NOTE: QUESTIONS About HEIGHT, DESIGN, WHY THIS OR THAT are likely answered WITHIN the video. I address several of the most common questions that people have been asking, during the video. Questions pertaining to WHY's of the roof's size, height, collection capacity, better suited structures for collection, dual purpose structures being better than this setup, how I used an existing structure, why there aren't solar panels, cheaper methods of collection that I use, how the water moves through the pipe, alternatives to storage that are better than IBC's, location of the IBC's, why this roof is NOT the ideal set up, cost and several other topics. Please, if you watch the video you might see an answer to your question. I appreciate you all watching, but I unfortunately do not have the time to answer questions that have been addressed multiple times in the video. Again, thank you for watching and sorry if this sounded too direct. But I really think many of the questions being asked here are answered within the video... some multiple times. I understand many people just click through videos quickly. But unfortunately when doing so, they often miss many details of why or how certain things were done and why. And on another note... one question that I did not answer in the video, is how I drain the piping and use it to water plants via a garden hose. I will try to show this in an update video at some point in the future.
Desde hace un dia veo que tus videos, una sugerencia, pero creo que ya se te debe haber ocurrido - No seria mejor si esos contenedores de agua, los hubieras ubicado debajo del techo recolector de agua? Digo porque se podria hacer un hoyo por debajo del techo, para que quede semi enterrado y de esa forma protejes el agua de la interperie - terreno abajo, tendrias agua por gravedad de riego por goteo, incluso si puedes elevar ese techo, te puede servir para hacer un deposito extra, aparte de alojar los contenedores de agua, tendria un buen proposito, claro algo mas de trabajo, aunque eso creo no te seria muy dificil, por tu forma de ser - Saludos y felicitaciones por tu labor
Excellent, I can teach the people in my village, and make my own fruit garden during dry season. This is really a clever way and can be an empowering projects,
You mentioned adding solar at some point. Wouldn't it be interesting to create a solar farm that doubles as a rain collector? Simply put catch gutters at the bottom edge of all your solar panels. Finally, a car port or shade structure with rain collecting solar panels and integrated water totes would be a very interesting project. Love your work, keep it up!
@@bradspaugh9827 So, you are saying nobody could figure out how to build a solar array that doesn't have a gap between the panels? Like, maybe a gutter or trough installed between them? Or maybe a corrugated sheet metal or fiberglass roof with the panels installed on top?
In the Kalahari and Namib deserts, they capture condensation from the mists floating in from the ocean each morning by erecting tall screens atop the sand dunes and filtering the condensed water into their water troughs and to the food gardens. The screens are like very tall, very wide sails on aluminium collapsible poles. Some farmers attack ozone-filled balloons to keep them spread out more. They got the idea from a little bug which captures condensation in its wings like that every morning.
@@OMOninja I am not sure of this method, but look up the warka towers they use in Africa. They may be made of bamboo. We have been looking at them as a way to collect dew, etc. and they end up looking like these works of alien art.
Best rainwater harvesting series on youtube, very thorough, I don't even have to ask any questions in the comments because you pretty much cover everything.
I love it! 90% of your answers are "it was easier" or "it cost less". We are now best friends! lol Most of my solar, wind and water set ups are all proof of concept at this point as well. Been researching for years and now I'm learning hands-on at my 1/3 acre land at my current home so when I buy land I'll have all the bugs worked out of my systems.
NOTE: After I uploaded this I realized that I forgot to include a couple clips showing how I use a hose to water from the IBC's and how the piping can be drained. Will try to show those on a future update of this project. - Joe
homesteadonomics I know you're utilizing existing materials, but it's really low. Low means animals will hang out under there, you don't get the benefit of extra storage/parking/hammock house, and you'll get more bugs and wind blown dirt in your traps.
"how the piping can be drained" Does this concern the potential for "stagnant" water collecting in the knee of the piping? I've wondered about that. Maybe it's not important because it evaporates?
WHITE IS COOLER OO, COOL JOB NOT EASY DIGGING IN THAT CALICHE SOIL. I DID SOME DIGGING OUT THERE IN ORACLE AT MY DADS PLACE. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS, JUST SAYING OLD ONE LEGGED JOSEPH T RETIRED NAVY
I have a plot of land in a remote village in my country and I am planning to cultivate it too so I was very happy to see your location and I also got a great example from your video.
Here in America many of us dream of having clean land without pesticides Much of our farmland has been purchased by Bill Gates and weve got alot of work to do to make sure our food is wholesome and safe
Thank you for several things ... not yelling, not manically "talking' with your hands, not being witty (and failing), not having the prerequisite pointless filler of your dog, kids or girlfriend's cleavage (no-one enjoys anyone elses home movies .. ever) and lastly for the useful, clearly articulated information.
@@joaothomazini no problem with them per se just tired of the same redundant nonsense that has nothing to do with the subject. I'm watching a How To video so I'm actually here to learn. Plenty of porn channels
I grow fruit trees for a living (apple) and one thing I'll mention is that when you are forced to water from the surface because of drought the tree tends not to root as deeply as it needs to and can be frail in a strong wind. Great projects, love your channel
Around here, young trees get planted with a U-shaped piece of irrigation pipe (ribbed, bendable, wide pipes, with holes and coconut fiber matting on the outside to prevent the holes getting clogged) running underneath their roots, with each end sticking out of the surface. That way they can be watered from the surface, pouring water into the pipe, if necessary until it is full up, which immediately runs down to the roots and starts to trickle out of the holes there so it gets absorbed into the soil underneath the pipe and the roots. That way you can water the young trees in a drought but also encourage the roots to grow deeper so they can reach the lower groundwater.
My father did that more than 10 years ago here in Puerto Rico, taking advange of the aluminum roofing that was in place in one part of the house. The rain water is directed and stored in a tank, and we use it to water the plants in the garden, especially in times of drought. We have a tank of about 250 gallons. At it is full at most times of the year. The water can also be used for most house hold shores as well. In case of an emergency we can add a chemical to make it potable.
yes, it is... but trying to use what I had for this little experiment project... and also because we have really bad winds here, anything taller really needs to be steel due to the racking that the structures can go through
@@OfftoShambala agreed, the low height makes it easier to inspect and clean without having to walk around on it by using a push broom or leaf blower with long extension handles and tubes. if i had a big chunk of land in the desert that's how i'd do it and i would also build a fence around it to keep animals away from it.
I can imagine this being the perfect setup for solar panels - they catch the sun and the rain ! 1 system, two purposes and considering they're glass covered, there's no worry about dissolved metals ending up in the water.
@@ZafriusRasnake are you f***n stupid, seriously anything that is visable is touched by light. So are you suggesting that everything the light touches is poisonous..
@@billym4430, Where is the algae. Even if there was any algae it will be treated if it's for drinking. If it's non-potable water, algae doesn't matter.
