Check Out My Off-Grid / Decentralized Water Storage

[@Ra_Z_Q]

Build a structure to cover your tanks and use the surface area to collect water passively. Or, use the hillside above the tanks to gather rain water to dump into the tanks. You'll be thankful for the redundancy if you lose power for a prolonged period of time. Don't forget to winterize. Awesome work!

[@RA-rf4nz]

You should decentralize the tanks too. Connecting all together may drain them all if just one tank springs a leak. And just adding a valve to each tank will allow you to decouple them and then join them back when and as needed.

[@ethericbliss23]

Absolutely!! One way check valves between the tanks is a great idea (as well as couplings between, just for ease of access to repair/modify/etc.) Also, isolation (ball) valves per tank as well, for same reasons.

[@cherylcook1942]

I have a similar set up. Exceptions, the tanks are filled with a gravity fed spring. The tanks are kept full year round. The lines are buried 12". We get virtually no snow, zone 8. Fire is a worry, I have looked into the metal water tanks. Very expensive, requires permits and a cement foundation. I have recently installed another tank, away from these for rainwater harvesting and easier access in an emergency. We fill the tanks through the top, in a chain,so that when one fills, it overflows through a hose into another. We have 8 tanks linked.

[@brainwashingdetergent4322]

I work in oil and gas and those tanks you have there are a bit smaller that the 1550 gal used on a many of well site, they are used to supply the employees with potable water. They are usually stored within “sea cans” or “connex” or “shipping containers” what ever you guys call them up there, and the sea cans are spray foamed on the inside and heated with a milk house heater. That is more than sufficient for north western North Dakota to keep from freezing.

[@resolutekravmaga651]

We're only vulnerable if they have things they can take away from us. Good job!!

[@jimlippi4001]

Don't make the same mistake I did. Be sure to winterize early.

[@djmoulton1558]

I have learned (much to my cost) that float valves like the ones in your storage tanks tend to seize up and fail over time. I hope you have planned some regular maintenance for them.

[@BonnieBlue2A]

With fire being an inevitability, I am curious why you went with poly tanks. Why not go with metal and/or concrete? Weren’t you planning to build ponds on your property? I would go to ponds first for firefighting as opposed to a well. YMMV

[@TUKByV1]

Structure fires are inevitable?

[@jm-ov5qd]

wow from growing some stuff and having fun, to using off grid and decentralised in one sentence

[@kristinraabe6887]

We did something similar. Single tank, shed roof with gutter over it. Rain water collection into tank specifically for "in case of fire" at the top of our hard to access mountain. Planning another one half way down. Volunteer fire dept. Takes an hour to get here so basically its DIY round these parts. Congrats on the progress with your homestead!!💙🌎✌

[@darrenmiller5965]

With those trees around and plastic tanks I've seen them melt with less fuel around. The temperature from a bush fire those tanks will melt.

[@offgridcurtisstone]

There's no doubt. So would all of my irrigation lines. That's why it's decentralized.

[@cert4]

next time they are empty, make each container higher than the other. the water weight will give you even more pressure. Assuming they are connected inline

[@themountainwizard]

Curtis brother, I just wanted to say thank you for sharing these videos. I'm a member on FTF, but I do still love that you put some of your info up on the tube. Take care brother, your one of the good ones in my book.

[@offgridcurtisstone]

Thanks for that.

[@domenicomonteleone3055]

@@offgridcurtisstone Curtis i follow you 💯 from 🇨🇦 #YSW I know that I will pick up all of valuable information from you have a wonderful Sunday October 3rd 2021 bye 👋 from #YSW Domenico Monteleone

[@ZeroFksGvn]

This is an interesting one brother, I’d definitely like you to revisit this down the road to see it in action.

[@salemorganicranch]

Very interesting. You are blessed to have land that has a slope to it so gravity feed is easy peasy. Mine is super flat so I've had to construct an overhead water tank tower. I've learned a lot; e.g the importance of decentralizing water sources and storage. Thank you!

[@derekwhite9932]

That looks beautiful.

