We Drilled A Well...

[@HardcastleTowers]

Did I mention my book? www.fototripper.com/chasing-awe-landscape-photography-book-gavin-hardcastle/

[@markgreet3543]

Your not clueless, your very clear respect.

[@kenkomatsu499]

Well done!! Just started watching all your reno videos. Not going to lie, I enjoy them just as much as your landscape photography videos!!

[@sharvo6]

Congratulations on your little squirt. Hope all your water tests come back glorious.

[@Gedanken-Kraft]

We NEED MORE VIDEOS !!!! 🙂

[@frankl643]

You're lucky to get water at 140-160 feet. I had a local drilling company service my well a few months ago, the technician told me that a few of the wells they have done recently have been 500-600 feet deep, you can imagine how bad the feeling was that the homeowners listened to the noisy drilling sound and $1,000 by $1,000 were flying away every once in a while. . . Hahaha...

[@MrShmellit]

That first dump is going to be glorious.

[@GaryStockton]

Congratulations on the H2o, too bad it wasn't oil, but it's a start Gavin and Amanda. Looking forward to your next episode.

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

One step at a time, things are coming together nicely.

[@jimsmith556]

What a relief! Congrats guys! Enjoy that shower Amanda!

[@DaleSheltonsPage]

That was clearly the stream of a young well.

[@thebikerphotographer3774]

Good job Father Hardcastle. Between Amanda's crystals and your newly aquired appreciation for dropping things in holes, you guys are basically unstoppable at this point.

[@deblashbrook3209]

I think Amanda should sell Hardcastle crystals, to raise money towards Hardcastle Towers. After all getting great content (I want a cut if I thought of it first 😂)

[@HardcastleTowers]

Not a bad idea that. They might be mysteriously 30% more than Amazon stock.

[@mortenthorpe]

Grundfos! The best pumps in the world, produced right here in my home country - Denmark ;)

[@duncansteward4331]

One stress issue out of the way --- only 99 more to go. Seriously, to have water is a big step forward, well done.

[@HardcastleTowers]

I'd settle for 99 ;)

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

@@HardcastleTowers Yikes.

[@adyholland398]

love it, wish you guys could post more often

[@seabreezeof]

Crystals did the job. Better have her bring them the next time your in Vegas. One step closer, wishing you much success with the remoldel/build !!

[@599miata]

That must be quite a relief to finally have water and septic tank installed and running well. I am happy for you two.

[@HardcastleTowers]

The essentials.

[@kennygo8300]

Great to see you with a genuine smile on your face. This is a big deal.

[@jennifercrouse]

This was fascinating, I have never seen a well drilled before! Thank you for including so many facts about the process. Super glad you fast forwarded us through the process and didn't keep the audio at full volume!

[@davidakoubian3025]

A well is definitely nerve-racking! I just had to replace my pump, the wiring, and some pipe...560 feet down...there goes my backup a1 and some accessories!

[@HardcastleTowers]

Ouch. How many gpm?

[@davidakoubian3025]

@@HardcastleTowers a whopping 2.5!

[@HardcastleTowers]

@@davidakoubian3025 Blimey, that' a long way for just enough but it's better than nothing.

[@davidakoubian3025]

@@HardcastleTowers but we have a great view up here on the mountain!

[@mannipearce3357]

Result Gavin, great result. Glad you have adjustable pressure on the pump. Your going to need to max it if Grumpacious pays a visit and spends some shit tickets. On a serious note, fair play achieving all this over last few months, very brave. End result will be worth it 100% Wish you both all the best

[@Joebnx1]

Congratulations…. I could tell a bad well drilling experience but won’t spoil such a joyous thing as a new functioning well! Glad to hear Fiona didn’t give you major grief!

[@robertgrenader858]

Congratulations! You need to watch Mr Blanding Builds His Dreamhouse with Cary Grant and Myrna Loy, and William Douglas.

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

That was interesting.

