Solar CITIES IBC Biogas System Tutorial Complete

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  • Опубліковано 15 бер 2015
  • This is our Solar CITIES IBC Biogas System tutorial, with photos of builds we've done around the world and an animation describing how you can do this at home!
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  • @drproton85
    @drproton85 2 роки тому +11

    *I'll definitely build one of these within the next 5 years. I'll add it to my list of things to build. Everyone ask me again in 5 years if you see this comment!*

    • @Gorindakia
      @Gorindakia Рік тому +2

      4 years to go, clock’s ticking! :’)

    • @MaximumLiving
      @MaximumLiving 10 місяців тому +1

      Imagine how many hot meals you cook or have cooked for you in 5 years, how about this year?! 🙏

    • @adamdoig1448
      @adamdoig1448 6 місяців тому

      3 years left
      Better start collecting the materials 😊

    • @brendan9853
      @brendan9853 4 місяці тому

      @@adamdoig1448 I call next years message😉😂

  • @darinwilson5089
    @darinwilson5089 7 років тому +27

    The most informative video on this subject that I have found yet. Thank you.

  • @inocent007
    @inocent007 2 роки тому +2

    This a trippy ass way to explain it in the opening. I like it. Simple construction instructions.

  • @richwilliam3378
    @richwilliam3378 5 років тому +7

    I've been thinking of this for a while and was looking for a good "how to" video, so thanks - I can't give you enough upticks! All the ideas I had were complicating the whole thing far too much. This is simple and doable and I can't wait to get started. Best wishes.

    • @gustav-adolfschildt
      @gustav-adolfschildt 2 роки тому +3

      I am not sure if you build one already. If not try to build it with a 4" Feed in Pipe in the center and incorporate a stirrer

    • @princessjuni1821
      @princessjuni1821 2 роки тому

      @@gustav-adolfschildt I’m about to start building one, have several 330 totes available and even have a long piece of 6” pvc and 10” pvc female ends that I picked up on Craigslist for $20, any tips you can give me? 6” too big, 4” better? 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @johngagne1
    @johngagne1 8 років тому +55

    This is the best I have seen. Simple and informative and motivational at the same time. Very good.

  • @nospamman4443
    @nospamman4443 5 років тому +14

    concise, clear, and no bs! thank you!

  • @Canadianhonkindiesel
    @Canadianhonkindiesel 6 років тому +5

    Thank you so much for sharing. I have been eye balling this biogas stuff for awhile now. But trying to think about its viability here in Canada. I think after seeing this that I have found the solution here. This should complete my off grid system very nicely. Again thank you!!!!!

  • @MrCarlRobinson
    @MrCarlRobinson 4 роки тому +11

    I’ve seen some people use double blow up mattresses to store the gas, if you can’t find bladders. Then you could tee them together to increase capacity. On the plus side, it would allow you to put a flat board on top of the stack and sandbag it to give the required pressure, instead of pumping!

    • @adamsaquatics3332
      @adamsaquatics3332 2 роки тому +2

      Any possible links to videos on how to connect that to this system?

  • @TheFarmacySeedsNetwork
    @TheFarmacySeedsNetwork 5 років тому +2

    I read "The Handbook of Homemade Power" when I was 14.. and studied deeply on these.. I had dug a hole in the yard, gotten barrels and many of the other parts, unfortunately, my parents made me fill the hole back in and I never finished. You have re-inspired me... Maybe I will build one of these for my farm sometime soon. There are 2 best temperature zones for anaerobic digestion 90 degrees F and 120-130 F. My thought is to tie this in to my greenhouse thermal mass system and use the excess heat to help better regulate the digester temps. Thanks for sharing!

  • @richardsandwell2285
    @richardsandwell2285 6 років тому +10

    What a fantastic video, so well explained and inspiring.

  • @dorisduodu8080
    @dorisduodu8080 7 років тому +5

    Thanks to Mashav 2017, I had a hands on training on this simple but very useful technology. I hope to use it basically solve sanitation problem and use the efflueut to plant vegetables

  • @JimboJitsu
    @JimboJitsu 6 років тому +4

    one wonders how one missed this video... great job!

