How to build a tire water tank from start to finish

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  • How to build a tire water tank from start to finish Come along on the farm today as we get busy building a tire water tank for livestock! You'll learn something here! Links: Valve amzn.to/3LcGqMl Heat Gun: amzn.to/3k5HA0c
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  • @kellysarkisian60
    @kellysarkisian60 2 роки тому +13

    Good morning Josh. Keep up the good work!

  • @ireneturner2944
    @ireneturner2944 2 роки тому +4

    Good morning JOSH!
    Have a wonderful weekend!

  • @ronevans852
    @ronevans852 2 роки тому +3

    Wow you are putting lots hard work on the farm . One day you will be able to set back on the porch and look back on all those days. In joy the wonderful days . Nice

    • @kdegraa
      @kdegraa 2 роки тому

      Sit back and relax rather than filling up and driving a water trailer around. It is a lot of work. Hopefully it worth it.

  • @131dyana
    @131dyana Рік тому +2

    Thanks!

  • @petermavus4131
    @petermavus4131 2 роки тому +5

    H2 Oh what a project..I’d be TIREd from all this work…nice job Josh. WOOOOOO

  • @thickthinhomestead3958
    @thickthinhomestead3958 2 роки тому +12

    Love the drain idea. I can see where that could be scaled down or up for different ideas. Bowling bowl is simple yet genius. The nut driver stuck in the top with the clamps is a cool tip. I do believe im gonna steal that one from ya lol.

  • @ClickinChicken
    @ClickinChicken 2 роки тому +4

    we used to crawl around in a huge tractor tire on recess in elementary school in Minnesota. it was fun.

  • @billyhaddock5540
    @billyhaddock5540 2 роки тому +3

    Congrats SRF on getting the pipes and value in the ground. water for cows soon.

  • @batpherlangkharkrang7976
    @batpherlangkharkrang7976 2 роки тому +2

    Hi..... Josh, thank you for showing your video homestead 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 🏡🎥👍👍👍

  • @dougdavis4439
    @dougdavis4439 2 роки тому +5

    Really cool setup Josh! Ingenious idea with the bowling ball! Wooooo!

  • @gaylef3477
    @gaylef3477 2 роки тому +2

    Always a pleasure to see your videos, entertaining and some new and different ways of doing things.

  • @christophersilsby7829
    @christophersilsby7829 2 роки тому +4

    JOSH SRF, I used to raise hogs, and they loved to play with an old bowling ball and rootaround with it. Happier animals make for much happier Farmer's Life.

  • @dstafford2200
    @dstafford2200 2 роки тому +9

    Love the tire setup josh also id put something over the valve just incase the cows or calf nock off the bowling ball plus if a calfs in there the cover would protect that valve from getting g kicked or smashed.

  • @brandonburdette7895
    @brandonburdette7895 2 роки тому +2

    Morning Josh your grass is looking great

  • @HillsideHighlands
    @HillsideHighlands 2 роки тому +9

    Awesome job. We are starting on our second tire tank soon. We got a lot of hate on our video from people saying the rubber would poison the cows, it was ridiculous. Great video!

    • @kdegraa
      @kdegraa 2 роки тому +2

      Hmm, rubber is inert & is not toxic.

    • @otov100
      @otov100 2 роки тому +1

      @@kdegraa yeah but, tires are onky partially rubber. I would not drink water stored in a tire unless there was no other option. Not ideal. That being said, I don't think cows live long enough to get cancer. As long as the water is flowing and not just sitting there it shoudn't be a problem.

    • @otov100
      @otov100 2 роки тому

      They have a point but probably not a real concern. It would be interesting to do a lab test on the meat or milk to see how much toxin accumulated and if it was of any real concern for human consumption but I doubt it. I wouldn't want to drink tire water directly if there were other options. Having the cows drink it and then eating the cows would dilute any toxins.

  • @billlyttle8224
    @billlyttle8224 2 роки тому +2

    Good Morning Josh , Great job really a great Mechanic , well thought out and presented. Keep up thee great work.

  • @russellbaughnjr6457
    @russellbaughnjr6457 2 роки тому +3

    Good Job Josh, your irrigation system is going together well. Keep up the good work! 👍

  • @dolorescreekranch7185
    @dolorescreekranch7185 2 роки тому +2

    Love the idea of the clean-out being far from the tire/tank.

