Hey - public health inspector here with 21 yrs experience with private and public systems. Your video hit the nail on the head - there are many places in the world where rainwater collection is the only way that safe drinkeable water is available; such as parts of Juneau, Alaska - where the hard rock doesn't allow for wells, and the proximity to the Ocean means you can't use that for drinking. A few comments: For a good UV system, you can get UV lights that you can take out and clean / scrape off calcium deposits. Some have sensors that either trigger an alarm or run a bypass valve if the bulb doesn't produce enough light. For those worried about high tech: many of these bulbs are like your typical fluorescent tubes you'd see in schools back in the 60's - only they don't have a UV coating on them. If you are worried about it failing during a catasyrophe - just buy a few spares beforehand. The biggest problem with UV systems tends to be either systems that don't have good pre-filtration to get rid of sediments. If you have a 3-filter system, one that filters 20 microns, the 5 microns, then 1 micron (absolute), you have a system that will allow barely any 'junk' from gumming up the UV light. The other advantage of using rainwater, is that it being free of sediments means you don't have to worry about hard water - iron deposits, calcium, sulphur, etc... gumming up your fixtures or hot water tanks. The "only" thing to be careful, is that if you collect treated rainwater for drinking, *know* that the water can be corrosive, and it WILL eat away at your fixtures or your copper piping. If your plumbing is before 1980's, you probably have lead solder joints, so lead can leech into the water. Also, some fixtures and faucets (manufactured overseas) may contain high levels of lead in them. If this is the case, letting the water run for about 5 mins helps to keep this down. You only *really* get concerns about pathogenic bacteria if you get a lot of birds that crap on your roof - which a good UV system will take care of.

Live in New England.. have been playing around with rain water for a couple years. Couldn't do anything about my asphalt roof but have protected gutters. They flow into rain barrels and over flow totes. We collect the water and purify through a Zero water system. Then that product goes into a distiller to kill all pathogens. So far.. so good. My distiller has never looked cleaner LOL. Thanks for sharing!

@HomesteadinHawaii

8 ай бұрын

Good for you. Not many in the states drink their own rainwater

@tuxthefrog

3 ай бұрын

we have asphalt roofing as well. i also have a distiller. is this sufficient?

In Australia we collect from roof (corrugated iron) then we drink it.

@HomesteadinHawaii

Ай бұрын

You Australians like living on the edge

@truthalwayswinsonewayorano9518

Ай бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii I know right, so bloody dangerous. I don't know how I'm still alive. At least the water is "safe and affective"

I'm participating in a school project about getting clean water from the sea, icde, snow, and rain! This video helped me a lot! Thank you!

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

Good luck on your project. Let me know if you need anything else!

@angelamc3532

Жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii ok but when the power goes out or grid goes down the UV filter setup won't be working.

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

@@angelamc3532Thatʻs why I like the 2nd option, the quantum disinfection filter, no power necessary, but then the pump would be out, so youʻre having to go with the lifestraw filter at that point.

@RCenal

8 ай бұрын

Sweet See if you can get my state government to allow us to collect rain water It's illegal in my state

@RCenal

8 ай бұрын

​@@angelamc3532there are other ways to filter and treat water

As an Australian we grew up drinking rain water all the time most housing in Australia has a rain water tank, And you can drink it straight from the tank un treated un filtered it's safe

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 ай бұрын

We have rat lung and other pathogens, sure ly you all have lepto and rat lung?

@James-mb6jt

Ай бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaiino he’s right it’s safe. However call me a conspiracy theorist but I know of 4 blokes who were neighbours and all died within a year of each other to different cancers. Thing is the government dumps chemicals in helicopters to stop fire ants in the area and it must have gotten in their tanks I’d say

Bless you for the information, I’m fully tapped in with you gang 💪🏾 🌊

@HomesteadinHawaii

4 ай бұрын

Any time. Thanks

Great video Thanks!

@HomesteadinHawaii

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

Just moved to BI - sold our house on Oahu and bought a house in Hawaiian Acres. Your channel has been a terrific resource. Thanks!

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, Thank you! Youʻre the first donation Iʻve ever received, I appreciate that. If you ever need any help let me know.