  • @mikehenderson8610
    @mikehenderson8610 Рік тому +1

    this is gold. million of people should see and do this.

  • @makisxatzimixas2372
    @makisxatzimixas2372 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks a lot for this video! It the exact amount of intentionality and detail that I want! You rock.

  • @travisferch9902
    @travisferch9902 3 роки тому +3

    You guys are amazing! This is absolutely priceless!

  • @synthetic_paul
    @synthetic_paul 8 років тому +8

    Great job on the illustration.

  • @sleddy01
    @sleddy01 3 роки тому +2

    I'll pile on the accolades. Phenomenal video.

  • @charleslaferriere2138
    @charleslaferriere2138 8 років тому +3

    BEAUTIFUL!!!Can't wait to build one!! THANKS!!!!!!!!!!

    • @charlidog2
      @charlidog2 3 роки тому

      5 years later, how did it turn out?

  • @jeffcameron7853
    @jeffcameron7853 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome video tutorial. I'm definitely going to make one to heat water.

  • @nelsondisalvatore9812
    @nelsondisalvatore9812 8 років тому +34

    THIS IS THE BEST DESIGN I HAVE SEEN SO FAR

    • @NaLovePHAT4Life
      @NaLovePHAT4Life 6 років тому +1

      I AGREE! THIS MAKES ME REALLY FEEL LIKE I CAN DO IT MYSELF!

    • @altha-rf1et
      @altha-rf1et 5 років тому

      agree been studying up on the subject uses materials that I can get a hole of

  • @stephaniejosine
    @stephaniejosine Рік тому +2

    Excellent, so inspiring, thank you! I can't wait to implement this on my off-grid finca

  • @olddanb1
    @olddanb1 3 роки тому +1

    Top video.
    Looking forward to the video to teach how to scrub the gases produced of all impurities that will lead to the corrosion of pressurised storage and plumbing.

  • @hannaheskin
    @hannaheskin 2 роки тому +2

    Incredible, inspiring and so informative thank you!

  • @evohori
    @evohori 5 років тому +1

    Awesome video and design!!!😎👍

  • @theyareourbread
    @theyareourbread 6 років тому

    Amazing!!! thank u forcthis,easy to understand video. I will be using this soon.

  • @jaeybeeinvestments597
    @jaeybeeinvestments597 4 роки тому

    Awesome explanation. Thanks. Must try

  • @slaplapdog
    @slaplapdog 4 роки тому +11

    I have considered this for my home, but the things I have read indicate a small amount of gas is produced in a household sized system.
    This lead me to think of what else it could be used for, and I came to the conclusion that a green/grow house, lit/heated by gaslight would make sense.
    When I search for information on growing plants by gaslight, I get either ancient information, or weed growers referencing that ancient information to use with electrical light.
    I think a building that processes compost through chickens and the chicken waste through a biogas system, while growing plants, and producing fertilizer, would be a good fit in lots of urban areas.

  • @countryboyc130
    @countryboyc130 8 років тому +1

    Very good technique and presentation.

  • @vnrkain1169
    @vnrkain1169 Рік тому

    Thank you for this video. It is exactly what I have been looking for. Now I can build one. Cheers

  • @z3phyrdok
    @z3phyrdok 2 роки тому

    This was awesome! I want to do this as soon as I can.

  • @zulu5078
    @zulu5078 8 років тому +6

    Great stuff, I'm yet to try this in Mzansi(S.Africa) My country men don't share information. Once again great stuff

  • @MrJFoster1984
    @MrJFoster1984 2 роки тому

    That is for taking the time to share those folks 👍💓🙏

  • @veronicathecow
    @veronicathecow 4 роки тому +7

    Brilliant explanation and design, thank you for sharing!

  • @emilycopeland2095
    @emilycopeland2095 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for such a great video explaining and proving this can be done :)

  • @du3hx
    @du3hx 8 років тому +1

    very informative. thank you for sharing..

