EASY Off Grid Water Storage System- With on Demand Pump

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  • Опубліковано 26 лис 2024

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  • @DempsterSlices
    @DempsterSlices 4 місяці тому +2

    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.

    • @TripleTAcres
      @TripleTAcres  4 місяці тому

      That’s great! I’m glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

  • @SrStew
    @SrStew 2 місяці тому +3

    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.

  • @stephenagace3452
    @stephenagace3452 26 днів тому +1

    This was super helpful. Thanks. I ordered the pump and IBEC adapter.

    • @TripleTAcres
      @TripleTAcres  26 днів тому +1

      That’s great! I’m glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

  • @bobdobalina838
    @bobdobalina838 Місяць тому +3

    5:00 Who was kind of hoping he'd spray the dog. 😅

  • @LydellAaron
    @LydellAaron Місяць тому +1

    Very nice. Cover it with a dark sun blocking cover.

  • @laneclaypool8005
    @laneclaypool8005 Місяць тому +2

    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.

  • @Icutmetal
    @Icutmetal 3 місяці тому

    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.

    • @TripleTAcres
      @TripleTAcres  3 місяці тому

      That’s great! These things are really nice to have. It sounds like you have a great setup and plan.

  • @edwinmanahan2020
    @edwinmanahan2020 2 місяці тому +1

    This helps me a lot . Thank you

    • @TripleTAcres
      @TripleTAcres  2 місяці тому

      Your welcome! Thanks for watching!

  • @mikethomforde7326
    @mikethomforde7326 Місяць тому +1

    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

    • @TripleTAcres
      @TripleTAcres  Місяць тому

      I’m with you. I still haven’t tied it to my gutter yet.

  • @scottweber-o8i
    @scottweber-o8i 6 місяців тому

    Nice job, always handy to have water at the barn!!!

  • @ritchierhinehardt1726
    @ritchierhinehardt1726 Місяць тому

    Awesome job. Thanks for sharing!

    • @TripleTAcres
      @TripleTAcres  Місяць тому

      Thanks! I appreciate the feedback and thanks for watching!!

  • @mikethomforde7326
    @mikethomforde7326 Місяць тому

    Awesome and like the pump

    • @TripleTAcres
      @TripleTAcres  Місяць тому

      Thanks! It’s been working great!

  • @juliereeves5422
    @juliereeves5422 3 місяці тому

    Great job, I will look into doing this

  • @poorlittlebiker6476
    @poorlittlebiker6476 3 місяці тому +1

    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.

    • @TripleTAcres
      @TripleTAcres  3 місяці тому

      You definitely could. I would for sure have a fine screen to keep the insects out too.

  • @surajkrishnan8160
    @surajkrishnan8160 6 місяців тому +2

    Great job! And have you thought about reducing the amount of sunlight reaching the water to prevent algae growth?

    • @TripleTAcres
      @TripleTAcres  6 місяців тому

      Thanks! Yeah, I currently have it wrapped in a black tarp. I plan on getting a cover specifically made for it. Great point!

    • @fromcitytowild
      @fromcitytowild 2 місяці тому

      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.

  • @johnfitbyfaithnet
    @johnfitbyfaithnet 23 дні тому +1

    How do you keep the water sanitary?

    • @TripleTAcres
      @TripleTAcres  23 дні тому

      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.

    • @YeNZeC
      @YeNZeC 19 днів тому

      Boil it and then add Milton tablets. Put that water through a Berkey standard filter and then a Floride filter.
      You can drink that.

  • @Philbatisto
    @Philbatisto Місяць тому +1

    where did you get the pump?

    • @TripleTAcres
      @TripleTAcres  Місяць тому

      Amazon. Here is the link to it. amzn.to/4a3AwsI

  • @JamesKing-kz1pn
    @JamesKing-kz1pn Місяць тому

    Question for you, could I run a shower off of this pump?

  • @scotanderson6857
    @scotanderson6857 3 місяці тому +2

    Sun will make it green, dont drink it.

    • @TripleTAcres
      @TripleTAcres  3 місяці тому

      For sure! 🤮

    • @ryanwindham2997
      @ryanwindham2997 3 місяці тому +1

      We used to put a touch of bleach in ours to keep it clean. Deer camp use

    • @TripleTAcres
      @TripleTAcres  3 місяці тому +1

      @ryanwindham2997 yep! That’s exactly what I do.

    • @MosaicHomestead
      @MosaicHomestead 2 місяці тому +2

      ​@@TripleTAcresone better, pool shock, a little bit of pool shock works better, I run 12v pumps and rain harvesting systems, everything off grid.

    • @TripleTAcres
      @TripleTAcres  2 місяці тому +1

      @@MosaicHomestead how much do you put in?

  • @fromcitytowild
    @fromcitytowild 2 місяці тому

    New subscriber from the California High Desert! Check us out if you have the time!

    • @TripleTAcres
      @TripleTAcres  2 місяці тому

      Right on! Glad to have you!! 👊👊