Septic Hole DONE | How About RUNNING Water?

[@caroledney3919]

Natalie, I was cheering right along beside you while Jacob was working on that last huge rock!!!🤗🤗🤗 I’m neither a plumber nor an electrician, but have come across many short wires when replacing doorbells and wall HVAC thermostats during the 13 moves we made! Short wires are a NO NO! 🤬🤬 GREAT video! Good job!! Let’s get that septic in! 😻 🇺🇸MesquiteTX

[@Mariekennedy7478]

Natalie You are a SAINT AT PATIENTS. And David YOU are VERY LUCKY!

[@judithgolledge1960]

The tiny boss was very focussed ensuring that big rock was lifted out❣️❣️

[@drevil4454]

You are like kids discovering new stuff!! Brilliant!!

[@itsjubilee2012]

So Jacob now that you have perfected your hole digging skills … what’s next swimming pool 😂😂. I see supervisor. Eli is on the job. He is so adorable and he’s such a hard worker. Love the end of the video.😂 it’s like a cliffhanger on a soap opera😂. Why isn’t the water running? What went wrong find out on the next episode of a boulder life off grid😂. Every step forward is progress. Notice that your to do list is getting shorter and shorter. The next step is the house. Blessings to you and your family.❤

[@wadeprior5203]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊😊😊😊 have a great day you guys

[@rubybirdseye1503]

Wow that hole couldn’t be more level!! Great job!! I’ll be in suspense till the next video, can’t imagine what’s going on with the water!!

[@lorenmeyer5290]

You picked the wright name! A Boulder life! There everywhere! Love watching your family working together!

[@richardzahn7570]

So its a boulder life with a boulder game of extraction, nice job!!! Eli is always a positive influence and encouragement for the backhoe operator...lol "now just run wire to the switch" the look on your face was priceless,,,...those are some nice wire strippers..I can relate on short wires..as a matter of fact the guy who used to do all the wiring when we worked together said the same thing....lol, the trailer will make a nice guest house....love the ending!!! thanks for sharing your family

[@aboulderlifeoffgrid]

🤣 I wonder if I know the guy you are referring to.

[@SJC49]

Loved your battle with that ginormous rock - I knew you’d win!🪨🚜🇨🇦

[@debbieduncan3842]

Way to go guys , great work!! I am so excited for you it won't be long your have running water, can't beat a hot shower at the end of the day and hard work , with Eli as the supervisor you can't go wrong 👍

[@joanpodmjerski9330]

Always working hard no snow❤❤❤❤🙃🙂🎊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@CrustyAbsconder]

I think you all need some troughs and rig them with a wide rim like an upside-down hat, and just use them to collect water for things like gardening, and washing the cars and such.

[@gradydees9981]

Definitely a "boulder life" in this video!

[@shplackalack]

I have a cabin in Pinetop. Watching you guys every week always makes me miss being up there. Memorial weekend can't get here soon enough.

[@loucinci3922]

It would be funny if your hole filled up with rainwater and became a swimming pool. Thanks for sharing

[@aboulderlifeoffgrid]

Actually, there wasn't a single puddle down there. Once you go down 2 feet or more, the ground here is very porous and sucks up all the water. Which is great for septic systems. Thanks for watching. 🙂

[@robertbass5283]

You guys are great story tellers…turning some of the boring/tedious elements into cute & comical video’s ! Take Care

[@vickybentley3949]

Eli is so cute and definitely like his mums mini me xxlike his mum

[@mikefinnerty1852]

Such a wonderful channel. You guys make such a great team. Please keep making episodes. And stay safe!

[@joanpodmjerski9330]

But now you have rain.😮😮😮😮😮❤❤❤

[@myrigarou]

Thanks for the video! You can put on the electric outlet a power outlet cover.

[@DennisAinsworth-xj9jb]

Yes as a Spark i can certainly relate, regarding short wires. 😫

[@awbean5254]

KEEP & PLACE THEM AS MEMORAL STONES ON YOUR PROPERTY FOR YOUR FUTURE GENERATIONS OF HOW YOU & YOUR FAMILY IN 2023 WERE ABLE TO ACCOMPLISH A HISTORICAL LEGACY!

[@ritameek3353]

Looking good. Wow, impressive. Love your channel. 👍🏼😁

[@SpaceForce2019]

what a crack up lol😃

[@aa999xyz]

please keep some of those rocks that large could be decorative

[@QuietCottage]

We didn't see a thing. Jacob doesn't have to worry one bit. {I hope it stops raining so the septic tank can be lower into that giant hole in good time.

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

I think you could use a thumb on that bucket. Thanks for sharing.

[@buskerjames]

Looks like Eli is ready for a raise, thanks for another great video from Calgary Canada

[@remushaynes2693]

i am a retired electrician and yes, short wire leads are one of my pet peeves (among others)............g

[@aboulderlifeoffgrid]

Glad I'm not alone on this. Thanks for watching. 🙂

[@slidewaze]

Totally relate to the stub of a wire problem. Loving the videos! Binge watching to get caught up. 👍

[@seymourpro6097]

You will need the sandy soil to bed the tank on so that nothing can pierce it, You will need the rocks to put in the leach field.

[@Extranjera76]

You are great. Soon you have water.

[@estellaknox9285]

Getting closer 😊

[@yankey4]

Looks so good. Thanks so much for sharing. God Bless..