@michaelullman801

Жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii Well-deserved; you're a wonderful resource! While we won't be entirely off-grid, your experience & info is invaluable. Please keep at it!

I have two pic totes for my off grid cabin water catches I have a settlement filter and a 3 micron screen from that to the fill bucket and I also use pool shock and before it leaves the tank to the pump I got a 3 micron screen and I use a sawyer sqeese on all of the faucets and the shower too also I boil any water I wash dishes in the tankless water heater I have a pre filter too it works fine for me

@HomesteadinHawaii

Ай бұрын

I'd be worried about the pool shock if you're drinking it

I have been collecting rain water for 26 years and Iv'e been drinking it and I'm perfectly fine.

@HomesteadinHawaii

Ай бұрын

Good for you, Not all climates are the same though, where do you live?

@yamfingaz5598

Ай бұрын

I've been drink driving for 34 years and I'm perfectly fine

I just collected extremely heavy rain water directly from the sky today in a massive pot which almost filled to the top, then boiled it, let it cool and then used a soft unused fabric carrier bag to filter out all visible particles into a jar. I also made a reading of 28 TDS making the water significantly softer than the soft tap water. Tastes delicious

@HomesteadinHawaii

11 ай бұрын

Boiling water takes up a lot of embodied energy but if that’s what you have to work with…go for it

@travelchannel304

11 ай бұрын

Yea straight from the source.

Thanks!

@HomesteadinHawaii

10 ай бұрын

Thank You!

Love this channel! I’ve been watching it for about a year now and planing my own hawaii homestead and I’m always super excited to watch and learn 👍

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm glad my videos are able to help. If you have anything you've been hoping I'd cover just let me know

@themysticmuse

Жыл бұрын

Hows it going??

@themysticmuse

Жыл бұрын

​@@HomesteadinHawaii you're awesome for sharing all this.🔥

I grew up with chicken pens, so love the chickens and rooster sounds. Great vidoo.

@HomesteadinHawaii

4 ай бұрын

I could do without the roosters

Thank you

@HomesteadinHawaii

4 ай бұрын

You're welcome

I liked your way of explaining

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Thank you ..

My greenhouse has gutters and I have a water tank connected to it I just used black fly netting in the pipe that comes from the gutter and then have 6 layers of netting where the water enters the tank works spot on

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

are you drinking that?

Pantyhose...brilliant!!! I actually just finished going through everything I shipped over from the mainland and somehow pantyhose were in the mix as if I wore them everyday...😂 All of this is great advice!!!

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I show it off in another video on how to clean your tank but the panty hose has been the best filer for the price. Gotta love it!

not gonna lie, i first took you for the rowdy, contentious, bar brawl type, but you presented your video with articulation and intelligence. right on 😂

@HomesteadinHawaii

7 ай бұрын

I get that first impression. In high school there was a rumor that I beat up another schools entire water polo team. I’ve never even been in a fight, but with rumors like that I guess I understand why. 😂

Love your hat!

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

Mahalo. From mauna built

Charcoal and sand filter is what I am trying to learn more about for water filtration as well

@HomesteadinHawaii

Ай бұрын

I really want to make a comparison video, and test the water on the other end, I might try that

@jamesesslinger1976

Ай бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii that would be interesting!

Thank you my friend, as usual your videos are always filled with good knowledge and advise

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

Mahalo

You could install a voltage/current meter on your UV light when it needs to be replaced you'll probably see a voltage drop :)

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

Definitely worth a try. Thanks for the tip!

THANKU GOD BLESS YOU

The best way to filter drinking water without electricity would be a four stage bio-sand filter. Let gravity do the work for the water flow, and the rocks, gravel, pebbles, bio-sand, and charcoal, do the filtering. The only drawback is you can only use it for drinking unless you set it up high enough to flow water into your homes pipes for showering, and dishes. Could use a manual pump. Or rig up a device with weights and magnets that spins a wheel that constantly pumps the the water. Bio-Sand filter is what I would go with though. Its proven and many third world countries use this method to clean their water. The organisms in the bio-layer in the sand eat the other organisms that get caught on the top layer of sand.. they usually dont make it to the bottom of the sand layer and if they somehow dead they would die because it has no light or oxygen. Then after that it flows through the carbon-charcoal layer getting everything. You can boil it afterwards to be certain its good to drink. Theres a great video on here about it being used in a Thailand village utilizing four blue 55 gallon drums.