[@akim2007p]

Curtis, how do you winterize it? Do you keep water over the winter? If yes, how do you protect pipes from freezing?

[@yetithruhiker9230]

I am doing something similar and am trying to figure out the same thing. Even if you drain them for the winter, the drain is in the side and you can't get all of the water out of them. I would very much appreciate a video on winterizing either UTUBE or on FTF.

[@offgridcurtisstone]

We don't. It's seasonal. We're direct off the well to the house in the winter.

[@offgridcurtisstone]

Maybe, but what would I need 18,000 litres of stored water for in the winter, when my house gets water right off the well?

[@BEAdventurePartners]

Hey there Curtis! You may have already thought about this, but do you plan on putting a pump at the tanks for fire suppression? Gravity pressure off of the auxiliary outlets won't be enough to keep a flexible fire hose open or push a significant stream of water. When I fought wildland fires, we used a pump that pushed 125 psi on 1/2" to 1" flexible cotton jacket hand lines. Other than that, we're super stoked about your redundant water supply! Great job putting that together :) We look forward to watching the more detailed version of this in From The Field! - Brian + Erin

[@TheShleafHerder]

All your vids go right into my to do save file, thanks for waking us up✌🏽

[@kerrytoby7041]

beautifully practical and logical and impressive.

[@teaezra5916]

Thank you and bless you for sharing 🙏🏼

[@delilajahn-thue3751]

Cold well water will also heat up before it reaches plants so they are not shocked by it in the heat

[@spaulding304]

Curtis, you're a role model for all of us who wish to live on our own and to disconnect their need for government assistance. You don't know how many people you've affected brother. You've given me the resources I need to startup my agricultural microgreens business. I was in your Nov. 2019 class. My area has almost no producers so when I educate people about them or those who know about them find out about me, they become ecstatic. Along with the respect and happiness gained from my friends and family. All because of you my man, I will be able to support a family with my girl working for myself. I will always call you my mentor and always will have a shout out to you! Take care!

[@offgridcurtisstone]

Amazing. Thank you.

[@milestogotilisleep]

Spectacular property! So nice to provide for yourself. Great job.

[@paulorod13]

Awesome video, thanks for the detailed information!

[@sharonkattenberg2219]

Thank you so much. I will share this with husband and family

[@bradcavanagh3092]

Plastic pipes and tanks in fire? Check out Aquamate Tanks and if they will ship up to Canada. Australian-made steel tanks up to 750,000L that come in flatpacks. KZbinr Handeeman down in Arizona has one and installs them.

[@dylanapple9411]

First like and comment, im proud lol been following for years!

[@jaksmith6465]

how do you filter it after its been in the tanks?

[@FinicumHardy]

what is your plan for freeze protection?

[@SugarCreekOffGrid]

Thanks for sharing looks like a great set-up

[@HotNoob]

for forestfire protection, make a cutline around your property. boyscouts 101 :P

[@TUKByV1]

These days, people do the opposite, planting trees right up against buildings.

[@ashleighsheehy4656]

Wow that's amazing. How often would you want to flush or use the water to refill with fresh water? Any problems forseen with mold growth or other contamination?

[@NudeGuru]

I would like to know this too

[@LucasBuysFood]

Thanks for sharing, great info! Water is something I’m concerned about where I live.

[@livesoutdoors1708]

Thank you for sharing. We live remote and there’s no fire department other than the USFS and so we’ve set up a similar bare bones system due to the drought and horrific dryness we had. We still have a way to go on completing our system since we’ve only been here a year and a half and have been clearing firebreaks around buildings since we arrived as the first order of business in case of fire. I’d like to see how you are going to winterize your system and have you done firebreaks around that hill to prevent a fast moving fire that you can’t stop from taking that system out? We are ex helitack firefighters. Thank goodness the monsoons came because it was powder keg dry here for over a year. Now we’re mowing like crazy to keep THAT future fire hazard in check!😆

[@3366yerffej]

No gravy today. Bummer.

[@michaelboom7704]

Looks Good!