[@markmullins4222]

Hey guys you're doing good job I live in a 35 ft camper myself in Ohio I have a 6 gallon hot water heater that is electric and I have it running off of a switch along with a water pump I have heat tape or at least what I call heat tape I am planning on putting it on a switch as well also kind of figured you would have issues with the water system but I wanted you to find out like I did with this unit because I notice you did not put enough Teflon tape on the thread if you wrap the Teflon tape 8times you would have less water leaks which I am not building a house because I am living in a campground

[@brendarice5287]

Loved the video 😘👍🏻💕

[@lindahiggins7744]

I like longer videos. Stay safe all of you xx

[@butchclifford8733]

Your hand sink drain will probably leak in the near future so before that happens you need to replace the silicone that you used and replace it with the correct application using "plumbers putty" , roll a small amount in your hands then place around the sink hole and place drain strainer on top then tighten from below, no leaks guaranteed. Your kids having used plasticine can help you with this job! Maybe an update on your solar charging, bulk, absorption, and float with conditions percentages of your batteries, maybe everything okay maybe improvement, knowledge is power.

[@aboulderlifeoffgrid]

Thanks for the tip. The solar system has been working great. Thanks for watching. 🙂

[@curtisharlan9230]

I completely understand that

[@Gardendreamsforme]

My husband is a retired master electrician who was just changing a light switch in our house a week ago and complained about that very thing, lol.

[@aboulderlifeoffgrid]

It is very difficult to work with short wires and sometimes hazardous. Thanks for commenting. 🙂

[@Slartibartfast70]

I was surprised when seeing how easily that wood started smoking. In a pinch you could lay your level on a straight 2X4 and check for level.

[@catheyclarke2132]

Hi l messed with 6 ft by 6 ft fish tanks a hobby played with Electric Pumps wave makers filters lighting I don't know how l am still alive Lol 66 year old woman still kicking xx god must love me😂😂😂

[@kathybrunson2390]

Sorry to hear there was a mishap at the end! Each day your one step closer though!

[@UCpn82OERMJxlYj6aHS-4klQ]

Yes, short wires out of a box I can never understand.

[@edpainter4813]

That looks like a 19 gallon water heater too but I could be wrong

[@aboulderlifeoffgrid]

I thought it was 20 myself. But says 10 gallons right on it. Thanks for watching. 🙂

[@patriciasmith6894]

With all them big rocks, maybe take up rock carving, then sale them just a thought🤣🤣🤣

[@myrigarou]

I think the same 😁

[@dionh70]

I'm not an electrician, I'm a handyman, but the field that I learned first WAS electrical, having a master electrician for an uncle and I can absolutely relate when it comes to fighting excessively short wires. Endlessly irritating!

[@dionh70]

Also, now I'm going to once again mention the jaw crusher to MAKE your own pea gravel instead of buying it. Dunno how much it runs per ton in your area, but the math has got to prove my point. Plus, I'm quite sure that you'd be able to sell it once you're finished using it.

[@Mariekennedy7478]

It seems to be a Pattern with You Jacob; that you make living comfortable repairs for your Family 2nd and digging up boulders for stone walls 1st? I’ve never seen an electrician take this long to run and hook up power. And in between dig for more boulders; turn your property into a mud bowl. Then show on video; how your knowingly hooking up power half a - -! And putting your Families Saftey in danger!

[@remushaynes2693]

the thought just occurred to me as to the cause! an electrician wants longer leads for ease of hookup whereas an electrical contractor (wanting to hold costs to a minimum) does not............g

[@lqlarry]

I was waiting to see if you were going to put an LB on the the water heater plumbing.

[@aboulderlifeoffgrid]

Not sure what that is. Do you mean the TP valve?

[@lqlarry]

@@aboulderlifeoffgrid I meant an electrical LB on a water plumbing job. 🤣

[@aboulderlifeoffgrid]

@LqLarry That's what I first thought you were talking about, but wasn't sure. 😆

[@alliewolf3392]

❤😊❤😊❤

[@willglueck3156]

🙋‍♂

[@aboulderlifeoffgrid]

👋 🙂

[@larsberglund6706]

why diagonally

[@roberthillyard4234]

No 1 do not put it there as to near water bad and move the other ones away from the water move them the other side of the wall

[@conorgraafpietermaritzburg3720]

How in the world is it legal to have an electrical socket right above your wash hand basin in the 🇺🇸 US ?!? TOTALLY illegal in South Africa

[@aboulderlifeoffgrid]

It was probably put in when the trailer was made in 1976. At least it's a gfci. Thanks for watching. 🙂

[@53221carvel]

And then the short wires have 5 or 6 joined together in a shallow box 😤😤😡😡🤬

[@aboulderlifeoffgrid]

🤣 Oh man, I know your pain all too well.

[@drevil4454]

My rule is...everything that is temo is allowable. Stuff regs. Question: are you guys in the US who live on homesteads ruled by normal suburband building regs? If so I find it absurd. It is your property right? Your own built (future) house right. In my country we follow the rules but no inspector will ever dare set his foot on my land. I can dig a 100ft hole and build a small mountain next to that hole and no one can do anything about it as long as I do not mess up the environment.

[@aboulderlifeoffgrid]

We are in the US. Yes, there are permits, codes, and regulations that need to be followed out here. With inspections. However, there is much less regulation out here verses trying to build in the city. Yes it is annoying, but at least it's at a minimum. Thanks for watching. 🙂