The Well Is Fixed, Solar Panels Are Done, Hill Is Cleaned Up!!!

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  • @oumadmike1
    @oumadmike1 6 років тому +26

    My wife and I have land that we are developing and are building our own house as well. We have been watching your videos for quite a while, and really appreciate that you don't subscribe to clickbait methods. I believe there are a lot of us that enjoy watching you exemplify how a strong, God fearing, responsible family goes about tackling these challenges.

  • @johnnymelendez4836
    @johnnymelendez4836 6 років тому +6

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience. Awesome skills and knowledge, We've learned a lot from your videos. Thanks GOD BLESS YOU ALL 😇

  • @johnr8439
    @johnr8439 6 років тому +46

    Solar panels in the shade and overlapping each other will greatly reduce output

    • @johnslugger
      @johnslugger 5 років тому +2

      @@Chris-rg6nm yeah in the beginning of the video the solar panels are in the shade in the middle of the video there in the sun and at the end of the day there back in the shade but the whole while the rear of the video upper portion of the screen is in full sunlight. It looks like he mounted these solar panels in the shadow of a mountain not good!

  • @Guust_Flater
    @Guust_Flater 6 років тому +2

    Nice to see you took the time to adjust the first mount (with 45 welded braces). 👍

  • @alanviner3711
    @alanviner3711 6 років тому +2

    You have to be the handiest guy I have seen, more power to you and keep up the great work, you deserve nothing but success and good fortune.. Our blessings to you and your family.. Alan and Margaret, Ottawa Canada...

  • @billyyamahaboy
    @billyyamahaboy 6 років тому +1

    Need nice road up top also please dig a little pond be nice to see it fill over winter and spring

  • @RANDALLOLOGY
    @RANDALLOLOGY 6 років тому +2

    I really like how you set that solar array up ,utilizing what you had and with a little Unistrut it turned out great

  • @dfletcher2007
    @dfletcher2007 5 років тому +1

    Your work ethic is truly inspiring. Thank you for these videos

  • @jackpatteeuw9244
    @jackpatteeuw9244 6 років тому +1

    I agree with you, you don't need the concrete footer for those posts. If you are at all concerned about wind twisting those mounts, run a 1/8" steel cable down from each end of the cross beam so some kind of anchor buried in the soil. A small turnbuckle will keep them tight.

  • @clearskyamerica3107
    @clearskyamerica3107 6 років тому +5

    This is becoming my favorite YT channel. Keep up the good work.

  • @pldyer69muzic
    @pldyer69muzic 6 років тому +1

    Looking Good.

  • @taterz58
    @taterz58 6 років тому +1

    Clear out a camping area in your land that you can hike to and camp for the night. Looks great. Take care.

  • @internetapocalypse4885
    @internetapocalypse4885 6 років тому +39

    Cool, now all you need is the sun to hit the panels.

  • @waynew7710
    @waynew7710 6 років тому +3

    One of my favorite channels to watch. Keep doing what you're doing Heath.

  • @cliffcollins4124
    @cliffcollins4124 5 років тому

    I'm amazed you just cleared all those trees, grass would have grown just as well with them there, and have you thought about land slip, hope the whole lot doesn't end up at your back door. Really good chance of it

  • @mikefedele4521
    @mikefedele4521 6 років тому +1

    It all looks great. 37 more acres ehh. That sounds like it can take a while. Non the less your better off taking your time. The end result will be worth it. I guess you guys are trying to get in for Christmas/new year? Love how the power system worked out.

  • @jamesweh209
    @jamesweh209 5 років тому

    You must stay in good shape with all the physical work you do. I admire that you keep going forward and don't allow yourself to feel overwhelmed with so much to do.

  • @gallopingg1
    @gallopingg1 5 років тому +1

    YOU ARE ONE SUPER CLEVER GUY, DOING SO MANY TRADES BY YOURSELF, BRILLIANT JOB, MICK FROM UK.

  • @grzegorz16100
    @grzegorz16100 6 років тому +1

    Wow! Well done.

  • @hardcorvancour
    @hardcorvancour 6 років тому +23

    You have a relaxing voice you should be a narrator 🎤
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  • @davegarski1548
    @davegarski1548 6 років тому +1

    Very entertaining series.

