The SPRING WATER from 3700’! **Full documentary!

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[@Sea-cucumber1151]

Life would be much harder without those beautiful helpful young men and daughters you are raising. The amount of knowledge you are passing on is amazing.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

So true! And the good thing is they enjoy the work!

[@gordonagent7037]

Started watching and immediately I was taken back 65 years to when I was a young fella on my Dads farm in New Zealand and all my brothers and Dad did everything together. We lived in an isolated area and only had diesel power at night, no solar in those days. It was a hard life but it was a good life and it was so nice to see your boys sharing a hand and operating the machinery. Only thing my Dad never did was ever thank us for our help so it was nice to see you appreciating your boys hard work. I’ve subscribed now so waiting to see more adventures. Take care

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Welcome to the channel! You’re going to truly enjoy what you see!!

[@bernardjones6162]

You have given your sons the best education they could have ever received in any college! In my opinion this is the best video I have ever seen on you tube! God bless you and your wonderful family! Deo Gratias!!!!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Wow, thank you!

[@meliciarichards9249]

Awesome! Y'all worked your butts off and now have an awesome spring house to show for all of that hard work. Thanks for putting the whole process together

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks! Hopefully it’ll be helpful to people!

[@meliciarichards9249]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures definitely think it will be. I tell ya if I was fortunate enough to have a spring I would definitely have one.

[@user-uw1js7nm2x]

Those boys are some good boys they work hard !!

[@doughuffine9357]

Incredible father, incredible man!!!

[@stef1lee]

Thank you so much for posting this video. No doubt you guys worked your hind ends off. I love a spring house and it has given me renewed energy for our future living off grid. I've been dreaming of the day we can finally tell the utility company, SEE YA! My grandparents did it and I think it made them stronger and healthier. I love the hydraulic water pump. I thought you would call it a rod pump but I saw where that would be wrong. It's still neat and I just can't get over that beautiful spring house and cellar. ❤ God bless you and your beautiful family and thank you for keeping the old ways alive.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thank you! It was very rewarding work that we benefit from every day! I highly recommend this lifestyle!

[@billsrq1788]

I've gone to the bathroom 2 times since watching the water run 😂

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

😂😂😂😂

[@alvabunnells9611]

Great video Very educational in so many ways teaching that hard work pays off also the how toos to the job and family values to get the job done together Very admirable Mr. McGie thank you

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Well said! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@doughuffine9357]

Very intelligent man. Impressive.

[@duncand5148]

Good morning . Well I’m going to have to sit down and watch this in parts or in the evening when I’m canning and have time to dedicate to watching the video in its entirety. I’m already 30 min in and over 2 hours to go. If I sit here much longer, it will be after 8:00 before I get outside to start doing my morning chores. 😂

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

😂😂😂 this is definitely gonna take more than one sitting for most people……… but you are the one person that I know will enjoy it!!😎

[@duncand5148]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures oh absolutely. I already got it planned how I’m going to sit down, enjoy myself watching the video while I can chicken. 30 mins to bring the canner up to pressure, then 90 minutes to process. There is my 2 hours right there. 😂👍🏽

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Oh that’s awesome!😂

[@duncand5148]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures Well Brother that was worth it all. I really enjoyed this entire project. I actually got a little sad at the end thinking this project is coming to an end. But then it hit me, there is no way. This project will definitely be an ongoing one; especially when you take into account the tweaking and maintenance. I am a little concerned about the open collection pool. But I know you’ll come up with something. Personally the birds would be my biggest concern. Any who, is the water to the cows coming through? I was waiting to see if you were going to test and show that, but you didn’t. All in all, I see why the old timers built the Spring house over the mouth of the spring. I imagine to take advantage of the cold water temperature coming out of the ground primarily and to keep or minimize the risk of the water source being contaminated. Nevertheless, I believe it will serve you and your family well for many years to come. 👍🏽

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Yes indeed! All very valid points! I’m hoping to get some time to try different things! Right now the spring is just barely running fast enough to keep the pump going……. But I’m happy to say it’s doing it! Much improvement should be on the way!

[@famshof]

Great video man you got some hard working boys you don't see that much now days kudos to you Pop's!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks so much! I’ve been pursuing this goal for years!

[@davidhamilton7628]

Good to see young men still being built in this day and age. my belief that guys like your boys will rule the future. Good job dad.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Let’s hope! Because the idiots are at the wheel now and they are ruining everything!

[@davidhamilton7628]

​@@McGieHomesteadAdventuresExactly god bless the mcgies

[@eflightfloat9026]

WOW! Super Impressed, I wanted to be there with you helping .. Just to Learn🧐👍

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

That would be awesome!