SUPERB IDEA! I'm planning to buy a bit of land and live off grid and carbon free so this solves many problems! Water harvesting's biggest problem is the CATCHMENT area. The more area you have the more rain you grab! Here you have solved this THANKS for sharing
Great idea Joe. I have been needing shade shelters for my heritage hogs on pasture, and I think one could make this design smaller and mobile and get that dual purpose you speak of. Love it!
I love the idea of harvesting rainwater. It's essential to sustainable living. A greenhouse that also captures rainwater and can also water plants would be the pinnacle.
We also store water here. Use the run off from the roof and thru a gutter system. I added a DYI water well which to my surprise supplies the entire yard and pond with water. Using a Harbor Freight shallow well pump. Runs off the solar panels I use for water collection too. I don't drink the water. Bought a test and shows to be fine. Little high on salt but I cant taste it. Fish in the pond like it. It's amazing how much water comes off of the roof and other structures. Thanks for the video. Given me some more ideals.
Like all the things you do and I think that no matter what you have done it all benefits you and your family. All systems working together to collect and store water. Would enjoy an update to how your garden is doing as well as your other garden area with the raised beds and flood irrigations of your fruit trees. Soil moisture must be building up as you add more and more layers to your system. GREAT job Joe! Keep at it.
thansk greg! but no updates on the garden this year as we really didn't plant anything out... my camp trailer build kinda zapped my time on that one... but the fruit trees are still there and we just pulled the peaches off this week :)
For a couple days work and 350 or so dollars they have water that can be used for anything and not affect the main home water supply. I agree it's a benefit and will make life easier, you can even use it to do something goofy like wash the truck and not feel bad about it. Well worth it.
@@centurion726 It's neat looking, but I think I like his rainwater tarp idea better. You can get a huge roll of painters plastic for less than what this rain roof cost. I worry that termites will destroy the wooden anchoring. Wind will pick this thing up and throw it around. The tarp could be covered with sand to prevent sunshine from destroying it and being at (or just below) ground level means wind can't get a bite on it.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost".
Good Job! The Big Island of Hawaii is very familiar with the Rain Catchment System. This is how we live,we catch our own water. The trick is(...well no really) is maintaining the water quality . And knowing the Chlorine to Water ratio,to make it not only safe for the plants and livestock but also for human consumption or drinking. We get lots of rain here,so why pay for something ,when you can get it free. Again good job and great video. Thanks
@@davecurrie3066 . As with all standing water, chlorination is necessary to keep the water clean and drinkable. This is standard practice for all municipal water supply....not sure of Australia's climate, but we deal with constant Humidity changes. Hot -Cool. Heat and humidity will contribute a great deal to algae growth......that green stuff that accumulates on the bottom and sides of the catchment tank. You don't need a whole lot of Chlorine, just a little, to make the water fresh and clean.....just follow the Chlorine ratio chart and you'll be fine. Last note; Chlorine can also act as a deterrent from pests like mosquitos, ants, snails, slugs. After all, everyone needs Water to survive.
Thank you, for info. Grew up with underground concrete tank, no light entering. Not sure, but i dont remember any algae. And i once heard that the lime that slowly leaches out of concrete, will alkalise the water, does anyone know facts on this. Cheers
Brilliant! We live in the high desert and working on water saving. I watched a neighbor's metal roof one morning pour dew off, and we have had a drought all year, no moisture, and while we can't afford to reroof an entire house, this is perfect! I can collect even more rainwater, when it rains, for our organic veggie and cannabis garden, and harvest morning dew. Dealing with drought has us thinking outside the boxes.
Every little bit adds to the Body of Knowledge. Your experiment make a lot of sense, especially to those who prefer to 'live small' but have enough land to experiment with. Keep going on that track ;- )
Thank you for the video. I will be building mine as a dual/ triple purpose structure, rain water catchment, livestock (milk goats) shade, and shade for the IBC containers. Planning on doing this in NW Texas so weather is similar to yours. You vid allowed me to visualize a more practical use...too close to the ground and they goats will jump up on it, lay on it...etc, maybe a little taller than yours, therefor providing shade for the animals and a water system. ;P
I've see the same used in Arizona that had a fixed structure like yours then added tarps on a frame that spreads over when rain approaches. Triple or more your water accumulation.
I like the way you present your projects, alternatives and best use practices and things you would have done differently, just an average guy overcoming issues. Not to mention 2.7 million views = $5k - $12k I think you more than payed for this setup, good return on investment if my numbers are correct.
Thank you James! If you read the comments you’ll see many folks don’t actually watch thr entire video and ask questions that I addressed multiple times within the video😂. But I can see you did, and I appreciate that greatly😀👍 As for the amount of money made off the video.... I wish those numbers were true😂 But it’s a fraction of the bottom number based on my analytics. Don’t get me wrong, it was worth while to make for both the enjoyment of the project as well as the extra funds it’s brought. But I’ve found the revenue estimates per views are pretty generous. If they were true I’d be able to quit my day job as a firefighter. Thanks for watching! Joe
Very well done... You are doing it all alone and so hard working.. God bless you and your garden is also so huge soon it will grow thick foliage with lost of plants with fruits and vegetables... Well done.
Such a gorgeous book - each shed is unique and inspiring, and I love all the tiny details Kotite features to help readers imagine how to create their own She Sheds ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxe9yi0sulKgsp0VJJCIrLWWkvVqcU7LFR . The feature on Dinah's Rustic Retreat is like something from a fairy tale. It's really inspiring to see how creative all these ordinary people are in making beautiful and useful spaces on a modest scale.
I was thinking about a picnic pavilion that doubles as a summer kitchen, with the collection tanks enclosed in a heated shed (for winter in North Dakota). This is a great idea!
My family came to South Australia (the driest State on the driest Continent on Earth) from England in 1967 and We have been harvesting and using Rainwater ever since.
Great video and great idea! I would only change 2 things. Would go with a regular downspout end cap for the gutter to feed my pipe and instead of a screen, use a “birds nest” cage over the end cap drop. They fit in the drop of the end cap and are mesh type “domes” to keep birds from nesting in your downspouts. About 3” base by 6” tall. The nice thing about those is they allow debris to rise and water to still flow where the screen may just clog. One question is how do you handle overflow? Or is that a problem. Looks dry there. 😛 I live where we average 50” + per year of rainfall and would need to channel overflow in a safe direction. I know how I would handle it, but thought I would toss the overflow issue out there. Again, thanks for the great idea!
Great topic! Thx! I would consider a large horizontally mounted sail, that is made from weather durable non toxic fabric/tarp/sail material, cable tension retention mount system. This would only require a few corner mounting anchors at high tension and as large a sail like tarp as needed and could conceivably be very large.
@homesteadonomics I have a question on how the water flowing in to the tank , because the tank is higher level compare to the ground .Do you using any pump? .
Excellent work, I have suggestion instead of using aluminum sheets if you use solar panels with slope towards gutter , will bring water in the gutter as well as you can generate electricity for your home. I like your work for thirsty animals & birds. Great job.