  • @leannestorey137
    @leannestorey137 5 років тому +1

    I don't know how I ended up here from watching makeup tutorials. I love your voice,.it's so relaxing. Now I watch your videos after I have has a bad day to just relax and unwind

  • @brandonedwards8465
    @brandonedwards8465 4 роки тому

    I wish I was as smart and talented as you my friend I've watched over 50 of your videos I love them

  • @nerys71
    @nerys71 6 років тому +2

    You are doing what I dream of but I'm fully aware I can never achieve it gives me great pleasure to watch you succeed :-)
    Also the time lapse while you're talking and take down all the little trees was amazing it really looks like a giant critter going about eating its dinner :-)

  • @elishevaquick6650
    @elishevaquick6650 6 років тому +4

    I SO admire your WORK ETHICS and the wonderful WAY that you persevere and continue doing all the WORK all by yourselves xxx Blessings and Prayers send To The Lord to Keep you Under His Holy Hand xxx Aunt Eli

  • @AndrewBryantPianoTuner
    @AndrewBryantPianoTuner 5 років тому +1

    Love the way the roof in completely in the Sun.

  • @CraigRippon
    @CraigRippon 6 років тому +3

    Love the videos, love your gentle story telling voice, love what you're doing - cheers - Craig R. - Brisbane, Australia

  • @KinuGrove
    @KinuGrove 6 років тому +1

    Making good progress

  • @mmanut
    @mmanut 6 років тому +3

    Looks Great. You have accomplished so much very fast. Congratulations👍👍 Vinny 🇺🇸

  • @xavieramador9134
    @xavieramador9134 5 років тому

    The next time I complain about something so simple I’m gonna think of you. Congrats on your start to finish. I have so much respect towards you and the process.

  • @trishy5626
    @trishy5626 6 років тому +1

    Wow your trees are way ahead of our fall color here. Very pretty view. I like how u use ole red ford as a walking working platform...even the hood...lol..37 acres yet to clear....many yrs of firewood left...

  • @maryq4546
    @maryq4546 6 років тому +1

    Great job! Wow, things are moving along!!! Start checking off that board!!!!

  • @AJ-ox8xy
    @AJ-ox8xy 5 років тому

    You are living the dream. Keep on keeping on, I hope to do what you do when I am older.

  • @ronhart4166
    @ronhart4166 6 років тому +1

    Looks like they will be easy to clean here. Great job !! I agree 100% on living the rest of the land alone. Just clean up enough to encourage strong growth. You moved to the country to have wildlife not a parking lot !!!! 😊

  • @k.cashman427
    @k.cashman427 6 років тому +1

    Your phone likely shows true north whereas a compass would only show magnetic north. In any case things coming along really nice! Good idea using deadmans to anchor solar panels.

  • @avonleanne
    @avonleanne 6 років тому +1

    note to self...if buying raw land , MUST have a tractor....wow, you made that hill clean up look like a breeze! so awesome to see your progress!

  • @mandbhomestead
    @mandbhomestead 6 років тому +1

    Looks awesome! The panels will not go anywhere where with those mounts. And with a huge cost savings. Congrats. Thanks for sharing

  • @Steve-ps6qw
    @Steve-ps6qw 5 років тому

    You have become a master with all the heavy construction equipment. Doing some precise movements with them in placing the supports on the posts for the solar panels.WHAAT!! $12k for the mounts and you only paid $600 because you built them yourself?? That is some good motivation.

  • @liziwemabona1245
    @liziwemabona1245 6 років тому +1

    Well done final is fixed.

  • @karenriggle5435
    @karenriggle5435 6 років тому +1

    I hope you have the time to stop for a few minutes and enjoy those beautiful fall colors

  • @tonicasaesmeralda8612
    @tonicasaesmeralda8612 6 років тому +1

    Never underestimate your solar panel anchoring. Weight it down tight so they do not fly away! No solar panels equals no power. Nice job on your progress! :)

  • @marcryvon
    @marcryvon 6 років тому +1

    Hi Hard Working Man ! May I suggest to rent a wood chipper instead of burning all those trees and bush ?
    After seeding grass, you could spead the wood chips all over the ground. They make great compost and would keep your seedlings humid thus promoting their growth...

