MOVING ON CLEARING NEW LAND! SOMETHING BIG IS COMING!!
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Buddy i got land in Puerto Rico and it’s actually a friend and Mine‘s property were partners for a investment but im a builder next time you have that guy there with the BIG Machine have him use his 2 foot bucket to dig a drainage canal for you go right down where the low area is and start from the top of your driveway and all the way to the far back of your property and if you can forward some drainage pipe, you could use that or get some fabric and also plastic lays some plastic down first in the hole. Throw some rock about maybe a foot and a half, 2 foot of a rock bigger rock that small bigger rock in the hole and put fabric on top of that’s a dirt go into the rocks and backfill that whole trench, and that will actually be drainage for you so the water from your driveway has come down towards your building property where you gonna build your house eventually will funnel into that drainage canal and going through the rocks and funnel all the way out to your back your property it’s a quick easy way to do it and cheap. You don’t need the pipe just put plastic down at the bottom of the hole, put 2 feet in there put fabric on top of that OK so you making sure that none of the rock you put in there is gonna get dirt cause you don’t wanna fill dirt between the rocks you can try to keep as much as you can out of it and then put the fabric down backfill it with your regular dirt and then you won’t see nothing and the water will suck right down into the rocks and that plastic actually will be like a slide and it slides it out to the property and drain your property perfectly you can hit me up anytime to talk and maybe when I come visit to check out the property my property we can meet and talk. Have a great day.
Guys, I don't miss an episode since your startup as sailers, but you've GOT to Change that background SLOW BORING music! It just doesn't match with anything and it's actually a TURN-OFF!! IMHO. Keep up the good work Boricuas!!😊
@edwardhalko220 what you are describing is a French drain?
The is a great plan. Your plan is well though 💭 and yes you can distribute energy any where in your lot, ranch or paradise heaven great work.
We lived in Japan for 9 years. All of the yard workers (we called them "Yard Ninjas) used weed trimmers with saw blades as tropical vegetation is very tough!
Same thing in Guam
You sure you weren't in Okinawa? That is the only Island in that area that is tropical.
You're on the right track. You have shelter, you have water, now you need power and it's best to develop that before embarking on your biggest project, the house.
Make sure your panels are up off the ground high enough that the goats can't jump up on them. 😁🐐🐐🐐
I was about to say the same thing. If they think they can jump high enough to jump on to them, they will. Sheep and solar work fine. Goats and solar don't. Depends on how tall the goats are.
I bet all the cats thought their dad was the most awesome hunter in the world when he came out with the trophy necklace on. You guys are doing such a good job on all of your projects and still take the time to do goofy and entertaining things like this. Keep up the hard work and we will keep watching!
That weed-whacker blade you made is awesome! Backyard engineering at it's finest...I'm serious here. Just remember to keep the bolts securing the blade tight.
WOW....Matt you are a machine. You are the hardest working man I've ever seen. Kristen you need to cook him up a special Iguana casserole. 😄
Matty, just a man of many talents doing the best with what ya got ey ol’son..
Beautiful Dress Kristen I love your designs and modeling of course. You’re property and dream paradise is coming together so epic, great job you guys I wouldn’t miss an episode. Thanks for sharing your dreams with me 👍✊❤️❤️
4.9k views in 43 minutes. Your followers love you guys because i see channels with 2 mil that don't get those kind of numbers.
Hey there guys ! I am a true fan . Matty is a man's man , I am so proud of the way he protects and provides for his woman . Kristen , I am also so proud of you , every great man has an extraordinary woman at his side .Kristen ...me being a Newyorican , I am so proud of you finally being willing to learn Spanish...the saying goes : when in Rome do as the Romans ! If you decided to make Puerto Rico your home , then the next course of action is to be fluent in the language of the Island paradise . I am a Cristian chaplain ( 17 years ) and I am praying for your safety and success .
gets better and better every time i watch your video. It was nice to see your wife's hair down. its very pretty. I know for practical everyday. The things you do around your farm is great. I go back to the old video when you first looked at it. The changes you both have done is fantastic!
I seen a solar design on UA-cam that was pretty ingenious that used bifacial panels in rows about 8 feet off the ground and they planted vegetable and fruit plants under them so they were partially shaded from the hot sun in the middle of the day. Their produce production doubled so the solar panel structure became dual purpose, plus no longer had to worry about trimming grass under the panel support structure.