  • @shaniaa9287
    @shaniaa9287 2 роки тому +3

    Wow Josh 😲 I LOVE everything you're doing on your farm. I wish I was half my age bud. You're somebody's dream come true for sure. I just think you're an amazing person and deserve someone just like you by your side...thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to video all your improvements and innovations along your journey to make your dreams come true for you.
    You need a place like this and your Pops must be SO PROUD of all your accomplishments Josh❣️❣️❣️ you continue to amaze me and I'm sure thousands of us all over the world 😃👍warm hugs to you ❣️❣️❣️

    • @sunshine3914
      @sunshine3914 2 роки тому

      I second this! If I were just six years younger, I’d volunteer. Now that I’m starting to slow down, I feel as though I’ll be totally worthless in a couple of years.

  • @jankotze1959
    @jankotze1959 2 роки тому +2

    Brilliant video Josh

  • @davidheap5338
    @davidheap5338 2 роки тому +18

    Great ideas but i recon the integrity of the seal between the tyre and the small amount of concrete in the bottom will fail due to cattle pushing against the flexible tyre and eventually you will get water seeping out from the bottom and causing a problem with poaching. i know a farmer who did this once, it did work but he filled the bottom up about 6" above the rim of the tyre in the bottom which had the effect of encapsulating and sealing the whole bottom. Hope it works for you Josh.

    • @jtc1947
      @jtc1947 2 роки тому

      @ DAVID....EXCELLENT SUGGESTION / IDEA!!

    • @springsy6210
      @springsy6210 2 роки тому +1

      i was wondering the same thing... i wonder if when he was doing the concrete if adding j bolts/ pins to the edges would hold the tire in place ever better. I love this thinking and cant wait to see how well this tire idea works.

    • @Johnrider1234
      @Johnrider1234 2 роки тому

      No because it’s hydraulic cement

  • @josianrodriguez1249
    @josianrodriguez1249 2 роки тому +2

    THAT WAS A GOOD IDEA, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. G.B.Y. GREAT VIDEO AS ALWAYS.

  • @scottsmith6846
    @scottsmith6846 2 роки тому +2

    Hey Josh thank you for the video and the information too woo

  • @davidkilbourne5422
    @davidkilbourne5422 2 роки тому +1

    Good morning Josh! I'm liking your water set up!

  • @ShaneZettelmier
    @ShaneZettelmier 2 роки тому +5

    This is pretty cool. I seen the tire tanks before but I never saw anybody cut the top out. The cows just had to lean in to get the water, this looks much better. Plus now it’s big enough so if you’re out there covered in dirt and sweat you got a quick little Jacuzzi to jump in. ;)

    • @StoneyRidgeFarmer
      @StoneyRidgeFarmer  2 роки тому +2

      lol...and you won't...it's a total pain in the butt!! I could have done an entire video on this....we tried every blade on the farm...3 different saws and settled on the TORO chainsaw! It worked great...the rest failed miserably

  • @terresiagregg9326
    @terresiagregg9326 2 роки тому +2

    Good morning keep up the great work you do an awesome job using your head

  • @michelemckellop8686
    @michelemckellop8686 2 роки тому +2

    Good morning from ohio enjoy watching and learning something new

  • @walkerchupp
    @walkerchupp 2 роки тому +2

    Josh you have some beautiful German Shepherds

  • @brianmclaughlin6903
    @brianmclaughlin6903 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome idea I've got to try this setup

  • @Yukoneze
    @Yukoneze 2 роки тому +3

    Nice work buddy.......some of your best to date... :)

  • @jaredkean7841
    @jaredkean7841 2 роки тому +2

    Checking in Josh, been at work in Utah again so it's been hard to keep up brotha. Coming along nicely my guy!!

  • @randyrejer4219
    @randyrejer4219 2 роки тому +4

    Looks great. I think bowling ball could break valve though.

  • @hickoryridgehomestead9177
    @hickoryridgehomestead9177 2 роки тому +3

    I’ve been wanting to do this for a while now. It’s an awesome idea

  • @nadinelataille7462
    @nadinelataille7462 2 роки тому +3

    Tire water tanks are awesome, first time I heard of them was on Cross Timber’s Bison (Dusty Baker). They don’t cause Cancer, I agree! Love your content and enjoy watching. I have been binge watching 👍😊

  • @johnmorton7577
    @johnmorton7577 2 роки тому +3

    The chian saw is the best way to cut a tire

    • @StoneyRidgeFarmer
      @StoneyRidgeFarmer  2 роки тому +3

      it was...we tried all sorts of blades in the sawzall....nothing worked as good as that chainsaw

  • @billwilliams9527
    @billwilliams9527 2 роки тому +1

    Absolute genius, this is so very cool.

