We Harvested 6 Months Worth Of Water With Less Than An Inch Of Rain

[@ourselfreliantlife]

This is the link for the GoFundMe for Jessica's Father. If you can donate, we very much appreciate it. If not please share the campaign. Thank you very much!🙏 gofund.me/e5ecd447

[@kurtschlick3891]

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[@addisonroubideaux2240]

Can you she smell it she farts alot

[@pinionpine74]

No vaccine? No insurance?

[@karenminckler4198]

@@pinionpine74 my son didn’t have insurance and he was able to get it.

[@pinionpine74]

@@karenminckler4198 Everyone can get the vaccine for free. There’s no excuse not to have had it already. Insurance is super important too.

[@LucasOliveira-fl7tt]

Our best vibes and thoughts with you guys and your Dad, Jessica.

[@AnneLieb2011]

That's amazing the only one inch of rain provides you with 6 months worth of water! Good job guys!

[@noeraldinkabam]

This is how I started my summer; collecting water like crazy but it keeps raining every few days. I’m happy! No drought.

[@cedarchoppincartographer]

This is the best homesteading channel on KZbin.

[@ourselfreliantlife]

💯😁

[@umlooad]

I grew on a farm and understand you very well. Most of the people don´t know how vulnerable our civilization is, due to weather changes and water supply.

[@DadMoves]

Nice video. I love to hear how much water you can gather with how little rain. Much surface area and large opaque containers seem to be key. So sorry to hear of your loss...

[@mimiso2522]

You're soaked and "stoked". Such a relief you have enough water for a while.

[@robine916]

Your rain catchment system reminds me of a video Kirsten Dirksen did about Brad Lancaster, "Dryland-harvesting home gather's sun, rain, food and more". Hope all is well with Jess's dad. :D

[@betterbuilt1114]

Rain water, the most valuable resource on earth!!

[@fubarranch3359]

So sorry to hear about Jess's Dad... It's been a hard year for both of you. Keep faith, Keep strong, Keep doing what your doing.

[@darrenmurray861]

I hope that dad is going okay; it is so hard when you have a family member in need, especially when they are a parent.

[@warninginthelastdays8562]

You are so funny you made my day. I was so sad! But not anymore. Thank you Lord Jesus for the rain for this couple!

[@garygerard4290]

too cool about the rain I enjoy your videos your wife is a cutie 'great life you have out there keep on posting

[@ZE308AC]

I am sorry about your lost. My condolences go out to you and your family.

[@colliecoform4854]

Get those totes covered. They may not be used for drinking water but you never know. It won't be easy cleaning them out once you have a problem. Get a black tarp.

[@jeffreyvasby3230]

My Condolences to you and your family💝 what a Blessing from God with the rain. I just happened to see the title and glad I clicked on the video. God is Good! AMEN!

[@piddy3825]

The math behind the rain water collection is astounding. such a small amount of rainfall comparatively but multiplied dramatically based on the square footage dedicated to collecting the runoff. Truly amazing when you stop to think about it. In my local municipality it's illegal to harvest rain water and the county also imposes a tax for "surface water management" meaning I get taxed for the rain water running outta my downspouts and into the sewer system. wtf? right?

[@katewizer2736]

I am working on my composting toilet, right now. I despise wasting water! My body-wash water is used to give my flowers a drink!

[@bobbebbington5356]

Good to see that you collected enough water to keep you going. Do not be paranoid about the kissing bugs. When the sun comes out,air all your bedding including the dog bedding and thoroughly clean the inside of the van. Outside turn any materials lying around on the ground and rake the whole area. Now you know that you have a problem make sure that your new dwelling does not have hidy holes for them. Hope you find a solution for Dad.

[@carmenmariacortesmarin2664]

Keep you in my prayers.

[@mxbreed20]

Congrats on getting plenty of rainwater. Keep it up!

[@ThisOffGridLife]

We'll be doing a dance in the rain soon I hope. Dry as can be here in BC, and fires all around us

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Hopefully y'all get water soon. Great job on your channel BTW. Keep up the good work

[@ThisOffGridLife]

@@ourselfreliantlife thanks. Feels good to have some growth! Hard work paying off. Thanks guys!

[@kennethalmond8922]

We put in a 7500 gal (3 x 2500gal black tanks) rain harvest system for our home. The roof / collection is aprox 2000sq ft. We get about 1100gal / inch of rain. Our area get's 18inches of rain / year on average. Its 2 of us and we don't conserve at all and we go thru 2000-2500gal / month. Unfortunately, we don't get rain for 5 months during summer/fall but even so - we now go 8 months / year with no city water. The 'pump house system' is a simple pump -> pressure tank -> 25micron filter -> 5 micron filter -> Class A UV -> house water lines - perfectly safe/drinkable & city permitted/approved. We believe that in an emergency we could cut back (agree on toilet - major use) sufficient to go all year round. My message - its doable even in the city if you're interested in this topic! :)

[@offthegriddownunderaustral8814]

I know how you water is one of the most precious resource. We are lucky here we have just had our 2nd wettest July on record. All our tanks are full. Have to do a vid soon.