That rainwater garden is looking phenomenal.👍 That makes me all the more impatient for getting started on our plans. One project at a time though, right? 😆 Excellent work on all your water harvesting efforts.👍
Green Dream Project thanks! Yes you gotta just hit them one at a time...I’ve tried multiple at a time now for years and it just makes for more stress..lol...as for the roofing place. They are called thunder mountain metal llc...I found them on a craigslist search...they are a bit out of Sierra vista but that’s the closest town to them
Very interesting. Top job. I have to do some guttering shortly and the only thing I wouldn't be able to use is that PVC adapter with mesh in the bottom, as it would fill up with crud in no time. Leaving the end of the gutter uncapped to save money on fittings and labor is something I might try with a commercial leaf guard product to make sure water doesn't splash out and get wasted. Great ideas and the garden really came to life from the drone footage - Thanks for sharing.
I don't know if you're still using the bucket method for watering, but you should look into drip irrigation. You definitely have the building/engineering skills to set up something *really* cool! They are having huge success with it in the middle east, for growing fruit trees and other plants and trees in desert areas.
At the height you have it at...I automatically thought perfect height for a chicken run to keep safe from predators. For the square footage you could have a good dozen chickens under there. Great Job!
I’ve tried multiple different plastic friendly paints including Rustoleum and none of them held up to the Colorado sun. Also, because the plastic used on those IBC totes, the paint doesn’t stick well either. I’ve had the best long term results by wrapping it in black painters plastic that comes in rolls. It’s also cheaper than multiple cans of Rustoleum plastic paint. I’ll be curious to see how it works for you. Thanks for your great videos!
Yes, I'm testing one with the rustoleum 'camo' series for plastic. But if you ended up not having luck with it I'm guessing I probably won't either as our sun has almost no humidity filtering for most of the year and my elevation is pretty high too. the second option is to cover the cage portion with a roofing material to protect it and kinda pretty it up a bit too :)
Sweating plastic in a desert like environment, you might as well gather the water dripping from inside the wrap, plus mold & mildew will form inside the wrap black which will eventually need Clorox Gel cleaning - brush it on, wait 15 min and scrub adding more then with a pressure washer spray it all off completely, no more black mold & mildew (like new).
This is a great idea, but I will suggest one more feature that would be useful. If you build these water catch panels up about 7 to 8 feet, it would be able to double as a covered area for storing things under it that would be out of the sun and rain, like a large carport. Just a suggestion .
I love the rainwater harvesting videos! It's super satisfying to see you be able to get so much water water from such an arid environment. You mentioned that you have a few larger trees on your property. What kind are they? Mesquite?
thanks Tristan! Yes, the few bigger ones are mesquite... we are just below the level of oaks at my house... a couple miles up the road is where Oaks start growing
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For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost".
Greetings from Peru! Very nice my friend. I like this natural and well inform videos. Really inspiring me to build a rainwater collection system. Thank you.
It is worth it under any circumstance for any initial purpose. Are there better options, maybe, but this is affordable and simple... a person could use an existing structure or build one or more shade structures and use that roofing material to run water into a cistern. This is perfect for several existing sheds I have right now... I will use this material to funnel water into gutters and place several cisterns next to the buildings. Will probably make a better roof structure for one of my sheds. This is just what I had envisioned. Thank you immensely... this is a gift from God.
Thanks for sharing the concept and as a motivation for others to learn How to Harvest Rainwater. Our off-grid home incorporates rainwater harvesting (metal roof to 2 1500 gallon underground cisterns) that we use for our gardens. Continued Success! Greg
Spray paint the plastic bens black with a final coat of white paint to leep cool. The dark paint stops light from entering the plastic water storage bins. So, no mold or fungus to worry about. Great video.
You can reduce the size of the pipe between the collection area and the storage tanks by including a holding tank at the collection area. Setup the largest pipes between the collection area and the holding tank to force feed it all the water it can take as the rain comes down then connect the holding tank to the storage tanks using 1 inch irrigation poly pipe. Include stand pipes by setting posts to lift sections of the poly pipe higher then the collection area and you can then run a sealed system to let the holding tank hold water when the storage tanks are full. The beauty of the poly pipe is it comes in 100,250 or 500 foot rolls so no joints to leak for an average run.
I will have to look into that... sounds interesting... but the holding tank would have to be big enough collect a good rains worth... which would mean it would have to be an IBC... and then I'd have to dig it down to get it under the gutter... which isn't going to happen anytime soon due to the amount of work I have planned... but I really do like the idea :D
homesteadonomics the upper cistern wouldn't need to be as big as an IBC unless you get exceptionally heavy rain? If the head is great enough and you use a syphon, even a half inch hose can shift surprising volumes of water.
Spencer during the monsoon we can get bursts of 1 inch in 15-30 minutes then it stops. The size of the roof he built would pull in 160ish gallons from that 1 inch of rain so just over half a 275 gallon tote and the rains can come one after another so the next one might overflow the tank before it could drain down. June to October we get most of our rain with a little more at the start of the year then nothing but clear skies with a few clouds till next June.
On average, an on-grid family uses (USGS says) about 300 gallons per day per person. I find this amount exorbitant, In my estimation, I could get by nicely on about 16 gallons a day (a little more when I am working hard). So a family of four might use about 26,000 gallons a year. In your area, I see you can pretty much expect about 11 to 12" of rain per year. Allowing for a 15% surplus to account for drier years, that equates to a total rainwater collection surface of about 3,600 square feet. And this does not account for gardening water, evaporation, incidental waste, etc. Subtracting about 2000 square feet for your home and porches and shop, etc, you need another 1,500 sq. ft of collection surface for basic needs. That's an area of only about 40 ft. square- on a ranch, that's just a small cattle shade- Considering your whole system, you really have a very affordable system, even in the desert environment. Here in Las Vegas, we would need about twice the collection surface to survive for a year. A little further north, though about half of what you have a need for. so, I can see how the location, location, location is the key to off-grid water supply systems. I am highly impressed with what you have accomplished. Your ingenuity and craftsmanship are quite impressive. If I was younger, I would certainly give it a try.
average americans take 2 or 3 showers every day, let the water run when using the sink and flush toilets every time, as well as running dishwashers and laundry machines, washing the car, watering the lawn etc. so yes, in an average month it's easy to waste that much water.
A Ram Pump, DIY, could be placed in line, and pump up to a tank, with a sand filter, maybe 15 feet off the ground. And you'd have potable water for your personal use.
yes, those ram pumps are really cool but most I've seen use quite a bit of water for the action... which isn't great with our limited quantity... but if I had a spring nearby then yes :)
MarkH10 ram pumps only pump a tiny fraction of the water passing through them to the higher level, no use for this application! Plus the volumes of water even from a large roof are unlikely to be sufficient to operate a ram pump.
Great set-up! What about dust/sand (fine particles) that will blow onto the rain catch getting washed down into the pipe and potentially clogging it? Will there be any issue with standing water in the pipe becoming stagnant because of those lighter rains not producing enough flow/pressure to push it up into the totes?
and yes, Mark, I've got water collected off my greenhouse already... but it goes to the garden as I didn't want to pipe the water inside the GH... just in case I got a leak ...lol
If we had watched this video in the not too distant past, we'd be, at most, fascinated but would find it mostly novel and but... Today we are awakening to that reality that water has become a scarce resource and future supply cannot always be found. We have to capture it where ever it's found!