  • @____________________________.x
    @____________________________.x 2 роки тому +7

    The safety ball is a great idea. I’ve never heard of goldfish lasting that long outside, but it’s an interesting test

    • @____________________________.x
      @____________________________.x 2 роки тому

      @@cathiwim really? I had no idea they were that hardy

    • @navcop031
      @navcop031 2 роки тому

      It will also help with your cows getting worms from the water. The goldfish will eat the worm eggs and the bugs and their eggs as well.

  • @roberttaylor2677
    @roberttaylor2677 2 роки тому +1

    Hey don't forget to use leave your dirt mounted over your trenches that ruin that settles it won't be an invert you want to up over the top someone a settles will be level with the ground cuz we all know the ground is going to get wet your girls can compact so make sure you leave your dirt mounted up over here trench line

  • @riverrat7529
    @riverrat7529 2 роки тому +2

    that's great idea 50 years ago back when farmer started using tractor tires for water tank we did have a name for it

  • @ExploreAmerica
    @ExploreAmerica 2 роки тому +2

    Those are very lucky dogs. They can run till they get tired and not leave their land

  • @sclivestock5943
    @sclivestock5943 2 роки тому +2

    Nice work o n the tire waterer Josh. As a 1st generation rancher building my place from scratch, I have tire tank envy. Lol. Great progress my friend. Scott in Alberta 🇨🇦

  • @matthewduffy550
    @matthewduffy550 2 роки тому +1

    Bowling ball as farm equipment? Love it!

  • @bennysaville1070
    @bennysaville1070 2 роки тому +1

    That a Good educational video thanks farming is a great way of life sole food 😀

  • @Rattlerjake1
    @Rattlerjake1 2 роки тому +2

    You need to put a screen inside the drain so you don't lose the goldfish when you drain the tank!

  • @schm2918
    @schm2918 2 роки тому +2

    That's an awesome idea! I'm envious that you can just use a trencher to run water lines! We have to keep our water lines at least 8 feet down due to the frost. 🥶. Thanksnfor making these videos!

    • @StoneyRidgeFarmer
      @StoneyRidgeFarmer  2 роки тому +1

      shew....that sucks! I don't think I'd wanna farm in cold country like that

  • @theusconstitution1776
    @theusconstitution1776 2 роки тому +2

    Gotta tell ya that is one smart looking dog you got! No I haven’t seen the rest of the video yet just watching that dog run alongside your truck what a critter beautiful dog❤️❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸

    • @StoneyRidgeFarmer
      @StoneyRidgeFarmer  2 роки тому +1

      yeppers....dogs that aren't smart don't last on a farm that's for sure...lots of work and training on those critters

  • @backspace12399
    @backspace12399 2 роки тому +1

    i use that valve for filling my buffer tank in pressure washing. love it, much better flow than others iv used.

  • @nicholasnapier2684
    @nicholasnapier2684 2 роки тому +1

    Well kinda works like a toilet float but it’s a very good idea.

  • @erockhefleyjr6852
    @erockhefleyjr6852 2 роки тому +2

    WoooooooooooHeeeeeeeHeeeeeeeeeee!!!Alright!!!🤗🤗🤗

  • @131dyana
    @131dyana Рік тому +1

    Love the set up but will take awhile. God bless.

  • @onealfarms9967
    @onealfarms9967 2 роки тому +2

    👏👏👏👏👏👏impressive

  • @EarlybirdFarmSC
    @EarlybirdFarmSC 2 роки тому

    That is a pretty cool setup. I like it.

  • @coolissimo69
    @coolissimo69 2 роки тому +1

    Great idea with the bowling ball.

  • @roybracy5074
    @roybracy5074 2 роки тому +5

    Hi Josh what a great video and the use of a tyre as a water tank. I'll be trying some of your ideas,but what about the goldfish if the tank drains???

  • @downtoearthconstruction7768
    @downtoearthconstruction7768 2 роки тому +2

    haha yea theres always an expert out there lol. I really digging everything you've done very ingenuitive, alot of out of the box ideas. there's more than 1 way to skin a cat.

  • @springsy6210
    @springsy6210 2 роки тому +1

    hot damn josh... this is awesome!