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

That is a great way to filter water too. So many ways to do it, we should have knowledge on how to have clean drinking water in a variety of ways.

I've watched a shit.load of videos on this topic and you're the only one that addressed the asphalt debris. Why do so many people think the granulars are okay with your edibles? Sheesh!

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 ай бұрын

People are wonderful creatures, that's all I know.

I love how toasty you look my dude. Maui Wowi. Subscribed my dude.

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

Nah! Just the puna butter. 😂 Thanks for subbing

Cool 😎 ! I watch many Off Grid KZread channels like "myself reliance" or "the outsider"......but not one in tropical 🍹 places ! Me i live on top of Carpathian Mountains in Romania 🇲🇩 in Transilvania side......winters can't be brutal sometimes but i will love 💕 a exotic place....

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

I can't do snow. Thats truly hard-core there. Aloha from hawaii!

Looks like a nice guy. Glad to subscribe.

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for subbing

Got lab tests back from my Berkey. Said not for human consumption. It had the bacteria PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA. I asked Berkey about this. They said, "If using untreated (non-potable) water or suspect microorganisms in your water, pretreat it according to the Centers for Disease Control." 😢

@HomesteadinHawaii

9 ай бұрын

So it seems. I wrote them and they claimed a berkey could filter rainwater but since then people have told me otherwise

@NovaIraine-th2vw

5 ай бұрын

They r liars

Thanks Sean, as always, great video information 😎🤙 Hey, have you gotten any mulberries propogated?

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I have not gotten any mul errors propagated. I should do that

Great video! Thanks for sharing that Clarify disinfection! I had never heard of that but I sure was wishing for a non-electric disinfection media!

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help. A lot of folks in Hawaii are using the clarify filters. So far good 👍 😊

Can I pls share this video with my students? I am subscribing to your channel now. Thanks for making this awesome video.

@HomesteadinHawaii

10 ай бұрын

Go for it

I wish this sort of system was taught by the army; during my 92w us armed water purification training

@HomesteadinHawaii

22 күн бұрын

Surprised they don't have this kind of training

I have a 120 ft well. Technically it is rain water. It is filtered through the stone and soil. We drink it straight from the tap. I have done this for the last 52 years. No technology needed.

@HomesteadinHawaii

8 ай бұрын

That’s great! Not everyone can do that but you can. Congratulations

@45valk

7 күн бұрын

I do too 😁

Thanks for the great informative video! Are you on the Big Island? If so, how did you deal with the volcano? Mahalo

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

I am on Hawaii island, most of the time the volcano is not an issue, but in 2018 it destroyed so much, to the point that I would really like to move, except this housing market is nuts. I dream of maybe moving to another country where the cost of living is lower, but need to figure out how to make american dollars first while living remotely.

Great video! Will any or all of those do lake water?

@HomesteadinHawaii

11 ай бұрын

I wouldn't see why not, as long as yo have the proper sediment filters installed before going thru the purification

thanks brother. you are super knowledgable! appreciate the skill share

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

No worries. Glad I could help

I just bought a water distiller!

@HomesteadinHawaii

7 ай бұрын

Good on ya!

Great video, is there a best method for storing large amounts of filtered water?

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

What do you mean by large amounts?

good video

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

Mahalo

You may want to look into how long the water must be stationary so the UV light can actually clean the water. As I understand it, flowing water does not spend enough time under the UV light to be cleaned. That goes for air ducts too that have UV lights installed. UV-C is the most powerful for sanitation purposes.

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

I am skeptical about UV Water purification but everyone out here in Puna uses it and theyʻre still alive.