[@ourselfreliantlife]

That's awesome. Congratulations on all the water.

[@CBsGreenhouseandGarden]

Man if ya got the rain Bill and Henry got those tanks would have been busting at the seams. Good job done folks. Stay safe out there!

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thank you CB! They have gotten quite a bit of rain

[@got2kittys]

Parts of Apache County have record flooding. Dry lakes are full, roads are under water. Some homes are in water. Kissing bugs carry Chagas disease, and live in packrat nests.

[@dragonslayer7587]

I'm glad to see you got the rain you needed! However, I really hate those ugly bugs! I hope their NOT like bed bugs... I have told their the worst! I'm sorry to hear about Jess's Dad... My own Pop just died Monday last week... It's so hard to have sick parents and no way to see them... I'll pray for you ...

[@xyzsame4081]

15:29 the black and white optics of the water tank - like a Friesian cow.

[@linamora9169]

Thank YOU guys for sharing your every day life with us. Jess I hope your dad is better!

[@leesmith5419]

So glad y’all got all that rain praying for jesses dad

[@susanquinlan7426]

Bless you Jess.

[@harishrv]

May good happen to you both who are hard working and sincere.

[@ChurchOfChristguyRob]

Praying for your Dad and a speedy recovery 🙏❤

[@18rcurry]

The Lord be with each of you and your family and continuing in Prayers for all.

[@davec9244]

thinking about you all hoping for the best . so happy you caught some rain

[@iWh15tl3]

So beautiful and precious to see both of you show affection and love one for another...God bless you both! I pray it always rains and you receive a flooding of blessings!

[@samnoble1583]

You two are something special ya'll. Before you know it you'll run out of construction projects and then you can get to working on the purpose of life! Hopefully you can start building a green little community 🏘️

[@davidtom6120]

YOU ARE GREAT PEOPLE.

[@thomasbranson8796]

At my off grid home here in New Mexico I have everything except my water collection unit in place. I have gotten probably one sixteenth of my unit up and in just one day of rain we collected over 180 gallons of water. So far I have 2700 gallon to fill. When I finish my gutters and collection drains I will be installing two more 5000 gallon tanks. I am very pleased with my progress. We have calculated that we can collect enough water to last from one monsoon season to the next. I am getting there.

[@stellabrown4344]

Man I am so sorry I missed you guys live I love you guys I'm so glad you're getting all that ready and water dude you need it God bless

[@practicalman45]

I use an IBC tote, carried on my truck with a gas pump and 1" hose, for a fire suppression unit. Fills in about 30 minutes with a garden hose from my well. Wanted the poly plastic tank to not UV degrade, and also the sun not make algae in the tank. Painted it with primer and then latex exterior house paint by brush. After 2 years the paint is peeling off the top. Not much will stick to polyethylene, a cousin of teflon. Guess I'll just have to repaint it periodically...

[@markwalton300]

Sorry to hear about your dad you’re in my prayers

[@jellyellis6813]

Praying for you and your dad

[@dgr8t1]

Your IBC totes painted Black could definitely make an awesome outdoor shower if you could get them elevated a bit to create some pressure. It would take a bit of pressure-wear n tear on the RV. Just food for thought--

[@vickidecker9923]

Oh my. I just went to the fundraising site. I'm so sorry about your Dad Jess. It's so hard to lose a parent. I gave a little the other day, wish I could give more. Take care of your heart.

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thank you Vicki! We appreciate all you've been able to do.🙏

[@lizcarter6938]

So sorry to hear about your dad Jess. Prayers for your dad and family

[@JohnThomas-nw2pg]

You should think about building with rammed earth bricks. They last for up to 1000+ years and you wont have to worry about the rain washing your buildings exterior away.

[@FT4Freedom]

You should swale your ground to a cistern. Dig hole, line with 10mil black poly. Cover with white pvc roofing panels. It will be turbid but easy to work with.

[@ArizonaHighDesertHomestead]

That's awesome !! Unfortunately we are stranded from the flooding on our homestead.. didn't have a chance to haul in our two 3000 gallon tanks.. of needed I will just fill them my self by hauling in. So happy for you guys!!

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thank you! Hopefully you get those tanks in soon.

[@SpringRiverHollar]

Prayers and thoughts for you and your family.