  • @ronniewalker2881
    @ronniewalker2881 2 роки тому +1

    Good video

  • @allanbeck4634
    @allanbeck4634 2 роки тому +3

    I keep goldfish in my stock tanks. Best part about the goldfish is that they will eat skeeters and their larva.
    They can live for years in a water tank through winter and summer. The only real problem will be if the water gets too hot, then you could get a bunch of floaters ☠️.

  • @jstkeeps
    @jstkeeps 2 роки тому +3

    You have cteated what is called here in our trade (plumbing).... curb stop and riser for a street key.... common on all homes with a water service in the mid west....

  • @ClickinChicken
    @ClickinChicken 2 роки тому +1

    that's smart Josh!, "Save the food!" Scrape Scrape,..... $ Sha- shing! that's my latest thing... lol

  • @susanvaughn741
    @susanvaughn741 2 роки тому +1

    Ball valves and out door plumbing is trouble because there is always water inside of the closed valve

    • @StoneyRidgeFarmer
      @StoneyRidgeFarmer  2 роки тому

      yep...but if the valve is below the freeze line then it's not a concern my friend

  • @wilder6891
    @wilder6891 2 роки тому +3

    If the bowling ball doesn’t seal with just the weight i bet you could RTV it on and it would seal and still be able to be kicked off. Great idea by the way.

  • @johnthomas5806
    @johnthomas5806 2 роки тому

    nice vid

  • @joe52428
    @joe52428 2 роки тому

    Nice job as usual. However the NIH says as others commented below - Are tires toxic? The short answer is that yes, they are. Tires contain a host of chemicals and metals that should not be in the human body. They do gradually erode and break down, leaching those chemicals into the water and the environment. Sep 2, 2021.

    • @StoneyRidgeFarmer
      @StoneyRidgeFarmer  2 роки тому

      look hard enough and you'll find something on the internet that tells you everything is toxic buddy....what's more toxic....a tire water tank with 55 degree water in it or hot water ran through your plastic bpa plastic in your house? Everything is toxic if you consume enough of it...even ice cream!

    • @joe52428
      @joe52428 2 роки тому

      @@StoneyRidgeFarmer Good point Stoney. Just do not want to add to it. Thanks

  • @dhansonranch
    @dhansonranch 2 роки тому +2

    Good job! Only comment I would make is maybe put the ball so that it is well covered by the water so they don't play with it. But otherwise, good set up.

  • @wazalee4872
    @wazalee4872 2 роки тому +1

    our on off valves have white painted posts next to them, in our experience, its farm machinery that causes the most damage, over all its a nice setup.

  • @steveadams4009
    @steveadams4009 2 роки тому

    Bowling ball sounds like a damn good idea.

  • @Tiersmoke92555
    @Tiersmoke92555 2 роки тому +1

    Shiners, white clouds, CPDs, Mosquito Fish, Flag Fish are all a little better that goldfish in this operation.

  • @joshh7003
    @joshh7003 2 роки тому

    We been using these tanks for along time thire was a time it was a government program to put those in o did learn to use a wood blade on a Sawzall cutting that lip and used dish soap for cooling the blade

  • @louisbrown2279
    @louisbrown2279 2 роки тому +1

    Ppl do like to offer there opinion over what your doing but if you never impress them you can't ever let them down hehe

  • @tigercub1965
    @tigercub1965 2 роки тому +1

    Creative solutions

  • @randallsmerna384
    @randallsmerna384 2 роки тому +1

    The ball valve is a great idea but you might want to consider a curb stop instead because a curb stop is designed to be buried below grade AND take multiple on/off cycles whereas a ball valve can fail if used often or especially if there is sand.
    A curb stop is also specifically designed to be turned with a special fork tool.
    Another point... You might want to consider using a filter just to keep sand out of your ball valve and any other downstream emitters.
    I enjoy your work!

    • @StoneyRidgeFarmer
      @StoneyRidgeFarmer  2 роки тому

      I agree totally.....sourcing curb stop valves has been my trouble...and cost...$200 for a 1 1/4 curbstop! Crazy huh!

  • @meadowviewlawncarellc8079
    @meadowviewlawncarellc8079 2 роки тому +8

    Nicely done. Any concern about the ball falling and breaking the valve? That’s the only thing I thought of but everything else looks great. 👍🏻

    • @StoneyRidgeFarmer
      @StoneyRidgeFarmer  2 роки тому +4

      if the ball falls..in the water...it will not have enough force to harm the valve

  • @jerryrust8505
    @jerryrust8505 2 роки тому +1

    Grand

  • @chrisallen9154
    @chrisallen9154 2 роки тому +1

    Do bowling balls float? I never had to ponder that until I watched this video.

