Get a shallow well pump like .5 - .75hp to say a 40 gallon well pressure tank and you will have a normal water setup psi/flow. Also paint the tank so algae won't grow.
Use quick disconnects on your hose. Make up a pipe from cpvc to go into your barrels. Cut an angle on the bottom of the pipe going into the barrel so it doesn't make a suction, put a 90° elbow in the top end. Fit the top to another piece of short cpvc with a glue on adapter from half inch cpvc to a male hose thread. Put a quick disconnect on the hose thread. Store the cpvc pipe in a clean place between uses so you don't contaminate your water.
I am piecing together something similar for my off grid cabin. I found a small two-cycle water gas engine pump that’ll empty a 5gal bucket in 10sec. I’m going to use it with an IBC tote to supply my pressure washer. I use a similar (but smaller) on demand pump which runs off an old lawnmower battery for my on demand propane hot water heater…and it works fantastic.
I have to hook mine up to gutter also, trying to dyi a defuser to filter out leaves the pvc are nice but for $60 crazy. Making a cedar one with screens should be just as great. Just have to figure it out and how to mount
If you had a filtration system before (or after?) your pump, could you just open the top up on the tank and let rain water fill the tank up? Maybe use some screening to keep leaves from falling in and clogging everything up? Asking because I’m thinking of living remote in a rv/camper, and I was having a similar setup to yours in my head, it’s just the filling of the tank that I’m trying to figure out 😂. It rains pretty decent where I’m from.
I made a short talking about using a UV light pump for ponds in the tank. Although, I placed one in my big 2500 gallon tank, not the IBC. Aquatop is the brand and perhaps their smallest pump could fit.
I don’t drink it, and you shouldn’t either unless you are 100% sure it’s food grade. To keep water in an IBC tote (about 275-330 gallons) sanitary for non-drinking purposes, like irrigation or cleaning, you can add unscented household bleach (5-6% sodium hypochlorite). Here’s a general guideline: • For non-drinking water storage: Add 4-8 ounces (1/2 to 1 cup) of bleach per 330 gallons. If you’re planning to use the water for drinking in emergencies, you should use a lower concentration and ensure it’s safe for human consumption: • For emergency drinking water: Add 1/8 teaspoon (8 drops) of bleach per gallon of water, which would be roughly 3-4 ounces for a 330-gallon tote. After adding, let the water sit for at least 30 minutes before using to allow the chlorine to sanitize the water. Important Tips: 1. Always use unscented, plain household bleach without any additives or fragrances. 2. Be cautious with chlorine levels if the water is intended for consumption. 3. Store the IBC tote in a shaded area, as sunlight can break down chlorine over time. Check the water periodically, as you may need to add more bleach if storing for extended periods.
I live in canada and my business needed this set-up for portable pressure washing! Thank you for posting this, you saved me time and money.
That’s great! I’m glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
Get a shallow well pump like .5 - .75hp to say a 40 gallon well pressure tank and you will have a normal water setup psi/flow. Also paint the tank so algae won't grow.
This was super helpful. Thanks. I ordered the pump and IBEC adapter.
That’s great! I’m glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
5:00 Who was kind of hoping he'd spray the dog. 😅
He would have loved it. 🤣
Very nice. Cover it with a dark sun blocking cover.
Use quick disconnects on your hose. Make up a pipe from cpvc to go into your barrels. Cut an angle on the bottom of the pipe going into the barrel so it doesn't make a suction, put a 90° elbow in the top end. Fit the top to another piece of short cpvc with a glue on adapter from half inch cpvc to a male hose thread. Put a quick disconnect on the hose thread. Store the cpvc pipe in a clean place between uses so you don't contaminate your water.
I am piecing together something similar for my off grid cabin. I found a small two-cycle water gas engine pump that’ll empty a 5gal bucket in 10sec. I’m going to use it with an IBC tote to supply my pressure washer.
I use a similar (but smaller) on demand pump which runs off an old lawnmower battery for my on demand propane hot water heater…and it works fantastic.
That’s great! These things are really nice to have. It sounds like you have a great setup and plan.
This helps me a lot . Thank you
Your welcome! Thanks for watching!
I have to hook mine up to gutter also, trying to dyi a defuser to filter out leaves the pvc are nice but for $60 crazy. Making a cedar one with screens should be just as great. Just have to figure it out and how to mount
I’m with you. I still haven’t tied it to my gutter yet.
Nice job, always handy to have water at the barn!!!
Thanks Scott!!
Awesome job. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks! I appreciate the feedback and thanks for watching!!
Awesome and like the pump
Thanks! It’s been working great!
Great job, I will look into doing this
Thank you!
If you had a filtration system before (or after?) your pump, could you just open the top up on the tank and let rain water fill the tank up? Maybe use some screening to keep leaves from falling in and clogging everything up? Asking because I’m thinking of living remote in a rv/camper, and I was having a similar setup to yours in my head, it’s just the filling of the tank that I’m trying to figure out 😂. It rains pretty decent where I’m from.
You definitely could. I would for sure have a fine screen to keep the insects out too.
Great job! And have you thought about reducing the amount of sunlight reaching the water to prevent algae growth?
Thanks! Yeah, I currently have it wrapped in a black tarp. I plan on getting a cover specifically made for it. Great point!
I made a short talking about using a UV light pump for ponds in the tank. Although, I placed one in my big 2500 gallon tank, not the IBC. Aquatop is the brand and perhaps their smallest pump could fit.
How do you keep the water sanitary?
I don’t drink it, and you shouldn’t either unless you are 100% sure it’s food grade.
To keep water in an IBC tote (about 275-330 gallons) sanitary for non-drinking purposes, like irrigation or cleaning, you can add unscented household bleach (5-6% sodium hypochlorite). Here’s a general guideline:
• For non-drinking water storage: Add 4-8 ounces (1/2 to 1 cup) of bleach per 330 gallons.
If you’re planning to use the water for drinking in emergencies, you should use a lower concentration and ensure it’s safe for human consumption:
• For emergency drinking water: Add 1/8 teaspoon (8 drops) of bleach per gallon of water, which would be roughly 3-4 ounces for a 330-gallon tote. After adding, let the water sit for at least 30 minutes before using to allow the chlorine to sanitize the water.
Important Tips:
1. Always use unscented, plain household bleach without any additives or fragrances.
2. Be cautious with chlorine levels if the water is intended for consumption.
3. Store the IBC tote in a shaded area, as sunlight can break down chlorine over time.
Check the water periodically, as you may need to add more bleach if storing for extended periods.
Boil it and then add Milton tablets. Put that water through a Berkey standard filter and then a Floride filter.
You can drink that.
where did you get the pump?
Amazon. Here is the link to it. amzn.to/4a3AwsI
Question for you, could I run a shower off of this pump?
You definitely could.
Sun will make it green, dont drink it.
For sure! 🤮
We used to put a touch of bleach in ours to keep it clean. Deer camp use
@ryanwindham2997 yep! That’s exactly what I do.
@@TripleTAcresone better, pool shock, a little bit of pool shock works better, I run 12v pumps and rain harvesting systems, everything off grid.
@@MosaicHomestead how much do you put in?
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