Looks like a great setup Mr. Jim! And OOO I'm gonna tell Mrs. Jessica you said that, I can see the next video now, "Mrs. Jessica smacks down Mr. Jim in epic boxing match of the century!" LOL!
You're amazing, just amazing. I love watching your videos so much. I love conservation, nature and off grid creativity. Your channel has it all, plus your fabulous personality. I love the Jim and Jessica show! 💖💕🌷🌳🍃
I've had my eye on one of those wringers You'll have to update us on how well it works. Very exciting! A laundry house is at the top of my list, the laundromat is EXPENSIVE!
Nice set up and yeah washing by hand really cleans the clothes. I had something similar my girlfriend was washing by hand when temperatures started dropping I decided to use our solar for laundry needs and a propane dryer front load washer doesn't use lots of water and we drain it into our little "orchard" XD 4 trees lol we use a RV style 12v pump on a switch so we shut it off when not doing laundry. it has a pressure switch inside so when it's on it does kick itself off at 45 psi I believe
Hi Jim and Jessica, looking to catch up. Can't believe I didn't leave a message on this one. I watched it before. Well now I have just watched it again. Thanks for sharing and showing.💕. NonnaGrace
Really enjoyed watching you shovel gravel! It was almost as good as watching you dig. 😄😂☺️ The laundry system should make things a lot nicer for Jessica . Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Jessica doesn't say much, but the more I see of her, the more impressive she is, as an individual. She truly is a rare gem of a woman. You're very lucky to have each other.😎
Probably an idea you already know, but when I was water strapped, I used my rinse water to wash the next load of laundry. It helps cut down on water usage quite a bit. It looks like it would be easy to do with your setup. I also used a breathing washer that kind of looks like a weird plunger.
I had a top loading washer and filled it by bucket with rainwater. The small load setting didn't use much water. The wash water drained into a large trash can for immediate reuse if I had two loads and it wasn't too dirty. Used a bucket to fill for the rinse cycle. Rinse water drained into another trash can to be used as wash water at a later date. When it was hot outside I had to add a little bleach so that it didn't get stinky because I only did laundry once a week. Dirty water went to the trees. It worked well but a pump for the water would have been better than hauling buckets.I hope your system works well for you. I enjoyed the plastic bag video art and "PSA".
Be better using a water efficient electric washer and air dry. Use biodegradable soap and make a place to dump the water. For messy clothes just let them soak for 20 minutes the continue the cycle. When you built the house you can move the washer in. Laundry matts have short wash cycles not conducive to clean clothes but making money.
Jim I got a great idea Jessica is always helping you .. So it’s a 50/50 so I thought you could help her scrub clothes ..Cause you were clothes and get dirty 🤗☮️✌️👍❤️
I think I’d have to find a way to solar power a washing machine, and line dry. If you suspect that your clothes are double the dirty, won’t that mean double the wash to get them clean. We do live in the city, but I collect solar panels from old RVs as most around here are being sold cheap (older models) or on their way to junk yards. That also goes for golf cart batteries. TFS
Very smart setup. What type of laundry soap do you use? I like the gray water usage. Definitely a precious resource. I think you guys are getting all of the rain, hardly any hit Phoenix. Looking forward to seeing more on this project.
@@ourselfreliantlife Of course you know the digging jabs are a joke. Fun hanging with you & Hard Ways and I sincerely do enjoy & learn from your progress in the desert, though I doubt I could handle that environment.
Interesting setup, look forward to seeing how it works out for you. The floating plastic bag brought back memories of a time wasted in watching a movie, American Pie.? love and prayers...............Patti
Jim, I would love to see you demonstrate how this works for us. I feel for Jessica washing your filthy pants on a wash board in the tiny shower. I remember washing clothes for 4 young children in a washtub during the summer when my 2 step daughters were visiting.
The level of filth we were bringing in there, LOL!! Did Crew ever end up pooping? Haha! the plastic bag, all I could think about was American beauty. Omg where you live is so stinking beautiful!!!
Wow if we had to do all of our laundry by hand, then thats pretty much all I'd be doing every day haha! Glad you got this new system set up! I hope Crew ended up pooping! I know I feel better when I poop 😁😂
Sweet! Nice set up. Just wondering what you were on during the baggie scene? LOL... And yes, you're lucky Jessica didn't hear the kitchen comment :)... It's always fun to watch you and your antics... :P
Just looked at radar for your area. Is your next project an ark? At least you could share some wetness with friends. lol. My standard washer runs on my solar and would just need to elevate my water source to use rain water or use rv pump to fill to proper level. Spin cycle is the most important. Then onto the linear solar clothes dryer.
