Suggestion: stick a little bit of steel wool or steel scrubby (like used to wash dishes) in all those open drain pipes. Why, you ask? To keep dirt dobbers, wasps, spiders, 🐍SNAKES , lizards, for going up the pipes. Yeeeesss they can clog up a pipe and yes they will crawl up it. Great video

@Christlife23

2 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly. Gotta filter what you can.

@jaym.4611

2 жыл бұрын

They sell grates various sizes, colors shapes etc..

@crispychicken83

Жыл бұрын

I have just 2 words,that, I’m gunna cram together: badass!!!

@dont.ripfuller6587

Жыл бұрын

I learned that mud daubers are a major black widow assassin. Just something to remember if the one worries you more than the other annoys you with it's fancy smancy hourgla...wait.... hang on... somethings backwards there

@meanqkie2240

Жыл бұрын

@@dont.ripfuller6587 and those fast-flitting scary metallic blue wasps prefer fiddlebacks! They are not aggressive, and after looking them up, I was able to convince spouse we should leave them be!

Has somebody who's been in construction for 40 years, who's done everything from topping trees to putting the finishing touch on any project. I found your video quite interesting and I actually watched the whole thing I highly recommend this video it's simple down to earth instructions that people can understand. And I have been training apprentices for 30 years. great video

@melaniezupan4881

Жыл бұрын

Well i dont understand where the first flush goes, tho according to the conversation, appeared to go into the rain barrels. Also, dont understand what the "leakage" is for?

@garynewman7005

7 ай бұрын

Would be far simpler to just show a drawn diagram.

I love the end, love your neighbor as yourself, As a Muslim, it remembers me of a verse in the Quran, saying, in order for you to get the best in this life, you should love what you want to yourself to your brother too (any human being out there). Means, you will exactly treat others and think about them, like you think about yourself, like you love yourself, and you want the best for yourself. Love ❤

Happy Father’s Day, Sam-we love you and the entire family 💙

@GreenAcreHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

"barrel holder o' rama" i like this guy.

Something to consider, is on one barrel to put a fitting up towards the top, and one towards the bottom, connected by some clear tubing. This way you can see your volume level in case you have not had rain in a while.

@Oleo2320

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve done this on on smaller systems and while it’s a nice convenience, it will grow algae even in indirect sunlight

@davidskinner3963

Жыл бұрын

​@Oleo 2320 true, but if you put in a floating ball it will be able to be seen and keep the algea down to a dull roar.

@synergy2222

Жыл бұрын

Or (speaking as a complete novice), on the clear tube cover it with black tape and cut out a rectangular slice and cover the exposed part of the clear tube with painter's tape. Then you can lift it up as high as you need to look at the water level and reseal it back down without it being sticky. But what do I know, never done anything like this before - but my mind thinks my ideas could work. 😊

@jonathanborchardt891

8 ай бұрын

Tapping on the barrels will tellyou water level.

Why should you be the only one enjoying the first rain. Make a video for us to enjoy with you. 😂 truly enjoy your video

I wish rainwater collection was legal where I live

FYI on overflow: area = π*r*r, so a 2" inflow is 4x as much as a 1" outflow. That said, you only have a 1" exit/entry to each barrel through the manifold, so input will never exceed overflow capacity for the middle 3 barrels - only the end barrels. You'd be better off putting a 2" overflow on just the end barrels

Looks like a barrel of laughs. Must have been a draining experience. Oh well, go with the flow....lol

@TheWoodHaven

3 жыл бұрын

Hitting the drink much?

@TheLeisamarie

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@mariaross829

3 жыл бұрын

You did really a very good job I wish I could have one here In the philippines

@johnlshilling1446

3 жыл бұрын

Are you Piers Anthony?

@JosePerez-ks1vd

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

Wish I had a wife like yours. Mine baulks at the idea of the homesteading, instead preferring a full blown urban life, a condominium.

Suggestion: maybe run the overflow into small Swales around your garden to help with irrigation.