Not sure why the link I sent isn’t showing up. Just search “Solar panels + farming” or “Agrivoltaics”.
There are plenty of sites with information on the direction and the angle of your solar panels. All you have to do is input your location and you can get a winter and summer angle! Please don't change anything about your channel, you two kids are so much fun to watch.
Exactly. If you have no shading issues it's a slam dunk to get the optimal direction and tilt which will maximize the kWh of power you get out. The only time you want to do anything different is if you're backfeeding to the grid for $ and want to maximize revenue, or if you have predictable daily load at the certain time a day and want to maximize power taken off the panels vs from a limited battery storage (round trip to the batteries and maybe through an inverter is always inefficient). The good news is buying bulk panels, batteries, and adding your own inverter and charge controller is so much cheaper than the residential systems.
So to put my 2 cents in..i would suggest for your solar panels setup be sure it's adjustable as opposed to stationary which gives you the flexibility to track the sun as it's position changes overhead
Great safety tips Matt 😂 I personally say life is full of possibilities and epic dreams! Sometimes we pass up such great opportunities when we worry about everything. Keep up the great job. 👍😎
Chopping back trees until just the trunk remains is called pollarding. It’s very common here in the UK, but the grow back takes a bit longer, as we have a cooler climate and more pronounced seasons.
I am probably not the only one saying this but, buy yourself a pair of large lopping shears. It has a short hooky blades with long arms like scissors. These work on pretty good size limbs and trees and they never run out of gas and the carburetor never breaks down on them. They're also very easy to use. They will make very short work of vines. You will find that they are one of your favorite tools in the jungle that you live in.
Echo actually has an attachment for saw blades. I have one! We called it the spinning blade of death!
Works great!
It’s a different head to the weed eater to attach it to
Your 19-20 deg solar panel tilt is about the average of the 12 months for Puerto Rico. The angle varies from winter to summer. Its 4 deg summer, 19 deg spring & fall, and 34 deg winter for Puerto Rico. So unless you provide adjustable array mounts, your 20 deg fixed panels is probably best all seasons average (19-20) for when you need the max power from solar in spring, summer & fall months for AC power, in addition to normal general power loads. Your South, Southeast may not be best for your area ....Solar South (max solar at mid-day) is 13.4 deg west of South in Puerto Rico (193.4 deg compass reading). There are a number of websites you can google, that will calculate all this info for your exact location to get you the best positions. Please do your research for specific site location!
Great idea Matt! That's a perfect use for your old dull blades from your circular saw. Too dull to cut boards cleanly but perfect for cutting brush. Again good idea and great video as usual!
When you first bought the land I said get an industrial weed eater/brush cutter with the handle bar grip, install a table saw carbide tip blade onto the weed eater. You can cut grass & 4 inch trees.
Solar comment. My preference would be for a 2 axis tracking array. It will provide power in the morning when battery bank may be at its lowest. Also check when clouds usually form which reduce solar performance- in the tropics the morning is usually cloud free while the afternoons can be cloudy, meaning your best solar performance will be in the morning. By 2 axis tracking, I do not mean the well known pole mounted system that can handle maybe 800w of solar panels.
Here is my 2 axis design thoughts. Imagine a large array on wheels that pivots around a post located at the back center of the array. The wheels support the array as it moves, the wheels ride on curved cement paths and one of the wheels is motor driven and controlled by an inexpensive 2 axis solar tracking controller with a sun position device and hooked up to a 12v battery. This provides the E/W tracking- starts the morning facing due E, follows the sun during day, faces due W at sunset, then. per controller settings, the motorized wheel moves the array back to due E waiting for morning. The N/S movement of the array could be done by powerful 12v linear actuators. Let's say 6 large panels on part 1 of array have the N side of array (S side is hinged or elevated center horizontal pole with pillow blocks is pivot for N/S movement) lifted or lowered based on sun's position. Another 6 panels on part 2 has its own linear actuator, hooked up to the same tracking controller. System also has a wind speed indicator that would make panels go horizontal with high wind, like 20mph, that is programmed into controller. Such a system using 12 400w panels would provide 4800 watts of PV power, or 6x the power from the well known pole mounted 2 axis system.
seems like your really doing a great job with the land and i appreciate your work keep going
Matt your brilliants is priceless. I’m sure you know this is why I watch! I keep my Sunday mornings open waiting for your video to drop. Thanks & keep them coming.