    • @StoneyRidgeFarmer
      @StoneyRidgeFarmer  2 роки тому

      some do...some don't....ask me if this one did lol

    • @chrisallen9154
      @chrisallen9154 2 роки тому

      @@StoneyRidgeFarmer I am guessing no based on your design considerations.

  • @jason27swg
    @jason27swg 2 роки тому +3

    I think the bowling ball will be fine until it's knocked off on the valve;)

  • @jackt01
    @jackt01 2 роки тому +7

    Josh how is the water getting out of the tire tank when the bowling ball get knocked off of the standpipe with a cap on the outlet. Good video as always.

    • @StoneyRidgeFarmer
      @StoneyRidgeFarmer  2 роки тому +1

      obviously the setup isn't quite perfect yet...gotta drill a small hole in the outlet cap....we shall see if this works!

    • @jackt01
      @jackt01 2 роки тому +3

      @@StoneyRidgeFarmer hole have to be bigger than water supply

  • @james10739
    @james10739 2 роки тому +1

    I guess you have frost lines but man that looks like it's going to be real far down to get to

    • @StoneyRidgeFarmer
      @StoneyRidgeFarmer  2 роки тому +1

      watch to the end...you'll see me use my tool to turn the valve on and off...obviously I won't be reaching my whole upper body down in the hole to turn the tank on and off brotha

  • @fmeach7711
    @fmeach7711 2 роки тому

    Somebody's been thinking, nice.

  • @polycat7670
    @polycat7670 2 роки тому +2

    Hadn't heard of the goldfish idea before. Curious to see if the make for a good sign.

  • @ronniekoehn9413
    @ronniekoehn9413 2 роки тому +2

    Great idea with the bowling ball but I was wondering if the cows knock the ball off it looks possible for the ball to hit the water valve.

  • @johnmorton7577
    @johnmorton7577 2 роки тому +3

    Well to what you said about the comments man its well thought out and looks like you did a great job putting it together
    Much love from Tulia Texas out on the farm 🚜

  • @cheapolegunguy
    @cheapolegunguy 2 роки тому +1

    Don't you dare use those cows for bowling pins :-)

  • @Charlie-Oooooo
    @Charlie-Oooooo 2 роки тому +2

    Hey Josh! Great video! I dig the camera 1st person perspective when you build stuff. Fools my brain to thinking I actually did something today🤣
    ..And hey, please do a search for "15 best pond fish", as I think there may be better fish than goldfish for your situation. Cheers buddy!

    • @StoneyRidgeFarmer
      @StoneyRidgeFarmer  2 роки тому +2

      problem is that "pondfish" might not survive where goldfish will thrive...we can catch some out of the pond and try it though!

  • @Hondatrax
    @Hondatrax 2 роки тому +1

    Do a review on the Toyota truck

  • @noneyaonenoneyatwo2879
    @noneyaonenoneyatwo2879 2 роки тому +1

    Bowling ball cannon?

  • @rubbertrucker1363
    @rubbertrucker1363 2 роки тому +2

    a company in ashern manitoba has being building these for years

  • @davidmack7018
    @davidmack7018 2 роки тому +2

    Josh
    Great thought has gone into your system so it's a bit complex, for a simple system, ha where are those Roman aquifer's designers when you need them, Just. Kidding. I do hope it all pans out well. But looking and thinking back on your past vids 🤔 a whole bunch of thinking and progressive design and pencil sharpening has gone into this, can't wait to see your koi goldfish a swimming it those black tires. Here fishy fishy fishy. So go fish my brother , Question what do fish have in common with a bowling ball, 🎳?

  • @leonardleveque3745
    @leonardleveque3745 2 роки тому +1

    Dam son how big are your hands. Good idea with that little bowling ball, my money is on they will knock it off pretty quick.

  • @professionalbullshit1767
    @professionalbullshit1767 2 роки тому +1

    👍❤

  • @byronbyron864
    @byronbyron864 2 роки тому +2

    If the ball does get knocked off does the 💦 water keep running. ? I know that's a Big No No on our Farm,,,,,
    Maybe you can attach a string from the ball to a valve handle so when the ball falls the string or chain well pull down the handle to shut the water off,,,,,,,

    • @StoneyRidgeFarmer
      @StoneyRidgeFarmer  2 роки тому +1

      system has yet to be perfected my brotha....but I'm working on it and experimenting

  • @docphy
    @docphy 2 роки тому +2

    You are going to leave the plug out of the drain line I hope.