Giving me ideas and inspiration, maybe something for others to consider, 1. You don’t necessarily need to glue fittings above your overflows, ie any part of the system that does not “hold” water. Consider mounting brackets for support as needed and maybe two self tapping screws to secure joints. I’ve also used hot glue in non pressure segments. 2. Design your downspout and feed plumbing first to determine the max hight of the top of your barrel(s). Ie water always flows down… 3. Keep in mind water weighs 8.345 lb/gal, your base and ground needs to support 400 lbs / 50 gl barrel. 4. While small diameter pipe is fine for venting, overflow outlets should be sized to match maximum inflow, The multiple small diameter overflows is clever and will probably be able to manage. Consider a T fitting with a short vertical stack instead of a 90* downturn to improve vent and drain. Or otherwise separating the two systems. 5. A 1” manifold is most likely sufficient but don’t go smaller, too small and your primary barrel will over flow before completely filling any down stream barrels. Similar to overflow size considerations. 6 consider adding unions or threaded connections in your manifold to make breakdown for maintenance or moving easier. 7. Add T fittings and screw caps at manifold ends for maintenance, flushing out barrels or future upgrades. Nice system thanks for the inspiration!!

@ajalicea1091

Жыл бұрын

Do you realize that by drilling those holes in the top for venting you could do that by loosening the bung on the top. By doing that you don't have to worry about bugs getting inside those hold even though they're small a mosquito can get in that small hole and start breeding and laying its larvae.

My experience is the rain barrels filled up in about 5 minutes with a good rain. Drain should take overflow as far away from greenhouse as possible to prevent damage.

That's cute. Now, do it on the next level and make a system for 200.000 liter of water.

Nice build! I'm saving this for reference. One suggestion, maybe extend the drip/overflow away from the foundation of your building. Over time it will rot out your wood quicker and compromise that area.

@synergy2222

Жыл бұрын

Or dig a small trench under the spouts and angle it to go deeper down a little as a run off as you end it a foot or two away from the greenhouse frame?

You are SO smart!!!!! And I just have to say , one of my favorite ‘down to earth dudes ‘ !! Your sense of humor just cracks me up ❤️. It looks perfect! Can’t wait to see you ‘giggly’ in the rain ☔️!!!!

@andrewrobertson7626

2 жыл бұрын

I agree 👍 super dude !!!!!

Looks perfect to me very sensibly made!

VERY likable guy! He should get his own show! I hope he keeps making videos on all social media, he is fun to watch!

You nailed the self description except you didn't mention humble and humorous. This is one of the very nicest simple systems ever. Thank you.

@GreenAcreHomestead

3 жыл бұрын

Aww, thanks! Glad you liked it!

@johnlshilling1446

3 жыл бұрын

Ditto!

@wisewoman7906

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Very enjoyable how-to vid.

“I love it when a plan comes together!” You’re too young to remember the A-Team, but your grin reminded me of George Peppard’s on that show. Congratulations.

@GreenAcreHomestead

3 жыл бұрын

I love it! I just barely remember the show...

@charleskings-road2087

3 жыл бұрын

I thought it seamed familiar :)

Great job man

When you said that about the bit I said yes, then I said but it takes longer. I cracked up when thirty seconds later you said it takes longer. I found this stuff out when I bought my first barrels about fifteen years ago. You’re giving good advice Sam. I’m loving this build. Sam you could do comedy no problem.

@GreenAcreHomestead

3 жыл бұрын

Great minds and the voice of experience both think alike! 😂😎 Glad you're enjoying seeing it, it's been fun to build!

If you alternate the blocks from side to side gonig in different directions after each set then you can better lock them in. As seen these will br prone to either falling forward or outwards. If you alternate directions they will lock in better.

@user-gz7ov3nc5q

Жыл бұрын

Hi Ben, am a 70 year old granny. Can you help me set up such a water harvesting system in Kenya, East Africa. Am trying to start a 10 acre permaculture project all alone in a very remote, primitive setting. Granny

Man I love your videos. Good information, and a touch of humility and humor!

your wife must be thrilled that you are so handy! good job!

