Trying To Get Running Water On Our Island | Off Grid Island Ep.10

[@forrestvalleyfarmer]

Regarding that tape. You use it between the male/female connectors to make a water tight seal in the screws. Not on the outside. It will help a lot!

[@debbibowen]

In the US, it;s called "teflon tape".

[@nicow6056]

Ha, a “me problem”

[@daveyyz63]

Yea that is what you need to do, wrap it around 2 or 3 turns and then screw it together

[@Jellooze]

@@debbibowen its also called thread tape, which kinda explains how its suppose to be used :P

[@toddsterling4949]

Lmao!!

[@jhamaker]

Whether you realize it or not, your videos are providing a valuable life lesson. Many of us watching are laughing (or groaning) at some of your struggles because these things are common knowledge and simple to us. But the lesson is a reminder that these things are simple because at some point we had someone in our life teach us, or we learned by fumbling through trial and error. Your struggle with the thread tape is a perfect example of this. It's difficult for me to remember when I learned about thread tape because it was so far back. Even though I've used it probably hundreds of times, I still have to remind myself every time of the correct way to wrap it so it stays on when I screw on the piece. I hope you're not too hard on yourself when you learn what you're doing wrong, or what you could do better. You are building a valuable set of skills as you learn to do all these things while fulfilling your dream.

[@redbullbundy]

I love this comment. It is exactly how I thought. I can’t remember how I learned to use silicone tape but someone thought me. When I laugh at struggles like the tape on the outside it is because I relate in my past. Now I have kids his age. When they do stuff like this. I will laugh at them wile I show them how to do whatever it is.

[@Dr.Gunsmith]

The amount of mistakes you’re making is priceless.. because it’s what makes you learn and understand, but regardless of what you do wrong it’s better than not trying at all, you will learn so many life skills in this journey, watching you both is refreshing and look forward to your progress, keep it up and fight on.

[@bluesquadron593]

Using the tape outside was so damn funny😂

[@fortytwo8388]

you and can see the honesty in their videos. He just does and learns. I respect that.

[@АлександрЛарионов-е4у]

what so funny about that? you make mistakes, you learn, you emprove youe skills, that's how it works

[@bluesquadron593]

@@АлександрЛарионов-е4у overly sensitive much?

[@loiretibargoyen691]

​@@bluesquadron593, não "excessivamente sensível". Apenas suficiente educado e empático. Simples assim.

[@yojop123]

I don't think I have ever seen someone wrap teflon tape around the fittings, that was very funny. Thank you.

[@donalddumas6987]

To save the use of your water pump, you can connect an accumulator like they use on farms. I have one for my camper. I get water pressure for three days without using the pump. You can also use a barrel or other large container raised higher than the camp and let gravity feed the water down.

[@jo_nathan_nation6544]

Plumbers are screaming at their phone! 😂

[@a.m.k6143]

Oh you are so cute, I can say that I’m a 64yr old woman. I chuckled away to myself watching you using the plumbers tape. You are on a learning curve and I note there are quite a few who have informed you how the tape should be applied. Anyway I still enjoyed your video. 😊

[@jntd4160]

I was about to comment that I'm a 54 year old woman and from what I recall that's plumbers tape!👍😂

[@pieterbenjaminnijs2925]

Just want to let you guys know I love your videos. It’s very calming and nice to see someone achieving what I could only dream of. Don’t worry about it being boring or you still figuring stuff out. Just being yourself and letting us come along for the journey is very nice.

[@IslandHermit]

"It feels like we haven't done enough." Buddy, you get more done on your island in one day than I get done around the house in a week!

[@michal2135]

love it !! owing an entire island and being fully independent, the dream ❤

[@tarsankrokko]

I am addicted to this series, as some other people have mentioned there is a learning curve to everything, but I think you are doing great! Continue the great work and I can't to wait to watch what else you have planned :)

[@Off-Grid-Island]

Thank you!

[@mainewoods5409]

Wrap 2 to 3 times around the male fitting of each joint. Wrap with the direction of the threads...THEN screw each fitting together. The tape seals each joint inside. And build a little shelter for the pump. And get a large water tank for under the platform and you can buy a 12volt rv pump to run your shower off the tank so its easier to pump. Just fill the tank with the big punp every few days as needed. Looks like so much fun! Cheers!