It would also be nice to keep them 7 feet off the ground then you could park electric car, or storage and possibly add siding to store wood and the likes. He mentioned this later in the video. Also you can still store stuff underneath.
Simple fluids problem. As long as the inlet is higher than the outlet, it should have no problem draining. But there's a much more complicated equation you can use to be more accurate. The bernoullis equation can be used to find hydraulic head needed for this to work.
Thank you brother, you have just given me an idea about how i will harvest rain water and then direct it to a waterpan... I have been wondering how i will get water to irrigate a farm i was given by my late grandma, and i have always wanted to practice some innovative agriculture on that farm in her honor 🙏... I will go large scale with the rain roof, i will also make it easily removable for those seasons when there is no rain.
The tanks are set up _below the grade_ of the panels, @5:17, atmospheric pressure will push the water from the inlet *down hill* till it spits from the outlet.
Very clever. Using otherwise wasted water to have a Beautiful area like you made is Fantastic. Do you grow vegetables for your families dinner?? THANK YOU for sharing ‼️👍👍 Vinny 🇺🇸
Thanks Joe, I already called them. Their prices are very good and they're about 20 miles from my property. I am planing to build a very similar rain roof. I am planing to use it to shade my tanks (double use building ) and I'll build it out of steel and lumber. Sorry to burden you with another question, but I am looking to buy 3 shipping containers to build a house on my land. I looked everywhere and the closest I could find was in Apache Junction. Their prices a good but the delivery is $700/container. Do you know someone in the Sierra Vista are who sales shipping containers? I would be grateful for any tips. Thanks!
I need you to mail me 10 lbs of your cactus blossoms for jelly :) Nice project Joe... And sometimes you have to spend a little money to have what you want... Not everything has to be cost effective... I am sure you will be glad you have it down the road... Peace.
Yes, this is definitely not cost effective by any means but I do agree... I think I'll be happy I have it down the road... as for the 10lbs of fruits, too much to ship...haha... how about a jar of some that I made... cheaper to ship and immediate toast application for you once you open the package ;) (caveat is IF we end up making some this year though )
LOL... If there is any doubt to the IF then I would gladly pay the shipping on a box of them... Not overnight... But snail mail... ahahaha But I would love a jar if you do make it - and I am sure we could find a jar of something around here to send in return... That sounds great... But I really would pay to have them shipped here, that is not a problem...
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NOTE: QUESTIONS About HEIGHT, DESIGN, WHY THIS OR THAT are likely answered WITHIN the video. I address several of the most common questions that people have been asking, during the video. Questions pertaining to WHY's of the roof's size, height, collection capacity, better suited structures for collection, dual purpose structures being better than this setup, how I used an existing structure, why there aren't solar panels, cheaper methods of collection that I use, how the water moves through the pipe, alternatives to storage that are better than IBC's, location of the IBC's, why this roof is NOT the ideal set up, cost and several other topics. Please, if you watch the video you might see an answer to your question. I appreciate you all watching, but I unfortunately do not have the time to answer questions that have been addressed multiple times in the video.
Again, thank you for watching and sorry if this sounded too direct. But I really think many of the questions being asked here are answered within the video... some multiple times. I understand many people just click through videos quickly. But unfortunately when doing so, they often miss many details of why or how certain things were done and why.
And on another note... one question that I did not answer in the video, is how I drain the piping and use it to water plants via a garden hose. I will try to show this in an update video at some point in the future.
Desde hace un dia veo que tus videos, una sugerencia, pero creo que ya se te debe haber ocurrido - No seria mejor si esos contenedores de agua, los hubieras ubicado debajo del techo recolector de agua? Digo porque se podria hacer un hoyo por debajo del techo, para que quede semi enterrado y de esa forma protejes el agua de la interperie - terreno abajo, tendrias agua por gravedad de riego por goteo, incluso si puedes elevar ese techo, te puede servir para hacer un deposito extra, aparte de alojar los contenedores de agua, tendria un buen proposito, claro algo mas de trabajo, aunque eso creo no te seria muy dificil, por tu forma de ser - Saludos y felicitaciones por tu labor
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You make things looks so good easy.
Would be great for Cattle...in a holding pasture.. - they'd have Water and Shelter... .. Yep, I'm listening a s you had said it.🙏 🐑 🐮
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Excellent, I can teach the people in my village, and make my own fruit garden during dry season. This is really a clever way and can be an empowering projects,
and you sir will be a hero! thanks for paying it forward, from one human to the next
That is pretty cool, Hope it works. God bless
Your village has internet? And if its a dry season then that means there’s no rain…the fuck are you talkin about?…idiot
what country are you from if you don't mind me asking
As a human society, we should use the internet to share ideas to help one another. ❤️
You mentioned adding solar at some point. Wouldn't it be interesting to create a solar farm that doubles as a rain collector? Simply put catch gutters at the bottom edge of all your solar panels. Finally, a car port or shade structure with rain collecting solar panels and integrated water totes would be a very interesting project. Love your work, keep it up!
A triple-threat!
Its a good idea but solar arrays have a small crack between each panel around 1cm. Rain does not collect at the bottom of the array.
@@bradspaugh9827 So, you are saying nobody could figure out how to build a solar array that doesn't have a gap between the panels? Like, maybe a gutter or trough installed between them? Or maybe a corrugated sheet metal or fiberglass roof with the panels installed on top?
@@geoffschulz like on top of your house?
I would be very careful about using galvanized steel. Would recommend plastic sheet on top.
In the Kalahari and Namib deserts, they capture condensation from the mists floating in from the ocean each morning by erecting tall screens atop the sand dunes and filtering the condensed water into their water troughs and to the food gardens. The screens are like very tall, very wide sails on aluminium collapsible poles. Some farmers attack ozone-filled balloons to keep them spread out more. They got the idea from a little bug which captures condensation in its wings like that every morning.
What is the screen made of?
Okay
Is there a video this please ?
@@OMOninja I am not sure of this method, but look up the warka towers they use in Africa. They may be made of bamboo. We have been looking at them as a way to collect dew, etc. and they end up looking like these works of alien art.
@@ertfgghhhh the videos I have seen they used plastic screens. Sadly I can't find the video otherwise I would be happy to share it.
I've said many times that a scaled-up version of this could really help in draught affected areas. Thx for the post. 👍
Was a pioneer in this use in the late 70's for wildlife waters out south of Moab, Utah. Worked great and are still out there today.
Best rainwater harvesting series on youtube, very thorough, I don't even have to ask any questions in the comments because you pretty much cover everything.
could have raised it higher off the ground and made a shed or carport etc! it's just in the way
I love it! 90% of your answers are "it was easier" or "it cost less". We are now best friends! lol
Most of my solar, wind and water set ups are all proof of concept at this point as well. Been researching for years and now I'm learning hands-on at my 1/3 acre land at my current home so when I buy land I'll have all the bugs worked out of my systems.
