Rainwater Harvesting on a Small Structure - How To - Step by Step Guide

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  • Опубліковано 6 чер 2024
  • Today I’m setting up a simple Rainwater Harvesting System on the Shipping Container Playhouse project I built a few years ago. In the video I’ll go over installing the gutters, down spout pipe, leaf guard, first flush system, water tank, inlet and overflow pipe…. As well as important things to consider before installing a rainwater harvesting system.
    I hope you and enjoy and please let me know if you have any questions! - Joe
    I also want to thank Tank Depot for sponsoring this video. Here is a link to their rainwater harvesting and water tank offerings.
    www.tank-depot.com/p-4074/rai...
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  • @homesteadonomics
    @homesteadonomics  Рік тому +16

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    • @gabrielaseafight1740
      @gabrielaseafight1740 Рік тому

      Gracias.

    • @MrNarokMx
      @MrNarokMx Рік тому

      17:13 but in the future, you might need to take it off, what you really had to do is place it further apart so it rotates

    • @jennyanimal9046
      @jennyanimal9046 Рік тому

      Have you heard about the fog nets that harvest water.?

    • @melonshop8888
      @melonshop8888 Рік тому

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  • @PS-wz9fc
    @PS-wz9fc Рік тому +116

    This channel is a real stress buster.. Calm narration really helps the viewers calm down and so much less drama... Keeping stuff natural and simple. 👍

  • @mmx3662
    @mmx3662 Рік тому +54

    You are such a great teacher-always making it easy for us "more challenged" DIYers to figure it out! Great video! :)

    • @homesteadonomics
      @homesteadonomics  Рік тому +3

      Awww thank you MMx3😊🙏

    • @CastewaPL
      @CastewaPL Рік тому

      Imagine trying to harvest rainwater on such hm ? Small area in dry area. Does it even have sense ? Will this tank fill over a year ?

    • @homesteadonomics
      @homesteadonomics  Рік тому +6

      @@CastewaPL it’s a small structure for sure….but I’ve already got collection on all of my other structures so this was a good opportunity to do a set up video. As for the filling up. Yes it will.
      The roof space is approx 90sqft, which means that for every inch of rain I will collect approx 54 gallons. And our monsoon season can often get anywhere from a 5-6 inches to as much as nearly 20” like some places around here did last monsoon. So at a 300 gallon tank size, it would take approx 6” to fill it.

    • @mrtennessee6862
      @mrtennessee6862 Рік тому +1

      Great video, I have a 3,500 square feet shop and I am having a hard time finding a tank in middle TN. Where can I get the metal tanks that ship well because they are put together on site. I believe those tanks come in pieces. Thank you

    • @homesteadonomics
      @homesteadonomics  Рік тому +1

      @@mrtennessee6862 tank-Depot sells all sorts of tanks….including metals ones. Check out the link and just search under tanks and you’ll find the metal ones
      www.tank-depot.com/p-4074/rain-harvest-kits?UA-cam-KangarooJoe&UA-cam-KangarooJoe&RainHarvestVideo&ShopRainHarvestKits&

  • @pmlm1571
    @pmlm1571 Рік тому +7

    What a clean clear installation! You don't repeat yourself, so well spoken. Thanks for the info and demo; love the kit.

  • @TorBoy9
    @TorBoy9 Рік тому +8

    Your installation is so neat and tidy. You even did not let the PVC cement mess up your pipe, Kudos. I learned a lot.

  • @Noukz37
    @Noukz37 Рік тому +3

    I really appreciate the amount of editing that went into this video, great work Joe!

  • @MakeitGoode1
    @MakeitGoode1 Рік тому +14

    Thank you for showing this process so completely. I've been considering adding a similar system to my 10x20' workshop and this is super-helpful! Great video, as always!

    • @homesteadonomics
      @homesteadonomics  Рік тому +2

      Thank you and that sounds like a perfect opportunity to get a good amount of water!

  • @PlumdogMilli0naire
    @PlumdogMilli0naire Рік тому

    Looking to snag two of these; one for my shop, the other for the home. Seems like a no-brainer to have a rain collection point. Saves water, and you’re utilizing a resource that would otherwise wash away. Thank you for the video!