[@larrysalaets7088]

Progress! But ... get that toilet ASAP before ... well, you know ... 😬

[@JeffWeymier]

Looks like things are coming around nicely.

[@Tom_Graham]

Hey Mr. Hardcastle. Any updates on the house? Just checking, getting anxious to see if you guys are good for the winter.

[@jcben]

Your renovation videos are just as enjoyable as your photo ones. Thank you Gavin

[@pathogan4854]

Another step closer to moving in fairplay !

[@PhotoDude801]

Fascinating! and stressful, too😳

[@rfeewjlj]

Just found this channel of yours and I watched all 5 videos and I can’t wait for more!! When are the next videos coming out?!

[@willparsons32]

Seems like you're making wonderful progress with the new home! 👍👍 I'm glad you realized that there is a frost level in the ground.. (psst...it lasts for about 5 months out here in the Maritimes!! )

[@DiarmuidODonovan]

Nice one. Another milestone hit.

[@markgreet3543]

Hello love.like it😁

[@BenWalkerPhotos]

Living the dream! looks great, off grid living at its best.

[@chriswellstead776]

Well, well, well!!! Super entertainment, love the crystals.

[@pattymattes7124]

Well, you are making progress. It's hard for me to believe this church had no septic system or a well, unless they had a well and filled it in? I suppose the parishioners brought their own water and used an outhouse, lol.

[@HardcastleTowers]

1 hour services then get out.

[@horstschoninger1265]

Water can turn to gold..... happy for you both....

[@a.t.whitephotography460]

Brilliant guys. Good to see you making progress.

[@sander5086]

Good to see it all worked out "well"with the water!!! If I where you, I would put those crystals in your webshop. Plenty of places in the world that can use the power of those stones, to get some water!!!

[@davidhowe1069]

Nice video, hope you and your church survived the storm.

[@richardpesce5325]

Another successful project. Great work Amanda. Gavin, your coming along!

[@phynx2006]

Never underestimate the power of the crystal 🔮 👍😎

[@Davyscales]

wishing you both he best of luck

[@yoko2199]

🥰

[@pow9606]

chocks away

[@clivewoolley4492]

When are we going to see more build of Hardcastle Towers.

[@HardcastleTowers]

Working on it right now for ya ;)

[@kolossimike]

Amanda's attack on the sandwich had me rolling. Holy wheatgerm, Batman!

[@danielschmaderer]

Awesome video. I’m interested to see how the electrical work is going to go. As an electrician, this kind of thing always intrigues me.

[@brianmckeever5280]

Congratulations!

[@dcallan812]

Almost flushed with success 👍👍

[@roderickwho1983]

Hmmm.... I was expecting lots of references to, and footage of, well digger's arses. (The international unit of coldness). Thankfully we were spared, but now I can't stop thinking about them ! Well done :-)

[@jackstutts6439]

Congratulations on striking a usable volume of water so shallow in a hard rock terrain. Here in the Carolinas it not unusual to go 300 or even 600 feet to get that.

[@HardcastleTowers]

Ouch!

[@pc1189]

👏👏 congrats on the water 💦

[@Chris391971]

Nice one. I used to work for Pentair. Small world

[@JasonLorette]

Nice dude...congrats on the progress...looking good! 😎

[@ChrisKoehn]

Nice. I always wondered what drilling a well was like.

[@philladbrook7866]

Congratulations on getting water. Will you be saving any for the roof to store to flush. Loo

[@marcusoutdoors4999]

Totally excellent. Really great to see everything coming together. We converted a barn in Cumbria and while the work was hard it was worth it… oh and I became spectacularly boring when it came to the benefits of insulation. BTW, coming from Blackpool, I now remember who you remind me of… just a little bit… the genius that was Les Dawson.

[@HardcastleTowers]

That's a compliment.

[@felicityrostron9406]

Woo hoo 🎉

[@jimwlouavl]

The build is looking good. Hope Fiona didn’t affect you too badly and that you’ve been finding more good spots for photos.

