😂 between your joke about the little garden hose taking forever for your grass and the Super Soaker fight I like this video. I think this method here is easier and cheaper for me than digging a small pond to try to irrigate my 3 acre garden

@TKCL

8 күн бұрын

It works very well

this one gives me ice maker vibes. hope it goes viral

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

Oh boy that would be awesome!

Great video. Great idea

@TKCL

19 күн бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Study hardware used on "brush trucks" since some of it may suit your use case.

Andrew I've been a volunteer firefighter for 25 plus years; started as a Jr firefighter at 13 and have recently been promoted to District Chief, and have seen a lot of different fires over the years. 1st off that's a great brush fire set up. Great job. 2nd (and please understand where I'm coming from here) if by chance something does happen and your house catches fire and you both get out....stay out. Spray from the exterior but please don't go back in. 3rd and my plug for our volunteer system is you should think about joining your local station. You would be a great asset to a department.

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

Points taken! Thanks

@kennethschultz6465

11 ай бұрын

@@TKCL I don´t know if you have done it but not all fier needs 100 feet of hose.. make a second outlet so you can drive tractor and hose a grass fier down maeby even 2 short hoses with on big and on small hose so you conserve as mutch water to as long a drive as possibel ... when to refill main tank from drop tank .. make a 3" 1m hose from putlet on drop tank set maintank .. hoist droptank above maintank let gravety work the big outlet and the meter drop hose will suck 1000l in under 5 min

@sirjarhead

10 ай бұрын

Greetings from Australia. Great video mate.

@TKCL

10 ай бұрын

@sirjarhead thank you for watching!

@johnnyadams1755

20 күн бұрын

Great set-up for quick and simple fire suppression. There are always ways to improve but simple is usually best.

Great idea! Get a trailer and mount several totes on it that are daisy-chained together. The trailer would also add space to keep all your tools together and at hand.

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

If I come across a cheap trailer I'll do that.

@donearnhardt6336

2 жыл бұрын

I think that’s a great idea. Mount the pump to the trailer and add brackets or hangers for other tools and a gas can. The trailer would provide the complete system.

@buschleaguers75

Жыл бұрын

seems as if lost dude hit it on the head...just hook up to the trailer and roll where needed...be rolling in like the autobots ready to fix problems. Id probably build in a little grill and cooler setup on there as well.

@TKCL

Жыл бұрын

Yep I agree, trailer build coming soon, I've already got several ideas.

Pretty much the standard Australian farm unit - I would put a T piece on the outlet. And feed back to the tank. Lets you leaving the pump idling and feed back to the tank while keeping the pump cool.

Hey Andrew great video as usual don’t forget you’re gonna have a pool you get a long enough suction hose you’ll have a ton of water at your disposal for right around the property up close to the house

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

That's correct and I already have a longer suction hose.

When you get your pool....you will have a huge reservoir.....get you a long inlet hose to drop in pool if needed for house 🔥

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

I already have one 😉

Man that is an awesome project! Can water your food plots too!

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I'm already thinking of running sprinklers and having a tie in for the pump.

The fact that your pump is removable in 1 second and swappable to another tote is BRILLANT! Really nice setup! Be safe out there! Living in the country IS life!! 😍

@TKCL

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching

Amazing fire fighting machine. You never cease to amaze me on your accomplishments. You are so talented.

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

What would be economical also... fill those with any rain water any time it may rain... just a suggestion...

Wow, you are very inventive. You made a homestead fire system EASY. Thanks. You have a thumbs UP and a sub. I like your welding table attachment idea to your welding cart, too. Clever again!

@TKCL

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and the support

Nice!

Very useful idea for property safety and controlled burn! (and wayyyy cheaper than a tank truck)

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

No kidding on being cheaper.

Andrew, I hate being "that guy", but I would love to see you wear a full face shield when using that grinder with the thin cutoff wheels. Buddy of mine is a jobsite safety inspector and was called to the hospital for a deposition and pictures of a guy that had one of those thin blades explode and embed itself in his nose, cheek, top plate of mouth. Guy will need lots of reconstructive surgery. Be safe!

Another option is a short hose you could work out the cab door. Better for grass fires. Inventing a clip to hold the pump to the tote might not be a bad idea either. You'll forget to drive gently if you're under stress. If you're looking to replace the hose, a real might be a good investment. Otherwise, you'll have to control or abandon all your hose before you go fetch more water. I've been a volunteer firefighter in Australia for 10 years. Be safe about what you chose to attempt. Were still building houses, cars and you can replant grass. We've yet to master replacing people

@TKCL

10 ай бұрын

I did get a hose reel, very much needed. I also plan to build a water trailer with sprinkler system.

