Rain Barrel System - LESSON Learned

[@gtg146r]

Also just wanna say that I appreciate each of your videos generally revolves around a single change to your system. This really helps as I follow the whole thing in understanding WHY each component is used and HOW that component works with other stuff. Thanks!

[@GreenTechTown]

Thanks again for the feedback. Let's me know what is working and what is not. At the end of the day, the goal is to help others the best way possible.

[@tony113000]

Thanks for this - you don't often get people giving lessons learned and it is so important - thanks

[@jrkline83]

Thank you so much for these videos. I just finished up my rain barrel system with a wifi controlled solar powered pump based on your videos. So many people ask me about them and I direct them to your channel.

[@GreenTechTown]

Awesome, and thanks for the referrals! Glad to be able to help.

[@bradlafferty]

What a wonderful example to take the time up front for better operation later! Thanks! Your explanation was very clear!

[@GreenTechTown]

Most definitely! Thanks Nattering Springs for the feedback!

[@davidcellucci1020]

I just wanted to say thank you for uploading these videos please keep up the good work!

[@addammadd]

Your honesty is invaluable.

[@DC-SA1]

This channel is so useful and well put together, you're providing a great service, thanks 👍

[@GreenTechTown]

Thanks R E for the support and the feedback!

[@mikoserbousek4987]

Great video! Consider adding a small physical non-conductive barrier between the positive and negative bus bars, just enough so they cannot "see each other". It will prevent scenarios where something conductive gets dropped (screwdriver, wrench, etc) across the positive / negative bus, causing a short. Just adds to the safety equation.

[@GreenTechTown]

Good idea Miko!

[@injoelsgarage3934]

Nicely done! Thank you for being up front about the oops... As so other don't make this mistake. Thumbs up!

[@taylormesa6166]

Thank you for this! Also, such PERFECT timing. I’m about to build a system like this, using your videos as a guide. 😁

[@zpoedog]

You really helped me a lot. Thank you!

[@GreenTechTown]

Always good to hear, and no problem!

[@valster6254]

You are an amazing talent....the detailed videos sre an awesome resource..simply thanks

[@GreenTechTown]

Thanks for the feedback Greensborough Farmer! Glad to be able to help.

[@sailingeden9866]

Great video. I would treat your electrical components with a polyurethane conformal coating, to make it more water resistant.

[@LeeDial]

Love these videos Robert! I've set up a system similar to your first setup. Now I have the wifi relay and the larger relay. I had hoped to take a look at the electrical diagram you mentioned but I don't see it linked. Thanks again for the videos!

[@melisha922]

Thanks for the update. I'm getting ready to set up a system like this and this is so helpful

[@GreenTechTown]

Always glad to hear!

[@yengooo]

Awesome video again Robert!! Thanks

[@GreenTechTown]

Thanks Robert! :D

[@charitysmith7486]

Very informative! I really enjoy your content!

[@BrianKeithPREPPER]

Good job sir! :) I enjoyed it! Always good to see more ingenuity! :)

[@Sandrinhaamarques]

I love your videos. I hope do be doing some work around my house soon. Thanks for sharing it!

[@GreenTechTown]

Thanks Sandra for the feedback!

[@andrewperkins1513]

Nice work! I work in the renewable energy business and I really enjoy making automated systems. I build a lot of automated DC greenhouse fan systems using photoswitches.

[@GreenTechTown]

Thanks Andrew, and awesome!

[@kurtspann442]

Yep we all make mistakes. I know i have. I would suggest to not run the power wire over the ground buss bar. I know you bent it up but something could push it back down when you close the lid. This could cause the two to touch and short out. I know its not very likely but i always try to take steps to prevent the worst possible senerio. Just my two cents with past personal experience. Your doing a great job btw. I have been watching all the different steps you have taken since the beginning

[@richardamoors1704]

Robert, fantastic videos as usual, with clear, concise instructions, but might I suggest you make different 'folders' for your projects, i.e. 'Building My Shed', 'Solar Rain Barrels', etc., and if you can somehow put a # on each video, it would be easier to follow a project step by step over several viewings. Also, how do I access your 'channel' without having to search KZbin for 'Solar Rain Barrels every time?

[@bradleycloud6638]

I really admire and am inspired by what you are doing. I found your rain barrel videos when seeking to help my son with his idea to use well water for his garden. Your videos were head and shoulders above the many others we viewed. He recently purchased a home on a property in a developed neighborhood in a ranch area near Santa Barbara. The property has a creek and a well, currently unused, that has water at 26 feet deep. Neither of us know anything about using wells but are hoping to determine if the well can supply enough water for the citrus and vegetable garden approximately 225 feet away and 40 feet above the well head and if so, pump it there. Can you recommend any reading or other resources that can help a beginner go from complete ignorance to project completion? Much thanks!

[@benlyons7752]

Love this content. Great ideas.

[@GreenTechTown]

Thanks Ben!