  • @agritech802
    @agritech802 Рік тому

    Great video, thanks for sharing

  • @MrGigi-dz9cv
    @MrGigi-dz9cv 4 роки тому

    Great tutorial. Whatehver, If You are stuck with diffrent designs, remember the basics.
    Digestion takes place în a sealed container, in order to be able to collect the gas.

  • @boorayin2773
    @boorayin2773 2 роки тому +6

    Thomas - I'm kinda obsessed with this topic for the various food waste reduction, reduced carbon footprint, and alternative fuel reasons and have been watching a number of your well-done how-to's - thanks!! I'd love to see what setup you did for the under-sink version at 6:24 as something that would work for we house- and apartment-dwelling masses? I've been all over your Solar CITIES website, too...love the mission! Cheers

  • @Amansvista
    @Amansvista 6 років тому +1

    Great video.

  • @denniscamba6862
    @denniscamba6862 4 роки тому +2

    I love it was a great information i will do this once i got back from my country

  • @shaileshnabar5752
    @shaileshnabar5752 7 років тому +1

    Well done. Very helpful.

  • @altha-rf1et
    @altha-rf1et 5 років тому

    best video on the subject right now I'm sleeping in my car, lost my home due to Hurricane Micheal when it hit Florida, On social security due to Parkinson. could not afford house insurance. Probably get me a utility building next month to live in and maybe a use RV in 6 months,, Just got power back yesterday got a tent set up as well Studying up on as many ways as I can that I can be off the grid,, I do have to have the power lines running to my new place, but I will be using my power as much as possible

  • @someotherdude
    @someotherdude 5 років тому +6

    Aside from the victimization 'hook' at the beginning, this was an extremely well done video. Straightforward and understandable.

  • @shinnkey5564
    @shinnkey5564 8 років тому +1

    this is so cool..thanks for the idea.

  • @geraldhickey6058
    @geraldhickey6058 3 роки тому

    Thank you from Zimbabwe. 2021 lockdown project.

  • @owenraymond3430
    @owenraymond3430 8 років тому +1

    Great stuff,

  • @UncommonNews777
    @UncommonNews777 2 роки тому

    Best video I have seen thus far. Many thanks.

  • @-robo-
    @-robo- 2 роки тому +1

    You might consider marking the pipes above the top of the tank, to indicate which direction the cuts and holes below.

  • @yurikhakhnazarian7664
    @yurikhakhnazarian7664 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you very much for sharing with us all your knowledges about biogas. Thanks for your practical and clever ideas.

  • @tarunverma1431
    @tarunverma1431 4 роки тому

    Excellent video

  • @rafaelacosta1701
    @rafaelacosta1701 2 роки тому

    Great video man!...Great.

  • @TheHencro
    @TheHencro Рік тому

    Excellent must try to build this

  • @sitahgalaxie
    @sitahgalaxie 2 роки тому

    This is fantastic information.

  • @pauloantunes5684
    @pauloantunes5684 5 років тому

    Thanks so much what a Awesome video

  • @abrahamganemluna27
    @abrahamganemluna27 2 роки тому +5

    Hi, wonderful video. Very clear. It´s there a possibility to get a list of materials please? Thanks

  • @RobertWilliam-yu8gi
    @RobertWilliam-yu8gi 8 років тому

    Thanks, simple and cheap.

  • @jayanathdealwis2584
    @jayanathdealwis2584 2 роки тому +8

    Very scientific explanation. I like your T fix method to prevent vapour lock. For a while, I was thinking about a single solution to purify both CO2 and H2S through a sustainable method. How about using NaOH or KOH solution to bubble through first? H2S becomes Na2S/K2S+H2O and CO2 becomes Na2CO3/K2CO3+ H2O. Then we can add a water container to bubble through to remove alkalinity in the gas in case. You can make the system locally sustainable if you use KOH solution made from wood-ash.

    • @MaoNoUse
      @MaoNoUse Рік тому

      nice!