You are a great Steward of the land, your fire department is an excellent idea

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

oh my that brings back memories! when my friend was still alive him and i would fire up 3 3inch trash pumps a 2 inch to water his 6 acre pasture just for the grass! we would also use a tote and a 1 inch pump to water the small garden and this was all off ditch water he had rights to! we sent down millions of gallens with them pumps and they were all harbor freight pumps!

Nice setup! Being able to drop more totes of water and easily swap between them is a very good thing.

Very smart to have multiple

Everyone needs their own firetruck

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!

depending on that pump motor to start 'and' keep running when ya need it in an emergency...perhaps a gravity water tank near the home for backup...or install you a private sprinkler system in the house; putting a few back up plans in the works in case (God forbid) ya can't fight a fire or aren't at home...great idea and food for thought for many in rural areas!!

Truley a man of many talents 👍😁

you can also get the totes in 330 gallon for extra capacity.

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

I actually have one, sadly thats starting to be far too much weight to lift and carry.

@andy6043

2 жыл бұрын

@@TKCL add it to the trailer ?

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

Yes that is a option.

That's an awesome project! I'm sure you will find many different uses for it now.

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I will

It's any boy's dream come true: to have a fire truck:))) So versatile!!!

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

Lol 🤣

Excellent idea!! We live in rural TN and had field catch fire last month. Took the our local volunteer fire dept 30 minutes to get to our house.

@TKCL

7 ай бұрын

That will be the same here, no fire station anywhere.

You really need to go into business! With all your ideas the sky is the limit!

Andrew check with you local Fire Dept. some times they have old fire hoses that you may be able to buy or give you. Check it out, it can't hurt to ask.

@TKCL

Жыл бұрын

Your exactly right

As a past Aussie volunteer firey of 20 years from 1995-2018 and now an owner/operator of a private trailer unit your design is rock solid and creative including pump heat shield a few things to note for improvement * Where you can invest in 3/4'' 50 ft forestry grade lay flat hose or 25 mm 3/4'' black fire hose that will give you better pressure * Place the 250 gallon IBC tote onto a trailer that can be towed on back of your tractor * Look at also putting a hose reel on the tote frame or a trailer that will allow for instant deployment of the hose without worrying about kinks * Baffle balls or even heaps of pool noodles to stop the water from sloshing around

@TKCL

Жыл бұрын

I've already started collecting parts to build an even bigger trailer. Several changes coming on the next design.

I love the way you think, man. My mind runs like this, too.

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

Mine never stops

Wow, amazing. You and all your great skills and idea's

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

check your home owners insurance; they may give a discount if they know you have something like this available.

Can't be a firefighters without a fireman's axe lol. Great project I've thought about something like this.

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

And a hat! 😉

The red hose looks like a low pressure discharge hose, not a fire hose. Could cause more issues in the future.

@TKCL

10 ай бұрын

It's sold and labeled as a fire hose, we used these same hoses at a paper mill I use to work at. It's just a low quality firehose.

Sir that is awesome but that is a wonderful video I really enjoy when you build special project's like this.

@chuckspencer5296

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, dish soap is not the same thing as firefighting "foam"... Its a good theory, but I don't think that you would get the results you would want from dish soap. There's also dangers in using AFFF on some fires, so I'd suggest just leaving foam to professional fire fighters...

Andrew, another awesome build! Love the cradle you built to hold the pump. Ingenious design. Hopefully you won’t ever have to use it to fight an actual fire, but as you said it will be perfect to water an area quickly or washing down the house or barn. Always better to be prepared for unknown situations.

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with a little preparedness.

Great idea. Very innovative.

Great setup, we did something very similar with totes and pump, but we opted to eventually go with a smaller tandem axle trailer to hold two totes, the pump, hoses, fuel, etc. We also figured that it would be easier to move around since we could use any tractor, truck, etc to pull it.

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

I think that is the perfect way to go.

Another option is to stage a couple full totes around your property. That way you can take one with you, and have a refill closer by.

@TKCL

10 ай бұрын

Good idea

Wow that is the greatest idea to have some type of water system that you can put out fires on your property

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

I think it will work well

awsome job, coming from a retired firefighter !! the average firetruck carries 500 gallons , you can fight a lot of fire with that , they also make a forestry hose that is small in diameter that would make that tank last forever !!

