STOP Wasting Water! My Genius System Saves 5,500 Gallons!

[@lksf9820]

That's a big job and a lot of water! It's a good idea to cover your IBCs long term, they aren't made from UV resistant plastic so eventually go brittle and crack.

[@Allotment-diaryUk]

It does help Tony as it p#sses down all the time in Wales 😅

[@GardenerScott]

That is an amazing system you designed and built, Tony! Great explanation and example for gardeners who want an effective watering setup with rainwater.

[@myrustygarden]

We have watering bans here already but luckily it never effects veg watering. Good to see you back Tony, Ali 🌞🌞🇨🇦

[@simplifygardening]

So nice of you

[@billbirkbeck4113]

Great video ... i have the same system set up as this which runs off a 12v bilge pump it's certainly a game changer when shifting water around the plot. I like the smaller pump idea with the hosepipe attached ( nicked that idea 😉 ) 👍👍

[@Nellyontheland]

SPECTACULAR! Considering this is a hobby, you have done wonders. Thanks so much for the inspiration.

[@simplifygardening]

Thank you very much!

[@toddshook1765]

Thanks Tony. Rain harvesting is the best way for water use. A 1000 square foot surface with 1” of rainfall will collect 600 gallons. I am designing a rain roof to collect. Where I am in high desert we get 5-7 inches per year. I need a big one.

[@0MrENigma0]

Without even watching yet I just have to Thumbs Up for your efforts.

[@simplifygardening]

I appreciate that!

[@potagermalo]

Superbe vidéo 😊😊😊

[@Malus_zozo]

excellent work Tony !

[@loryd8606]

So greatful that I have my own well!

[@simplifygardening]

Well is ideal

[@DebbieinNWiltshire]

Hi Tony - sorry to have missed you at Malvern - I went on Thursday (we all lucked out on weather for it - so good). Your rainwater system is such an inspiration… I already have upgrading rainwater collection on my project to do list for next winter - I’m looking to harvest about 4000l in IBCs so mine won’t be a patch on yours. I like the idea of linking them across the site.. but I don’t think I’ll install the battery pump infrastructure for fear of someone nicking it. I’ll probably use a portable generator/power station - unless you can offer other suggestions…. Also your latest book is becoming an absolute bible - thanks for investing so much time, thought and love into it. Cheers Deb

[@simplifygardening]

you dont leave the pumps in. you just drop them in as you need it

[@s.z.6200]

Wow, what an incredible system.

[@csillaerdos-kelly9689]

That’s an amazing setup!!!! 😊

[@simplifygardening]

I think so too!

[@michelenix1562]

❤ Very smart system! 👏

[@simplifygardening]

Thanks

[@EmuMan44]

Would love a deeper dive on the drip subsystem and the pump spec

[@sheilam4964]

You have an amazing garden and setup that I wish to have (do for myself) someday. Thx for doing this, filming it and sharing it with us.

[@simplifygardening]

You are so welcome!

[@MDSanto-di3ki]

Wow ! Really Nice System.

[@simplifygardening]

Glad you like it!

[@dazie1245]

Thank you got sharing

[@simplifygardening]

Thank you too

[@manolstoyanov2946]

Amazing Well done, Tony

[@simplifygardening]

Thanks

[@totalprecisioncarpenter5922]

Great video and system you have in place

[@simplifygardening]

Thanks!

[@tassiegirl1991]

Thanks

[@simplifygardening]

Wow! Thank you very much Tassiegirl I really appreciate that

[@tassiegirl1991]

@@simplifygardening I have learned from your podcasts and books and continue to try to hang on to the information in my older age so the latest free booklet is invaluable.

[@rickthelian2215]

I do like to water my garden with rain water 💦, but I only use drums or big bind😊 Sorry about the chickens 🐓 Tony damn Fox 🦊

[@CatLNC]

Thank you, Tony!

[@simplifygardening]

My pleasure!

[@dnawormcastings]

Great looking garden 🇳🇿❤️

[@franksinatra1070]

That's incredible Tony! I would never be able to do anything that elaborate but was thinking of getting a rain barrel. The problem is we don't get nearly the rains you get over there and other than my small shed there are no structures with large roofs I can use to collect rainwater. I do often put out trash cans and buckets in the garden to catch the rain water during rainy periods so that's better than nothing I guess. Happy gardening!

[@simplifygardening]

Every little helps though so whatever you can collect is a bonus

[@nidge2822]

Absolutely fantastic set up tony ,if only i could do something like this ,must have a look around for water barrels or ibc 😅

[@simplifygardening]

That would be cool

[@susanelwood5794]

I have 3 large butts connected to each other then connected to a tap fixed to the fence. Collects all the water from my roof and conservatory. It’s a very simple set up. You need a gadget for the drain pipe that alters the flow.

[@susanelwood5794]

Great set up😊. Where did you get the wrought iron bed ends from?

[@nidge2822]

Hi there,I've got an ibc tank and 3 big blue barrels and conected them together with pieces of hose pipe ,it's working a treat 😅

[@vigab9601]

Thank you! I am on a well and towards the end of summer sometimes run out of water if I water the garden too much. I need to look into getting some IBCs to catch some Vancouver Island's abundant winter rain.

[@simplifygardening]

Yes that will really help

[@hevchip741]

Im very interested to know how you keep the tanks clean inside, mine are a bit gungy, am thinking of painting them as the vovers i bought fell apart.

[@seansmart2756]

That’s amazing! I only have 1x240l atm and I use it in 2 days. Defo need more ❤

[@simplifygardening]

You can do it!