@spockmcoyissmart961

Жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii that means it hasn't done anything to kill them, lol. It doesn't necessarily help them. Electronic snake oil??? I've installed 8 foot UV-C bulbs inside air handlers for hospital OR's. Those bulbs are powerful and will damage your eyes and skin instantly, which is why there are electrical interlocks on the doors. When door latch turned, power is killed for the bank of bulbs. Special glass is in the door to filter UVC radiation.

@spockmcoyissmart961

Жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii also, many of these small uv bulbs for hot tubs,etc, have a 9000 hour life. I will take a guess that the one in line with your water is the same or similar to that used in hot tubs.

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

@@spockmcoyissmart961 I just looked it up, the bulb in the uv water filter is UV-c. does that help?

@spockmcoyissmart961

Жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii it is the strongest of the UV bulbs. I would like to see an independent lab do testing before I bought one. I've seen HVAC techs install 7 watt UV-B biax lamps [2 tubes/6 inches long on 1 bulb] in residential plenums on furnaces selling it as a sterilizer, which they don't have the power to do.

I'm interested to better understand the problem with a terracotta roof. Terracotta is fired clay. Many water purifying systems are made with terracotta pots. Could you please explain what the concern is?

@redpillnibbler4423

Ай бұрын

Maybe it just clogs the filter up?

@HomesteadinHawaii

Ай бұрын

Too much junk and debris get stuck in those roofs, makes the water dirtier

@AmblingAloof

Ай бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii Thank you for the explanation.

The obstacle I always come up against is what to do about acid rain. Changing the ph of water is probably more costly than filtering the bacteria. I've read that a lot of rain is comparable to seltzer water ph wise, which would mean that acid rain is technically drinkable, but i don't know I'd I'd bathe in it.

@HomesteadinHawaii

8 ай бұрын

Baking soda in the water fixes that

@davidangelo1001

6 ай бұрын

Is baking soda safe to use long term to drink?

@goobler7191

6 ай бұрын

it's not inherently dangerous but i can imagine it causing issues if it isnt filtered out. I would say large doses into the catchment to neutralize PH then have it run through normal filtration to clear out the actual product @@davidangelo1001

@nadiaplaysgames2550

6 ай бұрын

@@davidangelo1001 i mean you use it to cook

I build water filters and give talks at churches, health fairs and wellness workshops. Rain water is not meant for human consumption. It is void of all nutrients and minerals. That makes it acidic. This is natures way of cleaning the air and then providing acidic and aggressive water to hit the ground and then dissolve minerals in the dirt that the plants need for their nourishment. Rain water depletes our minerals if we drink it. U.V. is not a filter. It only neuter's pathogens so they can not reproduce. It does actually kill them. If you must use rain water I run it through a mineral filter to put minerals back into the water. There is a lot more I could say but you get the point.

@HomesteadinHawaii

8 ай бұрын

Good points

@JacquelineHahn1

8 ай бұрын

In South Australia driest state in driest continent we have been using rainwater tanks as our main source of water since arriving 150 years ago. It is only recent government propaganda that is scaring people from drinking it. Family members living to their late 80’s grew up on rainwater. Further more no filters have been used for over 10 generations. Trace minerals are in your food you don’t need extra from the water. Sometimes we boil the water especially for the oldies but this is only a recent thing. Before electricity people didn’t waste fuel to just boil the drinking water. Who has made you people so scared? Too long living in the city I think

@marymalko5105

8 ай бұрын

@@JacquelineHahn1 we have rat lungworm disease. Look it up

@sophiyahstewart9639

6 ай бұрын

What about people that drink rain water all their life and nothing happens to them the rain water is cleaner than the water from the top water

@naidamaraja3640

2 ай бұрын

EXACTLY, hence the governmental chemtrails /cloud seeding ​@@JacquelineHahn1 The government just wants to control us.

I store untreated rainwater to water my garden vegetables. That is just as important as clean, potable water. Our Berkey supplies drinking water.

@HomesteadinHawaii

8 ай бұрын

Us too. These filters just filter the house water

how come you tank doesnt have a lid in Australia our is completely enclosed

@HomesteadinHawaii

7 күн бұрын

We have tanks like the ones you're talking about and we have ones like mine. My style is cheaper I guess? It's what the majority have out here.

Very helpful info, thank you!