[@markattardo]

Nice, congrats!

[@Phil_f8andbethere]

Good to see you both looking well 🤦‍♂🤣

[@ronboe6325]

Hope you survived the big storm. Full marks on the new well. Get everything working before the snow flies - bob will be your uncle! :^)

[@john_norris]

Genuinely fascinating to see a well pump being drilled and connected. Have you got the filter and UV installed or scheduled? It will be awesome when you get drinking water from it! All the best.

[@HardcastleTowers]

Not yet. That'll be another video for sure.

[@john_norris]

@@HardcastleTowers I'll be a watching for sure!

[@outdoorsinontario3037]

Righteous n ready for the shiiii))5ttter

[@jakobklentz]

Yes of cause Grundfos - danish quality :)

[@goetzadamgageik7451]

May I ask how much the drilling finally cost? And happy for you that you're beginning to see the first light of ciilisation. And respect for Amanda that she keeps her good humour...- at least I hope so Adam

[@HardcastleTowers]

That's for a future video.

[@michaelventarola7100]

When will you post more progress? When did you and Amanda get married? You didn't post your wedding picture :(

[@ibp2007]

Coldest water ever. So your Piscine will be wonderful during the summer for you. I hope you have invited all the f4 gang to christen it wilt a skinny dip! Just wishin.

[@Brock_in_the_North]

Shame you didn't struck Oil..... you'd be getting the UK Trussoninics Team coming over to buy it off you. You'd have to use a copy your book "Chasing Awe with Gavin Hardcastle" to get rid of the bastards. Looks like things are coming on. Be interested to know at the end what sort of total cost it would all be. Bet its worth it though

[@antonoat]

Great stuff, hoping you guys and your neighbours weren't hit by the recent hurricane, who would have ever thought of Nova Scotia and hurricanes in the same sentence!

[@HardcastleTowers]

Apparently it's a regular thing these days :(

[@claredelune9282]

Hmm interessing! Why no above ground rain water tanks like we do in Oz? Surely lots of rain there n cheaper than drilling 😝

[@HardcastleTowers]

Subzero temps in winter.

[@libork8106]

seee, the crystals worked ....

[@MisterMakerNL]

Can't wait on your next book:"How to restore an old Church into a home- by Gavin Hardcastle

[@CookedLight]

Interesting.

[@TimberGeek]

We had an old hammer drill for ours, much slower but they say the pounding helps open fractures and increase flow. Also it was cheaper. ;-7

[@HardcastleTowers]

I would have taken that option...

[@TimberGeek]

@@HardcastleTowers I was thinking, if you haven't already, that you two should watch "Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House" (1948 Cary Grant & Myrna Loy). It helps your perspective during those mid-build challenges.

[@Hirsutechin]

So, with Amanda's blood crystal's help you now have a bloody water supply? It's supposed to be crystal clear, tha knaws! Best bit was watching a Yorkshire tightwad counting feet as the drill went deeper and deeper ... and deeper ....... and deeper. 😂

[@jimowens8105]

Those first spurts of turd water were quite scary. We are building now and will have our well being sunk soon. Hopefully it won't sink us as well. What type of crystals does Amanda recommend we use?

[@HardcastleTowers]

Pretty ones.

[@nevillewatkins4997]

Really enjoying HT Gavin. Great to see your progress.

[@SupermanJimbo]

Water good

[@0191Marko]

Ah, the basic’s of modern life, crystals !

[@MSmith-Photography]

Hey. If you need a toilet, I've got one behind my garage that you can have. I'll let you clean it out to your satisfaction. You'll also need to buy a seat for it. It's yours, though!

[@rolandrick]

❤ water 💦! Did I get it correct, you can’t drink it? It’s in Canada 🇨🇦 , to me something like Switzerland 🇨🇭(technically I’m living in the Principality of Liechtenstein 🇱🇮 , but if it comes to environmental stuff, it’s identical), just a litte bit larger and far less population density plus bears and way more species of birds included over there. Here in Switzerland, you might drink all groundwater (maybe not in large cities like Zürich, that, I simply don’t know). Ahh, yes, I forgot, we still have a democracy.