    • @carbonfootprint3635
      @carbonfootprint3635 7 місяців тому

      Can someone point to WHAT this would look like and how to do it. Thanks

  • @youtubeuniversityofhawksha4621
    @youtubeuniversityofhawksha4621 7 років тому +3

    in cold climates placing the digester in the ground surrounded by grass clippings would likely increase the heat of the tank.

  • @suryamp12
    @suryamp12 3 роки тому +2

    If you use a hot water recirculating pump to limit how much water you waste in your house waiting for hot water when you turn on a faucet, I think you can add more loop so that you can heat the reactor. less water waste, no need to worry about the temps dropping

  • @dicksonk1769
    @dicksonk1769 4 роки тому

    very good tutorial

  • @imperpekto12ify
    @imperpekto12ify 3 роки тому

    This is awesome!

  • @lightouch9
    @lightouch9 3 роки тому

    Good work

  • @srugel44
    @srugel44 9 років тому +1

    beautiful. you've perfected it. i'll build one this spring. thanks.

  • @jaymoon8559
    @jaymoon8559 4 роки тому +1

    Great vdo.Thanks

  • @antonioconeglian7471
    @antonioconeglian7471 2 роки тому

    Thank you Very much, Man!!

  • @pizzalicker4576
    @pizzalicker4576 5 років тому +1

    good stuff!!

  • @biofarmer674
    @biofarmer674 4 роки тому +4

    TH You rock! Thanks for making this instructive video - very useful for teaching!

  • @kazuza9
    @kazuza9 8 років тому +1

    best video. thank u

  • @poivredamours
    @poivredamours Рік тому

    Thank you so much !!!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @kanehogan7049
    @kanehogan7049 6 років тому +2

    thank you !!

  • @KellenChase
    @KellenChase 4 роки тому +2

    So I’m currently doing vermicomposting, bokashi ferment and basic thermocomposting. Very curious about this as an addition or adjunct. Curious what the tea that comes out looks like under a microscope and how much gas can be produced from one of these on average. Seems like the amount of fertilizer out is the same amount of food waste in roughly.

  • @paperwork1125
    @paperwork1125 5 років тому +1

    I see you haven't been able to get rid of last years ibc digester. I'd like to see you do a video on how to deal with a tank that got too cold and is no longer active.

  • @wellingtonabella4641
    @wellingtonabella4641 4 роки тому

    Its very nice and i learn.

  • @mauricioemcs
    @mauricioemcs Рік тому

    Bien explicado genial amigo

  • @kenyabiztr
    @kenyabiztr 8 років тому

    Good stuff to make biogas

  • @perfectoalcaide
    @perfectoalcaide 6 років тому

    this is a better design that i watch

  • @jackhopper255
    @jackhopper255 8 років тому

    Simplest design so far.

  • @drunkenmaster4537
    @drunkenmaster4537 7 років тому +1

    Hi there. Do you think a digester such as the one shown could provide enough energy to run a brewhouse kettle/hlt? My brewhouse is 4bbl (462 litres). Many thanks!

  • @self-issuedcurrency
    @self-issuedcurrency 8 років тому +1

    Would it be possible to build a digester out of a 12 inch PVC pipe and lay it horizontally? Feed it on one end, take the gas from the top and take the slurry from the far end?
    If so, this would open up a lot of possibilities as to where you could put it, and it would make it easier to connect it to your sink and its garbage disposal.

  • @esthereigobhor8033
    @esthereigobhor8033 Рік тому

    Amazing

  • @kurtremislettmyr7108
    @kurtremislettmyr7108 4 місяці тому

    I love it.

  • @frantisekzverina473
    @frantisekzverina473 5 років тому +3

    holy shit so many great ideas for sustainability. I personally love the idea of using hot shower waster water for heating of the biogas generator

  • @09conrado
    @09conrado 8 років тому +1

    awesome graphics though. Very instructive

  • @stravs8097
    @stravs8097 4 роки тому

    Do the intake and outflow pipes need to be capped to prevent gas escape when not feeding?