  • @BruceS42
    @BruceS42 Рік тому +4

    I think it's been a while since I commented on one of your videos, and I just wanted to reiterate that you're doing great work. Your videos are interesting, well presented, and down-to-earth. Thanks for making these.

  • @tooshieg2059
    @tooshieg2059 Рік тому +8

    Love your voice, tone, pace and demeanor. I could listen to you speak all day. Clear, professional and on target. You don't ramble. Appreciate that. Thanks for sharing, I learned a lot. I am wondering why you wouldn't push some flexible tubing over the first flush outlet and plumb it into the overflow pipe so you don't create erosion under the platform and further use all that water.

  • @TheBiggE.
    @TheBiggE. Рік тому +1

    What a professional and detailed install. Very impressive. Thanks for sharing

  • @runinguy
    @runinguy Рік тому +1

    I was directed here via a link in a Tank Depot email. I got a lot of inspiration from you about 5 years ago (circa the native corn patch irrigated off the driveway days!) and was stoked to see you pop up in that email. Congrats and thanks for what you do.

  • @Rhyme4ReasonMusic
    @Rhyme4ReasonMusic Рік тому

    Thank you! This is a straight forward and detailed video which will help greatly for when we start all our off grid hidden valley farms and retreat cabins on the property.

  • @justinthompson5215
    @justinthompson5215 Рік тому

    Just typed in rainwater harvesting. This video came up. Just wanted to say wonderful video. Great narration. Didn't over explain or under explain. The system is too large for ne right now but in the future I will strongly consider this company based on this video. Thank you. I hooe the company sees these comments.

  • @valeriederbaudrenghien
    @valeriederbaudrenghien Рік тому

    We’re learning so much from you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the great videos, super well explained. Clear and straightforward. Loving every minute! Warm greetings from Bali.

  • @PermacultureHomestead
    @PermacultureHomestead Рік тому

    I always love watching your handy work, so clean and professional.

  • @alanmcrae8594
    @alanmcrae8594 Рік тому +3

    Nice, smooth and easy to follow diy guide to the installation process. I love the way you build like a craftsman, surgeon and shop teacher, all rolled into one. This is how DIY UA-cam videos should look like.

    • @alanmcrae8594
      @alanmcrae8594 Рік тому

      Thanks for the offer, but we don't use Telegram. We're happy to just learn from your homesteading experience as we prepare for our own homesteading journey.

    • @homesteadonomics
      @homesteadonomics  Рік тому +1

      @@alanmcrae8594 hi Alan,
      Sorry you got that spammer bot message. They occur on UA-cam quite frequently these days unfortunately. And most often I can get to them before they accumulate. But I’ve been camping out of cell reception for the past week or so…. So now I’ve got quite a few to remove🤦‍♂️😂

  • @ncdefender7008
    @ncdefender7008 8 місяців тому

    The best video for water harvesting I’ve ever seen. Thanks.

  • @DE2borknot2b
    @DE2borknot2b Рік тому +2

    Thank you! Thank you! I appreciate the demonstration. Hubs & I bought a 1550 gallon water tank to be installed for home use, after our small home is built (on raw land, trying to clear). I was checking out Australia YT videos on how to install a water tank. Some YT-ers (US) spend 35+ minutes demonstrating how to install but don't really show all the components or really demonstrate the procedure of water harvesting. Ugh!!! So frustrating! So, thank you again. We live where we get rain throughout the year (summers can be drier though & 2 months of possible snow in winter) & plan on getting another 1500 gallon water tank to collect enough water, plus any other buildings to collect water from for future animals we hopefully will be getting so they can have water... (chicken coops, goat pens, etc.) Great video!!!!!! 👍👍👍

  • @ellafields9424
    @ellafields9424 Рік тому +3

    Many yrs ago I lived off grid in the mountains on a ranch in another Dry state - before Off Grid became a Fad & now what everyone seems to be hoping to do as a life saver in a desperate world. My how Xs change. Wait til the realize / ITs not EASY...
    We could have used rain catchment back then.
    Also wanted to add that your great videos offer another slant from the comment section - its a pretty good source of Amusement to some of us @ advanced age.
    Like / Here's Your Sign!
    Also viewing some comments from some states that let us know - not all Americans (some states) are as free as others. Codes / etc. Like its against their Codes to collect Rain water!
    How Biazzre. 🤔 ❓

  • @bustaubie
    @bustaubie Рік тому

    The most detailed and easiest instructional video on rainwater harvesting. Thank you.