Impressive. I could not imagine going to that laundry setup, but then, I’m spoiled and on grid. Did I hear you get a 1UP as the rain was moving in? Maybe I’m paying too much attention to my kids playing Mario these days.
I was kinda wondering how you took care of laundry out there. Especially with limited water. With your new catchment system do you think all your water needs will be met? Assuming that annual rainfall remains the same.
I've got to ask, is your dialog scripted or are you just a wild and crazy guy? You always have something crazy to say or do. I am always like I should have said or done that, about 10 mnutes after the video is posted. Good video your wife will sure appreciate not having to share the shower with your dirty clothes.
Good question Eric! I don't think I could script the stuff I say.😆 I just learned to say whatever pops in my head at the moment. I just try to be free and easy on the videos. I just have fun and try not to take things too seriously. So in short, it's just me being me, but a little more free than I would be around people if that makes sense.
Thanks so much for watching! We hope you're having a great day!
Old skool laundry by hand. Jessica is a beast! Wow
Lol! Yes, we have a demo coming out soon.😆👍
Good times. Looking forward to seeing it in action. Great sunset. Team no plastic bags. Let's do this. Namaste
Team no plastic bags!!🙌
You are the off grid all-stars. Champions of the water
Lol! Thank you!!
Love the storm clouds and “after the storm” shots! Now that really is beautiful! I never get tired of these off grid sunrises and sunsets!🌅
It's so beautiful out here!!🙌
Thanks Pam!
How's the shed build going?
Green Dream Project Great! Thanks. Brian is working on putting out a video soon.
I love it Jim, cant wait to see it in use, what a beautiful sunset! God Bless,xoxoxo, Love yall!
Thanks so much, Lori! You've probably had to use a wringer before, hey? This will be a first for us.😁
Looks like a great setup Mr. Jim! And OOO I'm gonna tell Mrs. Jessica you said that, I can see the next video now, "Mrs. Jessica smacks down Mr. Jim in epic boxing match of the century!" LOL!
Lol! Hey Andy! What happens in the videos stays in the videos. 🤔For the entire world to see.🤣🤣
What a great set up. I can't wait to see how it works. The video of the storm and the sky were beautiful!
😃Thank so much Stacey! I think it will definitely be better than doing it by hand.
I like the addition of the wringer. Looks like a great system!
Thanks Lynette! We still have yet to try it out.😆👍
That turned out real well !!! It's nice to od laundry outside ! Your sunsets are beautiful !
Thanks Irene! We love spending time outside and this is another excuse. 😃
Great solution to two problems. As usual beautiful weather shots.
😀Thank you very much!
Very cool guys. Another system getting put into place. Loved the humor Jimmy Jim.
Thanks Jay! I always have to clown it up a bit.😆👍
You're amazing, just amazing. I love watching your videos so much. I love conservation, nature and off grid creativity. Your channel has it all, plus your fabulous personality. I love the Jim and Jessica show! 💖💕🌷🌳🍃
Thank you so much Michele! That means a lot. 🙏
@@ourselfreliantlife 💖💕🌷🌳🍃
LOL the bag. Yes I totally know that reference! HAHAHA That movie DID NOT stand the test of time for so many reasons lol.
Lol! I probably shouldn't do so many obscure movie references. 😆 You're probably the only one that gets them.🤣👍
Good DIY OFF-GRID laundry system build. Great sharing.
Thank you very much!
I've had my eye on one of those wringers
You'll have to update us on how well it works. Very exciting!
A laundry house is at the top of my list, the laundromat is EXPENSIVE!
The money spent there will definitely add up. Hopefully this works out well for us.
Really humorous Jim. I needed a laugh! Thanks✝️❤️
Nice set up and yeah washing by hand really cleans the clothes. I had something similar my girlfriend was washing by hand when temperatures started dropping I decided to use our solar for laundry needs and a propane dryer front load washer doesn't use lots of water and we drain it into our little "orchard" XD 4 trees lol we use a RV style 12v pump on a switch so we shut it off when not doing laundry. it has a pressure switch inside so when it's on it does kick itself off at 45 psi I believe
I think it is looking great ! Can’t wait to see it in action 😊
Thanks Zule! The video just dropped today.😃
The "American Beauty" reference was funny. Great job Jim
Lol! That makes two people that got it.😆
Thanks Dave!