[@timmarchant-yu2es]

The dark stain looks great, it makes the toilet blend much better with the environment round it

[@J9_j3]

you can just use boiled linseed oil for the inside. it will turn white wood to warm yellow, vey light light amber color. two coats should be good. more than two might have hard time drying. you can also by a fragrance/essential oil, i.e. spruce or whatever you like and add it to linseed and it'll smell nice in your outhouse too for a while. not forever but for some time.

[@maryhduke2307]

Yes, looks great! Did a 3k house years ago. Highly recommended.

[@rosshuxford6103]

Thank you 🙏🌟

[@jntd4160]

To avoid re-do's watch a quick DIY video beforehand.....just in case! By the way, I think most will agree your doing an amazing job!👏From Saline, Michigan💞

[@arnaudcharbonnier4897]

Thanks mate for the good laugh with the teflon tape ! I love watching you guys figuring out stuff and improving. Everyone has to learn one day! Keep it up❤

[@smudolinithegreatdragobear2433]

You should definetly build a little roof for the pump to shield it a bit from the elements.

[@SmokingGouda]

Yeah, just a little pump house out of logs!

[@jonhamilton5789]

Winter’s coming, he can’t leave it outside, if the water freezes inside the pump it’s ruined. That pump and pressure tank is designed for indoor use, not camping.

[@andrewm753]

​@@jonhamilton5789 true, but also false. I've had a small centrifugal pump and galvanized bladder tank inside a small unheated doghouse in the Canadian wilderness for 30 years. You just have to drain it in the late autumn. It can stay out in the doghouse as long as it is drained. But it does need a roof for sure.

[@cgmiller82]

LOL, I love hearing you say Sauna. Because I say it saw-nah. No "u" to be found. 😋

[@mariemorrissey9378]

I love that you keep doing things for the first time. I like the color.

[@alterfun]

Keep it up man! It's definitely nice to see the learning process. No one is born with the knowledge of using a water pump.

[@darkerFirestars]

Longer term it would be much more efficient to use solid plastic hose for the water run to the tent, the flexible hose will kink and become brittle over time forcing the pump to work harder uphill. Love the videos, keep up the amazing work.

[@Iamtheratbag]

I offer my services to come over next summer, spend a few days with you and teach you some basic DIY tips. I'm in Sweden so only a short(ish) drive over the mountains 😂

[@redbullbundy]

When I saw you put the silicone tape on the outside I spit my coffee out. Thank you for the good laugh my friend! Watch a few videos on pumps.

[@HakkaDakka]

Usually you mix 1/3 tar, linseed oil and turpentine. It's called boat soup in US. Its very nice since you just slather more on if needed, no scraping or sanding needed.

[@arjovenzia]

always interesting seeing someone going through the learning process. fixing and modifying and cleaning our garden watering system before was a days long job that I was a part of since I was old enough to hold something or fetch a tool, so I learnt this stuff alongside using a knife n fork. but if you dont know, you dont know. kudos on the perseverance. having also recently bought and started developing an island property, I understand it never goes as smoothly or as easily not having the right part or tool can easily take a 5 minute job at home take hours.

[@Thelegenderygoldore]

You should make pathways on the island leading to the cabins and also for when it’s night you should install white panel-lights! :) those lights are the best

[@devisionhun]

The one thing I didn’t see next to the teflon tape stuff (yes, unthread the things, put the tape on the same direction it will be threaded in) was actually priming the pump. You could also just take the transparent pipe into the lake, put your palm on the end, take it to the pump and quickly connecting, so the pump doesn’t have to pull all that air out of the pipe. You could also fill the filter and motor from the lake first. But start with putting the teflon tape inside the threads, so the pump has a chace to get rid of the air. As others put it too, boiled linseed without the tar should be nice for the inside to protect the wood. Might have worked outside too, but I’m sure the pine tar will make the wood much more resistant to the elements. And you HAVE done quite a lot! Most of us just sit in front of the TV or phone and watch you 😅😅

[@Off-Grid-Island]

Thank you for the help! I do the tape wrong again next video but going to get it fixed when we go back to the Island.

[@Theodorussfo]

Everyone eventually chokes the chicken by accident once or twice to get the egg. Just love watching you figure out the solutions to your problems. They are so called no brainer solutions until you have no experience with the situation. You really have to be very on top of things to come up with understanding the idiosyncratic minutia of technique for what you are trying to achieve with out prior experience. In this regard you certainly show yourself to have a sophisticated train of thought. That's the long way of saying, you're amazing.

[@jntd4160]

Whaaat.....I thought 'choking the chicken' had an entirely different meaning!😳🤭

[@Theodorussfo]

@@jntd4160 I don't live there but I guess you do. Maybe you could give a little room to people who don't share your sense of culture. In my world that would be most people.

