I would love to see this applied in an industrial setting where one person could open a small structure and roll out a huge length of this to protect a portion of a public building or business. They could even be wider and have multiple layers to roll out of the same structure to be more stable and more elevated. This is a fantastic idea and greatly needed in hurricane and tsunami zones around the world.
Looks like and sounds like a great idea . In an emergency they would be quicker than filling up sand bags , let alone finding dry sand to use . The cost , being a big issue , $7.40 for 50 is up there . But , how much is your house worth ??? , plus being reusable is a bonus .
They're definitely pricier than a traditional sandbag, but they enable a single person to deploy a complete barrier wall in minutes with very little labor.
Very interesting.....have you looked at experimenting/using these to develop springheads. Seems like a pretty simple way to dam up the spring, and then back fill with the gravel, etc.
That’s not how to develop a spring! You dig and 8ft x 8ft trench directly in front of the spring, lay a 2” pipe with holes in the bottom, and fill in the trench with gravel. If you used these bags then you would have major pollution issues since it’s plastic based.
They can be reused quite a few times depending on the cleanliness of the water and the way they were used. They'll dry out over the course of about a week if left in the sun. When it's time to dispose of them, the polymer inside is non-toxic. People often dump the contents in their soil to help with water retention. We actually sell these to nurseries quite often. They use them to keep saplings hydrated.
They won't collapse, in fact they can withstand quite a lot of pressure. We recently drove over a few to test that out, might post as a short soon so you can see.
It's basically a bag of water. A bag of sand keeps water away through sheer mass because it's much heavier than water and it gets even heavier when it gets wet. You can't hold back a wall of water with a wall of water, it's the same density. It will just get pushed back. This small demonstration doesn't prove anything, we can see water flowing from under the wall of bags.
@@MemzDev "StormBags weigh only one pound dry and expand to over 33 lbs when hydrated!" - got that from their site. If the polymer is 1 pound, the rest of 32 pounds is water, then 97% of the final weight will be from the water, meaning that it basically has the density of water. If you throw that bag in water it will float. A wall of those bags will float too. A wall of those stormbags will not stop water. 0:52 the water still flows in between the bags. Those bags are not stopping anything. Sandbags would actually stop the flow of water and act like a dam.
The bags themselves are all-natural materials (burlap and linen) and the contents are non-toxic and safe for the landfill. Most importantly though, the bags will dehydrate after a few weeks and can be reused.
@johannathompson2056 not exactly true.. i imagine itd be bad gor the environment as a long term pollutant but if its to save ur house over the course of 1 food or storm? hell yeahy worth it
You can maybe hydrate the bags then vacuum seal them individually to keep them moist and always hydrated. Only then they can perhaps hold for a long time.
At the end of the video, you can see a short clip of steven taking the bags out of the creek. The bags will dry up after a couple of weeks give or take a few days depending on the weather. They can then be reused. Hope that helps!
Unfortunately never did see that creek get dammed up, as bags only cause partial resistance in water movement as it flows under, through and around the bloated bags. Where as sand bags actual shift in shape to lock crevices between. These are more like glorified water balloons 😂 they have a good purpose in other applications but not this.
Thank you for removing this dam to allow fish to migrate freely up and down the creek when they search for shade and food. Riparian areas along the banks of the creek with native trees, bushes and grasses will help slow and absorb flood waters too.
How to stop water using water. Brilliant.
Perfectly put. 👍🏻
I see the water still flowing in between the bags.
Doesn't this mean that its density will be almost the same as water and in the event of a flood it would not stand the force of waters?
@@Alex1986Sevillasame with sand bags, water leaks too. These storm bags want to replace sand bags, not dam.
I would love to see this applied in an industrial setting where one person could open a small structure and roll out a huge length of this to protect a portion of a public building or business. They could even be wider and have multiple layers to roll out of the same structure to be more stable and more elevated. This is a fantastic idea and greatly needed in hurricane and tsunami zones around the world.
Great idea!
Would have been nice to actually see them expand/develop in the video. 👍
Cool stuff! This is a big deal if the info is accurate.
Don’t they have those large water bags.
@@bradythecouncil3998 Yeah but those still need time to fill. These are useful minutes after they touch water and require no prep time.
@@stealthslayer13 great point
Why does it feel like the concept itself is made on how a diaper works 🤣 well i found this brilliant
Old tech new uses!! Making use of whats already there. Very resourceful product.