Fantastic video, love the views of the approaching rain storm. Laundry idea is great as well!
Thank you so much!
Yay for laundry! Well, yay for easier laundry!
Lol! Thanks Rali!
Nice set up. I’m waiting to see it in action. Good job.
Thanks Michael! That'll be coming up soon.😁
Wow that’s so cool! Thanks for sharing this my friends!
Thanks Dominic!
Cool setup, can’t wait to see it in action. Loved the slow mo walk by with the down poor in the back ground 😜yeah boi!
Thank you! We're trying to be all stylish and stuff. 😆👍
Great set up. Look forward to part 2.
Thank you! We're looking forward to that as well.😁
Hi Jim and Jessica, looking to catch up. Can't believe I didn't leave a message on this one. I watched it before. Well now I have just watched it again. Thanks for sharing and showing.💕. NonnaGrace
Thank you Nonnagrace for stopping by. 🙏
Really enjoyed watching you shovel gravel! It was almost as good as watching you dig. 😄😂☺️ The laundry system should make things a lot nicer for Jessica . Have a great weekend!
Lol! Thanks Irene! I guess if I can't dig might as well shovel. 😆👍
Necessity is the mother of invention 😀
Absolutely it is!😃
awesome, can't wait to see it in operation.
Thanks Warren!
Wow ! Didn't know you guys had this one ! I'm tryin to hook up an excersize bike as a manual washer.
Great video as always. Looks like a great setup.
Thank you!
Very Cool Idea, ready to see it in action.
Yes! I think that will come out this week.😃
Great video Jim and Jessica
Thank you!
Nice. Save some money at the the laundromat, double dip on the water. Cool deal. 👍👍
Got to be water wise in the desert. 😁 Thanks G!
Mrs. Jessica doesn't say much, but the more I see of her, the more impressive she is, as an individual. She truly is a rare gem of a woman. You're very lucky to have each other.😎
nice job👍 much better than going to the laundromat, looks pretty cool, love the slow mo : )
Thank you! We're always trying new things out.😁
😂😂😂hope Jess didn't hear that 😂😂😂enjoy laundry duty Jim.Thanks. LYMI.
That's why I said it quietly!🤣👍
Ok now that was awesome what super cool idea sledgehammered it thourly enjoyed this video great tips and tricks
Thank you so much!
I have so many comments I’m gonna break it up!😆 Love the American Beauty ref!
I worry about Dallas poop too. We be crazy with our pets. 🥰
Yes! More people got the American Beauty reference than I thought. I figured you'd be one.😆👍
Probably an idea you already know, but when I was water strapped, I used my rinse water to wash the next load of laundry. It helps cut down on water usage quite a bit. It looks like it would be easy to do with your setup. I also used a breathing washer that kind of looks like a weird plunger.
Thank you! Yes, we'll be covering that in an upcoming video, but we appreciate the suggestions.
You gonna get in trouble. Looking forward to the finished product.
I'm always getting into trouble. 😆👍
I had a top loading washer and filled it by bucket with rainwater. The small load setting didn't use much water. The wash water drained into a large trash can for immediate reuse if I had two loads and it wasn't too dirty. Used a bucket to fill for the rinse cycle. Rinse water drained into another trash can to be used as wash water at a later date. When it was hot outside I had to add a little bleach so that it didn't get stinky because I only did laundry once a week. Dirty water went to the trees. It worked well but a pump for the water would have been better than hauling buckets.I hope your system works well for you. I enjoyed the plastic bag video art and "PSA".
😁Thank you!
It sounds like you had a pretty good system worked out.😀
Nice. The home made laundry system will definitely save some money at the the laundromat.
Go poop Crew! Go Poop!
Rob
Lol! Thanks Rob! We hope so.😃
Wow Such a creative idea, fantastic! Keep it up:)
😃Thank you very much!!🙏
Good deal! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Carlton!
Y'all are amazing 💖
Thanks Sabrina!
Awsome job great project and idea
Thanks Bree!
A laundry system nice. If she didn't hear you I will bop you on the noggin for that remark 😂
Lol! I'd deserve it.😆👍
Be better using a water efficient electric washer and air dry. Use biodegradable soap and make a place to dump the water. For messy clothes just let them soak for 20 minutes the continue the cycle. When you built the house you can move the washer in. Laundry matts have short wash cycles not conducive to clean clothes but making money.