[@HardcastleTowers]

It should be drinkable.

[@timcam8713]

Get the toilet in, better than a bucket and chuckit. 😜

[@seventhsun1]

Great job guys! :)

[@MhDizzy]

That was cool man, very interesting to see it happen. Why did you drill a well in 2010? ATB Marti

[@HardcastleTowers]

Because I needed water to my house.

[@MhDizzy]

@@HardcastleTowers haha of course, silly me🤭

[@Professor_Internet_PhD]

Just wondering how and/or if you know the volume of the water you've struck?

[@HardcastleTowers]

5gpm.

[@fingersmcginty]

Nothing like a good hole. Holy Hardcastle, that must have been stressful. But crystals aside, how does one actually know where to dig? Don't say divining rod, please, there must be ground penetrating radar (does it go down deep enough) or, I don't know, some breed of water sniffing pig?

[@HardcastleTowers]

hahaha tbh I just said drill here simply because it was a good clear path for the trench to go under the foundation. But I'm sure it was all to do with the crystals.

[@sh8736]

So here in Blighty you want your property connected to water you ring the water company who fleece your for several k to put in 10m of pipe. Live next to a old property which has ‘well’ in the title never considered digging down for water, will getting out the spade….

[@joeblow9931]

Pocket change for Gavin

[@HardcastleTowers]

bwahahahah

[@roscot40]

Just makes me gutted I didn’t proceed with a church renovation project in Northamptonshire. It looked like a shorter version of yours, but with mainly stone construction. They only wanted 250k for the ruin and the land.

[@HardcastleTowers]

Sounds pricey but if done right it might have made profit...

[@roscot40]

@@HardcastleTowers unlike you old sauce, I am sans experience in matters of building. It would of been so badly handled as a project, with finances spiralling, I would of made Truss and Kwarteng look competent.

[@HardcastleTowers]

@@roscot40 hehehehe but you gotta start somewhere.

[@roscot40]

@@HardcastleTowers I love your pioneering spirit, GH. It’s what makes you special… but on this one point, I think you’ve been in Canada too long… :) If you were to go up to Tom Cobley in the street right now and say… “I’ve got two sets of financial advisors here for you… Meet Ronald train-spotter Biggs… and Pinky the broad tailed lemur, recently docked from Madagascar… and team two, Truss and Kwarteng…” Honestly Gavin… we’d be declaring war on fossa’s and The French, while demonetising the British Transport Police before you could say, “team…”

[@rickframe101]

What was the final depth? A fine example of why water comes in pounds (£) per square inch, or dollars ($) per square inch in your case 💰💰💰

[@HardcastleTowers]

160ft. Did you skip?

[@rickframe101]

@@HardcastleTowers Just watched it a third time to see where I'd missed it the other two. D'oh. Those crystals seem better than dowsing rod.

[@johnmehalick]

Amanda, did you charge the moon crystals on the last full moon?

[@HardcastleTowers]

She says she did...

[@johnmehalick]

@@HardcastleTowers 👍

[@JohnnyMotel99]

Watch Mr Handeeman channel, I know you have a well, but he collects rainwater and you have a huge roof!

[@HardcastleTowers]

I looked into it as a plan B.

[@minisla]

Did you hear about the three Wells......Well Well Well

[@HardcastleTowers]

The horror.

[@DOM_4GOOD]

you may not know but those crystal worth 500$ each. ;)

[@HardcastleTowers]

What!!!! She said she spent $30!!!!!

[@thomassullivan2674]

What was the price on drilling the well?

[@HardcastleTowers]

The final budget will be revealed in a future episode.

[@robertstonephoto]

How did Fiona treat you?

[@HardcastleTowers]

Some shingles left the roof.