[@jimmyjames4065]

Hello from England. Just found you and I've watched all the way through on a Sunday morn from 7am. What a fantastic journey!! You all should be so proud. This is memory making for your family !!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Welcome aboard! Enjoy what you see here!!

[@zubzub8280]

I look forward to seeing how well your ram pump does over time. You used to hear them in many hollers when I was growing up, but now yours is the only one I know of around here. Great video and God bless y’all.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

You and me both! Thanks!

[@Zekeratt]

Great video I enjoyed watching it and educating. Thanks for a great video I really enjoy watching your channel. From Canada 🇨🇦 Saskatchewan.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Zekeratt]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures You’re welcome

[@dennispatison1547]

Great video. Thanks for the update.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

You’re welcome!

[@DKTT-q2j]

The McGie Corp of engineers at work. Good job, guys.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

😎😎😎 yes!😂

[@william6526]

We had a small natural underground spring and we dug a 6 by 8 foot hole 6 feet deep put in 6 inch wide forms and poured a concrete box we covered it and filled the box with sand for 3 feet and pea gravel to a foot from the top of the box.we put three inch abs tubing about two feet from bottom of the box that went into a 4 foot square water reservoir that was made out of concrete and had a tube that was screened at the top of the box for a overflow. We ran our suction line from our pump a foot from the bottom of the box with a rubber seal to stop any leaks. We put a water filter in the pump house for the suction line. We never ran out of water and that spring box has been there for over 60 years and is still working perfectly. We had our water tested every year and we never had any type of contaminates or bacteria in our water. After 30 years we did replace the sand and pea gravel even though it was still filtering the water with no problems.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

That is an incredible system!

[@melvinganoe1175]

A ton of work went into that project. Now to enjoy the fruits of your labor

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

We will do it!

[@irmahardnett]

Great job guy's & thanks for sharing the video in it's entirely from start to finish👍the ladies are going to enjoy the cool fresh water💚

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Our pleasure! And they are already utilizing it for all our drinking water, coffee and cooking! It’s absolutely wonderful!!!

[@walterperry4565]

AWSOME!!!!!❤

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks!

[@gdaddy443]

I watch all y’all’s videos and man y’all are great! You’re smart sir with a very blessed life! Thanks for showing so much!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Our pleasure! We love putting an idea to the test!

[@bigsouthranchin]

I could see a big copper steal to make moonshine in a future video lol

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

😅😂😂😂

[@jerex112]

what a good video and family

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

You are so kind!

[@tennesseelockpicking8803]

I'm going to have to come over a sneak a drink 😂 no I'm joking. You boys done a nice job. Hopefully everything keeps working as wanted.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I’ll definitely let you have all the water you want!

[@TheCajunHomestead]

Great video. Cool project.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@fordx4n]

Great Video!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks!

[@msw00]

Don't forget you are still cooling down all that concrete/block. I think you will see cooler temps after everything equalizes.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Hopefully!

[@AutoHoax]

I agree. Once that concrete fnishes curring it will be a cool sink. Especially if that room is shaded. Awesom job !

[@AutoHoax]

I would bet my last dollar these fine young men have zero difficulty determining their "pronouns" or "gender." They'll also be able to overcome whatever life throws their way because they have inherited something more valuable than generational wealth. It's called "WORK ETHIC". As a retired plumber I've worked with all sorts. I can tell when a person knows how to work. Skills are great. Nothing beats work ethic. Even the youngest kid wanted to be right in the thick of the work with his older brothers. That's a priceless commodity. Good Work Pops. That's a real nice project. I wish the spring on my land was in a different place because I'd do the same type of setup. God Bless

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Very well said!

[@fredfable5655]

A Roman modern aqueduct in Tennessee... Made by the " Mc Gie clan". Bravo bravo!! (Remember de idea to put some water cress in the little dam, you will not regret) will keep the water in the best conditions, and consider to put some herbs like rosmery, thyme, oregano, sage ...I will deterr deeers to go there to drink water and possibly to stay and poop around the water source. Regards . Fred.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks so much for the encouragement!

[@iowaoutdoorfamily]

I'm liking the engineering.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

The boys enjoyed helping figure it out!

[@iowaoutdoorfamily]

They are naturals at it. I love it​@@McGieHomesteadAdventures

[@Sea-cucumber1151]

Haven’t finished the video yet, but if you haven’t get your water tested, would be nice to know. Do put tennis 🎾 balls on the rebar to protect someone if they slip and fall on one.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Great ideas!

[@uncletom1986]

As much as you have invested in that you should pour a concrete floor at the mouth of that spring and put a little shed over to keep contamination out of the water at the source by animals or leaves and I think it will be fool proof all the way down beside greezing

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Yes I definitely agree!