  • @blackberryhideout5793
    @blackberryhideout5793 Рік тому +1

    This is a great addition to the playhouse/tiny house and the kit seems really accessible for beginning rainwater harvesters.

    • @homesteadonomics
      @homesteadonomics  Рік тому

      It is! Kinda reduces the ‘fudge work and figuring’ from the process. Of course there will always be a little bit of that since everyone’s place will be slightly unique to their surroundings, etc,.

  • @LeverActionLarry
    @LeverActionLarry Рік тому

    Catching up now from the last month. Pleasantly surprised with the amount of content!! Love it!!

  • @kennek66
    @kennek66 4 місяці тому

    Very informative. This kit looks better than what I was going to do. The kit will be on my list for the project this spring. Thank you!!

  • @ec5wjk3
    @ec5wjk3 Рік тому +4

    Great. هذا إنجاز عظيم لتجميع مياه الأمطار. أشارك الفيديو للجمهور في الجزائر.

    • @homesteadonomics
      @homesteadonomics  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! And great to hear from Algeria 🇩🇿 😊🙏

  • @jkukurugya
    @jkukurugya Рік тому +1

    Another great video. Always talk about this when my wife & I talk about building a shed.

  • @moomoocho1196
    @moomoocho1196 Рік тому

    Love these water storage videos!!! 👍👍👍

  • @seewaage
    @seewaage 8 місяців тому

    That system is really cool. Thanks for sharing the video!

  • @czthor1
    @czthor1 Рік тому +1

    As always great how to with informative pointers.

  • @gregkahle9046
    @gregkahle9046 Рік тому +4

    Those kits look awesome. Makes it easier for dummies like me.

    • @homesteadonomics
      @homesteadonomics  Рік тому +1

      Yeah, definitely a turn key option to help you get everything lined up

  • @ErikAkerman
    @ErikAkerman Рік тому

    So inspiring! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @bigonprivacy2708
    @bigonprivacy2708 Рік тому +1

    Thanks. One of the best overview videos I have seen. Thank you.

  • @homesteadonomics
    @homesteadonomics  Рік тому +6

    Here is a link to the Tank-Depot kits if you want to check them out….
    www.tank-depot.com/p-4074/rain-harvest-kits?UA-cam-KangarooJoe&UA-cam-KangarooJoe&RainHarvestVideo&ShopRainHarvestKits&

  • @d1m4d
    @d1m4d 8 місяців тому

    Very helpful and informative video. Thanks very much from Scotland 😊

  • @sumrica
    @sumrica Рік тому +2

    I especially enjoy the rainwater harvesting videos. I hope this monsoon season is being a good one for you.

    • @homesteadonomics
      @homesteadonomics  Рік тому +2

      So far it’s been pretty decent. Started earlier than normal. Now we just gotta pray that it doesn’t fizzle out😂🙏

  • @Albisriede
    @Albisriede Рік тому

    Nicely done and explained. Very motivating.

  • @ernaverheijdt2925
    @ernaverheijdt2925 8 місяців тому

    So helpful I formation. Thank you. Looks very easy. ❤ I'm still collecting ideas, and this is one of the best.

  • @tomb8564
    @tomb8564 Рік тому +3

    I like the overflow pipe...a lot!

  • @MRL3234
    @MRL3234 Рік тому

    Inspired! Thank you! I’m dabbling with the same…. This is helpful to me. Great job.

  • @rxmonkey5946
    @rxmonkey5946 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing! I always learn something from watching your videos. Cheers!

  • @omedina2011
    @omedina2011 11 місяців тому

    Woe Awesome video!!! Great instructions and to the point. Love it!!!