@HomesteadinHawaii

Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Thanks

Just put 4 clean umbrellas in the yard but upside down at the time the rain comes only. Catch gallons then a simple boil on top of that over fire. Keep it simple and remove all dependencies...

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

If that’s your main source of drinking water it sure doesn’t sound simple. I’d rather take the time to set myself up so all I have to do is turn in the tap.

@tombox2759

Жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii You will have to be nomadic when hell comes...

@kricketkitty

Жыл бұрын

Why umbrellas and not plastic bins or trash cans, clean of course, new, and only for this purpose?

@tombox2759

Жыл бұрын

@@kricketkitty A umbrella is mobile, a water catcher, a umbrella, a antenna, 500 arrow heads, a flotation, a walking cane, a rattle snake guard, a bear guard, 500 fish hooks, a sun and skin cancer guard, a heat shield, and they come in many colors.

What are your thoughts on the best material for gutters?

@HomesteadinHawaii

Ай бұрын

I like the seemless gutters made from galvanized steel

Thanks for sharing what you have learned. Is there any concerns about the water having no trace minerals in it? Anything you folks do to add minerals back to the water? Mahalos my Braddah! PS. I live Oahu and dream of doing all the stuff you got going on there. I’m doing some already.

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

The prefilters filter out trace minerals, then the disinfection filters kill the pathogens. I haven't been too concerned about trace minerals, but I do take vitamins so that helps. Oahu is amazing. I wish our isla d had more surf.

@RhinoDNA

Жыл бұрын

Liquid trace minerals are available on Amazon…commonly used after using home water distillers

@thealohamu808

Жыл бұрын

We just liquid trace minerals. But there is an alkaline filter unit where you can pour water through to add trace minerals. We also encourage people to eat their water via fresh fruit and vegetables which have trace minerals. Juicing is the fastest way to get it in your system.

@matimus100

Жыл бұрын

Utter nonsense

How do you transfer rainwater to a second floor? Is there a pump system or some way that is reasonable? Thanks. Liked and subbed.

@HomesteadinHawaii

11 ай бұрын

You just need a pump that has large enough 'head' pressure. So if you're trying to go up 10' it needs at least 10' of head pressure, The standard flojet pump can push up to 8'.

I've recently moved to Big Island (1 week ago) I am so thankful for your videos and information. Was wondering if you would be interested in consulting ? Looking for knowledge and ideas for my new place. Thanks 😊

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

Sure. Why don't you send me an email at swjennings@gmail.com

@shannonkeithley7042

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! We are looking for property now.

Is it the same uv bulbs that Hvac systems have or is it the green version..? Im trying to upgrade mine currectly to run 2 bulbs instead of 1 to get as pure water as i can

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 ай бұрын

I’m not sure

Berkey? I haven't heard that name since they were sued for false advertising. With the prices they charge I'm sure they would have them tested if it actually worked as claimed. Some people on the net said they tested their own and found more lead and other things after filtering than before.

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 ай бұрын

I have read that too, time for an update on this video

Good info Clean set up

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

Mahalo

the Weed must be amazeballs over there.

@HomesteadinHawaii

11 ай бұрын

Ha

Aloha Sean, I am going to be on island for October. Any chance we can get together and talk story? I plan on working on my land in Fern forest. Trying to get a driveway and house pad. Would Love some expert advice. Aloha

@HomesteadinHawaii

9 ай бұрын

You can message me at info@homesteadinhawaii.com

I live in florida near a highway, so I would have to filter my water right ? :( even if I’m collecting it from a clean container ?

@HomesteadinHawaii

7 ай бұрын

I would always filter water, there's barely an uncontaminated source left in this world

Thanks for sharing! I am getting ready to purchase so off grid land to farm and homestead and I will be posting everything on KZread and I am super excited and learning as much as I can and I am taking notes from your video and I super appreciate that! Rain catchment system is top priority!

@HomesteadinHawaii

Ай бұрын

Good luck on your project. Water is one of the foundational keys, make it your priority and you'll do just fine

@jamesesslinger1976

Ай бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii thanks, I appreciate the advice! I'm going to the hardware store soon and checking out a water catchment system to practice in my backyard!

