of problems maneuvering in the terrain??I suggest you take a look at girl in the woods or bush radical`s videos where they have videos HOW they find water, looks so so much easier, and I don`t think you can dig deep enough with that little excavator. Water can be quit deep in the ground and you have a lot of rocks around your cabin.🙏🙏Pray that you find water in one or another way.

[@MarleneVerdecchio]

It that a toy ??? It looks like a tonka truck. Lolol U r a freaking root on this. !!

[@philipwandzilak4057]

I suggest you hire some experts in drilling wells rather than trying to dig a well using a kids tonic toy back hoe to do the job. I hate to inform you, you are NOT a Shawn James so stop trying to become him.

[@rods907]

How is it going to get a drill truck back there

[@wandaguyton446]

There is no need to be rude. How do you think Shawn learned how to do things.

[@rods907]

@ calm down, Karen💁🏼‍♂️💁🏼‍♂️