[@saintracheljarodm.holy-kay2560]

That's awesome on your water count, and more too follow! If you do add Portland cement its a 9% ratio and finer screened clay and sand at (1:1 - 1.5:1) with some fine straw(short). And you can use hand trowels on that part. Take care and God bless amen.

[@frenchysandi]

Glad for the rain am exciting to see the desert bloom!

[@lorinalancaster378]

Blessing to you .i pray the creator give you much

[@deborahmcsweeney1650]

Keeping prayers up for your dad and family Jess! It's awesome that you are catching so much water! We use about 1200 gallons a month but could use less. I once did the math for my science kids, we got 44 uses out of one five gallon composting bucket. You times that with the standard toilet water usage or the low flow per flush and it absolutely blows anyone's mind! Water is LIFE! Prayers up that the cistern fills next!

[@ourselfreliantlife]

That's awesome with your water usage! Thank you very much. 🙏

[@robertlemoine3500]

Good luck to you and yours.Thankyou for sharing.

[@tawniewolf3325]

Spray those totes with the rubberized truck bed liner. Paint peels because of the ammonia in bird droppings.

[@bekahhodge6471]

Wow, water is extremely important and the amount you got for .9 inches is fantastic! How about some kind of a pulley system to raise the cob?

[@avasquez3413]

you're living my dream, i grew up in the desert and miss it... awesome job you guys, prayers for your father Jessica...

[@ernestospadolesto8126]

Well done, the water system works great.

[@karlosbarahona5070]

Keep the faith ...God is the healer

[@jazz1on]

Prayers for your Dad

[@KarlaHafdahl]

perfect job on the cob reconstruction

[@hubertwebb9869]

If you had a large tarp over the top of the dome you could work inside cobbing as it rains. But you would probably have to put a flexible drain pipe in the center of the tarp to drain the water to the outside.

[@Jay-pc6jx]

Even with lumber framed residential homes storms roll through and damage peoples siding and shingles. You just get out there with a hammer and some nails and fix it. Plus routine maintenance like paint and caulk or replacing siding. Any house is on going repair and maintenance. Actually once you put the finish on the cobb you will probably have it easier than most. Glad your tanks got top off! Take care guys.

[@j.t.4072]

Jim, Jess is the one that edits the videos. Goofball. Lol love y’all! God bless and I hope Jess’ father recovers quickly and completely.

[@jamesdcushman635]

cover the IBC totes in Black visquen. No light transfer to the totes and the water is not warmed as well. Old billboard signs work great for this if you can get them from a billboard company.

[@Chickentendaz]

Please remember, there are buildings made from earthen materials from ancient times that still stand. They had no cement. Termite tunnels or funnels can be followed to there main house. You can crumble there spit funnels and slowly mix in water to where it makes a malleable paste. Cover the cob, this natural material makes cement and will smooth.

[@Vladviking]

Yea I lived in AZ where rain was a BIG DEAL. So I understand your glee. But now I'm surrounded by water and my fifty gallon catch drum for the garden rarely runs empty.

[@suecollins5174]

Congrats on the water collection! Life in the desert certainly is interesting. 🙏🙏🙏🙏for your dad!

[@dyannejohnson6184]

You know…a Gabian wall finish to your house would be amazing!

[@carlbrecht8228]

Enjoy your videos. Opposites attract. You both are characters. You also have an amazing wife.

[@olberarosa2346]

I AM VERY glad YOU BOTH got ALL that MUCH needed Rain LOVE WATCHING YOUR WONDERFUL VIDEOS STAY SAFE OUTTHERE AND PRAYING FOR YOUR father

[@tedsmith6137]

It is just a matter of catchment surface area. 1 square meter will collect 1 litre with 1mm of rainfall. We have 330 square meters of roof area and so get 330 litres per 1mm of rain. The 106,000 litre inground concrete tank was filled in 1995 and we have never got below 40% full since. looks like you have a good bit of catchment area with that long shelter roof. Measuring in metric makes it so much easier to calculate catchment, and therefore daily usage, provided you keep a daily raingauge chart and note the days when the tank overflows.

[@Tenright77]

For Water Handling; Harbor Freight has a 12V 60 GPH pump, Toyota Camry water pumps are electric as well...

[@mariaelenazuniga4465]

Felicitaciones son una pareja fantástica. El agua es fuente de vida. Un metido muy antiguo es sembrar el agua lo pueden realizar y tendrán agua toda la vida. Se realiza con el péndulo.

[@TheHonestPeanut]

What a fantastic feeling. Awesome vid.

[@michaelvangundy226]

I garden using very little water. I use drip tape under plastic mulch. At the peak of production I water 1 hour per day. When the plants are little I water 15 minutes 4 times. It is always the same 415 gallons per day. I plant 14 double rows 110 feet long. Just to give you an idea of how much it takes to grow in bulk.