How concerned are rats and rat droppings in the catchment? I have seen some really bad catchment and wonder if there is a way to prevent rat droppings especially. RLW happens more in places where there are catchments so I always wondered if rat droppings contaminated the water or slugs going into the catchment.

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

Studies have shown that that can be an issue. I would start at the source, make sure the water is clean in the tank. Maybe the tank should be a fully enclosed tank to start with. Then with the proper filters, youʻre most likely gonna filter out any parasites. Buuuut, studies have not proven 100% efficacy.

So I'm a preper now. Cause I know what's gonna on. I'm leaving to Nicaragua in 3 month. Leaving in protest of the system. I got the money thing figured out, so maybe I can get the gardening stuff finished out here

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

Nicaragua would be awesome. Just hope it stays free there. You know how the us likes to control its puppets in Central america

Another fantastic video! Smash that like guys!!! How long does that 300 dollar filter last? You mentioned the light was 1 year but didn't catch for the second option. Mahalo brudda

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. The quantum filter is estimated to need changing every 2 years. Good thing to mention

What about flat roofs?? Here in the southwest

@HomesteadinHawaii

10 ай бұрын

Build a shed with a metal roof?

We live in Hawaii too … can you tell us where you bought the UV light & filters ?

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

You can get them on Amazon or Water works in Hilo or Island Catchment in Keaʻau www.amazon.com/s?k=uv+light+bulb+for+water+purification&crid=3HXLUO0PC526U&sprefix=uv+light+bulb%2Caps%2C197&linkCode=ll2&tag=homesteadi0cb-20&linkId=ec127932652a29184b9da938cb223615&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

This is all nice and fancy, but when I was a kid my grandparents on both sides of our family`s had black tar roofs with gutters running into a charcoal and coke filter then to the 20 ft deep well. (Unless you were raised on a farm years ago you won`t know what coke is) No it`s not a drug or something in a red can. But that was their filter system for the water and we drank the rainwater all the time and never had any issues. I can remember this as far back as the 70`s and my grandparents used this well earlier than that. And its by far cheaper, dirt cheap.....than these filter systems of today.

@HomesteadinHawaii

4 ай бұрын

Hey, if it worked for you

I am collecting rainwater from a roof made of polycarbonate plastic. Is the water I collected safe for drinking when filtered. Thank you!

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 ай бұрын

Depends on how you filter but that should be fine

Just moved to ainaloa with zero knowledge of water catchment! Thanks for the video!🤙👍

@HomesteadinHawaii

7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!!

Do you use these methods for shower water as well?

@HomesteadinHawaii

10 ай бұрын

No. That’s just filtered to 5 microns

Any ideas how to harvest enough rain water if I don't have a galvanized roof? My roof has that roofing paper covered in reflective silver paint. Also, I've read that rain water is acidic (similar to seltzer water if you're in the city). Any tips on neutralizing the PH?

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

Catching rainwater shouldn’t be a problem. Catching drinking water will be. Use the water for non drinking uses and buy what you drink I guess

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

Catching rainwater shouldn’t be a problem. Catching drinking water will be. Use the water for non drinking uses and buy what you drink I guess

@losingthegrid6856

Жыл бұрын

Luckily for me my property is on a slope. I cleared a space at the top (about 40sqm), and leveled it so that it all leans to one bottom corner. Covered it with plastic (shipping container cover, SUPER heavy duty tarp). I can tank 4000 liters. Requires no pumps as it's all above tap level. Build it at the top and let gravity do the work. Remove possible points of failure. I'll make a video on it soon.

@TRPGpilot

8 ай бұрын

@@losingthegrid6856 Eager to see your water system.

Been drinking rain water for over 30 years never had any problem No filter

@HomesteadinHawaii

8 ай бұрын

Do you store it or catch it off of a roof?