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

Wow I didn't know that. Thanks for watching

@leokelly359

2 жыл бұрын

@@TKCL the volunteer fd I used to volunteer at we had a tanker truck and a pump truck with 500 gallon tanks and a brush truck with 250 gallon tank . we could fight a lot of fire I agree with brian get you a forestry hose

What you really need to do is get yourself a flatbed truck, and build a bigger truck, with 3 of these tanks plumbed together in series for a total of 750 gallons of water into your pump, to extend your ability to pump water non stop without having to swap from tank to tank.

@TKCL

Жыл бұрын

I have been collecting parts for this, but on a trailer.

@kevinswinyer3176

Жыл бұрын

@@TKCL a Trailer is ok as long as it's not overloaded by the weight of the water, and equipment, which is why I suggested a flatbed truck. With a 12 foot bed, you could easily put 3 tanks back to back, and hook them all together into one discharge, and set your pump on the tail end of the bed, and plumb it into a manifold for various hose sizes, and have tool boxes on each side for extra gated Y's, nozzles, and other various fittings, rolls of hose, and some hand tools, and you could even mount a portable generator on one side and have some flood lights for night work.

@TKCL

Жыл бұрын

Truck is a huge expense and upkeep, not to mention reliability concerns in times of need. The trailer is always ready to be moved by a truck or tractor. The axles I have are 8 lug and I believe 7k pounds each. Way more than enough capacity for three totes.

Great idea! I’m 26 miles from our volunteer fire department. I’ve been looking for a large tank, but the totes are much easier to come by.

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they are, just mount several together via a manifold system or pvc.

Very neat build! The hazmat decal on the tote refers to vinyl adhesives, which would normally be waterproof for the most part. Assuming that was what was in the tote, should not be much leeching into the water. Sitting in the sun getting hot might affect it. Anyway, you would probably benefit from a quick overview of how to fight fires, where to stand, where to aim the water, when to retreat, etc. There are basic techniques that will make a huge difference in how effective your efforts will be and help keep you safe. You probably know a fighfighter or could find someone at your local RFD who can offer some advice.

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

There is a product number, code and information on the tote. It's bromine for algae control.

remember to tell your naibough...and local station about you 1000 gallon trilor and 4x250 tanks app 4 tons huge game changer when you arrive and ther is water suppley i would make more wersetile hose outlet. 1 hose is just not enough if house is in line of fire or barn .. it´s the amount of water you can lay down who cool most fiers out.. remember heat oxygen combustabels take on away .. heat .. with water fire die.. ... make 1 more big on and 2 shorter smaller to a controled burn who ran wild

Add dawn dishwashing soap to your tanks. Makes a nice foam for additional capabilities. Also get some decent hoses from govdeals. Can't have enough hose! Great setup!

@TKCL

11 ай бұрын

Thanks

Good idea can't wait for the fire department to get there in case of fire you need to be able to battle the fire while they are on there way there to help

Great idea. You are ready mow. Enjoyed that video. Hope ya'll have a wonderful day. Love you guys.

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for watching!

I am so amazed of all your knowledge ...love watching all your video.

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

Excellent idea!

If it was my set up I would put it on a small trailer to be pulled by anything. That is very heavy, pulling on a trailer would be more practical I think⁉️ PLENTY OF POWER, PUT OUT ANY FIRE 🔥 GOOD LUCK👍 Vinny 🇺🇸

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

I am really leaning towards the trailer idea.

I became a Patreon subscriber just for times like this. I needed an idea for watering my garden and for fire protection and once again Andrew comes through. Excellent video sir. Heading to HF as soon as I finish my coffee.

@TKCL

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the content, thank you for the support.

Love it! Super smart!!

Keep a leaf blower handy as well they work amazing at putting grass fires out by blowing it back into the burn

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

Good idea!