[@danielcastillo4167]

Any info on the filter you show at the 58 second mark? I think you referred to it as a inlet port filter

[@josephgreensalesmanager1636]

This is some great work

[@GreenTechTown]

Thanks Joseph!

[@keith9736]

Will you add nozzles to the PVC arches?

[@brianofoblivion]

It's been a while since I've sized conductors / equipment for motor control circuits...but I've got to wonder if that tiny relay is sufficient for that motor. You could have starting current that is many times greater than running current, and the contacts in that relay may not be designed to handle that inrush. When opening the circuit you might also have a large voltage spike with opposite polarity across the contacts.

[@GreenTechTown]

So far no issues, and the heavy duty relay has a high current rating. I will keep you posted if the new relay setup causes any issues.

[@MrFarva85]

Great update

[@GreenTechTown]

Thanks MrFarva85

[@richardnorian8370]

Are you using a solar charge converter as you were in the past videos where the solar panel is connected to? If yes where is it located in the upgraded system?

[@GreenTechTown]

Hey Richard. The solar charge controller is now located in the enclosure you see me opening near the beginning of the video around 2:14.

[@mattbarusic3090]

I'm a little confused with where the float switch fits in to all of this? Before it was connected to the "normally open" port of the wifi relay. Now the wifi relay is connected with the heavy duty relay. I bought the diagram of the wiring but it doesn't show the float switch, any advice on that would be great!

[@GreenTechTown]

You would wire the float switch in series/in line with the pump. For example, using the PDF as a reference, the float switch would have one wire connected to the #30 terminal on the heavy duty relay, and the other wire from the float switch connected to the positive (red) wire for the pump. Everything else in the diagram would stay the same. This is just one way to do, but as long as you are breaking the power going to the pump somewhere in the pump's circuit, it will work fine.

[@anthonyteacher5538]

Would it be possible to add a manual switch to this set up, just incase you want to turn it on and don't have your phone or wifi?

[@GreenTechTown]

Good question. The smart relay has a manual switch on board, however, you may want to check out this video I made where I installed a wireless remote that is close to my garden in case I forget my phone: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5uzdJWnp7ynb68

[@robthecameraguy8367]

where is the pdf of the electrical diagram. I cant find it

[@GreenTechTown]

Hey RobtheCameraGuy. You can find the electrical diagram at the following link: greentechtown.gumroad.com/l/numtlc

[@abecoulter8550]

wires on the relay output are a bit thin

[@jayhallart]

Fear of mistakes keep a lot of people out of the game. But that’s the fun!

[@edbuurman3262]

Nice, Robert! The larger fuses seem to imply that you anticipate moving to 120V or so. If so, can you get that with a reasonably sized solar panel? To be honest, I set up the system similar to yours and was slowly but surely resigning to the fact that I would have to connect this to the grid. I would love to be corrected!

[@richardamoors1704]

The reason to use a larger relay is because it allows a smaller voltage/current to activate the main terminals, which handle more voltage/current.

[@danward64]

Just a suggestion. Anything housing electrical outside getting 🌞 sunlight , ( unless your in like Alaska or something 🤣), might consider putting in white or silver container. HEAT 🔥 is very hard on electrical components like batteries 🔋 and circuit board’s ect. . Maybe even vent the container. Just a thought. 🐴🐴🦅

[@EdwardVanNatta]

I am looking for about your product place lace me a message. When I post this, I am looking for more information no this I've been seeing your videos I like how you doing all this I am looking for more information on everything you used in your video where do you find all the pressure thing to use on your phone to turn off the water and everything I need to know where you found it and where do you find your water pump and everything wanted wishes to work on a pop Onyx used for and greenhouses where you can race fish and other plants give me some more information I would appreciate thank you and be safe out there whatever you doing I hope I hear back from you soon

[@GreenTechTown]

Edward, you can find most of the links to the items I used in the description of my videos. The wifi components I used can be found on Amazon. The pump I used in this video was purchased from a local store (Harbor Freight). However, you can also find 12v DC transfer pumps on Amazon. Be sure to check out my latest video before purchasing a pump though to make sure it is the right fit for you.

[@jorgejnr7902]

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[@ericorange2654]

There is nothing more permanent than a temporary solution

[@gtg146r]

The "bloop" sound effects made me thing i was being messaged or soemthing, threw me off a little!

[@GreenTechTown]

Lol, thanks for the feedback.

[@james10739]

I actually don't think most electricians would be able to help you much with this low voltage stuff

[@John.Doe-OG]

Get ratcheting crimpers. They're easier to use and make a better crimp.

[@GreenTechTown]

Good tip Bob, I agree for someone who does not already have a pair of crimpers. Currently I do not do enough crimping on the daily to justify replacing my current pair with a new crimper type but will add one to my collection of tools one day when I have some spare cash :D.

[@gtg146r]

The "bloop" sound effects made me thing i was being messaged or soemthing, threw me off a little!