@federicomachon8841

8 ай бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii I collected from the roof and store it

@HomesteadinHawaii

8 ай бұрын

@@federicomachon8841 i wish you continued luck then

@davidgosnell5901

8 ай бұрын

I grew up catching rain water and hand drawing well water we had a sand and charcoal filter in a Black barrel and cheese cloth over top opening and a peice of cheese cloth at the bottom to catch any charcoal or sand when it went into our drinking water jug and we always treated our well with bleach. I am in my mid sixitys and thats the way my elders done it before me . If you still had doughts boil it before drinking it they were no store bought filters back then it was all home made you get you abag of charcoal like you grill with but without the lighter fluid or either charcoal from burning oak wood only

What if I’m just catching rain from a bucket and not using rain from the rooftop? Can I just filter it, boil it, and call it a day?

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

Sure. But this video was for people in a home who don’t want to have to do that everyday

@littlelucky9879

Жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii right I just haven’t found a video in regards to my question and have been waiting for someone to answer so thank you

What do you do to neutralize the pH of the rainwater? Is there any easy and cheap way to safely neutralize it? 5:00 Would you mind explaining about the 15 mikron filter here a bit more? What are those filter tubes? Thank you.

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 ай бұрын

Baking soda neutralizes the ph. Most water systems have two inline water filters after the pump, typically 15 micron filters, but can go down to 5 micron but get lower flow. Drinking needs .5 micron

The UV module is not a filter. It’s just a UV light chamber where water flows with that bulb disinfecting it by ultraviolet light.

@HomesteadinHawaii

7 ай бұрын

You’re right. If I misspoke in the video I am sorry

@OmarLemusTactic

7 ай бұрын

Great system you have @@HomesteadinHawaii

Just curious, does the Berky work with rat lungworm? I live on island (actually kind of met you once, I'm a cashier at KTA), I've been buying things over the years to prepare for my off grid home and have considered buying a Berky to add to my collection...

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

I remember meeting you. Aloha. You bring up a good point that I wish I included in the video. According to the folks at BIISC and the Jarvis lab studying RatLungworm, they have not yet found a filter that will guarantee there is no RLW present. UV Filters, Brita and Quantum have not been able to successfully neutralize the RLW. The study goes on to say that a sediment filter with very small microns, 1 or lower as shown success, but a filter with that small of microns cannot be used for whole house filtration because of water pressure. I hope that helps.

@jmatkinhawaii1281

2 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii interesting, I was under the impression that UV filters were the one thing that for sure would neutralize the threat. Thank you for the information and food for thought 🤔

@SaltMinerOU812

Ай бұрын

What is rat lungworm exactly? Is it Hawaii specific or in anyone's water?

I drink fresh rainwater all the time no filter. . Never have i get sick. But i don't store it in large quantities.

@HomesteadinHawaii

8 ай бұрын

Not storing it might help. But question is where do you live? Do you have rat lungworm?

Your rooster’s sound is incredibly distressing. ❤ What did ancient people do before civilization?

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

I could do with a few less roosters. Time to break out the soup pot again

I wish I could My state made it illegal to collect rain water It's sad because nobody owns or should own rain water Yet a government can make it illegal to collect I have an idea why But it's stupid I would love to collect rain water And be able to treat it and use it

@HomesteadinHawaii

8 ай бұрын

Govt just needs to get out of the way

When you boil fluoridated water it allegedly turns the flouride to flourine, I can't test this. I can see how logically when the water boils the flouride in the water becomes more concentrated.

@HomesteadinHawaii

Ай бұрын

Another reason to drink rainwater without chlorine, or use a filter to remove chlorine

@redpillnibbler4423

Ай бұрын

Buy a water distiller.

Does your system remove chlorine and fluoride?

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 ай бұрын

No fluoride, my Brita takes out chlorine

So basically if you have an asphalt roof you could probably overlay it with plastic or a section of galvanized steel that will direct the rain into your. Just an idea... Right now Ohio Pennsylvania and so on could maybe use some help with the chemical spill that they're dealing with right now...

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

Poor Ohio, I feel for you guys. I don't think you can harvest clean water there anymore. With the idea you you propose, I would just make a make shift setup with a single metal roof panel the directs the water to a 55 gallon barrel and collect drinking water that way. I'd stay away from asphault completely

Boil it and guide the steam to another container.