    • @StoneyRidgeFarmer
      @StoneyRidgeFarmer  2 роки тому

      yep...don't have the system perfect just yet...but I'll get there...this is just the first prototype buddy

  • @roberto.peterson9917
    @roberto.peterson9917 2 роки тому +1

    Cross Timber Bison a,ready did something similar for their Bison pastures they not drain their system but did have come with way to keep them out of the water trough lol lol as bison try actually get in it they put fish in the troughs to keep algae down control and some even survive the winter freezing temps

  • @teveler
    @teveler 2 роки тому +1

    Bowling ball was brilliant. I am curious why you did not use water curb stop valves. Not a criticism.... They are solid brass and are designed to live underground for long periods of time, and have a designated tool to open and close them. I can see as those hand holes fill up with silt that your handle on the gate valve could corrode. Either way Josh your innovation is awesome! Thank you for sharing.

  • @KarasCyborg
    @KarasCyborg 2 роки тому +1

    What's your plans to keep mosquitos from multiplying.

  • @Toxarch
    @Toxarch Рік тому +1

    We have 5 tire tanks on the ranch, all with goldfish. I looked in your other videos but I did not see the follow up video, just the short video. What floating solar fish bubbler did you use? Do the cows mess with it?

    • @StoneyRidgeFarmer
      @StoneyRidgeFarmer  Рік тому

      solar bubbler lasted about 2 weeks before I tossed it in the trash....watch some more of the livestreams...in particular yesterday on ua-cam.com/users/stoneyridgefarmerlivestreams we show the fish in that vid

  • @ES-zz5yj
    @ES-zz5yj 2 роки тому

    Within minutes the cows will knock the bowling ball off. It will be a sloppy mess around the tire and the screen will be ripped to shreds. I would of used a spring epoxy to a borehole in the bowling ball that would spring back in places.

    • @StoneyRidgeFarmer
      @StoneyRidgeFarmer  2 роки тому

      yep....you're probably right....and then both of our glasses will be half empty together ...if we don't try new innovative ways of doing things...we never learn what works and what doesn't.....easy enough to sit on the couch and not do anything...that's the best way to ensure I never fail right .....time will tell buddy....it's all good

  • @Johnrider1234
    @Johnrider1234 2 роки тому

    Guy out in Alberta has been doing this for years.

  • @tomtruesdale6901
    @tomtruesdale6901 2 роки тому +1

    The bowling ball is a slick trick for a drain stopper. It looked like you had water flowing down the drainpipe ditch, is there a leak at the tank?

  • @banditmoon4399
    @banditmoon4399 2 роки тому +3

    The only concern I would have with that system is that tires have dozens of toxic chemicals in them, and the toxins will leach out into the water. The toxins could show up in the animal meat.

    • @StoneyRidgeFarmer
      @StoneyRidgeFarmer  2 роки тому +1

      why would a tire have any toxins different from a Rubbermaid water tank? If tires were loaded with toxins...we'd be constantly exposed to them driving...we'll test the toxin theory at some point...maybe send off a water sample for a test....great idea!

    • @sunshine3914
      @sunshine3914 2 роки тому

      I had looked into this because I can’t even be outside a new tire store without the vapor making my eyes, nose, lips, & lungs burn ( same with gasoline & diesel fuel ), but then I have hypersensitive receptors that seem to be getting more sensitive with age.
      Anyways, my findings...
      Q: Is it safe to grow vegetables in old tires?
      A: “Short-term, yes, tire planters are OK, although the soil in black tire planters will probably get hotter than most plants would prefer. Long-term, no, because the tire rubber will slowly biodegrade and release zinc, carcinogenic PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) and other toxic compounds into your garden soil.
      Q: Are tires toxic?
      A: The short answer is that yes, they are. Tires contain a host of chemicals and metals that should not be in the human body. And they do gradually erode and break down, leaching those chemicals into the environment.
      Also, Rubbermaid makes plastic food containers, & plastic uses less harmful compounds.

    • @sunshine3914
      @sunshine3914 2 роки тому

      ...but the life of beef cattle is rather short nowadays. So, less exposure.

    • @otov100
      @otov100 2 роки тому

      @@StoneyRidgeFarmer We are constantly exposed when driving. They're not as bad as lots of other stuff but not as safe as food grade plastic. Awareness of particulate emissions from tires is just coming to light. That being said I woudn't really worry about it much for this application.