Great video guys
Thanks James!
NO WAY!!! THE CINDER BLOCKS STACKED THEMSELVES!!!!
I'm not saying it was the aliens.
But it was the aliens.😉👽
@@ourselfreliantlife #truth
Crew needs a burrito!-! Lol just teasing
Lol! Have you been watching too much CG, and or Andy?😆👍
Thanks Linda!
Looking good!!
Thanks CG!
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Great video and Great idea!
Thank you very much!
You could put a smaller tub in the larger for smaller loads.
Besides this being a great video, great info and funny, I am noticing that you guys are getting your tan going on 😇
Oh yeah! We're spending a lot of time outside.😃
Thanks for the compliments, Mari!
If Jessica is not in the kitchen you might starve! 😂😂 nice set up!
Lol! I'm not completely helpless at making food.🤣
Thank you!
Of course not! Without water cooking would be difficult:) you all make a great team :) I was teasin
Jim I got a great idea Jessica is always helping you .. So it’s a 50/50 so I thought you could help her scrub clothes ..Cause you were clothes and get dirty 🤗☮️✌️👍❤️
Lol! It's always 50/50 here Brenda! I always help out with chores. 😉👍
Alrighty then lets see this momma in action! Better watch what ya be say'n buddy. Jess be come out that kitchen with her fry pan! LOL. Git-R-Done!!
Lol! I know! I'm definitely going to be in big trouble one of these days.
We can't wait to put this in action either. 😃
Thanks so much CB!🙏
The filth was next level? LOL
Lol! Yeah, we give dirty a whole new meaning. 🤣
Sheer perfection.....😁
Thanks Sherry!
Have you ever seen those bicycle washing machines? What you think about that? Can wait to see your system in action!
They're pretty cool! Maybe we'll do something like that eventually, or maybe actually get a regular washing machine. 😆
Thanks Bill!
I think I’d have to find a way to solar power a washing machine, and line dry. If you suspect that your clothes are double the dirty, won’t that mean double the wash to get them clean.
We do live in the city, but I collect solar panels from old RVs as most around here are being sold cheap (older models) or on their way to junk yards. That also goes for golf cart batteries.
TFS
We have plenty of solar to power a machine. It's the water pressure we don't have. This will do for now, until we have some type of pump set up.
lets wash some clothes! set up looks good Jim
Let's do it!!✊
Thanks Joey!😆👍
Very smart setup. What type of laundry soap do you use? I like the gray water usage. Definitely a precious resource. I think you guys are getting all of the rain, hardly any hit Phoenix. Looking forward to seeing more on this project.
Thanks Paula! We're using the Dr. Bronner's.
Hopefully you get some rain soon.
Right about 10 and a half minutes in I'm pretty sure you got a bunch of glares your way 😄
Lol, probably. I probably shouldn't make jokes like that. There are people that probably wouldn't get it.😬
Looks like it will be a good system, Jim. Now let's see YOU washing some clothes! (But aren't you gonna bury the drain pipe? We want DIGGING).
Lol! I'd probably use this system. 😁 I'm sure there will be more digging. 😆👍
@@ourselfreliantlife Of course you know the digging jabs are a joke. Fun hanging with you & Hard Ways and I sincerely do enjoy & learn from your progress in the desert, though I doubt I could handle that environment.
Interesting setup, look forward to seeing how it works out for you. The floating plastic bag brought back memories of a time wasted in watching a movie, American Pie.? love and prayers...............Patti
Thank you! Close on the reference though. American Beauty!😉👍
Jim, I would love to see you demonstrate how this works for us. I feel for Jessica washing your filthy pants on a wash board in the tiny shower. I remember washing clothes for 4 young children in a washtub during the summer when my 2 step daughters were visiting.
We'll definitely be doing a demo soon.
Using a washboard is definitely hard work.
The level of filth we were bringing in there, LOL!! Did Crew ever end up pooping? Haha! the plastic bag, all I could think about was American beauty. Omg where you live is so stinking beautiful!!!
Lol! American Beauty is definitely the reference on that one.
Crew did go eventually. 😆👍
Thanks Krissy!
Green Dream Project I knew it!!!! Haven’t seen that movie in ages!! Good I’m glad Crew is all good😂
Wow if we had to do all of our laundry by hand, then thats pretty much all I'd be doing every day haha! Glad you got this new system set up! I hope Crew ended up pooping! I know I feel better when I poop 😁😂
I'm sure that would be the case. There must be a ton of laundry there.😬
He went eventually. 😆👍
Sweet! Nice set up. Just wondering what you were on during the baggie scene? LOL...