You need a better foundation under each column. You should place two 8 x 16 x 4 inch concrete blocks at 90 degrees to the column blocks. This will give about 1 pound per square inch pressure on the ground instead of the greater than 5 pounds per square inch of your current design. Your columns may start to lean if the ground get wet under the columns. Good Luck, there were some great hints in your video! Note: If you replace the bottom block with a 8 x 16 x 4 inch block plus two more under that one you will end up with the same height. Should be able to jack up the barrels when empty, replace the columns. Once they are all updated then re-level the top horizontal boards.

I absolutely love how you explained everything in simple terms so that I wouldn't have to Google what some of the things you said meant. Also, I just adore the cheery and happy vibes you were giving off, it would be so amazing if you could just bottle your natural vibes especially with last year, good luck with the rest of 2021!

@GreenAcreHomestead

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I really appreciate you explaining what the first flush is because I’ve watched probably a dozen videos now and you’re the only one who explained what the heck it was.

Great video and nice build Thanks.

I Iove this guy too.

This is amazing! You took a lot of the mystery out of building this collection system. We appreciate the time you take to explain the steps and the reasoning. Thank you so much. Ill probably do this for my barn animals and greenhouse to keep the pressure off my shallow well system!

He said chemtrails! 🤣🤣🤣 love this guy already ❤. Instant subscriber. Great video!

thank u for the short but smeeel vidoe on the water system.

That was clear as mud.

I was going to say about the drums needing venting in order to fill, but then you added the overflow to each drum which basically provided a vent for each drum. Looks great and hopefully it does what is required of the system.

not sure what kind of netting you put over the pipes, but can you put some of that over the bottom of the overflow pipes just to keep flying critters from zipping in to your barrels? Really awesome job, and an extremely helpful video!!

@GreenAcreHomestead

3 жыл бұрын

You could, yes. The netting is paint strainer/filter netting from the hardware store. It's a thin mesh.

@denisewilson8367

3 жыл бұрын

a nylon or pantyhose will work too, probably cheaper too.

“Thanks water...and physics...” 😂 great video, man. Thanks for sharing your knowledge brother.

LOOKS FABULOUS 😊

Hey Sam, Nathan here, great video. I do like you framing on the green house, looks very strong. We have the same mind set on having things on hand and use what you have to make what you want. i believe it helps the pocket, but also more important keeps the mind sharp on problem solving. Anyone can spend thousands and have a great system. For me I'd rather spend it on chocolate. he he...

@GreenAcreHomestead

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, glad to have you here! You're absolutely right on using on-hand materials! Mmmm chocolate!!!

I think someone may have mentioned by now, but why not get a couple more seals and put a sight glass tube for water levels in center barrel?

@timothydillon6421

3 жыл бұрын

Doesnt matter what barrel it goes in. And all you have to do is hold the end of the hose above the top of the barrel and lower it till water comes out that's your water level (pun intended)

@sheilaarmstrong2743

3 жыл бұрын

Nice job I like your design

Thank you Sam. I've needed a tutorial on rainwater harvesting and here it is!

You're silly and fun to watch. You made learning something new enjoyable.

Love the idea...I would maybe just compact the soil after you did your first scrap, also the drain/bypass is a bit close to the structure I would probably put a downspout extension to lead extra water away to it doesn't erode to close to structure.

You missed your calling as a comedian 😂😂❣️ good job on your rain system ❣️

@GreenAcreHomestead

3 жыл бұрын

😊 thank you

I see you are into the Craftsman lineup of 20v battery-powered tools! Right now, Oct 2022, Lowe’s has the Craftsman 20v LED Flashlight CMCL050B for $21.97, reg. price was $55! And, the Craftsman 6.0Ah 20v Li-ion battery is on sale for $89, reg $129 (31% discounted)! Great video! Thanks for sharing!

You could always put more barrels/buckets under the overflows.