[@jodibales1836]

Ha Curtis I'm your new neighbour....my name is jodi and I'm building a very small building and then post and beam with wood stove greenhouse😆...I'll stop by and say hello soon

[@MK-UltraBreakthrough]

cool set up

[@dandan8333]

3 questions... I didn't see a winterize heater to keep your tanks from freezing; heater like a horse watering system . Any plans to electric / solar fencing to keep your bear away. Lastly, a tin roof to protect the tanks and to shed off any ambers in case of a fire. Always prepare for the unseen events, your good.

[@offgridcurtisstone]

It's seasonal.

[@uncommoncents2152]

Crushing it

[@honeycaffena4897]

Love to see how you will winterize your tanks.

[@offgridcurtisstone]

We won't.They're seasonal.

[@CoachJoshsteel]

Dig another well there, and put on a windmill pump.

[@Monkey-pq5zt]

I wanted to make one of those big metal water tower things and non plastic material inside. Plastic is the worst its going to be a pain to avoid with storage

[@546rtrfhu]

Can you explain how you sell it how the cost of insurance affects profits things of that nature when it comes to selling your crops

[@ariesbrooker2757]

Interested to know if you could use this water in the hot summer months for vegetables…in terms of the water being too hot.

[@wildanimus2559]

I saw your video from yesterday titled 'Do Not Share This Video', August 22nd, but it was yanked off by this morning. Is there anyplace else online that I can find it?

[@alfonsomueller4438]

2. love these videos

[@prepaussie9907]

Curtis great video, don't want to sound negative but as an Aussie I have to ask "why" you went with plastic tanks in a fire area? were concrete tanks not available? if you have fire there you can kiss them and all the plastic pipework goodbye mate. also if you build a shed over them with guttering it supplies you with instant water, no pumping required.

[@offgridcurtisstone]

Because concrete is heavy and access is limited.

[@carltonroberts6091]

Lock your tanks friend, people are crazy. Fresh clean water will someday be hard to get , especially in the West USA. Great info. from a hard-working soul.Love you, Brother.

[@williamhad]

I hope those tanks don't cause erosion slightly downslope when rain runs off their roofs. Good layer of rocks and mulch should prevent any issue.

[@offgridcurtisstone]

My property is all rock.

[@546rtrfhu]

How do you find your customers I haven’t seen a video where you explain that

[@grdelawter4266]

How will you protect the lines from freezing?

[@offgridcurtisstone]

Drain them out in October.

[@loganv0410]

What's your USDA Hardiness Zone? You may want those tanks partially buried to protect against freezing. You have, BTW, 'flung a craving on me' to use old Suthern slang. Beautiful system!

[@redinthethevalley]

I believe he’s in British Columbia Canada

[@claudiaw9246]

Great idea. Are you also doing anything for fire prevention, like controlled burns and/or removal of possible kindling?

[@offgridcurtisstone]

That's what we'll be doing all winter.

[@claudiaw9246]

@@offgridcurtisstone Thanks, that makes sense.

[@rickmarquette9141]

What keeps the water in those tanks from freezing in the winter? And how long does that water stay drinkable in there or do you have to treat it? Or are you just going to use this in the warm months And drain it out in the winter season.

[@offgridcurtisstone]

We empty them for winter.

[@rickmarquette9141]

@@offgridcurtisstone thanks Curtis been watching your videos a long time. We're in the beginning stages of purchasing seven acres in Iowa trying to figure out what I want to do first..

[@MicroUrb]

Curtis, how do those water tanks get filled once you put them in place?

[@offgridcurtisstone]

The well pumps water uphill into them.

[@ezswan]

how in the world did you get those up that terrain?

[@HolmansHomestead]

Very nice

[@j_demiguel_ink2343]

Hay Curtis I’m sure your too busy to reply. But I left a comment on Bichute. About my kid being held out of school for me refusing a Covid test. Even though she had no signs or symptoms. Honestly I wanted to vent and maybe hear your opinion on what I chose to do...

[@HeatherNaturaly]

Are you going to bury those lines and connectors in the event that a fire gets close enough to melt them, thus short-circuiting your fire mitigation efforts?