@HomesteadinHawaii

10 ай бұрын

That's another way to do it, but that takes time and energy and you can only do small batches

@OntdraadSpeldInnen

10 ай бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii The UV-light doesn't consume much power? Watch the video again. Heating up a portion of metal pipe (with induction) generates steam on the fly. Rain water comes in pretty slowly and vaporates at the heated pipe. I think there is no difference in speed at all.

👍

So how can I collect and drink rainwater if I have an asphalt roof?

@HomesteadinHawaii

7 ай бұрын

You don't, too many chemicals

Roof, gutters...I just want to put a bucket out there in the open and catch it lol.

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

You can, but then they just released a report that not even that is safe these days.

@msmarauder6276

Жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii I planned to run it through a purifier, I hope thats enough. If not then I'm screwed.

Africa would need help with this.

@HomesteadinHawaii

7 ай бұрын

I do not know the issues of africa, would uv or quantum filters be in their budget, maybe more low cost gravity filter systems would be the answer?

How do I collect rainwater if I have a Dome Home and I do not have rain gutters?

@HomesteadinHawaii

9 ай бұрын

You have to get creative, or make a shed or garage or something

Had the Berkey Filter System. Ran CLEAN Water through them from a Well. They Would Plug Up in Less than a Month and need Cleaning and between Cleanings, only last a week at most. And they are Expensive! Didn't help that one showed up Shattered and They would Not Replace it for Free because They Blamed Me for Breaking it.

@HomesteadinHawaii

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Ive heard similarly stories

when someone drink water out of a glass jar then you know they know

@HomesteadinHawaii

Ай бұрын

Gotta be transparent

QUESTION: I CAN'T AFFORD THAT ELABORATE SYSTEM NOR ANYONE TO HELP ME IF I DID. SO...COULDN'T I JUST CATCH RAINWATER IN A BUCKET AND POUR IT INTO MY BERKEY? THANKS

@HomesteadinHawaii

8 ай бұрын

Yes, but I hear reports berkey a arent what they’re all cracked up to be. You could use a family size lifestraw

And what do you do when the grid is down.

@HomesteadinHawaii

8 ай бұрын

I have a family size lifestraw water filter

What about boiling the water? I remember my familly used to collect rainwather, then boil it and store it on a large ceramic container.. no plastics at all! good times

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

It’s great and all to boil but it doesn’t remove sediment. Plus I was trying to show off home systems and a backup idea

The quantum filter won't work with the power out if you have an electric pump.

@HomesteadinHawaii

8 ай бұрын

That’s why I have a lifestraw backup

So is there no way to filter out water properly if the water runs off from an asphalt roof?

@HomesteadinHawaii

8 ай бұрын

Not for drinking

@captainspire9094

7 ай бұрын

Will it be a problem to use it to water the garden then? Is there anyway to filter the water enough for drinkable levels? @@HomesteadinHawaii

What about chemtrails and geoengineering? 🤔🤔🤔

@HomesteadinHawaii

8 ай бұрын

We’re all going to die anyway

Step one, put glass or cup under tap. Step two,Fill with water. Step three, put cup to lips and drink.

@HomesteadinHawaii

11 ай бұрын

Sure, if you have municipal water

Question - Why use water that drains off your roof at ALL? Why not just put the barrel in an open area with a bowl catchment system with a screen filter? Sure it would take longer to fill the barrell but wouldn't it cut down on the amount of bacteria and pathagens mixing in from the roof?

@HomesteadinHawaii

8 ай бұрын

Longer to fill.

@The1rockerman

8 ай бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii True, but for cleaner water don't you think it's worth it?

Too much for me. So I built a water filter with sand and activated charcoal I made from burning wood, and crushing it. Then pool shock.

@HomesteadinHawaii

8 ай бұрын

Guess that works too

@Matthew-ec3kg

8 ай бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii Yes, it does. 👍🙂

tiled roof ok?

@HomesteadinHawaii

10 ай бұрын

It has to be cleaned but yeah

@bootangy

10 ай бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii ty

@darrelltregear756

3 ай бұрын

​@@HomesteadinHawaii We have natural slate but there's lead flashing around the chimney stack.