Our family farm has been on the same spring that was developed by my Great Grandfather in 1911 in Middle Ga. In our area we have springs litterally everywhere on the farm, but my Great Grandfather traced them all back to a single source at the headwaters of a creek just down from the houses and barns. He built a cistern litterally on top of the fisure in the bedrock where the water comes up. He cast a concrete tank on top of the fisure and sealed it off, beside the cistern he cast in a large concrete tub to place canning jars, butter and milk jugs from the commercial milking operation he had, with it draining off to form the creek. He had a windmill to pump the water up to a large water tank that stood near his house but was about 30 feet higher than the first floor. We still use the same cistern but have a shallow water pump feeding the much newer pipes. We have to clean out the cistern about every 5 years because sand comes up through the fisure and will eventually slow the flow. We feed 2 barns, and 3 houses with it to this day. The windmill and water tank tower still stand but a tornado took down the tank around 99'. I maintain the water tower because it makes one helluva good deer stand being right on the edge of a field currently planted with red clover and we took 7 deer from it last year alone between my sons and I (no, we haven't had to eat ground beef all year and bow season opens tomorrow). Almost forgot, my bible thumping, deeply religious great grandfather had a small shed built off the back of the spring house away from prying eyes with several holes in the wall above the concrete tub. I asked around and all of the women of the family seemed shocked and denied knowing that was attached, but finally got a very old cousin of my grandfather to tell me what it was used for. It seemed my deeply religious, highky respected, pillar of the community, great gransfather had a still back there, for medicinal uses of course. Back in the 20's and 30's where it was said some of the best sour mash whiskey in the county was made. My cousin admitted he helped as a little boy in the 30's with deliveries. My grandmother went to her grave swearing Cousin Will was making that story up. Did I mention I found a copper worm and an old barrel in the attached shed.

@nicktran939

Жыл бұрын

What a great story. Thanks for sharing. Now I'm gonna search for real estate with springs.

@JayceFisher

3 ай бұрын

Beautiful story

@beebester4106

3 ай бұрын

Wonderful story.

Looks good. The only thing i would have done differently is put a 2 or 3 inch sleeve over the lines in the spring to protect them from the rocks rubbing on them.

I’m glad I found your channel. We have 15 acres in the North Georgia mountains. The property has three springs and a year round stream. You’ve given me some great ideas.

@LoftisPartyofSix

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@michaelward2869

3 жыл бұрын

I have just five and that's big enough for me. We are lucky people to own land and house's.

@michaelward2869

3 жыл бұрын

Rural and semi Rural

@stephaniewomacks8827

2 жыл бұрын

We are in Carroll County georgia and have 2 houses on a spring...trying to increase the pressure. Great video

@hapaboy0808

2 жыл бұрын

@Roaming Gnome, I also have land in the North Georgia mountains, my property has a perennial spring head with good flow - albeit nothing like the one in this video. Are you able to legally tap the water to use for your dwelling (assuming you have something built)? I was told by my builder that the county where I'm at will not approve the use of a springhead for water to use in my cabin and that I must put in a well, which I think is bs.

I'm sorry, not to take away from anyone else on this build, but Jerry is one most motivated & smart S.O.B. I have ever come across!!!!!! Truly Amazing...WOW!

That old man right there is a real MAN!

Nice work awesome video.I did something similar myself and learned a few things.You may want to replace any fittings that are galvanized to bronze, brass or stainless. Especially if the system is shut down once in a while that will allow the galvanized to rust on the inside and eventually close off your flow. It will make your filter to turn brown prematurely and change the quality of your water. With such a clean source that you have, a beautiful spring. Without a doubt after the galvanized fittings are removed you can drink right from the tap. That would be priceless. 👍

That's a cool setup, i bet that's some of the best water around. Great job guys

@LoftisPartyofSix

4 жыл бұрын

It really tastes great. Thanks

No well pump tank pressure switch is care free . Thats why gravity feed would be better. You could even hook up temporary pump very easy if well went out to fill reservoir and you could have a float switch wired to notify you if water level in it was below whatever level you decide and have plenty of time to fix the system. Plus use a very small pump more hours to fill the reservoir so less start up amperage needed Grundfos makes a lot of good soft start and even solar pumps that reduce start amps like the SQ line

How exciting i can't wait to see the furniture go in and a cozy cabin come alive. Blessings

@LoftisPartyofSix

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

So glad I found you I have family land that has a spring on it and I was wanting to see about doing something like this too so I can live there .

Another amazing finish! Everything looks so good!

@LoftisPartyofSix

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Nice location, fresh water, great view = Great property.

@LoftisPartyofSix

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

It's like watching the Dukes of Hazzard!

I would have used a non-submersible pump near the tank whit a filter before it. More easy to change it if something goes bad

@richardt875

2 жыл бұрын

I want to run a spring feed water system. Got any more advice or a video you can recommend?

Thats is amazing! Never seen anything like that before! Congratulations!

@LoftisPartyofSix

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Awesome!

I'm willing to bet that some good tasting water coming from that natural spring deep inside that Ozark mountain!

@LoftisPartyofSix

4 жыл бұрын

It sure is!! Thanks

It's looking good

Love that Spring! No doubt I would be playing in it!

@LoftisPartyofSix

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Can't wait to come and stay!

@LoftisPartyofSix

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Good job 👍👏 I love the looks of all of it!!

@LoftisPartyofSix

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Love watching you guys build your cabin but I do have to say I miss seeing Laine 😀 So glad the water worked out. Can't wait to see what's next!