[@randyrichardson5325]

Build you a cover our out of pig fence panels for shape and strength and cover it with chicken wire to keep the critters and leaves out of it

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Great idea!

[@kenthorsen4558]

Has the core temperature in the springhouse/ root cellar dropped?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Not yet. But it was almost 98° yesterday so it’s no wonder!

[@fldays6798]

One heck of a journey to get there but well worth it for generations to come thanks for sharing keep the cameras rolling from Florida .

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks bro! You’ve been there with us through it all!

[@fldays6798]

Yes from my computer chair 😅😅

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

😂😂😂 No shame in that!!!

[@AaricHale]

I think it's so awesome what you did ! You guys put in a lot of hard work to get this all built . Will you have it where you can water your garden with the overflow at the Spring house ? It took me awhile but I watched it in full . Now i'm waiting for you to build a water powered grist mill to grind your corn lol . Thanks for sharing and have a great day !

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

It was definitely a lot of work! Crazy how 2 hours didn’t even show all of it😂😂😂 I’m proud you watched it all! I doubt I’ll ever do another video this long, but I think this will help people put it all together in their minds if they want to try it sometime! As far as a grist mill…… I’ll need more water!😂😂😂 We never water the garden, the wood chip mulch really helps!

[@bettercameraplease]

Christianity, sanity, godliness, life training. My God you are a wealthy manin what matters.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I was raised by very good parents myself…….. I’d be a disgrace if I didn’t hold the standard

[@sideeffectgaming7348]

Looking forward to watching this 😍 2 Hours of Mcgie am I in heaven

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

You are! McGie heaven!😂😂😂

[@sideeffectgaming7348]

Just finished watching the 2 Hour vid with the missus and we both enjoyed it ​@@McGieHomesteadAdventures

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Awesome mate! It was pretty exciting from start to finish! I hope it becomes the face of the channel!😂😂😂😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@sideeffectgaming7348]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures I hope so because you all put work in to it and must of cost a bomb you should be proud Mcgie family

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Very true on all counts!!

[@fuschiacouch1287]

If you closed Windows put blankets over all the windows make it dark . Water could get colder

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Yes!

[@MynewTennesseeHome]

WOW, 2hr. complete movie. I'll watch it tonight.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

It’s fun! Enjoy!

[@iowaoutdoorfamily]

I was hoping you would do one of these

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I can’t believe I actually did it!😂😂😂

[@bearclawbill8064]

you need three old time thermometers and set them on the bottom of each section......not sure the big windows were a good idea either..... you will need to match the flow at house to the flow(spring) and loss of pump,somehow. great video and great work....

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks! We’re definitely going to work on the kinks, but I’m tickled with it!

[@joecruggle7638]

Really appreciate the video. I wonder what the temperature difference is at the pump? If that is higher than expected, then maybe some insulation between the dam and pump could help the temp stay cooler. Also, what's the temperature of the water pouring out of the faucet at the spring house? Wondering if that is cooler than in the tank of water. If it is, then maybe the windows, door, air, or something there is warming it up. Thanks again for the great video journey!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I think you’re on the right track….. I’ll check it out when I have time!

[@iowaoutdoorfamily]

I thought this was going to be a water turbine, electrical generator video.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

😂😂😂

[@FirstLast-if3ht]

How do you keep the water pure? With that open pond at the top, it seems frogs, mosquitos and thirsty critters might enjoy it before it gets to you.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Frogs and critters yes, no mosquitoes though. Eventually I will probably build a containment.

[@Sea-cucumber1151]

I wonder if you should add more rocks to elevate the leaves so they don’t clog the draining?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I could, but the problem is it is leaking around it and I’m going to have to do something else.

[@RRYANWATT]

Should cool down a bit over a few days I'm guessing. You could also speed up the water flow a bit too perhaps. Good work 😊👌

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thank you! I’ll try to do something about the gallons per minute that come in….. the issue is air in the line because that type pump is continuously putting air in the line.

[@RRYANWATT]

You could try adding an air release valve along the pipe somewhere to. Preferably on a high spot.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

That’s exactly what I’m thinking about trying!

[@CharlesElliott-wj6bs]

Great job turned out very nice and with all the new ground you worked more area for clover and maybe make Honey and great food plot for a new hunting lane

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I’m thinking along those same lines!!! 🦌

[@fritzheidi2647]

You never know you might have made a mistake by putting a pipe insulation on there

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

It’s probably not helping with temps, but definitely protecting from the rocks.

[@stevehoover16]

Awesome awesome thank you for the video

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

You’re welcome!!

[@darinrmcclure]

EPIC!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks!