NOTE: After I uploaded this I realized that I forgot to include a couple clips showing how I use a hose to water from the IBC's and how the piping can be drained. Will try to show those on a future update of this project. - Joe
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I know you're utilizing existing materials, but it's really low. Low means animals will hang out under there, you don't get the benefit of extra storage/parking/hammock house, and you'll get more bugs and wind blown dirt in your traps.
"how the piping can be drained"
Does this concern the potential for "stagnant" water collecting in the knee of the piping? I've wondered about that. Maybe it's not important because it evaporates?
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yes, for sure... I talk about several reasons why this isn't the most ideal setup in the video, and why it is set up the way it is :)
homesteadonomics add a pic of the comalong pipe jack to. Pls.
I have a plot of land in a remote village in my country and I am planning to cultivate it too so I was very happy to see your location and I also got a great example from your video.
Here in America many of us dream of having clean land without pesticides
Much of our farmland has been purchased by Bill Gates and weve got alot of work to do to make sure our food is wholesome and safe
@@Axlotl77 bill gates has not purchased much of our farmland, he’s bought some
@@Dr.LongMonkey sure hope you are correct!
For future builders: Consider putting screws in the HIGH points of the metal rather than the valleys. Will help prevent rust/rot from leaks.
That's not you you secure a metal roof
Yeah these panels are made specifically to be fixed at the high points. The rubber seals on those screws don't last long in hard sun.
Yes always on the high points. School boy error in an otherwise superb project outcome.
You could also use a house roof to collect the rainwater. If no house then a shade roof for a motor home?
So how do you secure it to the surface. The high points you merely secure the panels to each other. He connected them on the small high points.
Thank you for several things ... not yelling, not manically "talking' with your hands, not being witty (and failing), not having the prerequisite pointless filler of your dog, kids or girlfriend's cleavage (no-one enjoys anyone elses home movies .. ever) and lastly for the useful, clearly articulated information.
@Flying lead True that ... but not as a substitute for some substance.
You are funny. Lol!
What is your problem with cleavages?
@@joaothomazini no problem with them per se just tired of the same redundant nonsense that has nothing to do with the subject. I'm watching a How To video so I'm actually here to learn. Plenty of porn channels
@Kuriz, the plural being 'Kurizes' N,o
Man, you're always doing such cool things. I also love the way you recycle things. You are one of the most entertaining guys to watch on UA-cam.
Thanks Jaye! that is very kind of you to say! Lots of great folks out there... so I just try and do my own thing the best I can :)
I grow fruit trees for a living (apple) and one thing I'll mention is that when you are forced to water from the surface because of drought the tree tends not to root as deeply as it needs to and can be frail in a strong wind. Great projects, love your channel
Around here, young trees get planted with a U-shaped piece of irrigation pipe (ribbed, bendable, wide pipes, with holes and coconut fiber matting on the outside to prevent the holes getting clogged) running underneath their roots, with each end sticking out of the surface.
That way they can be watered from the surface, pouring water into the pipe, if necessary until it is full up, which immediately runs down to the roots and starts to trickle out of the holes there so it gets absorbed into the soil underneath the pipe and the roots. That way you can water the young trees in a drought but also encourage the roots to grow deeper so they can reach the lower groundwater.
My father did that more than 10 years ago here in Puerto Rico, taking advange of the aluminum roofing that was in place in one part of the house. The rain water is directed and stored in a tank, and we use it to water the plants in the garden, especially in times of drought. We have a tank of about 250 gallons. At it is full at most times of the year. The water can also be used for most house hold shores as well. In case of an emergency we can add a chemical to make it potable.
That’s my -plan too from our garage roof as it is low to the ground on the yard side. Still figuring out holding tank.
Whats the name of the chemical
I think I would have made it taller anyway, even if it cost me more. In that heat, shade is a wonderful thing.
yes, it is... but trying to use what I had for this little experiment project... and also because we have really bad winds here, anything taller really needs to be steel due to the racking that the structures can go through
@@homesteadonomics I like the height for your situation... easier to maintain too ... when you have space .. this is a good way to go
@@OfftoShambala agreed, the low height makes it easier to inspect and clean without having to walk around on it by using a push broom or leaf blower with long extension handles and tubes. if i had a big chunk of land in the desert that's how i'd do it and i would also build a fence around it to keep animals away from it.
@@homesteadonomics excuses... lame
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I just loved the method you used removing the unwanted posts, I'ved used a floor jack in a similar way removing unwanted bushes
A floor jack hmm learning sonething new each day and very thankfull
I can imagine this being the perfect setup for solar panels - they catch the sun and the rain !
1 system, two purposes and considering they're glass covered, there's no worry about dissolved metals ending up in the water.
ive seen this done and they had chickens underneath for eggs and mowing the grass grown under the system, so great
@@ZafriusRasnake are you f***n stupid, seriously anything that is visable is touched by light. So are you suggesting that everything the light touches is poisonous..
@@thesmoothgoat algae
@@ZafriusRasnake, Stupid fuck
@@billym4430, Where is the algae. Even if there was any algae it will be treated if it's for drinking.
If it's non-potable water, algae doesn't matter.
SUPERB IDEA! I'm planning to buy a bit of land and live off grid and carbon free so this solves many problems! Water harvesting's biggest problem is the CATCHMENT area. The more area you have the more rain you grab! Here you have solved this THANKS for sharing
Very simple and innovative. I use rainwater all summer and couldn't live without it. Very nice video
GREAT. I imagine that it's supplies and techniques such as these that peoples in dry climates and poor areas need, not used clothes!
You need a debris cleanout to separate the dirt and other debris from the 1st rain. It will also keep your storage tanks cleaner.
you put pillow stuffing in the gutter which filters the water
@@boatburnerice7925 interesting idea🙂
Great idea Joe. I have been needing shade shelters for my heritage hogs on pasture, and I think one could make this design smaller and mobile and get that dual purpose you speak of. Love it!
I love the idea of harvesting rainwater. It's essential to sustainable living. A greenhouse that also captures rainwater and can also water plants would be the pinnacle.
We also store water here. Use the run off from the roof and thru a gutter system. I added a DYI water well which to my surprise supplies the entire yard and pond with water. Using a Harbor Freight shallow well pump. Runs off the solar panels I use for water collection too. I don't drink the water. Bought a test and shows to be fine. Little high on salt but I cant taste it. Fish in the pond like it. It's amazing how much water comes off of the roof and other structures. Thanks for the video. Given me some more ideals.
Like all the things you do and I think that no matter what you have done it all benefits you and your family. All systems working together to collect and store water. Would enjoy an update to how your garden is doing as well as your other garden area with the raised beds and flood irrigations of your fruit trees. Soil moisture must be building up as you add more and more layers to your system. GREAT job Joe! Keep at it.
thansk greg! but no updates on the garden this year as we really didn't plant anything out... my camp trailer build kinda zapped my time on that one... but the fruit trees are still there and we just pulled the peaches off this week :)
Yes you have been busy but the trailer is DEF worth it. Glad you got some fruit off your trees. Always GREAT to eat home grown.