  • @thestudystrategist2219
    @thestudystrategist2219 Рік тому

    This video was just what I needed! Thank you!

  • @closetcleaner
    @closetcleaner Рік тому +1

    for version 2.0, at 18:48 , install some flashing material to protect the siding. thanks for sharing this project, i learned much!

  • @nbizzle
    @nbizzle Рік тому

    Love your tutorials, thanks so much!

  • @UnlimitedPossibilities345
    @UnlimitedPossibilities345 Рік тому +1

    Great video! I just stumbled across it. Now, I’m subscribed. Thank you and God bless!

    • @homesteadonomics
      @homesteadonomics  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! And May God Bless you and your family as well!😊🙏

  • @dominicferro8314
    @dominicferro8314 Рік тому

    This was so easy to understand in a stress less manner

  • @michaelpoteet8495
    @michaelpoteet8495 Рік тому

    Perfect video man. It had inspired me to go ahead and install a system at my house

  • @benblake4448
    @benblake4448 Рік тому +2

    Still loving life in Show Low.
    Thanks for your videos and inspiration

    • @homesteadonomics
      @homesteadonomics  Рік тому +1

      That is so great to hear Ben! I’ll be up in your neck of the woods camping later this summer. Beautiful area for sure😊🙏

    • @benblake4448
      @benblake4448 Рік тому

      @@homesteadonomics I'll look for ya at home depot.lol

  • @MB031
    @MB031 Рік тому +1

    Very nice install !

  • @T3hJones
    @T3hJones Рік тому +2

    Wow that leaf guard is so smart!!

  • @ghostsniper2099
    @ghostsniper2099 5 місяців тому

    Very good and informative. Thank you.

  • @privatepilot4064
    @privatepilot4064 8 місяців тому

    Well done! Nice setup!

  • @bondpaz
    @bondpaz Рік тому

    This is so awesome! You do such a great job of explaining! ❤️😊💜

  • @phineusphineas
    @phineusphineas Рік тому

    Clean well laid out project and video!

  • @JR-of5hp
    @JR-of5hp Рік тому

    Excellent narration. Thanks

  • @stephenreese5921
    @stephenreese5921 Рік тому

    Very informative video. Thanks for sharing

  • @bobbydelcavallo7181
    @bobbydelcavallo7181 Рік тому

    Absolutely Brilliant 🥳🥳🥳

  • @thomaswhisnant6573
    @thomaswhisnant6573 Рік тому +1

    Always good information and enjoyable content!! Thanks!!

  • @dustman96
    @dustman96 Рік тому +12

    A nice trick for starting the hole in the tank with the hole saw is to run it reverse to get the cut started. Bad things can happen running a large hole saw forward when starting the hole, and hard to get it started exactly where you want it. I've installed hundreds of tanks and it really helps.
    Nice work. Maybe a little overkill on the pipe diameter ;)

    • @homesteadonomics
      @homesteadonomics  Рік тому +2

      Haha….yes, very much overkill on the pipe size. But this was the only structure I had to do it on as my house, shop, and pretty much every other structure already has tanks and collection setup. So this was more of a demonstration opportunity to show the kit and also add a system to the container playhouse….even if it is capable of a lot larger volumes from a larger structure😉

    • @dustman96
      @dustman96 Рік тому +3

      @@homesteadonomics Major props to you for doing all that water harvesting. If we can get a million or two people on board maybe we could help return the Colorado river to its former glory.

  • @petemcsorley
    @petemcsorley 5 місяців тому

    Great content, enjoyed and learned something new. Thank you

  • @bwingeowin4521
    @bwingeowin4521 5 місяців тому

    Good project sir,...very clear explanation regarding detail installation. Thank you, 👍👍

  • @jvlacy
    @jvlacy Рік тому

    Great stuff. Well articulated, simple and beneficial = subscribed.