  • @cla3356
    @cla3356 5 років тому

    I love watching your videos. This is amazing what you did for you and your family.

  • @josephhall1641
    @josephhall1641 5 років тому

    i sure do enjoy your videos.you are one impressive guy so smart and handy ..lovely family god bless all of you.

  • @adrielrowley
    @adrielrowley 6 років тому +23

    Is the compass adjusted for magnetic declination? If not, then it is pointing to magnetic directions, not solar south. This is my field of study, BTW.

    • @BCElginTex
      @BCElginTex 6 років тому +3

      Yep. You want to use True North, not Magnetic North (like my neighbor did when building his fence). LOL. it's off by 3 degrees and 15 feet at one end.

    • @speedoflightyt
      @speedoflightyt 6 років тому

      use as a reference, your iPhone just might be correct... www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/compass-declination.html

  • @Beecozz7
    @Beecozz7 6 років тому +1

    Well done, the only other person I have seen on UA-cam that works as hard as you is Nick Fouch @FouchFamilyOffGrid , AMAZING!!!

  • @idadho
    @idadho 5 років тому +1

    Eventually, the 1 step forward and 2 steps back changes to 2 steps forward and 1 step back. It is called learning. With the right attitude, this is rewarding learning because one learns far more than they ever expected.
    You should plumb a frost free hydrant to the solar panels. Dust can drastically reduce the efficiency of the panels. They will actually collect more energy when they are wet.

  • @MrRDJEEP
    @MrRDJEEP 6 років тому +1

    Great to see you getting more projects on the list crossed off. You should make a place to sleep now there's water so you can stay over once in a while to save on time driving back and forth. Closer to having the family on the homestead, big pat on the back Heath.

    • @MrRDJEEP
      @MrRDJEEP 6 років тому +1

      I know you see these suggestions a lot but I think most are only made in a conscious effort to help. You I'm sure have thought of most and are capable of doing most. Hopefully, maybe even 1 or 2 along the way may help. Thanks for reading them and not taking offense by most. ENJOY

  • @GETkrunkBEOTCH
    @GETkrunkBEOTCH 6 років тому +1

    Only thing is those strut straps will allow the panels to tilt in a strong wind. If you rig up something to weld the inch and 5 strut to the tube it will be a little better. Other than that it looks nice. If you're running conduit to the house you wanna consider rigid 90s for each end so you dont burn thru the 90 accidentally pulling the wire but it's not really that long of a pull so it might be ok with PVC 90s

  • @karenriggle5435
    @karenriggle5435 6 років тому +1

    You can get a 3 foot 10 longer little augers that go in the ground that tie things down would work really good for that

  • @ttfweb1
    @ttfweb1 6 років тому +1

    Great work. When you mount your inverter, I’d suggest making sure you have really good airflow around it. I have two and they can get pretty warm. When I talked to the tech about them, he said the typical lifetime is about 12 years - I assume heat being the degrading mechanism. Mine are directly on my garage wall, and if I could modify anything, I think I’d offset them from the wall with a bit of uni-strut just to give more heat dissipation.

  • @shartne
    @shartne 6 років тому +11

    Plant some winter grass so you dont have erosion or a mud slide and wipe out your house.

  • @mountainviews5025
    @mountainviews5025 6 років тому +1

    Hey Red Poppy I have been watching your channel for a long time now and I really don't think that I have commented and I'm sorry for that but I wanted to let you know that I really really like what you have done for your beautiful wife and children there on your Ranch and can't wait to see more oh yeah we were wondering if you will be having farm animals and gardens again really love your channel

    • @RedPoppyRanch
      @RedPoppyRanch  6 років тому

      Thank you for the support. We will have lots of animals and garden for sure.

  • @joemc111
    @joemc111 6 років тому +1

    Sure is coming along nicely. I think you could check GPM at your tank with a 5 gallon bucket. At full sun connect a hose to your highest spicket, turn the water on and go and close the valve at the tank. Just time how long it takes to fill the bucket. I am thinking with an 80 foot head your going to get 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 Gallons a minute. What do you think.