For a couple days work and 350 or so dollars they have water that can be used for anything and not affect the main home water supply. I agree it's a benefit and will make life easier, you can even use it to do something goofy like wash the truck and not feel bad about it. Well worth it.
@@centurion726 It's neat looking, but I think I like his rainwater tarp idea better. You can get a huge roll of painters plastic for less than what this rain roof cost. I worry that termites will destroy the wooden anchoring. Wind will pick this thing up and throw it around. The tarp could be covered with sand to prevent sunshine from destroying it and being at (or just below) ground level means wind can't get a bite on it.
Another good project, rain water harvesting has been working great for us as well 👍👊
Thanks Doug and Stacy! Yes, it is our life blood out here! btw... love your cellar/shelter project!!!
joe
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Good Job! The Big Island of Hawaii is very familiar with the Rain Catchment System. This is how we live,we catch our own water. The trick is(...well no really) is maintaining the water quality . And knowing the Chlorine to Water ratio,to make it not only safe for the plants and livestock but also for human consumption or drinking. We get lots of rain here,so why pay for something ,when you can get it free. Again good job and great video. Thanks
Thanks for checking it out! and great to hear from Hawaii!!
Joe
"why pay for something ,when you can get it free"
*Since you labor is "free", I would like to use it. How much do you charge for free labor?*
WHO do you add chlorine? I would assume you have clean air on the Island . Living in rural Australia , we have used pure rainwater all of our lives
@@davecurrie3066 . As with all standing water, chlorination is necessary to keep the water clean and drinkable. This is standard practice for all municipal water supply....not sure of Australia's climate, but we deal with constant Humidity changes. Hot -Cool. Heat and humidity will contribute a great deal to algae growth......that green stuff that accumulates on the bottom and sides of the catchment tank.
You don't need a whole lot of Chlorine, just a little, to make the water fresh and clean.....just follow the Chlorine ratio chart and you'll be fine. Last note; Chlorine can also act as a deterrent from pests like mosquitos, ants, snails, slugs.
After all, everyone needs Water to survive.
Thank you, for info. Grew up with underground concrete tank, no light entering. Not sure, but i dont remember any algae. And i once heard that the lime that slowly leaches out of concrete, will alkalise the water, does anyone know facts on this. Cheers
Brilliant! We live in the high desert and working on water saving. I watched a neighbor's metal roof one morning pour dew off, and we have had a drought all year, no moisture, and while we can't afford to reroof an entire house, this is perfect! I can collect even more rainwater, when it rains, for our organic veggie and cannabis garden, and harvest morning dew. Dealing with drought has us thinking outside the boxes.
Every little bit adds to the Body of Knowledge.
Your experiment make a lot of sense, especially to those who prefer to 'live small' but have enough land to experiment with.
Keep going on that track ;- )
Thank you for the video. I will be building mine as a dual/ triple purpose structure, rain water catchment, livestock (milk goats) shade, and shade for the IBC containers. Planning on doing this in NW Texas so weather is similar to yours. You vid allowed me to visualize a more practical use...too close to the ground and they goats will jump up on it, lay on it...etc, maybe a little taller than yours, therefor providing shade for the animals and a water system. ;P
I've see the same used in Arizona that had a fixed structure like yours then added tarps on a frame that spreads over when rain approaches.
Triple or more your water accumulation.
Damn just said the same thing
Two feet lower and rabbits could shelter from coyotes, three feet higher and you would have had a shed.
This guy is a treasure trove of info! Thanks
I like the way you present your projects, alternatives and best use practices and things you would have done differently, just an average guy overcoming issues. Not to mention 2.7 million views = $5k - $12k I think you more than payed for this setup, good return on investment if my numbers are correct.
Thank you James! If you read the comments you’ll see many folks don’t actually watch thr entire video and ask questions that I addressed multiple times within the video😂. But I can see you did, and I appreciate that greatly😀👍
As for the amount of money made off the video.... I wish those numbers were true😂 But it’s a fraction of the bottom number based on my analytics. Don’t get me wrong, it was worth while to make for both the enjoyment of the project as well as the extra funds it’s brought. But I’ve found the revenue estimates per views are pretty generous. If they were true I’d be able to quit my day job as a firefighter.
Thanks for watching!
Joe
Very well done... You are doing it all alone and so hard working.. God bless you and your garden is also so huge soon it will grow thick foliage with lost of plants with fruits and vegetables... Well done.
Such a gorgeous book - each shed is unique and inspiring, and I love all the tiny details Kotite features to help readers imagine how to create their own She Sheds ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxe9yi0sulKgsp0VJJCIrLWWkvVqcU7LFR . The feature on Dinah's Rustic Retreat is like something from a fairy tale. It's really inspiring to see how creative all these ordinary people are in making beautiful and useful spaces on a modest scale.
I was thinking about a picnic pavilion that doubles as a summer kitchen, with the collection tanks enclosed in a heated shed (for winter in North Dakota). This is a great idea!
Rain water garden is great idea. Making the desert bloom
thanks Adam!
My family came to South Australia (the driest State on the driest Continent on Earth) from England in 1967 and We have been harvesting and using Rainwater ever since.
Great video and great idea! I would only change 2 things. Would go with a regular downspout end cap for the gutter to feed my pipe and instead of a screen, use a “birds nest” cage over the end cap drop. They fit in the drop of the end cap and are mesh type “domes” to keep birds from nesting in your downspouts. About 3” base by 6” tall. The nice thing about those is they allow debris to rise and water to still flow where the screen may just clog. One question is how do you handle overflow? Or is that a problem. Looks dry there. 😛 I live where we average 50” + per year of rainfall and would need to channel overflow in a safe direction. I know how I would handle it, but thought I would toss the overflow issue out there. Again, thanks for the great idea!
Great idea to use free supplies from the test. Hopefully you get be a tester for more companies in the future. Cheers.
thanks! I'm really hoping some tractor company would want me to test out their tractor to build some swales and dig out a new cistern location ;)
Great topic! Thx!
I would consider a large horizontally mounted sail, that is made from weather durable non toxic fabric/tarp/sail material, cable tension retention mount system. This would only require a few corner mounting anchors at high tension and as large a sail like tarp as needed and could conceivably be very large.
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@homesteadonomics I have a question on how the water flowing in to the tank , because the tank is higher level compare to the ground .Do you using any pump? .
Excellent work, I have suggestion instead of using aluminum sheets if you use solar panels with slope towards gutter , will bring water in the gutter as well as you can generate electricity for your home. I like your work for thirsty animals & birds. Great job.
That rainwater garden is looking phenomenal.👍 That makes me all the more impatient for getting started on our plans. One project at a time though, right? 😆 Excellent work on all your water harvesting efforts.👍
Green Dream Project thanks! Yes you gotta just hit them one at a time...I’ve tried multiple at a time now for years and it just makes for more stress..lol...as for the roofing place. They are called thunder mountain metal llc...I found them on a craigslist search...they are a bit out of Sierra vista but that’s the closest town to them
Sounds like Hereford then, my old neck of the woods. Ash Canyon baby!!!!