[@rosemaryryan6455]

We live in south australia so understand every drop of water. So glad to see those tanks filling for you. Re Jess dad, where is he in Philippines. I worked there for years. Some wonderful medical staff, but condition often hard. We are praying for u guys n ur dad.

[@ronnywestberry9503]

you are correct. the thing is concrete in any form masonry, aggregate, or even lime plaster will expand at different rates so this will cause them to separate from each other then fall off. hte 2 cob and cement should not be used together

[@jimh4167]

I didn't agree with how you installed the gutters basically being level..... But your last install with the 4 inch pipe Was thinking outside the box and easy to monitor the flow of the 4 inch...... Great idea... I enjoy learning new ideas Thank You. From some times one of your critics 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Sometimes you have to innovate. Thanks Jim

[@jimh4167]

@@ourselfreliantlife 👍👍👍👍👍

[@kevinh.w.crabbe8748]

We love how You explain things when you do stuff that is beautiful to see in the quality of you of you doing it for us you are a good example for anybody who wants to do that life of living may God bless you both and keep you safe throughout your years ahead my brothers and sisters GOD BLESS YOU BOTH

[@dmj1170]

Like the old west use that barrel for a bathing barrel getting all cleaned up after working out in the heat.

[@bobbybaldeagle702]

Cover them totes with a small tarps. Even after you paint them. I help keep the bids off them and the birds droppings... Just a thought... Be blessed in Jesus name...

[@Bay0Wulf]

If you’re really that strapped for water spend some money on large, heavy duty water bladders. Get some good heavy tarps or plastic sheeting and build frames out of 2x6 a bit smaller than the tarps making massive catch basins.

[@airstreamaddicts6138]

We've been dealing with kissing bugs ever since we moved to our adobe in 2003. For a few years we collected them for a chagas disease study at the University of Arizona. We learned that our kissing bugs do carry the parasite that causes chagas, however, for reasons not fully explained, the kissing bugs in our region do not defecate before leaving the bite site as they do in south America. Also, we started to rid pack rat nests around our home. This has greatly helped with the kissing bug intrusions into our home.

[@32braveheart]

Man, bummer you had to rid the rats.

[@airstreamaddicts6138]

@@32braveheart We use a "hav-a-hart" trap and relocate them further from the house.

[@ericjohnson1008]

Rain is one of those things..... We got some but nothing like places near us.

[@OperationGetReady]

i had a smile on my face the whole time while watching him running around in the rain :), and dumping those 5 gallon buckets lol i am happy for you guys! living the dream ;)

[@kevinwilliams8662]

Enjoyed the show

[@BR1967FE]

Awesome on the rain, hopefully you will get a bunch more this weekend 🙂🙂

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Hopefully!🤞

[@allandejager2429]

Angle the boards away from the wall and leave a gap. Add a lip on the wall side of the board.

[@marjiebuckner2485]

Nasty bug, hope the trap works. Oh, lots of rain, endless showers (happiness)!

[@StoneKathryn]

I'm so glad you guys were able to catch so much water! I love the water piggy bank sketch. Thanks for this video.

[@KrissBartlett]

in the Philippines no rain and the power is off we go out side for a shower in the rain its nice cools you down to

[@johncaruso1025]

Try Guinea hens to eat all bugs ...

[@curtk8715]

Have you thought of making a roof that is on the ground. dig down and create a collection cistern and grade the ground into a shallow slope. Then line with sheets of plastic and then carefully cover plastic with gravel or rocks. The rain would drain through the gravel and hit the plastic and hopefully slowly drain towards the cistern. or even a gutter half buried at the bottom of a slight slope and then when you know it will be raining spread out tarps on the slope and have the end draped into the half buried gutter then the gutter drains towards a cistern.

[@randypons]

Try the black FlexSeal for painting the IBC totes

[@geekygardens]

That really puts things in perspective. Here in Central Fl I got 6" of rain in the last week and my pitiful collection system has been full since the a week ago but only gives me about a month of garden watering during dry times (but I do have plans for expansion).

[@idablythe4847]

You should have a cob party If I could come and help I would but I’m 71 and the bones and muscles ain’t what they use to be. We only average 3 inches in Grand Junction, Colorado. We are very dry. We water thru canals built during depression plus backup city water. It can get costly to run my brothers 10 acre vegetable farm which has 4 1/2 acres growing and 5 acre pasture for 4 angus 2 adults and 2 12 to 14 months old and 1 bull calf and 1 on the way in next couple days.

[@glorianorton6951]

Love you lots and all you do ❤