  • @ianmills6956
    @ianmills6956 2 роки тому

    O my friend how I so agree with what you said at the start of your very well made video. God bless you and keep you and thank you 👍

  • @michaelcarey1040
    @michaelcarey1040 6 років тому +7

    Love this design. I picked up a dozen IBC totes today and am using some for pig housing. I think I would do this design with a larger intake pipe, Something 6-12" in diameter. Would you foresee any issue with that? I'd like to be able to shovel manure into it. Also does the intake pipe need a cap? Great Work!

    • @tculhane
      @tculhane  6 років тому +10

      Michael Carey I now routinely use 4 inch pipes for inlet for the past 4 years. Works much better, yes.

    • @texast4076
      @texast4076 2 роки тому

      How has this turned out for your farm?

  • @CityGardenes
    @CityGardenes 6 років тому

    Simply amazing!!!! The way you explained and showed we go na make and small lab test to see if it really is that easy.....bat any way well done!!!!

  • @harrrytoool1391
    @harrrytoool1391 4 роки тому +2

    You guys are amazing I want to join the revolution and help spread the word. Do you have a schematic for your digester on a website?

  • @DilnuwanAmaraweera
    @DilnuwanAmaraweera 2 роки тому

    Thank you.!!

  • @roseli7860
    @roseli7860 4 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @sebastianheyn4886
    @sebastianheyn4886 8 років тому +3

    Thanks for this awesome manual. I neeeed to build one ;-)
    One question. Would it make sense to add a second IBC to furthermore get the last bit of gas out of the effluent? So a 2 stage digestion..

    • @Barskor1
      @Barskor1 4 роки тому

      If you have the time, space, and money why not?

  • @thetruth8958
    @thetruth8958 5 років тому

    well done.

  • @mccallumcra
    @mccallumcra 5 років тому

    New 2020 project at the cottage. I'll have to make sure i don't spill the natural gas out into the atmosphere maybe a off gas flair could be introduced due to intermittent maintenance staff. It will be interesting to see how much gas it produces.

  • @adesanmikolawole9495
    @adesanmikolawole9495 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the video. Can septic tanks be used to generate biogas? How?

  • @Martinvdzzz
    @Martinvdzzz 4 роки тому

    Would like to try this in the future whenever I buy myself a piece of land. Is it completely safe to compress the gas into gas tanks with psi indicator and valves? As to simply go outside and compress your tank and then bring it inside , hook it to your stove and begin cooking .

  • @curvatecture
    @curvatecture 4 роки тому

    This is awesome! Question though: The blue pipe, the gas extractor, how does it access the gas, as the hole drilled in it will be below the water line, set by the higher effluent exit pipe with the T join in it? Everything is so clear, but I can't figure that one out. Any help?

  • @SebastianLammermann
    @SebastianLammermann 5 років тому

    What kind of generator do you recommend for turning biogas into electricity? Does a propane emergency backup generator work? Or should I look for a diferent kind of gas generator?

  • @greigt11
    @greigt11 3 роки тому +1

    that's a cool video. one question: for waste water (which can be used as fertilizer) to flow the IBC liquid level would have to be above the waste water Tee. that level would be seen across the feed pipe and the gas pipe (possible siphon issue). you'd have to make sure the feed pipe and gas is higher than waste elbow. am i right? that's going to get really messy. it would be great if you had a waste pipe mid way up the IBC and decided to drain it depending on the level as seen in the feed pipe

  • @hamzaraadu4934
    @hamzaraadu4934 8 років тому +6

    pls will any vegetable oil work to reduce the smile or only
    vegetable oil citronella? by the way nice video thanks for the explanation.

    • @james-57264
      @james-57264 6 років тому +2

      hamzara adu , vegetable oil or citronela

  • @JOJO-zm6le
    @JOJO-zm6le 5 років тому +1

    Hi. ive found your written explanation of this, its very very helpful. exactly as you explain here. my question is, what is the gas production capacity of this and how do you regulate the gas in case its a lot and yes i dont have storage of the gas?

    • @4philipp
      @4philipp 5 років тому

      JO JO the bladder is your storage with a pressure release valve.