Let get it tamping ya'al 😁🙃
Super-pro-tip: Use something partially opaque so you can shade weaker luminosity plants below it.
Build it higher so you can put plants under it..
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Awesome! Love your projects. Rainwater harvesting was my initial hook to the channel. Plan on ding some of these on our property. Thanks!
Thanks David! yes, the ranch is the perfect spot for some major water harvesting:)
Thanks for sharing your innovative projects. Appreciated to see what you do that may work for Others!
Very interesting. Top job. I have to do some guttering shortly and the only thing I wouldn't be able to use is that PVC adapter with mesh in the bottom, as it would fill up with crud in no time. Leaving the end of the gutter uncapped to save money on fittings and labor is something I might try with a commercial leaf guard product to make sure water doesn't splash out and get wasted. Great ideas and the garden really came to life from the drone footage - Thanks for sharing.
Brilliant idea for possible purposes! Smart! Thank you for sharing!
I've been thinking about this kind of thing for a while, good to see you've had a go at it for me. Thanks for the video.
Thank you very much. this will be perfect in alot of regions in Somalia
GREAT. I imagine that it's supplies and techniques such as these that peoples need, not used clothes!
This project is genius! So simple and efective! It has all the good things brilliant projects have to have! Congrats!
I don't know if you're still using the bucket method for watering, but you should look into drip irrigation. You definitely have the building/engineering skills to set up something *really* cool! They are having huge success with it in the middle east, for growing fruit trees and other plants and trees in desert areas.
Glad to see you recycling. That was great use of the Come Along. Also noted, this is the lowest roof I have ever seen.
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Maybe he is afraid of Heights or doesn't have a ladder lol
At the height you have it at...I automatically thought perfect height for a chicken run to keep safe from predators. For the square footage you could have a good dozen chickens under there. Great Job!
TechEdFireman My thoughts too but it still might be too hot for them.
I was thinking firewood storage.
Bugs would probably get into the wood.
I was thinking dog house
Jake Sydney Never bury them on your own or government land.
I’ve tried multiple different plastic friendly paints including Rustoleum and none of them held up to the Colorado sun. Also, because the plastic used on those IBC totes, the paint doesn’t stick well either. I’ve had the best long term results by wrapping it in black painters plastic that comes in rolls. It’s also cheaper than multiple cans of Rustoleum plastic paint.
I’ll be curious to see how it works for you.
Thanks for your great videos!
Yes, I'm testing one with the rustoleum 'camo' series for plastic. But if you ended up not having luck with it I'm guessing I probably won't either as our sun has almost no humidity filtering for most of the year and my elevation is pretty high too. the second option is to cover the cage portion with a roofing material to protect it and kinda pretty it up a bit too :)
Sweating plastic in a desert like environment, you might as well gather the water dripping from inside the wrap, plus mold & mildew will form inside the wrap black which will eventually need Clorox Gel cleaning - brush it on, wait 15 min and scrub adding more then with a pressure washer spray it all off completely, no more black mold & mildew (like new).
I’m so glad you’re back I haven’t seen any new projects lately.
I turned 75 and find this amazing. Living in pr this is so important.
This is a great idea, but I will suggest one more feature that would be useful. If you build these water catch panels up about 7 to 8 feet, it would be able to double as a covered area for storing things under it that would be out of the sun and rain, like a large carport. Just a suggestion
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I love the rainwater harvesting videos! It's super satisfying to see you be able to get so much water water from such an arid environment. You mentioned that you have a few larger trees on your property. What kind are they? Mesquite?
thanks Tristan! Yes, the few bigger ones are mesquite... we are just below the level of oaks at my house... a couple miles up the road is where Oaks start growing
Its awesome, great job
Thanks Dutch!
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Brilliant idea! It's also nice that you can see if the gutter is plugged without a ladder.
Greetings from Peru! Very nice my friend. I like this natural and well inform videos. Really inspiring me to build a rainwater collection system. Thank you.
Awesome how to video. Have a great Wednesday, Andreas from Off Grid Sweden 🇸🇪
Thanks Andreas!
Smart, very smart. Great job.
thank you Raynola!
Wait. Derek is also the man!!! (He’s my neighbor so I better throw that in) 😊
and yes, Derek is the man too!.... he's the D-man! ;)
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Thank you for the time and energy you gave to make this video. You did a great job, and I learned a lot from you.
It is worth it under any circumstance for any initial purpose. Are there better options, maybe, but this is affordable and simple... a person could use an existing structure or build one or more shade structures and use that roofing material to run water into a cistern. This is perfect for several existing sheds I have right now... I will use this material to funnel water into gutters and place several cisterns next to the buildings. Will probably make a better roof structure for one of my sheds. This is just what I had envisioned. Thank you immensely... this is a gift from God.
Love ur innovation. Big fan
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I'm so interested with the background environment. Let's hookup. I need more information on whether pattern there. Good stuff man. Omar from Kenya.
Great idea! Just curious, why not install drip irrigation system directly fed from your water tank? It'll be easier on your back :)
Thanks for sharing the concept and as a motivation for others to learn How to Harvest Rainwater.
Our off-grid home incorporates rainwater harvesting (metal roof to 2 1500 gallon underground cisterns) that we use for our gardens.
Continued Success!
Greg
Spray paint the plastic bens black with a final coat of white paint to leep cool. The dark paint stops light from entering the plastic water storage bins. So, no mold or fungus to worry about. Great video.
Quality design and execution.
You can reduce the size of the pipe between the collection area and the storage tanks by including a holding tank at the collection area. Setup the largest pipes between the collection area and the holding tank to force feed it all the water it can take as the rain comes down then connect the holding tank to the storage tanks using 1 inch irrigation poly pipe. Include stand pipes by setting posts to lift sections of the poly pipe higher then the collection area and you can then run a sealed system to let the holding tank hold water when the storage tanks are full.
The beauty of the poly pipe is it comes in 100,250 or 500 foot rolls so no joints to leak for an average run.
I will have to look into that... sounds interesting... but the holding tank would have to be big enough collect a good rains worth... which would mean it would have to be an IBC... and then I'd have to dig it down to get it under the gutter... which isn't going to happen anytime soon due to the amount of work I have planned... but I really do like the idea :D
homesteadonomics the upper cistern wouldn't need to be as big as an IBC unless you get exceptionally heavy rain? If the head is great enough and you use a syphon, even a half inch hose can shift surprising volumes of water.
Spencer during the monsoon we can get bursts of 1 inch in 15-30 minutes then it stops. The size of the roof he built would pull in 160ish gallons from that 1 inch of rain so just over half a 275 gallon tote and the rains can come one after another so the next one might overflow the tank before it could drain down.
June to October we get most of our rain with a little more at the start of the year then nothing but clear skies with a few clouds till next June.