My rain barrel is rig for 1/2" plumbing and one on 3/4" and believe me that 3/4" fills my buckets faster and standing looking at water filling slowly sucks. Soon I'll be going with largest shut off as I can get, Like the seal system going to be great to go large. Thanks for the teaching Sir

With the hydraulics, you only needed 1 overflow outlet on one barrel. The water level equalizes in all the barrels before it would reaches the overflow. You did not need to drill vents for each barrel, the overflow would serve that purpose .

@danielschoeman5238

Жыл бұрын

That's what I thought as well.

Wow! I’m in Old Fort, NC. If any of y’all super smart men or women want to come help out a single mama start a homestead(ish), that would be amazing! Tried a ram pump with the ex, and it kept failing. Desperately need this water system in my life. I got a bit confused on the first flush and drilling of holes in the cap. But, that probably just means I need to watch more videos to better understand. But seriously, this is amazing. I will try my best to write down everything step by step as far as materials and such.

Good Job! I set up rain barrels 10 years ago. The barrels and downspouts are needing some maintenance. I'm going to incorporate some of your methods.

I'm going to build it , but I will cover the air vent holes by cutting a round piece of plastic mesh and glue them using a glue that will stick to the barrel material just to make sure no bugs will try to enter the barrels . For example, mosquitoes. To tell you the truth , nobody on You Tube explains so well all the steps the way you do . I'm writing from P.R. . In some more months we will have the storms season and what I saw in this video will come very handy . For drinking and cooking water it's just a matter of having stored tens of gallons of it way before the s. season , and the water that will keep being collected in plastic barrels can be used for other things . It will be a matter of just connecting a hose to the faucet in the barrel . You have no idea what you have done for me . GRACIAS !!

@GreenAcreHomestead

3 жыл бұрын

Eddie, I am so pleased to hear that my video was helpful. You have helped me too, regarding the mesh for the barrels! Good luck with your project, I wish you all the success!!! -Sam

@eddieramos6883

3 жыл бұрын

@@GreenAcreHomestead The same here . GRACIAS .

@timothydillon6421

3 жыл бұрын

@@eddieramos6883 I would utilize the bungs in the barrel bc they are pipe thread and you can screw a pipe fitting right into them. 2" npt. Place the barrels upside down and connect them that way and then vent by drilling and tapping the bottom but now top 1/8 pipe and connect together with cheap compression fittings and 1/4 ice make line to a filter or to a ptrap type air loc. Then the over flow would be plumbed into the bottom manifold and run up higher than the barrel height and 180 back down so you can use full capacity or the barrels but put a vent hole in the top of that 180 at the top to prevent a siphon.

@eddieramos6883

3 жыл бұрын

@@timothydillon6421 Thanks . GRACIAS

Excellent set up , very well put together , the run off safety measure flood prevention , exactly right . Vents the barrels at same time , netting on bottom of run off pipes will stop insects crawling up into the barrels , just a thought . Your the man Sam . .

I don't know why I'm constantly surprised by your ingenuity Sam? I wouldn't have thought of drilling backwards , I would've accepted that I couldn't get through , sighed and then gone back to the drawing board at how to cut through the plastic, this is the difference between you and I .YOU'RE SMART!.lol

Wwwaaawww 😍 pretty cool 👍👌💞😍👏👏👏

You are very talented! I thoroughly enjoyed watching this. It's so user friendly and feels like a project the average person could do. And it just looks like something you could teach without becoming too technical. Very impressive so well done!

@GreenAcreHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

The bottom-fill manifold method was in my head a while ago. Glad I could see it work in practice. This is reassuring and will incorporate into my attached greenhouse and using existing gutters (after cleaning them) to capture tons of water. Well done.

You remind me so much of my Grandson, same personality. You are adorable..round, dirty..whatever! Great video!

sonuva...never realized that bit on running holesaws reverse to be drilling plastic holes with the ease 🤯👍🏼 noice

Hello, also from NC. Love your greenhouse and water catchment system. I get just as giddy when I build something and it works as intended so I totally understand how you feel.

You remind me so much of my Dad; he was a self-made engineer, too. I'm amazed how you thought all this out and put it together. I hope it's a success! But like you say, if it needs some fixing, you'll fix it!!