Holy chit !!!! I thought you had a crew on shore filling them with sand!!! Wtf they just fill themselves up ?!?! 😟🤔 thats pretty slick
Right?! No sand, no sweat, just protection. You can learn more about them on stormtec.net
It’s polymer so basically a giant diaper! 😂
I'm guessing these contain sodium polyacrylate...the same material in diapers and sanitary pads.
like diaper in a bag..very cool and so much easier for municipalities to sue other than sand abgs. saves so much time and man power.
That's the idea!
Will definitely save back pain.
Looks like and sounds like a great idea . In an emergency they would be quicker than filling up sand bags , let alone finding dry sand to use . The cost , being a big issue , $7.40 for 50 is up there . But , how much is your house worth ??? , plus being reusable is a bonus .
They're definitely pricier than a traditional sandbag, but they enable a single person to deploy a complete barrier wall in minutes with very little labor.
50 for less than $10 seems like a bargain for how much time, energy, and ultimately money you will save by using them and saving your home.
They are $7.50 eACH or $275 for 50
I see them as a way to buy time for filling sand bags
@@EzekielMessenger Now a 50 pack of these are $360.
Brilliant. Wish I thought of it.
Very interesting.....have you looked at experimenting/using these to develop springheads. Seems like a pretty simple way to dam up the spring, and then back fill with the gravel, etc.
No, but I think you're right it could be a good tool for that.
That’s not how to develop a spring! You dig and 8ft x 8ft trench directly in front of the spring, lay a 2” pipe with holes in the bottom, and fill in the trench with gravel. If you used these bags then you would have major pollution issues since it’s plastic based.
Are they reusable? Do they deflate themselves over time?
They are reusable. If left out in the sun they will dry out after about a week-give or take a few days depending on the temperature.
They can be reused quite a few times depending on the cleanliness of the water and the way they were used. They'll dry out over the course of about a week if left in the sun. When it's time to dispose of them, the polymer inside is non-toxic. People often dump the contents in their soil to help with water retention. We actually sell these to nurseries quite often. They use them to keep saplings hydrated.
How long do they last?
As long as they stay hydrated, they'll last for quite a long time. Years. If left alone, the bags will dry up after a couple of weeks.
THEY LOOK LIKE THEY MIGHT COLLAPSE EASILY... LIKE THERE IS TOO MUCH PRODUCT IN THE BAGS
They won't collapse, in fact they can withstand quite a lot of pressure. We recently drove over a few to test that out, might post as a short soon so you can see.
Do you still have those ? If you do can you do a follow up video 6 years later
❤ Such A beautiful video but u must some sand on the wall side other side must b deeper n it must b like a pond for fish n swin
1 lbs to 30 lbs isn't 300 times, it is 30 times. what happens if you do not use fresh water & use salt water?
The polymer in the bag expands 300 times, most of that 1lb is the bag itself. Salt water will reduce its effectiveness and it won't expand fully.
It's basically a bag of water. A bag of sand keeps water away through sheer mass because it's much heavier than water and it gets even heavier when it gets wet. You can't hold back a wall of water with a wall of water, it's the same density. It will just get pushed back. This small demonstration doesn't prove anything, we can see water flowing from under the wall of bags.
Stack them higher than the anticipated water line.
It's a bag of a dense expandable polymer dummy
@@MemzDev "StormBags weigh only one pound dry and expand to over 33 lbs when hydrated!" - got that from their site.
If the polymer is 1 pound, the rest of 32 pounds is water, then 97% of the final weight will be from the water, meaning that it basically has the density of water. If you throw that bag in water it will float. A wall of those bags will float too. A wall of those stormbags will not stop water.
0:52 the water still flows in between the bags. Those bags are not stopping anything.
Sandbags would actually stop the flow of water and act like a dam.
Civil engineer I agree it is a fundamental flaw. They will have lower density so will leak or be washed away.
@@MemzDevYou don't even know what you are talking about and it shows.
Dam river.
👏👏
How much? And how long do they last?
Can this build a bridge?
But, it didn't stop the water...
What do they contain? Are they recyclable or biodegradable?
The bags themselves are all-natural materials (burlap and linen) and the contents are non-toxic and safe for the landfill. Most importantly though, the bags will dehydrate after a few weeks and can be reused.
It's NOT 300x weight but 30x... otherwise that bag would weigh 300lb 😉
The dry bag in total weighs 1lb, the polymer itself expands 300x its size/weight.