    • @RedPoppyRanch
      @RedPoppyRanch  6 років тому

      No way... 85 psi, 1" pipe will be around 15gpm

  • @charlesburkhart800
    @charlesburkhart800 6 років тому +1

    No comparison in size I know, our back yard is about 1/5 acre on a hill, but we cut out trees to allow sun light for garden beds. We scooped out long beds, perpendicular to downhill grade and made hugelkultur mounds (by hand) with all the limb/leaf/brush trash. We put what topsoil we had back on top of some and planted winter rye. Those are now productive garden beds, 3rd yr. The rest we piled leaves, hay ($1 bale craigslist) and keep piling organic matter on top for future beds. Would that slow your rainwater coming down the mountain and give you future garden beds instead of burning all the tree trash? You have a huge area but you have equipment. Mrs CB Ohio

  • @AlexRodriguez-yl8uu
    @AlexRodriguez-yl8uu 5 років тому

    I see several thin trunks that look like they might be great for fence posts instead of burning them.

  • @garykidd4468
    @garykidd4468 6 років тому +17

    Had you considered after you finished the shop of maybe mounting the solar panels on the back roof of it. Seems like it would get them up a bit higher and the free up your ground space and you would never see them from the road or the front of your property. Just a thought. I know you had mentioned using the concrete foundation you poured for the original house plan as your shop. Great progress on it all. It was 97 degrees here in Tennessee today but winter is coming. Hurry and get that water tank shelter built.

    • @ivermectin1908
      @ivermectin1908 6 років тому +5

      Solar panels mounted on roofs mean that someone must go up on the roof and clean them off so they dont get dirty. After spending a winter climbing up to a super slippery roof to remove snow from panels, most decide ground mount is safer lol

    • @RedPoppyRanch
      @RedPoppyRanch  6 років тому +1

      We considered moving the entire solar system to the shop once it is built. There would be more direct sunlight over there but it's too far away from the house now.

  • @michaelm6574
    @michaelm6574 6 років тому +3

    I bet there is some great bonsai material there, While your clearing your land you should try an knock a couple trees over with as much of the roots intact as you can and let them take root where the trunks meets the ground as it grows itll be like wall or fence. In bonsai that's sort of one way to make a forest style bonsai.

  • @MichiWehovz
    @MichiWehovz 6 років тому +1

    Big fan.
    Don't forget to build something around the tank to protect it.
    Support from Austria

  • @bobcat9314
    @bobcat9314 6 років тому +1

    Hahaha.. You remember what Mr. Bubble says.. Getting clean is just as much fun as getting dirty... Hahaha.. Love the solar panels.. I'm so jealous.. Lots of power!!

  • @Jacksonransom
    @Jacksonransom 5 років тому

    Came for snowplow videos, found an amazing channel.

  • @That1ufo
    @That1ufo 6 років тому +6

    They seem to shadow each other a bit too soon before the trees get in the way, They seem to need spacing apart more, or is the little to gain from spacing them now?

  • @terryroper2591
    @terryroper2591 6 років тому +1

    Have you considered that the well is a confined space, and allow time for ventilation, and enough fresh air? I like you adjustable solar panel mounts.

  • @juleejames9977
    @juleejames9977 6 років тому +1

    Congrats on 2 finished projects✔️

  • @101life9
    @101life9 5 років тому

    Goodness, you have done incredible work. Any vegetable cultivation? Good bless you and your family!

  • @marvincarvin1846
    @marvincarvin1846 6 років тому +3

    I look forward to seeing the rest of the solar rack details. Are the panels going to tilt as well as turn to maximize exposure? One thing you might consider is instead of using chains to attach to your ground anchors, use solid tubing (or angle iron) with pre-drilled holes that correspond to the various seasonal settings. This would also be stiffer. Would not have to be very large tubing. Looking forward to the rest of the solar stuff!

    • @RedPoppyRanch
      @RedPoppyRanch  6 років тому +1

      They tilt fairly easily but I'm thinking I may find a fixed position and leave them instead of adjusting them twice a year.

    • @marvincarvin1846
      @marvincarvin1846 6 років тому +1

      I *think* there online calculators that will tell you exactly the amount of gain you get by trying to optimize by season. I have a 9kw system for more than 4 years, but it is fixed on my shop roof. I remember playing withe numbers when I was choosing a location.