[@jntd4160]

@@Theodorussfo I live in Michigan and I don't understand what you are going on about. The only thing we don't share is a sense of humor.

[@Theodorussfo]

​@@jntd4160That kind of response is called gas lighting.

[@jntd4160]

@@Theodorussfo 🤣🤣🤣

[@HipAdventures]

PTFE tape is put on the threads of the couplings, the male part. Put on in the direction of the thread so when screwing the female end on it doesn’t rip it off. Tighten. If still leaking put on more tape and repeat. The tape you have is PTFE tape btw. Happy pumping 😊

[@sharonmayne2553]

I'm proud of you, you are out there trying, and, learning as you go. KZbin is an excellent Learning source.

[@Dylan_Lanckman]

Teflon tape is used to seal the interior of pipe threads. It won't work on the outside. Also, your pump needs to be shielded. It's not entirely weather proof. A plastic box will usually do the trick.

[@stevewalters4565]

The Teflon tape you use for the threads on the different pipe fittings (connectors). Take the fittings apart apply the tape. The Teflon tape goes on a certain way. Reassemble the fittings for the suction and discharge of the pump. Reassemble and tighten the fittings starting at the pump working your way out. Don’t over tighten. You’re doing great! Keep on Truckin! A suggestion if you’re doing mechanical things watch a video and have it handy when doing the work.

[@joebuilds]

The tape is meant to go on the treads before screwing the pieces together. When you wrap the tape make sure you wrap it in the same direction as your fitting threads on. This way it gets tighter and stays on. Also you always “prime” a pump unless it’s self priming. Priming is adding water until the pump can build pressure the more water you add the quicker it will build. Also in your case your exit line is flexible (the garden hose) you can temporarily crimp it which will also help build back pressure. For your wood treatment, if you want the color lighter increase the ratio of linseed oil to pine tar. Keep up the good work!!!

[@AllAroundTube50]

The way you used that 'plumbers tape' was classic.

[@wandaguyton446]

You need a 4wheelers and trailer to transport your stuff to the boat. You would have to have a shed to store it in with locks. Maybe it wouldn’t get stolen. Your doing a great job.

[@Boga217]

Very smart..trust but verify. The pine tar and oil is an excellent choice.

[@Tomiz211]

Very nice to see the progress ! Thank you for updates

[@imakro69]

I can suggest looking up finnish paint (boiling flour, pigments, linseed oil, and antiseptic, salt) it makes sense when you need a lot of paint on a budget. And its also eco friendly as it's all natural ingredients (For your future cabin, definitely can save money and spend on something else)

[@tuomokorkka7919]

One thing came to my mind-just an idea. You might want to have some kind of add-on to your kiuas/stone oven where you can heat the water for washing up. Basically, if you have a metal box attached to the stone oven, it should do the trick.

[@David_Blong]

Your videos are entertaining and interesting and been honest when your made but just keep on working towards the goal is fantastic love the channel its epic 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@rustygolfer3475]

It's fun watching you learn. Keep it up.

[@BOXXIELADY13]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 it was funny but you never gave up. Good on you little grass hopper.

[@tamirose8562]

The outhouse looks nice, 👍,awesome job you 2.

[@neutonrenda2303]

Any leaks on the suction side will cause problems, it's also advisable to fit a non return valve to prevent the pipe from emptying every time. If you can keep the water in the suction side it will pump every time.👍

[@tylerzerbe6861]

that teflon tape you're using is supposed to go on the threads at each joint and then you thread the joint together with the thread inside. it seals the threads up so you dont get leaks. pro tip: pay attention to which way-round you wrap the tape as well. you want it wrapped in such a way as to not be twisting against it when you tighten the fitting on also you want as few air bubbles in your system as possible. anywhere where there's air, try to make sure and fill it with water. the hose to the lake, the little catch-filter, it might even be beneficial put a cap on the end of the hose uphill when you're not using it so that the hose stays full of water kinda like when you put your finger over a straw. temporarily a soda bottle cap will work, but look into getting a valve for it, it'll make your life easier. i'm not a plumber btw, just have lots of experience with pond pumps, pool pumps, aquariums, and irrigation for gardens. to the haters that are making fun of him for making these mistakes, just be glad nobody was filming when YOU made that mistake back when you were first learning (because you know you did). you're doing good kid, keep it up.