[@VEWNZ]

The neatest tidiest most organised garden Ive seen

[@simplifygardening]

Thanks

[@zenzen9131]

Totally excellent system Tony. I'm just about to set up my tiny automatic watering system for my 4 tomato plants ! I've got 2 x 66 gallon butts next to the greenhouse and a simple timer working a 12v pump keeps my plants happy for my 2 weeks summer holiday :) I'm on the coast in Porthcawl so not so far from you mate :)

[@simplifygardening]

Awesome just on the coast

[@GARDENER42]

Hi Tony. Note the Bosch pump is 18v not 12v. Disappointingly, Bosch have chosen to use a completely different 18v battery & charger to the ones on all their "blue" professional tools.

[@simplifygardening]

Yes but I link to a 5 ah replacement that’s very cheap

[@StephenRossiter-o9c]

Hi Tony, where can I get the rubber adaptor which allows you to connect all your IBC's please? Steve

[@simplifygardening]

I bought them on Amazon

[@dazie1245]

I'm just starting with my first 4 totes

[@simplifygardening]

Nice that all helps

[@bristolveggiebeds5310]

Amazing set up, but on Bristol allotments we're not allowed hose pipes, and we're not allowed any irrigation systems!

[@mariGentle]

Wow! Is that with a view to save piped in tap water. Would thats still be a rule if you gathered your own water, you would need roof tops and guttering.

[@bristolveggiebeds5310]

@@mariGentle I think that is to save tap water, but even if I used rain water I still don't think irrigation is allowed, because they don't trust people not to use the tap with it!

[@WhatWeDoChannel]

What an incredible system! My only possible source for water collection is the roof of my house, I have heard some people say the shingles we use may contaminate the water, I wonder what you think of that?

[@simplifygardening]

Only way to be sure is collect a sample and send it for testing

[@simplifygardening]

Thanks Appreciate it

[@MrHenkeeper]

Have you thought about putting the IBCs underground?

[@BillBirkBeck]

Great work Tony. I have a very similar IBC system set up with a bank of 7 tanks all rigged up to a neighbours house guttering downpipes. I use a 12v Bilge pump which is wired into my solar controller which I will be converting into a timer driven system in the greenhouse sprinkler/ mister system early part of 2025 any tips would be much appreciated.

[@simplifygardening]

I will do an update with tips in for you

[@lst854]

How do you control mosquitoes and water bugs in your open top containers?

[@svLibertalia]

You want to cover all those tanks, you get cisterns that are much better at preserving (drinking) water quality of rainwater since no photosynthesis occurs inside

[@simplifygardening]

This is just for the garden, its not drinking water

[@larrypope5784]

Hi mate how do you manage to reduce the pipe size from the pump to hosepipe size

[@simplifygardening]

i use a reducer but for the ones that are for the spuds and greenhouses they are already a 13mm outlet

[@rob-oe4wr]

Great idea, Tony. Do you have a filter, to clear leaves that comes down guttering.

[@simplifygardening]

Yes I do

[@StephenRossiter-o9c]

Where do you get your batteries from, for your Bocsh pump?

[@simplifygardening]

I buy them off Amazon geni.us/Gemho5AH

[@StephenRossiter-o9c]

@@simplifygardening Cheers Tony

[@thadwilen4302]

Very nice! Thank you. Do you have algae issues? And how are you handling it?

[@simplifygardening]

Not much because the water is moving when I send it about so it rarely becomes an issue

[@markhartgrove9836]

How do you keep the mosquitos out of the IBCs that are open?

[@simplifygardening]

Because the water I am moving all the time i dont get those issues. its not standing water

[@philipareed]

Which gallon?

[@GrowBigTVwithJoeandKorky]

Boom

[@lagunaloire7446]

With the open-top IBCs for filling water cans, I'd be worried about either contaminants falling into the water, or losing a bunch of water to evaporation. Have you noticed any issues like this in your system?

[@simplifygardening]

No probs at all if worried you could place a cover over

[@Davos92]

I saw a recommendation from Tony for Giraffe Tools Hose and decided to buy one, they sent the wrong item and I can’t get an answer from them. Customer service is very poor. Stick with Hozelock?😮

[@simplifygardening]

Giraffe not answering you? pass your details on to me I will chase up with you

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

Would love to have an IBC, but I couldn't get it into the back garden as there is no access.

[@simplifygardening]

That’s a shame

[@tonystephengrayson]

And theres me with an allotment, but just 1 wheelie bin (that leaks) for collecting water😂

[@simplifygardening]

lol that would t work for me haha 😜

[@tonystephengrayson]

@simplifygardening Oh it doesn't work for me either, I'm just beginning. Already struggling for room to be honest so it's going to take some thought

[@tillybud2003]

Bloody hell That is an allotment on steroids Have to say, I’m well impressed If we have a drought, I know where to go😝😝👍👍

[@Fletcher91]

I have my doubts with plastic water storage, can't help but think it spreads microplastics all over your garden.

[@Idkwhy-jh7ke]

Those kind of containers are microplastics safe

[@Fletcher91]

@@Idkwhy-jh7ke I don't think that's possible with any plastic.

[@Idkwhy-jh7ke]

@@Fletcher91 Not all plastic breaks down into microplastics. Besides the same material used in those containers are used in the pipes most people drink from.

[@tillybud2003]

Elephant in the room Where are the veg?

[@JoyoftheGardenandHome]

Oh no! Poor chickies 😢 Have to clean out my 1 tank that I use primarily for the chickens, I do get algae, need to paint it soon.

[@simplifygardening]

You can do it!

[@s9josh778]

unsubscribed because SG hacking my feed with a never ending Premier. I've seen the Spiffing Britt Premier hack video too.

[@1PageAtATime]

what are you on about mate?

[@jonnycoolg]

Haven't seen that myself

[@simplifygardening]

I have no idea what your on about