Quick way to top off your new pool, cool

Awesome. 💦🔥 As far as chlorine and bromide, they’re not really harmful to grass and plants. They’re not good for it by any means but it’s not gonna hurt it, it’s basically gonna be like pool water, those are the same chemicals they use in pools and Jacuzzi‘s. So I wouldn’t water your lawn with treated water all the time but if you’ve got to get rid of a tank and there are some dry spots on your lawn then it’ll be fine. Especially when you’re spraying it like that, chlorine dissipates very quickly. In fact if you put chlorine in it and left the lid off the tank in about 24 to 48 hours even at that volume it would be dissipated and there would be pretty much no chlorine left in that water. It’s something you would have to keep treating the tanks with, even sealed the chlorine will wear out after a while but if you’re not getting sun in there it will be more than enough and you don’t really need to worry about it. Another thing I had questions on was the pressure in those hoses. I’m wondering how the pump handles the pressure when you’re not using the water, if you have it turned off. I’m almost wondering if creating a bypass with a pressure valve that under high-pressure water pump the water back into the tank. If the pump is made to deal with it then it’s not a problem but I’m not sure how those work but sometimes having the pump running without the water flowing could be a problem, I know in electric pumps it is. I like the idea of doing a trailer and even having a second set up with a second pump. If one pump were to break at least should still have one and yes you were able to get two people out there with pumps on separate tanks dealing with a big fire that would be beneficial. Another thing you could do would be to put some bulkhead fittings on the top of the tanks for airflow and Plum multiple tanks together so if you put three of the totes on a trailer you wouldn’t have to stop and move the pump in one tote was empty, the water would be able to exchange between totes and the bulkhead fittings plumbing everything together on top would allow air to flow evenly through them so you don’t get a vacuum issue in any specific tank. That’s a pretty awesome project. And last week in one of your videos I think you were talking about drought conditions and food plots. If it got really bad it would be nice to be able to get out there and dump a little water on those plots or trees that need it in a really harsh drought condition. I think it will be awesome if you get animals out there as well. Running a hose all the way out to fill up water troughs can be a problem, especially if you’re going to rotate pastures which is how you control parasites without chemicals, then you could just use this to fill up water containers for the animals and it would give you a chance to run the equipment periodically and keep everything flowing in good condition. Motors don’t like to sit around without running every now and again. But there are so many uses for it and I think building a trailer with a four or even six nice fat turf tires on it would be awesome. That would keep the trailer floating so if your ground was wet or muddy you wouldn’t be leaving ruts in your yard. Water is pushing 10 pounds per gallon, I think it’s something like 8.6 or 8.9 but either way you’re looking at 7000 pounds of water for three totes, having that on a couple street size tires is it gonna leave some pretty hefty grooves on your turf, just building a fire trailer with some nice wide tires on it or even six tires would be pretty awesome. You should also check with your local fire department and see if they offer some kind of grant or financial assistance to help you build this stuff and you can become part of your local volunteer fire fighter group. 🤔 i’m sure it would it very least be a tax write off but they might have some kind of financial program where they would actually help pay for some of the equipment if you’re a volunteer fire fighter or they might even have equipment they could give you. 🤔

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

You never cease to amaze me with your knowledge.

@ShaneZettelmier

2 жыл бұрын

@@TKCL lol. Amaze or annoy you? 😂😂 I guess I’m just a nerd. Lol

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

No, I love knowledge. I may not respond as in depth as you, but I do read your comments.

Multi use tank/pump. Love it. I want to make one too.

@TKCL

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Sounds to me Andrew like you need to look in to joining the local volunteer fire department!!! Great idea for securing your own house and property....

You mentioned carrying Xtra fuel, don't forget Xtra motor oil !!!

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

I'm no longer considering the fuel to be honest. I ran 500 gallons through the pump and the fuel tank was still full 😳

Very insightful!

VERY SMART! LOVE IT!

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

Great idea and well executed.

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

That's a great setup & great ideal & probably inexpensive

@TKCL

Жыл бұрын

Wasn't expensive at all for the potential to save something from fire.

@mattbarker7739

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree & understand

One of you rest best mini projects yet Andrew 🙌

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

What a cheap "waterer/firetruck" idea. I've never seen any homestead with something this important on their farm. I might steal this idea when I build my new homestead.

@TKCL

Жыл бұрын

Go for it, good peace of mind. I'm about to build a bigger version.

Very cool. Love it. Nice & clean setup

Consider adding buckets with handles to help with using to put out a fire. 5 gallon and buckets in different sizes would allow other people not as strong to help. Keeping everything necessary and dedicated to put out a fire all in one place is essential to readiness. You don't have time to look for anything but getting water to the fire. Great system and setup. Try have some practice drills for you and other family members in case you're not home when an emergency happens.

@TKCL

Жыл бұрын

Good tips!

If you have three or four of them on a trailer you can plumb them all together with 2-in PVC pipe with the single pump and then you'll have a thousand gallons of water and don't forget the quick disconnect for the discharge hose on the pump and keep up with the awesome content

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

I like that idea

good idea young man. keep up the good work and ideas. be bless and safe and love. oh you can give the bear a bath ha ha ha.

This was awesome.

@TKCL

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

Really good idea. Totes are designed to carry about 1 ton of water. So, your loader needs to have that capacity. Smaller 3 series JDs do not have that capacity as you probably know. That is why I own a 4066R like yours. So, people should know to use a smaller tote based on a smaller loader size. Fighting a fire is a lot about getting to it quick. This seems to be the ticket!

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

I'm a little over rated capacity here, so I'm going to take it easy as I can.