[@Getyupngo2]

With that motor on your pump, you may want to consider a heavier cord🤷‍♀️that’s a lot of draw for that distance. You don’t want to burn your pump out.😊enjoy watching your videos

[@bastsauna]

Love it ❤️‍🔥 Next time we want to see some fire in the stove and some steam!!

[@DamionDutch]

😂😂😂 the tape. But your getting there great job so far.

[@Jellooze]

something that might be worth investing money into (also depending on the local regulations etc) is to build a floating duck, you know the once made with plastic barrels. That along with a electric boat motor should make transporting goods to and from the island easier. It will also work as a normal dock once anchored to the shoreline and you got to have a dock if you live on a island :)

[@Off-Grid-Island]

Definitely want to make one, I've been looking for used barrels online and haven't found any nearby yet. Would make life a lot easier

[@iamdanfleser]

U did a lot. Bravo 🎉 add some videos when eating and what u cook/what u beinged to eat

[@MartinJohansson-nn5dv]

Hi, i have the same water system that you got. I have a heavy stone with a 40 cm rope to the end of the hose and a rope with some thing that float so the hose not reach the bottom of the lake. The floating thing lift the hose so the bottom intake not at the bottom even if the water level sink little

[@goatman3828]

That is Teflon tape. Wrap the male threads with 2 to 3 layers and then tighten up the fitting. It has to be between the male and female threads. Or get some good 'pipe dope' which does the same basic thing but in a gloopy liquid form and normally seals everything perfectly.

[@bobthebuilder70-os4wv]

Helena just sitting in the outhouse (presumably checking if youre doing your job right) at 4:28 is so hilarious to me idk why 😂

[@Ironlad404]

🤣🤣

[@Scenicescapewithlimo]

Just an idea, get a water tank maybe 5000l then build a raised platform and put it there ,pump water to the tank then it flows with gravity to shower and the cabin.

[@leenesbitt519]

That looks like plumbers tape - use between the connectors. Wrap it round the connector on the pump then attach the other connector and it should seal up nice and tight

[@maurin1899]

maybe consider having one big water tank for showering and sinks somewhere higher up, so that th pump doesnt have to be constantly turned on and off every time water has to be used

[@johnsmiley3856]

Take the hose connections apart, use the teflon tape on the male ends, then reconnect the. that should make a water tight seal. That should eliminate all the leaks.

[@troy6155]

Hi there 👋 you should get a 4 hp out board with built in gas tank. Cheap, light and will fit you boat.

[@gregkirby9059]

ya need a little cabin for the pump

[@EmmanuelDiacaris]

The tape normally is wound around the inside of the pipes😊

[@KujezZi]

You're supposed to use the teflon tape on the threads, not the outside.

[@bluesquadron593]

One more thing about that tape. It is also important the direction you will wrap it between the male and female parts. It should be counter clockwise. Otherwise when you thred it together it will not seal properly.

[@missyharper4729]

Looks good!

[@MikeGaio]

You need to seal the area where the filter goes in to the pump and where the hose from the lake goes in to the filter and any area that leak. Remove the fitting that is leaking put water tape around the threads and tighten the fitting until it doesnt leak. It shouldnt leak at all.again the tape is called " teflon tape" and get the right color tape for your project, different tapes are required for different applications.

[@runerafell4480]

just an Fyi if u werent aware , u cant paint the outhouse down the road if u change ur mind since u chose linseed oil ,the paint will not stick to the wood anymore and will flake off

[@rddrg18]

Ideally you need a water tank to fill with the pump having the tank above in the trees and always have running water without using the pump continuously

[@danielafonso11]

you've done a lot in this episode, man! having a sauna on your own island will be such a flex hahahah

[@rainowl1]

You must prime the intake side which includes filling the intake line and pump.

[@nisalkarunaratne9592]

about the tape that's not how you have to use it. it is called thread seal which is the white tape and you have to put it in middle of the threads where the male port and female port meet so it makes an airtight seal and a good tight connection so the pressure builds. hope this helps and good luck

[@jesperwall839]

I know that the population of wild boar is quite small in Finland, but if you have any in that region, they will probably find their way to your outhouse now. They love the smell of tar 😂

[@nicholascharles6254]

Thank god for those ear protectors. Such a noisy chainsaw lol

[@KK-xz4rk]

Please look for some teflon tape tutorial or let someone show you in shop how to use it properly. Those types of pumps work with suction and they need really airtight connections to work properly and not constantly lose priming. You do not need excessive force to make connections seal properly. You can crack them easily with force. Just use proper seals/ sealing surfaces or tape BETWEEN brass threads and enough force for tight connections. You need pretty thick layer and need to tie it in proper direction for seal to be good.