I like the ideal of saw blade but I would double nut it on the end for safety.
Mat the skull pendant is radical.
They have been making a blade like that for weedeaters since the 70s. And it always been SCARY
There's also the head with short lengths of chain saw chain. I had one and they're scary as well. The chain tends to whip around things and want to jerk the weedeater out of your hands.
Remember , lots of rain could wash away the hill you build on with no vegetation to keep it from eroding away . You need a wood chipper . I thought you were going to grow weed .😊
Double coco mesh like is used on the side of highways to stop erosion, or hydro seeding. Coco mesh is similar to straw, but it comes in huge rolls 8'x140', and you stake it into the ground. I'd think that'd be available there.
Very good 👍😁
All the Co-Ops and hardware shops around Baton Rouge sell saw blade kits for string trimmers. The kits come with a hub and left hand lock nuts. I was just using one this morning. Never heard of a blade flying off.
Actually been using one for a few years. Ordered it online, sold as a brush cutter blade to be used with a straight shaft brush cutter just like you are using the only difference is that the come in an 8” size as opposed to a circular saw blade which is usually 7.5”, it does make cutting undergrowth a lot easier.
LMAO Matt you get me rollin with the neckless bit and casting big shadow LOL
You guys are really feelin' the after effects of sailing ... you are always rockin' at the hips or using your sea-legs !!!😆
They make blades for weed eaters in fact I have one that I've had for my weed eater for more than 33 years. Just cutting these things off doesn't kill them you have to pull them up by the root are they will grow back. Of course if you keep everything mowed you don't have to worry about that. Just remember when you get rid of your vegetation then you're going to have a muddy mess when you get heavy rains until you get some vegetation growing back.
The mongoose skull is 🔥!!! Love it!
You're 1000% correct my family has been doing this for many many many many many many many many many years and unless you hit like chain link fence then some Sparks fly but other than that as long as it's securely attached I think your worst problem will be is having to replace the blade
Build a block house for houseing the battery's..&ur laundry units.Awesome job Guyz...
I use to think that you were speeding up Matt's work scenes but I noticed that the clouds were moving very slowly so I am now convinced that you are actually just that fast! 😮
Thanks for the Rosetta code! I’m learning French, and the lifetime subscription will come in clutch.
They sell blades for trimers like that I used them my self, Great job guys.
Whatever parallel you are at add 12° if you’re in the northern hemisphere, facing south. Victron is a good inverter and their charge controller, easy hook up and simple. I like Victron because of the Bluetooth that allows you to check things out on your phone. Good luck guys! I’m doing the same thing in NE Washington. 🍀
I use Spring and Autumn angles for my fixed array! Peak production is between 10am and 2pm. Not gaining much by facing east and/or west.
Matt u coverd all the safety concerns i hear u its great that uve picked up the language you will get more respect from the locals if u can speak there lingo we americans think everyone should kmow english and that doesnt work well 4 us in foregin lands also kristian looks besutiful in the black dress u have a lovely wife also with a sharp mind u make a great couple one of the reasons why i have followed yaws channel for yrs 16:09
take a look at wild, wonderful off grid.... good channel
Matt, SSW is the best they say and as I have clear North, East, South and West. I did a SSW. I have been considering a SE string also. I oversized my system and I am glad I did for those rainy weeks. I will be interested in the battery and inverter type you are getting. Like everything else someone has a different opinion you know that lol. The saw blade hack is awesome I like that. Kristin you looked stunning in that black dress. Lots of love from Texas. Wishing you two a super blessed week. God Bless in all thing you choose to do.
Thank you Matt for being thoughtful regarding wildlife. &ALL thatl lives there...Good Guy. &NOT 2Mention'Awesome Extra bit of land..Enough there for 2log Cabins.... looking 4ward too you're Projects...ZIP-LINE MAYBE.??
Your skull looks like an alien 👽 Another great update, can't wait to see how you get on with your solar system. Greetings from Cape Town.❤️
Kristen, you're looing great always love your laugh and smile . Matt you're a lucky guy !