[@offgridcurtisstone]

Where I can, maybe. 650 feet of line and we're all rock here.

[@HeatherNaturaly]

@@offgridcurtisstone Eish.. Perhaps cart soil/stone to cover it where you can't dig? I've seen situations where the water failed due to this, in Australia's bushfires.

[@offgridcurtisstone]

I would take a year of work just to keep up with the endless suggestions from the KZbin comments.

[@cherylbertolini3140]

shouldn't all the material be burn proof??

[@helengren9349]

Pvc pipes would melt in fire... How about thanks? Are they fireproof?

[@cooperchauvin8163]

Are they black simply to keep sunlight out which will keep algea at a minimum? Asking because the resevoir in the greenhouse where I work is white/transparent

[@4316rodney]

It’s so hard to eliminate plastics man, sucks. It’ll be our undoing…

[@RasOntario]

Off grid is code for millionaire mountain retreat

[@offgridcurtisstone]

I'll take that as a compliment!

[@shawnkalin9337]

@@offgridcurtisstone Yes. It would good to know how to do all this with the minimum cash. First is low cost, secure land.

[@kevin_raney]

I guess my question would be. How much water in the tanks via gravity is equal to 60psi? I would assume that 4500 liters of water trying to squeeze through an 1.5" pipe is equal to some amount of pressure. Have you filled these up fully yet? How empty do they become, before the refill from the pressure tank begins? I've considered doing something similar, but I had always planned on running 2 sets of pipes, one for filling and one for draining.

[@lukeb9910]

Regardless of the amonut of water in the tanks you get 0.433 psi per foot of elevation so if he has an elevation change of 85' he will have about 36 psi consistently.

[@barrybruckner4334]

and when it snows n freezes???

[@offgridcurtisstone]

It will be drained out before that.

[@Anthony11738]

Lumnah acres just put a gravy fed system in that runs of a stream it’s sick

[@robertflynn7012]

I love gravy!

[@not2tees]

If Curtis can do it, someone else might be able to do it!

[@taiganwind7787]

-I couldn't tell if your tanks are fireproof. Your fittings look like they need protection.

[@patesker5780]

So you aren’t worried about the PVC melting in a fire?

[@offgridcurtisstone]

Sure.

[@greenbeelawncare7709]

Why not get a solar pump

[@offgridcurtisstone]

We have 20kW of solar.

[@robertmccabe8632]

Your tanks are too close to each other. Mimium spacing 2' or 600mm. Should also have wood divider to isolate substrate (to srop undermining and subsequent tank stress/failure ) Isolating each outlet to be able to select each tank seperately stops unhappy (all) tanks.

[@offgridcurtisstone]

Thanks for the tips! Appreciated. All the best with your gardening/farming. Sincerly, Sunita - From The Field Support Team

[@pacomaciasarrate6809]

I'm sure everyone knows. But the sunlight will eventually make the PVC brittle and crack.

[@pacomaciasarrate6809]

Love the set up

[@JohnSmith-ef6ti]

find something to cover the pvc to extend its life or the sun is going to destroy it more quickly

[@johnd4348]

True, even painting pvc will help. I would cove with aluminum foil and then insulate.

[@TUKByV1]

You did it all wrong. Someone in the comments section told me so!

[@offgridcurtisstone]

I know hey. Those commenters always got it figured out so good.

[@TUKByV1]

@@offgridcurtisstone I look forward to their videos explaining their fine setups.

[@sephblack]

Fuck sake, Curtis, you were right about the passports/vaccines and I was not. God damnit.

[@0Tony1]

They already deleted your video

[@rickmartyn9170]

Use your camera we can only see your face

[@MoneypitHomestead]

Enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing. Have a super day. Lisa @moneypit homestead

[@jeanetteschulthe1andOnly]

humor, ridicule, creating a parallel society 11:20 graph fear, calm fear, calm on an intensifying line. YT vid Mass Psychosis - How an Entire Population Becomes Mentally Ill by after skool