@nonyabusiness9747

Жыл бұрын

Maggie Sue go on a date with em. 😘

Interesting rain system project👍

Great Job guys!!😇

It looks amazing. Thank you for the shout-out. I was waiting until the end to mention that you need a screen on that reducer fitting but you've already got one. Nice. Drone footage looks amazing.

@GreenAcreHomestead

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for showing me Uniseals all those years ago! I'm also REALLY liking the drone!!!

@LandtoHouse

3 жыл бұрын

@@GreenAcreHomestead uniseal is just so easy! Happy to hear that you like them.

@amandaslavinski2857

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!! To both of you for sharing this. I have watched so many videos trying to figure out how to get my rain barrel system to work without cutting off the top. Thanks for the info!!!

🕊️🇮🇱🫒👑🦁🕎📜⚖️📖🐑✝️❣️🙌🕊️ What a BEAUTIFUL & Ingenuous Water Catchment System! 🕊️🫒♥️🕎🌻 You should start a business helping people Build portable Small Scale AND Larger In-Place Water Catchment Systems. You could Really help a lot of people. What a Blessing for the LORD to gift you with such a Brilliant system that Fosters Life to LIVE!

Should have added a universal joint at each barrel , would have made the manifold removable if you had a break.

@timothydillon6421

3 жыл бұрын

The man knows how to use a cutz all.

@johnwane4034

3 жыл бұрын

Lets see ur video? Or right shut up 🤐

Sam, nothing you want try and tackle. You and Angela are awesome . Love watching y'all's videos.

Very detailed. Smart man.

How about adding a simple float so you can assess the water level, far less work then a sight pipe.

@GreenAcreHomestead

3 жыл бұрын

Ooo I like that! I've been thinking about how to plumb in a sight pipe without loosing every bit of water I've collected and flooding the greenhouse. A float would work and save the water, too! Thank you for this idea!

@timothydillon6421

3 жыл бұрын

@@GreenAcreHomestead you hose will tell you the water level.

Second layer of blocks need the direction changed, more stable... Hope all ok.... Shared this with friends.... Best wishes ....

Thank you so very much ❤️ Brother ❤️ May God bless you and your family ❤️

"Barrel-Holder-O-Rama" 1:36 LOL

Sam, is there a reason you put the barrels inside instead of outside? I was wondering if it took up a lot of space in the greenhouse. LOVE the drone footage!

@GreenAcreHomestead

3 жыл бұрын

Yep! :) They will absorb the heat from the sun and help to regulate the temperature inside the greenhouse overnight in cool weather.

@NancysFanciesDesign

3 жыл бұрын

@@GreenAcreHomestead I thought you probably had a reason for doing it that way. Thanks for the answer!

That soft ground is going to give way over time because you didn't set the foundation properly.

@douglaswindsor120

3 жыл бұрын

Someone who sees the same problem as I do if front or back settle more than the other it.could fall over

Awesome ! Sam.

Thank you.

You do a great job.

Absolutely amazing

Excellent job so you did a wonderful job😘🥳😘

Thank you

Great video. Thank you.

Nice 👍

I enjoy listening to you you are down to earth and I enjoy your humor

Cheers from portugal

Thanks so much for this awesome video!

Good stuff! Thank you!

Thank you for this !

That's really cool , watching from south east Ireland

Skeeter screen over holes in barrels. Gravel under overflow pipes and Skeeter screens over end of overflow pipes.

I dont know yet who will build that for me but for sure this is the model I want, thank you so much. Go bless you and your family

Great video Thank you for sharing!!

Really like what you did. Now I think I can do one.

Maybe next time you'll think about using U syphons to connect your barrels from the top through the bungs

Love the video. Your funny.!!!

beautiful thank you for sharing!

Gr8 vid gr8 Guy! Good stuff, im now trying to get all parys together now, GOD Bless😇😁

You are awesome

Very clever. Poor you only one person helping you to build. If i build it someday i will have helper

Good Job.