  • @kevmarmarsh4238
    @kevmarmarsh4238 6 років тому +2

    I love the work you are putting in. Was gona critique but, some people some people read things differently and see it as an insult or negative convo. So I'm just gona suggest some adjustments. 1st. To protect that pump, would suggest you t off the water line at the elbow behind the house coming from the well, place a non return valve on side to the house and yard feed and the new line go directly to full the tank from the top. Thus the pump will not be trying to fight against that 80psi back flow from the tank. I'm assuming the cost and man hour for the additional pex tube is cheaper than replacement of that pump. 2nd, I'm seeing alot of shadow being cast on those panels, that will damage the panels over time.

    • @benjaminbrewer2154
      @benjaminbrewer2154 6 років тому

      How does shade cause damage? (Reduced output, yes, but damage?)

  • @sharonh1671
    @sharonh1671 5 років тому +1

    Hi I am new to your channel and loving all of your videos .I love your property it is all going to turn out great .

  • @masterdanprice2904
    @masterdanprice2904 6 років тому

    Brother you are absolutely amazing

  • @RelentlessHomesteading
    @RelentlessHomesteading 6 років тому +1

    You are amazing my friend! Great progress.

  • @invernante1985
    @invernante1985 6 років тому +21

    At the time you are working on the mounts the sun is everywhere but the panels. Are you taking down more trees?

    • @RedPoppyRanch
      @RedPoppyRanch  6 років тому +2

      It was late afternoon.

    • @ztjaenisch
      @ztjaenisch 6 років тому

      its late in the day....are you stupid invernante?

    • @apollo4657
      @apollo4657 6 років тому +1

      You’ve got to remember he’s in the mountains. In late afternoon your going to have shade no matter what you do.

  • @vaalrus
    @vaalrus 6 років тому +6

    Nothing like clearing trees with an excavator… you can stack ‘em up and you pull the stumps up with it… I always shake my head when I go onto a lot and I have to clean up after a mulcher, someone with a chainsaw, or even a dozer… So much faster and easier with an excavator with a thumb.

    • @RedPoppyRanch
      @RedPoppyRanch  6 років тому +2

      Those expensive mulchers let the trees come right back next year. Taking a little more time with the excavator is the way to go for me.

    • @vaalrus
      @vaalrus 6 років тому +1

      Yup. Depending on what you’re after, they do more harm than good. We gave a hefty bill to a homeowner who had 2 acres of trees in his backyard mulched, but intended to grade it to plant a lawn… it took longer to dig up the roots and dispose of the wood chips than it would have for us to uproot the trees and stack them up for firewood. Then we had to import a ridiculous amount of topsoil to make up for it before we could plant grass.

  • @bigd95822
    @bigd95822 6 років тому +16

    So which one of the kids is going to end up having the job of sweeping the snow off the panels in the winter?

  • @The_Osprey
    @The_Osprey 6 років тому +1

    It looks like the part right next to the road out front gets most Sun.

  • @johnslugger
    @johnslugger 5 років тому +2

    I see real sunny spots in the back of the picture frame. My question is why did you mount your solar panels in the shade?

  • @offgridinthepacificnorthwe3210
    @offgridinthepacificnorthwe3210 6 років тому +1

    Wow you have a lot more solar than I do lol. We are off grid in Oregon. We live comfortably on 4.8k of solar. We do have gravity feed water though. So we do not have to run a water pump.

  • @lebronjordan802
    @lebronjordan802 6 років тому +1

    Great job Red 👍 happy to see your progress 😁!

  • @glenngoodale1709
    @glenngoodale1709 6 років тому +4

    I love watching all your Video's

  • @diversifiedacreshomestead102
    @diversifiedacreshomestead102 6 років тому +1

    Awesome job on the fab job. 360 rotation full tilt ain’t a ray of sun gonna his from you.

  • @promisel1964
    @promisel1964 6 років тому +1

    ITs looking really good keep up the good work and keep sharing, thanks :)

  • @52memor
    @52memor 5 років тому

    YES !!!!!! you've put them in the wrong place further down to the right it's still sunny there !!!!!