And yes, you're lucky Jessica didn't hear the kitchen comment :)...
It's always fun to watch you and your antics... :P
😆Thank you! I'm just high on life.🤣👍
you have to watch that wringer, I have a tip on one finger disfigured because of getting it caught between the rollers.
Thanks for the warning Vernon!😬
Jim buddy, you and I have about the same demeanor... The difference might be mine is on purpose 😎
Awesome!😎👍
Just looked at radar for your area. Is your next project an ark? At least you could share some wetness with friends. lol. My standard washer runs on my solar and would just need to elevate my water source to use rain water or use rv pump to fill to proper level. Spin cycle is the most important. Then onto the linear solar clothes dryer.
We are actually getting some rain right now. It's a bit light, but we'll take it.
Impressive. I could not imagine going to that laundry setup, but then, I’m spoiled and on grid. Did I hear you get a 1UP as the rain was moving in? Maybe I’m paying too much attention to my kids playing Mario these days.
Lol! In all my excitement you probably did hear the 1up.😆
Thanks PPG!!🙏
That looks like it will work just fine. I hope it does. Hope the ASPCA does not get you for torturing Crew.
Lol! What?? Actually I think he likes grimey smelling things for some reason. 🤷♂️
Well done , do i see more digging to me done lol
Lol! Not so much digging, but definitely shoveling.
On the old washers you could set how long the washing cycle was
But not on the new machines
I was kinda wondering how you took care of laundry out there. Especially with limited water. With your new catchment system do you think all your water needs will be met? Assuming that annual rainfall remains the same.
Good question Oppe! As of right now it should do okay. It may not provide for all our water needs in the future, but we'll be adding more storage.
It’s an interesting project jimmy. My off grid neighbors run a generator and use a washing machine?!?
Does your neighbor use a washing machine?
Green Dream Project yes.
Green Dream Project But your solar is a Ferrari compare to his old klunker.
You really need to dig another ditch for that drain. We haven't seen you dig for a while.
How close is the new tote to your overhead piping. Is it possible to connect it?
Not really, but I have other ideas on ways to fill that with rain water.😁👍
@@ourselfreliantlife bummer! That would be so convenient
Great system Jim but where do you put the quarters? ;-)
In my pocket!! Got to stay green. Am I right?😉👍
Maybe you could add another tank?
We'll definitely be adding more storage.😃
I see what your doing there...leaving those pipes running above ground for a security system...tripping any trespassers.
You know it!😉
@@ourselfreliantlife 👍👍
I can’t wait until y’all get your homestead set up so y’all can rest!! No offense but I’m keeping my washer 😉 God Bless!! And please rest !!!!
Lol! No offense taken. We'll be at up sometime.😆
I guess the built-in washer and dryer in your RV is on the fritz then,, huh.? bummer.. 😄
🤣I know, right?
looks like you did paint the totes.
I did.😁
Maybe this is a dumb question but why not just a washer and a dryer. Okay maybe not a dryer since you're in the desert.
We don't have a pump to get the water pressure a machine would need. Everything here is gravity fed outside.
Is there always an echo in the desert...lol
No, just when things get epic!😆👍
@@ourselfreliantlife and it was epic
Washing machines use very little power now a days. Why not just get a washing machine and then hang dry your clothes? Just curious.
Usually you need water pressure for a machine. We don't have a water pump set up.
what kind of dog was that?
An American Akita. 😀
You are going to become a expert in plumbing. At least no digging for you on this project.
😃Thank you! No digging, just a little shoveling. Not too bad.😁👍
JUst build a swimming pool. Looks like your place has lots of rain.
We have been getting a lot of rain. It should be interesting to see what we end up with for the year.
I've got to ask, is your dialog scripted or are you just a wild and crazy guy? You always have something crazy to say or do. I am always like I should have said or done that, about 10 mnutes after the video is posted. Good video your wife will sure appreciate not having to share the shower with your dirty clothes.
Good question Eric! I don't think I could script the stuff I say.😆 I just learned to say whatever pops in my head at the moment. I just try to be free and easy on the videos. I just have fun and try not to take things too seriously. So in short, it's just me being me, but a little more free than I would be around people if that makes sense.