On average, an on-grid family uses (USGS says) about 300 gallons per day per person. I find this amount exorbitant, In my estimation, I could get by nicely on about 16 gallons a day (a little more when I am working hard). So a family of four might use about 26,000 gallons a year. In your area, I see you can pretty much expect about 11 to 12" of rain per year. Allowing for a 15% surplus to account for drier years, that equates to a total rainwater collection surface of about 3,600 square feet. And this does not account for gardening water, evaporation, incidental waste, etc. Subtracting about 2000 square feet for your home and porches and shop, etc, you need another 1,500 sq. ft of collection surface for basic needs. That's an area of only about 40 ft. square- on a ranch, that's just a small cattle shade- Considering your whole system, you really have a very affordable system, even in the desert environment. Here in Las Vegas, we would need about twice the collection surface to survive for a year. A little further north, though about half of what you have a need for. so, I can see how the location, location, location is the key to off-grid water supply systems.
I am highly impressed with what you have accomplished. Your ingenuity and craftsmanship are quite impressive. If I was younger, I would certainly give it a try.
average americans take 2 or 3 showers every day, let the water run when using the sink and flush toilets every time, as well as running dishwashers and laundry machines, washing the car, watering the lawn etc. so yes, in an average month it's easy to waste that much water.
Hello from Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada. Thanks for sharing your great video’s please keep them coming.
I see your videos for two years, thanks for all information im from Argentina
A Ram Pump, DIY, could be placed in line, and pump up to a tank, with a sand filter, maybe 15 feet off the ground. And you'd have potable water for your personal use.
yes, those ram pumps are really cool but most I've seen use quite a bit of water for the action... which isn't great with our limited quantity... but if I had a spring nearby then yes :)
MarkH10 ram pumps only pump a tiny fraction of the water passing through them to the higher level, no use for this application! Plus the volumes of water even from a large roof are unlikely to be sufficient to operate a ram pump.
@@spencerwilton5831 I stand corrected, now I recall I knew them to be placed in a substantial stream.
@@MarkH10 plus they need some head.
Great set-up! What about dust/sand (fine particles) that will blow onto the rain catch getting washed down into the pipe and potentially clogging it? Will there be any issue with standing water in the pipe becoming stagnant because of those lighter rains not producing enough flow/pressure to push it up into the totes?
Add inline filters
Could you wrap the sides with mesh and use the underneath as a chicken coup?
How about using that clear roofing material he just tested, and collect water off a greenhouse FOR the greenhouse?
Your answer is YES.
and yes, Mark, I've got water collected off my greenhouse already... but it goes to the garden as I didn't want to pipe the water inside the GH... just in case I got a leak ...lol
I also love this idea because its at a level where you can keep it clean and repair
If we had watched this video in the not too distant past, we'd be, at most, fascinated but would find it mostly novel and but... Today we are awakening to that reality that water has become a scarce resource and future supply cannot always be found. We have to capture it where ever it's found!
Nice job.
Too bad you can't have enough clear plastic roof, and solar panels underneath and getting both water and energy.
John Lord or just catch the water off the panels?
Todd McCarter that could work
Water directly off the solar panels...anything above them is gonna cause shadows and that kills output.
It would also be nice to keep them 7 feet off the ground then you could park electric car, or storage and possibly add siding to store wood and the likes. He mentioned this later in the video. Also you can still store stuff underneath.
Solar panels need to be at a greater angle for efficiency.
How does the water raises up the pipe and drains into the tank?
Simple fluids problem. As long as the inlet is higher than the outlet, it should have no problem draining. But there's a much more complicated equation you can use to be more accurate. The bernoullis equation can be used to find hydraulic head needed for this to work.
Thank you brother, you have just given me an idea about how i will harvest rain water and then direct it to a waterpan...
I have been wondering how i will get water to irrigate a farm i was given by my late grandma, and i have always wanted to practice some innovative agriculture on that farm in her honor 🙏...
I will go large scale with the rain roof, i will also make it easily removable for those seasons when there is no rain.
Very good idea! Thank you so much!👏🏼 I'm from Armenia!🤠👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Also, can you say where in Sierra Vista you got that roofing material? That definitely might be helpful for us. Thanks.👍
Home depot probably
Nvm. Watched whole video.
Adding Solar panels an 10 foot higher would Used the space Energy & Rain water harvesting
How does the water go up to the tanks? Is there a pump to push it up?
I was thinking the same thing
The tanks are set up _below the grade_ of the panels, @5:17, atmospheric pressure will push the water from the inlet *down hill* till it spits from the outlet.
I'm in Tucson and have been envisioning something such as this, capped with solar panels..
Great video..
Instant love and respect for this man. Such a well put together video. Very articulate 💕
Hiii
Very clever. Using otherwise wasted water to have a Beautiful area like you made is Fantastic. Do you grow vegetables for your families dinner?? THANK YOU for sharing ‼️👍👍 Vinny 🇺🇸
Thanks Vinny! yes, we do grow vegetables and fruit too!
Hey Joe. Nice rain roof. Could you please let me know the guy's name in Sierra Vista, where you bought the galvanized roofing panels from. Thanks!
Desert Owl Forge thanks...there name is thunder mountain buildings llc in huachuca city😀👍
Thanks Joe, I already called them. Their prices are very good and they're about 20 miles from my property. I am planing to build a very similar rain roof. I am planing to use it to shade my tanks (double use building ) and I'll build it out of steel and lumber. Sorry to burden you with another question, but I am looking to buy 3 shipping containers to build a house on my land. I looked everywhere and the closest I could find was in Apache Junction. Their prices a good but the delivery is $700/container. Do you know someone in the Sierra Vista are who sales shipping containers? I would be grateful for any tips. Thanks!
I need you to mail me 10 lbs of your cactus blossoms for jelly :) Nice project Joe... And sometimes you have to spend a little money to have what you want... Not everything has to be cost effective... I am sure you will be glad you have it down the road... Peace.
I thought that too. Mmmm, prickly plums.
Yes, this is definitely not cost effective by any means but I do agree... I think I'll be happy I have it down the road...
as for the 10lbs of fruits, too much to ship...haha... how about a jar of some that I made... cheaper to ship and immediate toast application for you once you open the package ;)
(caveat is IF we end up making some this year though )
LOL... If there is any doubt to the IF then I would gladly pay the shipping on a box of them... Not overnight... But snail mail... ahahaha But I would love a jar if you do make it - and I am sure we could find a jar of something around here to send in return... That sounds great... But I really would pay to have them shipped here, that is not a problem...
Or a box of small cactus segments so I could grow my own... LOL I have seen some around here... I think they can survive our mild winters...
Hahaha too funny as I was thinking about those fruits as well!
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Hmm.. lots of Great Idea's... Congrats on your construction project.. I hope you get many years of production..
It seems like wasted pottential, i mean make it a bit taller and add a wall and you have a shed as well as a rainwater harvester.
true, but the taller height would make it less likely that the roof would get cleaned when it gets covered with desert dust.