  • @johnthomson9558
    @johnthomson9558 6 років тому +1

    I’d also like to see you in time,create level flat areas up on the hill side for live stock to rest ,with the excavator

  • @marianneoprisko7737
    @marianneoprisko7737 6 років тому +1

    Remember PR when Maria hit had solar panels cemented in and the attachment still failed. You can only plan for thg he expected. Maybe emergency panels or wind generator that can be in a protected shed then brought out to fill a failure gap would be wise. Not a duplicate of your system but something like an emergency generator would be wise to think about sometime after you move in.

  • @greggwoods7173
    @greggwoods7173 6 років тому +1

    Nice job. Looks good.

  • @lenbrow9698
    @lenbrow9698 6 років тому +1

    nice one

  • @donnasmith4689
    @donnasmith4689 6 років тому +1

    I am always amazed at your ability to use the excavator bucket like a finger!

  • @GhostlyDelinquent
    @GhostlyDelinquent 5 років тому +1

    Have you thought about wild fire protection? Lots of Fuel and high winds is a nasty combo

    • @RedPoppyRanch
      @RedPoppyRanch  5 років тому

      This is part of the reason I cleared off a lot of the trees around the house.

  • @zbudda
    @zbudda 6 років тому +1

    Have you thought about putting some posts in the ground in front of the solar panels and the hill slope, as a protection from rolling rocks or logs?

    • @RedPoppyRanch
      @RedPoppyRanch  6 років тому +1

      There shouldn't be anything coming off that hill fast enough to hurt them other than my kids.

  • @gracielapinon9664
    @gracielapinon9664 6 років тому +1

    Thanks to God. You did it. Almost done. Number#1

  • @Downeastwaves
    @Downeastwaves 6 років тому +1

    Awesome progress! The excavator works great downing those trees!

  • @inadollard6672
    @inadollard6672 6 років тому +1

    Looks great thanks for the video

  • @rickvangunten4800
    @rickvangunten4800 6 років тому +15

    You sure have a lot of afternoon shade on the panels May regret your placement.

  • @HenkPeels
    @HenkPeels 6 років тому +9

    Can you elaborate on your choice for the location of the panels? You're building a house overlooking your beautiful land and, it appears, block the view on the land and trees and future livestock with the efficient, necessary but not very pretty panels.

    • @RedPoppyRanch
      @RedPoppyRanch  6 років тому +3

      I hid the panels behind the house as close as I could to the utility room. I would rather see them from my bedroom window than from the front yard.

    • @noeliu
      @noeliu 6 років тому +2

      Im with henk there... your roof should be even better and lets you see the pastures. But hey... who are we to say... its your house mate!

  • @shanew4573
    @shanew4573 6 років тому +1

    Once again another awesome job done...that list is getting smaller by the day mate...good on you!!

  • @jeffery19677
    @jeffery19677 6 років тому +1

    Cut the unique limbs and stack them to dry. Winter months, you can make some good money with wood turning. Sell them by the piece If you don't care to turn them yourself. Don't forget the potential for firewood. Those 4 inchers look like good stove wood. Is maple not good for firewood? (We don't have them near me.)

    • @RedPoppyRanch
      @RedPoppyRanch  6 років тому

      It's awesome firewood. Burns very hot.

  • @georgettewood8894
    @georgettewood8894 5 років тому +1

    Hard worker. Precise.

  • @eversleywharton7841
    @eversleywharton7841 6 років тому +1

    Good jobe you are doing keep it up .

  • @johnhancock6114
    @johnhancock6114 5 років тому +2

    That's some good lookin' water at 1:46

  • @elliotazus6258
    @elliotazus6258 6 років тому +1

    I see your concern with the wind on your solar panels good job on that. But what about the weight of the snow pushing down on the panels which will push down the pipe into the ground. Isn't that worth at least one bag of cement in each hole. As it sinks the chains will become loose. You did a beautiful job of constructing the solar panel system. God bless you and your family

    • @RedPoppyRanch
      @RedPoppyRanch  6 років тому +1

      There's way more than one bag in each hole.

    • @elliotazus6258
      @elliotazus6258 6 років тому

      You talked so much about the wind; I apologize that i missed your statements regarding adding cement. God bless and take care. Your doing a great job for your family

  • @owenjmolloy
    @owenjmolloy 4 роки тому

    Great video.
    you need to paint primer on the steel frames......or they will rust out.