FYI, in order to calculate the theoretical pressure, multiply the manufacturers maximum head pressure by .43. So..100 feet of head pressure gives you 43psi. This does not include many other variables such as friction loss through the piping or hoses or flow rate. The pump manufacturers have a " Pump Curve" chart that will give you somewhat reasonable data on performance.

in the chaos of fighting a legitimate fire, it takes too much time to constantly swap the pump from tote to tote. just have two totes with a short 3 ft hose on it and empty into the tote with the pump running. you may want to take a ax handle and attach a rubber mud flap or high quality floor mat on it for beating out small fires, also a pulaski ax. it has an ax on one side and a pick blade on the other. chop roots or dig a trench. great for making a fire break. thanks.

Hi, Andrew! I am definitely in love with your shop! It has to be relaxing and gratifying working on projects there. This is a GREAT project, Mr. Thinker Tinkerer! See you tomorrow night.

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

I am so thankful for that shop, I've always dreamed of having a work space.

They make one way vent caps for those poly IBC tanks so you wouldn't have to remove the lid evetime

@TKCL

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I need to find one. I've collapsed my tank a few times.

Another excellent idea and video Andrew. I could see them on a trailer and daisy-chained together, massive fire fighting power.

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I like that idea.

The trailer is a good idea, but if not you can also consider doing a little practice with the wife haul the first tote out and and drop it, start fighting the fire while she ferries more totes to you, then you only have short breaks while changing totes. I will also second that if you know a fire fighter or if nothing else find out when the local volunteers meet, talk to them tell them what you are doing and what you have set up and you will find most will have no problem giving you advise and trying to convince you to join.

Maybe you can fix up a diverter on one of your downspouts where you can divert the rain water into those totes to refill. That would save your well and well pump. Free water, you just have to capture it. You could expand and do drip irrigation of your garden with those totes also.

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

All good ideas

Awesome idea!

You will burn the pump up by keeping the nozzle closed water needs to be moving all the time or the pump will get hot and break

I need this welding setup! Nice!

Added to my favorites folder. You are amazing.

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, I'm planning a whole new build for this in the future. I have a few other big projects to complete first on the channel.

Another idea. Train tiffany on how to run the tractor. While you are fighting the fire she could go grab another tank You could get another trailer dedicated for 3-4 tanks and have them plumbed together. That way you have 750 - 1000 gallons of water in 1 go without stopping

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

I'm kicking around the trailer idea.

Look on Doug and Stacey U tube channel, look up his water catchment system he has a barn with huge water tanks, they use them to be completely off grid, but you could use them to catch water when in drought and for other purposes.

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

I've kicked the idea around

Looks great, got beat to it by everyone else, was going to suggest daisy chaining with a second fittting and/or a manifold so you can hot swap, and addind a trasfer pump long hose and reservouir pool so you could feed the totes from a garden hose, water truck, swimming pool or river.

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

I like that idea.

I love how you use your welder to do all sorts of projects. I have a steel dock and am thinking about making a few things for it like a kayak/paddleboard holder that hangs off my walkway. I'd love it if on your next project you could talk about the basics of welding and welding equipment. In the meantime I'll search youtube....

Great idea. You need a red light bar on top of the tote.

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!

Awesome thanks for sharing

@TKCL

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Looks great 👍 fun to watch 👏

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

Great idea sir. Daniel Arms runs a spot sprayer that I was also impressed with, he used a small tank on his side by side that I think would also be useful. I only have six acers, but I could see having both.

Fantastic project Andrew!! What a great idea to have on the property. I like all the uses other than fighting fires. I love this stuff you come up with. 👍👍👍 🌞🇨🇦

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

You can also make spray bars so you can attach them to the tank with the same type of hook system so you can use the tractor and drive around watering dry spots. You can hook the spray bars up with electric solenoids inside the cab so you can easily run one side or both and turn them on and off from inside the cab and hook them up with quick disconnect plugs for easy disconnection when not using...

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

Your on the same page as me 😉😉, I've already been kicking around a similar idea.

@mjh123crh

2 жыл бұрын

@@TKCL Well I've always heard great minds think alike!!!

this is awesome

That's a healthy stream during the intro.....😅

@TKCL

17 күн бұрын

That's what my doc said lol.

@D2O2

17 күн бұрын

@@TKCL HAHAHA 😆! Reminds me of that SNL skit about URIGRO.

I know this is old, but some flappers would be awesome!

I want that for water great setup Andrew 🙂

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Hi Andrew, I’ve been following you only for a short time, but I’m hooked. Love what you do and will go back to see your other videos. This is one of the best way’s I’ve seen the IBC being used. Wish I had come up with this idea.

@TKCL

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and the support