Hi, for solar energy ideas, check out Life Uncontained, Ambition Strikes and Tiny Shiny Home. They all did solar panels so that you can adjust the angle of the panels to get the most sun.
I love your dress and necklace, your a hard worker and willing to learn. Your trying to over come all the problems that come with raw land, that's why I tune in. Puerto Rico is mostly sun so I will give you a heads up, pole mounted solar racks with a solar tracker will give you up to 40% more power. More bang for your bucks $$$, keep the videos coming, great job.
Matt’s new nickname is “Goose” short for Mongoose Mattie. 😂
THEY MAKE SPECIFIC BLADES FOR THE TRIMMER!!!! SEARCH FOR BRUSH CUTTER BLADES!!!
What fun would that be LOL 😂❤😊
I enjoyed this episode because I have done the same thing with one of my Echo brush cutters.
Stihl makes a helmet with a full plastic visor to protect your head and eyes. Wear some kind of cup (baseball catchers) to protect your equipment. You can purchase Kevlar chaps to finish your outfit. Kevlar chaps are Essential for cutting with a saw. Why because eventually, everyone gets tired and drops the saw a bit. Consequently, steel toed work boots are also a MUST.
This comes from a 74
year old landscaper. Experience is the Best Teacher.
I agree with you, it's a lot easier to do it with the Echo brush cutter!
I think you are doing a fantastic job on your land
I don’t think anyone can tell you what you already know 👍👍👍👍
BEAUTIFUL LAND WITH MOUNTAIN VIEWS ⛰️ ❤️
Awesome! Also make yourself a humongous sturdy work bench!
You can never have too much power.
That's a dam good idea with the sawblade, maybe you just need to find the right size and coarseness of blade to use........I wonder if a cutoff wheel would work? you know the brown wheels used to cut steel pipes etc, they are super thin too
I'm betting that flowing water in the background will make as much electricity Uncle Matty...🤙💪
@Dew-Man13 the river belongs to puerto rico. I'm not allowed to use it
Big Matt going at it again let go Boyz !!! 😂😂😂😂
I saw one with like chain saw teeth.
It looked like it would be great for your terrain.
The building is a power house guys
Good job Matt!!!! From another Matt....
Did the same thing! But I found out if you have a trimmer with the curved end the blades you can buy on Amazon won’t work. They should for yours. And they come with nuts and washers to hold it on properly
Great idea. I won’t be doing it at my place but you go team. ❤
Go online, and they will tell you at which angles to place your panels at for your longitude and latitude (remember you will have to adjust the angles for maximum exposure a few times a year) Government offices and solar companies will help you also
I am glad my degree in green energy management and construction has finally been useful, lol
Big fan, love the videos
We had one of those for clearing our property line. I called it a Sidewinder on a Stick! Very Dangerous!!!!
Thats the kind of weed trimmer Ki have. Its a steel and bought like that, with a saw blade. Do not see any problems with it other than if a trimmer who is made for strings can handle a blade in the long run. You will find out though 😃
Yea when i was in a road camp prison they had weed wackers with blades on them like that for cutting thick brush and sm limbs that was back in late eightys they worked great and didnt have to worry about anyone messin with u while using them either 0:00
Shipping containers are reasonably priced, very reliable, and water proof. The best thing is, when plans change the container can be moved and repurposed.
You read my mind, get two and roof truss the gap, you now have secure storage and under cover work space.
@BrianM0OAB you could build out several living spaces very quickly, I'm sure it's uncomfortable crammed in their trailer. You could even pickup a broken refrigerated shipping container and mount a split AC unit to keep the shipping containers super comfortable while she edits the videos.
@@scientificapproach6578 Absolutely, they're used here in London for housing and offices, many youtube channels have used them for workshop spaces to affordable homes, I have considered using them sometime in the future for my workshop.
Project Farm did a whole video comparing blades that are made to do exactly what youre doing with the weed eater. It's 100% normal.
Okay let's do this
First off solar panels can be run in series or parallel
You need to run as high voltage as your system will allow this will save you a lot of money on copper wire
I have learned a lot from DIY solar power with Will Prowse
Great video! If your solar panel angle won't be adjustable, a 28° to 30° angle might give you the best year round results in Puerto Rico. Good luck with the Solar, it can be a big ole can worms~
Life Uncontained channel has a lot of great info on a solar setup!