Question:
Once used, can the bags be made smaller if dried out.
How are they discarded of when no longer usable?
Earth Friendly?
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@@DD-uf2uo yes after a few weeks in the sun they will dehydrate and then ca be reused. The contents are non-toxic.
@@SwissLinkMilitarySurplus .
Thanks. ✔️
Esto se vendería en chalco en corto!!
How long do they last? Do they wear withing a hour or degrade after use?
After a few weeks in the sun they will dehydrate and then can be reused.
How long does it take for them to fully fill?
How long does it take for them to dry?
They take 3 minutes to fill and 2-3 weeks to dry out.
That will be good for microplastics downstream?
It’s all biodegradable with no plastics in sight
its gor emergency uses, they took it out after demonstration
@johannathompson2056 not exactly true.. i imagine itd be bad gor the environment as a long term pollutant but if its to save ur house over the course of 1 food or storm? hell yeahy worth it
Do they shrink back down after they dry out?
Yes and then they can be reused!
3 weeks apparently
is there any toxic inside?
The contents are all non-toxic
Stacked it right up to the poison ivy.
Is it environmentally safe?
The contents are all non-toxic and the bags themselves are made of all-natural burlap and linen.
Could these be used as a permanent structure?
Probably not
Permanent is a strong word. They'll last for quite some time but they're intended for use in emergencies/disasters which (hopefully) aren't permanent.
No. The bags will dehydrate and eventually everything will crumble.
You can maybe hydrate the bags then vacuum seal them individually to keep them moist and always hydrated. Only then they can perhaps hold for a long time.
Love this but so unsatisfying. I wish you didn’t speed it up. Can you just layer them and let them sit instead of inflating one by one
Fight water with water.
Sure is interesting
Whoever told you that they pay salary lied through their teeth, unixmad doesn't have that kind of income lol
One time use?
They’ll dry up after about one week and they can be reused several times. After that you can dispose of them. They’re non-toxic.
I guess his pillows aren’t selling very well!
Hahaha!
lmao
Could you drive over these to make a temporarily Bridge in a dam that's slightly to high for a small car
I wouldn't recommend that.
How much price of this cat
Well, I don't know about cats but the bags are available on stormbag.co/
Hey just one sec. Why isnt there any info about tear down. Do they break themselves down over time or do I need to haul them away?
At the end of the video, you can see a short clip of steven taking the bags out of the creek. The bags will dry up after a couple of weeks give or take a few days depending on the weather. They can then be reused. Hope that helps!
How many would you need to safe your house?
Bro, depends on the house, or the space you want to protect
if water is like 3 inches, maybe 8-12 around the door on the flooded street
That didn’t stop any water this product seems cool but is total nonsense
What do you do with them after u use it?
You can let them dry out and store them for reuse. They're non-toxic and landfill friendly if you want to dispose of them.
What if the water is salt water
won't work
The bags won't hydrate in salt water, but they could still be used to divert salt water after they're deployed.
He understands that 1lb x 300 is 300lb right?
The polymer inside expands to 300x its weight. The 1lb weight to begin with is mostly burlap and linen bag itself.
nice explanation!@@SwissLinkMilitarySurplus
I can build a dam using rock
Rocks are 60lbs for the same size. And we dont have rocks in the flat lands
@@bryanmorgan3570 what do u mean don't have rock,just u nearby rock to build a dam,maybe it was use on my country,maybe
I need a river now......
You could! This is much easier.
3ft high... LMAO its not even as high as there welly boots ..
Unfortunately never did see that creek get dammed up, as bags only cause partial resistance in water movement as it flows under, through and around the bloated bags.
Where as sand bags actual shift in shape to lock crevices between.
These are more like glorified water balloons 😂 they have a good purpose in other applications but not this.
Thank you for removing this dam to allow fish to migrate freely up and down the creek when they search for shade and food. Riparian areas along the banks of the creek with native trees, bushes and grasses will help slow and absorb flood waters too.
We don't recommend damming rivers or creeks, this is just to demonstrate the product. I agree we need to look out for wildlife and respect nature.
Absolutely, Eleanor. This was just for the purpose of demonstration. Cheers!
Toxic to water system
The contents are all non-toxic.
My favorite part is the part where they don’t work.
3 ft high you say I don't know what measurement tool you're using but no other nation is using it the water is not even up to your kneecaps
Hidrogel
Something like that!