[@markbowshire1815]

Great channel. Have subscribed. Not sure why you are insulating the water pipe? If you want the water to keep cool in the ground then you shouldn't insulate it unless your doing it to protect the pipe from rocky ground. You have buried it deep enough that it cannot freeze from snow and ice. But by covering it with insulation, you can not maintain the cool from the soi water creates friction when travelling through pipes. I personally would not have covered the pipes in insulation. Will be interesting to see what the water temp is going into the pipe and what the temp is coming out at the house end.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Awesome! Yes we definitely were concerned about the rocks.

[@floridaguy1133]

I wonder if the thermal mass of the concrete hasn't reached the temperature of the water so maybe wait a few days to equalize and check it again

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Ok thanks!

[@Rigoknow]

👍

[@LonShepherd]

my thoughts are the spring house should be built over the spring to get the coolest temp if this dosen work out think about making a ice house out of it freez your ice in winter to store enjoy watching your films you have a great famly youre teaching your kids the way all kids need to grow up god bless

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

You’re not wrong…… I just don’t want to go 3/4 mile to get my water……. But you can bet I’ve got ice house plans already in my mind!!!😂😂😂😍😍😍

[@LonShepherd]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures why not under the spring house their would be little to do to make it into a ice house

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

It’s too small 😀

[@leonardleveque3745]

There is nothing like the feeling of accomplishment. What does the sand pipe or riser do? Wouldn't it reduce the amount of water pressure going to the ram pump? By putting it in doesn't that eliminate some of the 200 feet of water weight in the pipe before the stand pipe?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

No the water level remains the same …… it only enhances the bounce back and return.

[@kdb991]

I dont think i would have took that shot

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

It seems a bit risky 😂

[@AutoHoax]

I am no ram pump expert, but ive been very interested in them. I am a retired 3rd generation plumber . I didn't understand the stand pipe. The idea as i understand them is to get all the fall you can, but it has to be contained by the pipe. Have you tried eliminating or bypassing the stand pipe?

[@AutoHoax]

For every foot of fall you gain 1/2 psi. Whats the fall between the spring source and the pump setup? The standpipe would seem to bleed off all the gained pressure.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I have not tested the PSI. But I do know that the water in the standpipe is level with the water in the spring so the standpipe is simply there to collect all of that height nearby instead of a collection over 200 feet. To enhance the water hammer.

[@thereelnredneck]

Thought I saw some sang in them woods

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

May be….. but the Tennessee sang thieves are pretty thick here.

[@thereelnredneck]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures My friend you don't have to worry about me stealing from you. That's just wrong.

[@1962jimg]

insulate the pvc line

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Sounds good! Thanks!

[@ssswww]

Haven't made it the whole way through the video yet but are there things that you regretted about the storm shelter portion of the build? I really want a copy your method but wanted to see if there's things you thought you might do differently now

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Only one thing. The hole should have been dug much bigger in order to properly water proof the walls on the exterior……. That’s the only thing I’d change.

[@ssswww]

Gotcha, would you have used tar or something else?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Probably something else….. in the past I’ve had great success with a product called “dam tight”.

[@sinistersteel1042]

And I got bad news for you but pex degrades when in contact with water and soil

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

The fact that you think it is pex is all I need to know! Thank you for your time!

[@RhondaFerguson-mj3be]

Love the videos where is frank?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Frank is staying home with his woman for months and months, never comes over anymore!🥹

[@joemisak7925]

Did you measure how many gallons an hour it pumps ? Like time how long it takes to fill one ?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Yes and it varies from a minute per gallon to 2 minutes, so we’ll try to improve on that over time!

[@starikRozenbom]

Грандиозно

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thank you!

[@iowaoutdoorfamily]

First

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

BOOM! Iowa is in the house!

[@sinistersteel1042]

Why didn't you just dig a big ass pond right close to where you wanted to water and then pipe it from the pond

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I wish it was that simple!

[@xkitchick]

It don’t taste like pipe😂

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@jdriver1419]

I figured it would taste like plastic for a few days myself.

[@mavrick6088]

Man I swear those concrete truck drivers just like to make people work their butts off for pure entertainment! He was terrible! He made you boys work a lot harder than you needed by pulling his chute back way to soon and than spinning the drum to fast . I swear they sit up there laughing. I used to drive one and I did everything I possibly could to make the work easy for the guys

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

It takes an experienced eye to understand what you do. He was the toughest concrete truck driver that I have ever used before!

[@JoyceKnappenberger]

Love your videos except when you kill chickens and such..I would never make a farmer. Nice family..I remember when your wife had her first baby..time flies.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Hey Joyce! Thankfully we don’t need to kill something every day!😂

[@beeamerica5024]

Okay sorry but this one just too long I got too much to do

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

😂😂😂 hey I understand!😂😂😂