  • @gregorythomas333
    @gregorythomas333 Рік тому +1

    Nice!
    These are very nice systems...thank you Joe :)

  • @FredMcIntyre
    @FredMcIntyre Рік тому +1

    Awesome job Joe! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

  • @rposyton
    @rposyton Рік тому

    Great instruction! Thanks

  • @edovan1
    @edovan1 Рік тому

    Awesome!…thanks for sharing! 👍🏼

  • @Joel.Invictus
    @Joel.Invictus Рік тому

    Beautiful toutorial! Thanks a lot, brother.

  • @wolfpreist
    @wolfpreist Рік тому +1

    That is a slick kit.

  • @MobileHomesteading
    @MobileHomesteading Рік тому +1

    Good Video, and nice install job!
    Happy Trails!!!

  • @Snyc2030
    @Snyc2030 Рік тому

    Love watching this video.

  • @7julio421
    @7julio421 Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing God bless you and your family and protect you Open up my mind with everything going on in THIS world God continue guyding your life🙏🙏

  • @rickcassell9613
    @rickcassell9613 Рік тому +1

    Another nice setup 👍

  • @sshaw4429
    @sshaw4429 Рік тому

    Great info, as always.

  • @kristinraabe6887
    @kristinraabe6887 Рік тому +1

    Excellent instruction, thank you. 😊

  • @missannthrope365
    @missannthrope365 Рік тому +1

    Great video…as always!

  • @chucksmith155
    @chucksmith155 Рік тому

    Thank you for your video I set my system up but did something wrong and picked it up on your video now it runs like a dream thank you

  • @IvoryS2012
    @IvoryS2012 Рік тому

    Thank you for posting this video. It was very helpful. I believe in what you're doing. I did subscribe.

  • @K4t77
    @K4t77 2 місяці тому

    This was great! I have it saved for future use!

  • @gregmize01
    @gregmize01 Рік тому +1

    Very cool!👍👍👍👍

  • @sabrinasetzler689
    @sabrinasetzler689 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for the great info!👍

  • @samanmalbandara3433
    @samanmalbandara3433 Рік тому

    Useful video. Thanks

  • @ourtinytale7520
    @ourtinytale7520 Рік тому

    Nice setup.

  • @bennyhill3642
    @bennyhill3642 5 місяців тому

    Gr8 job. Thanks for the info!

  • @griffintv8614
    @griffintv8614 Рік тому

    Great Content, as always!

  • @gogomogo3632
    @gogomogo3632 11 місяців тому

    Excellent !

  • @kennethhudson8013
    @kennethhudson8013 Рік тому +1

    Real nice setup

  • @joelphow6314
    @joelphow6314 Рік тому

    adequately and tremendously! Promising desires 👌👍

  • @davestewart9146
    @davestewart9146 Рік тому +1

    Great video, thank you 👍😁

  • @dennismarks6133
    @dennismarks6133 Рік тому

    Thanks for the excellent video, it gave me some new ideas.

  • @k.cashman427
    @k.cashman427 Рік тому

    Great job!!

  • @jmert_5859
    @jmert_5859 Рік тому +1

    Really enjoy your videos. Very well done.

  • @thepeopleplaceandnaturepod8344

    Love this! 👏🍀

  • @JamesSmith-sf4yn
    @JamesSmith-sf4yn 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for the information it really helps me.

  • @mikefugett9250
    @mikefugett9250 Рік тому +1

    Great video. Need to set up a system for my chickens’ water bar.

  • @tracyk3567
    @tracyk3567 Рік тому

    Great video!

  • @beachlife9419
    @beachlife9419 Рік тому

    Awesome job 👌👍👍👌👍👌👍👍

  • @carmenortiz5294
    @carmenortiz5294 Місяць тому

    Great idea. I have, in addition to the house that has gutters, a separate building that used to be a "horseless carriage" garage, from the early 1900's, that doesn't have them. I've been thinking of adding them there to gather even more water.

  • @TheWhitetailtrophy
    @TheWhitetailtrophy Рік тому

    Thank you..great information

  • @joseamilcarsalgadolainez3586
    @joseamilcarsalgadolainez3586 9 місяців тому

    Excellent.

  • @helenovante2005
    @helenovante2005 Рік тому

    Happy rainy day hope you get a lot.