[@KK-xz4rk]

Those pumps use centrifugal force to pump. There is a metal fan inside and when it spins it will force water to spin and expell into pipe. Water leaving fan area creates suction. Problem is that if the fan is not in water there is no centrifugal force to create suction. So all pipe from water source to pump must be air free. Any bigger air bubble or leak in suction part can cause this pump to stall. Biggest problem comes with winter. You need to get all water out of this pump system before freezing or it will ruin it. Or you need to keep this pump system constantly above freezing temperature. Thats hard without constant electric heating and well insulated pump house. There is a plug in lower part of the bottom of the pump that is used to get the water out from system before freezing.

[@Off-Grid-Island]

Thank you, going to figure out how to do it right! Going to drain the pump before freezing temps, didn't know how to drain it, appreciate the help.

[@KK-xz4rk]

@@Off-Grid-Island For your usage this pump system seems too powerful and complicated. This pump is good for providing constant water pressure for whole house and lots of supplies. But it keeps all system always full of water. For your use maybe better would be some small pond/well pump that is in the bottom of a line submerged in water. It is good because it will keep pump warm in light freezes. When you do not use bottom valve water will automatically drain down the hill back to lake if pump is off. Downside is that you must wait for water to rise up again if pump starts working and there is no constant pressure. If pump is off there is no water. When you arrive just take pump with flexible hose from dry storage, toss it in water and you have water if needed. When you leave island roll up the hose with pump and toss it in shed. Easy.

[@keithkenny4576]

You have to bleed the pump before use, make sure the impeller chamber is filled with water

[@PriestmanCub]

I think you need to move the pump nearer the water supply, that's a Big Lift for such a small pump. You need to get all the air out of the hose from the lake otherwise it won't lift the water from the lake.

[@maryhduke2307]

Water pump must be primed first.

[@AbigailWaites]

You should get a like platform for the materials to be brought to the island and attach it to the boat to pull it

[@CSmediaFX]

teflon tape goes on the threads in between the fittings. Not on the outside. 😉

[@thxnks2you]

good stuff man

[@wesmed8287]

Watching from Manila Philippines

[@tsarrr]

Don't use co-pilot use the instructions from the product box.

[@slimshadyslim1877]

Also will you make a path from the tent to the out house..like a wooden path with and solar lights..Yall Rock

[@xante1162]

teflon tape need to be used inside of the threads.. not outside 🤣. 5 to 10 laps should do it. Good Luck

[@benroweben]

I wanted to hit you with that pump when you where trying to prime it 😂 respectfully of course 😂

[@stogie1027]

when ever your running a pump make shore that every thing is primed including the intake pipe/hose and canister. also the air bladder needs to be filled.

[@slimshadyslim1877]

Will you make the pump a small enclose house to protect it from the elements ..I love your channel and you ROCK, I LIVE THRU YOU GUYS..much success..im in Texas, USA

[@borka4474]

"finish of the tower" eheeeee

[@aradsc]

You can get clear sealer/stain for the inside

[@tddnenc]

the thread tape goes on the treads then attach pieces

[@missycolleen]

Great stream...i m learning tons along with you. ? Is the lake large enough to sail on.? I think the treatment looks pretty good

[@danielcicciari8694]

With the tape you want to get a wrench can undo everything thing then put it on the male screw in bit then tighten everything

[@EmmanuelDiacaris]

I think you should have stirred the pine paint before using it to enable an even mixture. Manny Brisbane Australia

[@Zorkz]

The entire EUR pallet in the car made me laugh 😂 could've probably have fit the shower roof instead of that :D

[@Off-Grid-Island]

Haha true, I brought it to the island so we can put fire wood on it.

[@jonhamilton5789]

Plumber’s tape goes on the threads before you attach the hoses.

[@isobelrowe7632]

Love the channel! Where are your gumboots / wellingtons from?

[@etiennefolscher4428]

The white tap should go around the inside of the fittings on the threads, not around the outside. That should stop the leaking.

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

You are doing a great job. Aren't you worried about the sauna tent being so visible down by the water and getting stolen? I think I would move it up closer to the tent platform

[@danielchamberlain]

Mason Ramsey has come a long way since that yodelling video

[@boeblankenship6847]

I really want to get the car closer to the boat!

[@Inop_avio]

Maybe it’s a good idea to build a small water tower and provide water everywhere by the gravity