Hi Matt and Kristen, keep it up❤❤
Matt, buy a kit house and just assemble it. That way you only have to pour the foundation, dig out the water and sewer lines. It will save you lots of time and work. Go for it.
I think your trimmer blade idea is ok. We have a Stihl circular saw blade for our Stihl gas brushcutter, to remove low brush and small tree remnants.
Don't get a panel tracking system or anything similar with moving parts that will require maintenance and eventually break. If you want that extra output, just get a few extra panels
In in awe
mate imhho u do a hell of a job !!!
keep going !!!
Don't mess Uncle Matty😂
Use your river for the power much better than solar, and run wire directly to your trailer OR batteries BICYCLE DINAMO STYLE.
No rush to build your house, take your time. You've got a nice park model home that works until you are ready!
Matt look at getting you an echo combi system. The amount of attachments for it will blow your mind. And it's reasonably priced. It would greatly help you maintain the property. Yall are doing an amazing job out there !!!
Oh that’s a brush cutter weed eater I’ve had one for years. He Matt, kudos for creativity, usually one things have more than one intended use 👏, also homestead it’s looking amazing
Your channel is a place where every video is a true work of art. Thank you for your dedication and passion for creativity!🎼🖥🛡
Good choice on doing solar first. We have coconut land in Philippines and solar is a must before house
can't wait to see this project!
If I was building a roof system with solar panels on top I would make sure it was large enough and tall enough to house several sailboats including the one you have that is at risk.
keep it up Matty....don't worry about whiners and nay-sayers, do you own thing. You two have proven your skills well beyond sailors. All power to you!
I like the enginuity, creativity, inventiveness, enthusiasm, and applying your energy to complete your vision, toolman!
Also, I think you're right to prepare the infrastructure before you build. Remember, if you don't know how, ask someone who does know. They can help with your vision by experience to make it easier and to avoid those, if only I had known, and, let's tear that out and do it better!
💖🌞👑✝️😃
I agree with you, the infrastructure is the most important part!
POWER! You guys are winging it singing it, saying it and doing it!
It's a lot different than the boat work and for sure needs a skull amulet 😅
Power is the beating heart of life in this modern world, even if you are camping in a jungle. I love, love, love that you are getting your generation sorted before embarking on big building. Matty, you have enough skill, maybe light on experience, but enough nous to know where your knowledge falls shy and to get some learning done before putting up some major structural permanence. (Dude, ask before building, this group got your back).
Trust Architects, trust engineers, measure twice, protect your soil (I'm really liking your attitude to this man) and enjoy the endeavour.
It'll take longer than you plan, build that into your mindset. Big things take big time.
Keep the blades sharp, rest the mind and body as needed. Find the funny in the failure and document all your success so we can enjoy it too.
Love you guys. Bossing it!😅
Looking forward to your power project sure you will have done your homework before start
I'm sure Kristen will keep you on the straight
Matt love the necklace predators will think twice before taking liberties in future
you guys crack me up. looking sweeet!
Arbor Man Matt! Be sure and give the goats the very top growth of those branches. They love the young new growth, it’s like the heart of celery to them…..deeelicious!
Nice Work! I use the saw blade on the trimmer to clear off brush. Been doing it for +20 years with no problems. After you are done with the solar system I think you should look at using the river for hydro-electric power!
Matt, you should check into hiring someone with a forestry mulcher instead of just a tractor.
A forestry mulcher will cut everything down to soil, them you just have to maintain it
Hey Matt, technically you have an Echo PAS unit and Echo supplies many attachments that fit your unit to make many chores easy. Not sure if those are readily available in PR. The gearbox will be fine. My concern (as an Echo dealer) that the raised boss coupler to center the blade is in place as well as the proper coupler over the end of the blade to secure it with a cotter pin for the hole in the end of the shaft. Your blade is fine I’m sure. Glad to see you kept the safety guard on. Echo also has a power pruner attachment and 3’ extension for your taller tree cutting needs!
COMPOST THE BRUSH -- MAKE A PILE - NO NEED TO BURN