@LoftisPartyofSix

4 жыл бұрын

She’ll be back soon! Thank you 😊

i like that idea, gonna borrow that idea for my offgrid cabin. :)

Doing Great guys😁 can’t wait to see it all finished. I would love to stay there someday 😁

@LoftisPartyofSix

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Amaizing

One thing I learned from working where there are pumps, always have two filters. One that is online and one that is in standby mode. Reason is, that way you can replace one while still having the system in operation. And have extras of filters and gaskets on hand. When you have a plastic housing for the filter, it isn't a bad idea to have a spare either. I don't see any unions on the lines either which I would have. It only takes one "ah shoot" moment to know why things where you need them 24/7/366 have backups.

@LoftisPartyofSix

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

I bet it’s exciting to finally be at the stage where you have water 💦

@LoftisPartyofSix

4 жыл бұрын

It is.. thanks

Utility companies hate him for this one trick!

Awesome and God bless

@LoftisPartyofSix

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Put in a sentiment catch tank...

I sure do love the Osarks. Some day maybe we will relocate to the Branson area. Cabin is looking good.....good job

@LoftisPartyofSix

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Nothing is better than fresh spring water. We have one here in the mountains that is free to the public. My fondest memories is going there with my grandpa and filling up old milk jugs for the week lol. That is still the best tasting water I have even had. I hope you guys don't mind. But we challenged ya'll to do a Q & A video that is going around on our recent video post. We were recently challenged and we had to pick 4 youtubers to challenge as well so we chose ya'll cause your one of our favorites.

@LoftisPartyofSix

4 жыл бұрын

I agree it tastes great! Thanks guys and I’ll try and check out your video as soon as I get some free time 🤪. We appreciate the mention. Y’all take care.

In Philippines in the province's we used to drink from spring water with out filter water from spring is more clean and sweet

What happens when it rains, doesn't the water get muddy/murky? Have you thought about building a spring house around it to keep the water good and clean?

Nice. One suggestion, look into a Ruso spindown filter

Its your hot cold mixer valve/cartridge...you must have moved the little plastic adjuster tabs installing it..or sand got in it...try readjusting it or replacing it might be easiér. Nice place... looking good!

@LoftisPartyofSix

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks.. you was right. We had to adjust it.

Looks like you installed shower valve up side down, or just need to flip the valve cartridge. But it's a lovely cabin. GOD BLESS!!!

@LoftisPartyofSix

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Thank you. I really enjoyed all of your cabin building (and all of them lol ) videos Thank you. 💕💕🇨🇦 Wait how did I not know you were in the Ozarks ?? I am planning a trip to the Ozarks When we know everything is safe Now looking forward to see if your beautiful cabin is Available then :))). Yesss.

@LoftisPartyofSix

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and yes we would love to have you come stay.

Great video id like to know what pump you used and what materials you needed to do this. I saw the process but you didnt show what exactly you used and how u put everything together

You guys are truly AMAZING, THANKS FOR SHARING

@LoftisPartyofSix

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

I notice that the spring and pump are open to contamination by erosion from nearby terrain, animals, leaf/vegetation etc. I'm thinking it might be a good idea to isolate the spring head/opening and your pump with a concrete enclosure

It is wonderful work man, you get free bills from electricity and water, the best ideas, you can build lakes there🥰👍👍👍💯👍

Had a bad experience when I unknowingly drank spring water in a cabin. Got a bad diarrhea Giardia. There was cattle in the field where the spring was.

@LoftisPartyofSix

4 жыл бұрын

No cattle by ours.

@kuuphone3193

3 жыл бұрын

Any animals will do it. You absolutely need a potable filter or treatment system to drink from that.

We had family friends who had a 2 acre man-made lake on their 114 acre farm that was creek fed. They had a pump house that provided water for the entire farm from the lake. I am not sure if you'd even be allowed to with all the regulations in place these days.

@LoftisPartyofSix

4 жыл бұрын

We plan on building a large pond in the future and pumping the spring water to it.

Looks like north arkansas in the ozark mountain's.

Hi, can you please tell me what pump model amd water pressure tank you used?

Curious why you did not handle the water question BEFORE you built the house? Would it not have been easier to install the water system before/during the house construction? You could have done all this before closing up walls and then all you have to do is connect the fixtures.

@LoftisPartyofSix

3 жыл бұрын

We did plan for water coming from the spring before the build which is why we left a pvc large enough under the foundation.

What about in the winter? Any problems with the in ground lines freezing?

Smarter thing to do would to build your cabin below the spring

I really appreciated this video - thank you! QUESTION: do you have concerns about freezing winter temperatures? Would the possibility of frozen lines be resolved by dripping a single water source so that you're constantly filling the pressure tank? Grateful

@LoftisPartyofSix

3 жыл бұрын

No issues freezing yet

I would have put everything in a well house outside. Only the water lines should be in the cabin besides the water heating unit. Insulation in the well house will keep it from freezing.

THis is cool did you build the cabin from the ground up ? Also how is your airbnb performing right now?

After seeing your videos I have been looking for land in Missouri with a spring both for drinking water and micro hydro and I have only found one property with a discharge similar to your spring. Your spring has some serious flow, what is the GPM of your spring? Keep the great videos coming

@LoftisPartyofSix

Жыл бұрын

It varies from 100 gal per minute in drought conditions to near 1000 during wet seasons.

I live in the Ozarks, mountain life is nice…even though I'm in more of a City. All the major Springs are owned by major corporations, so you got one is lucky. You are going to need a sign that says no pissing in the drinking water or find a means to try and hide that precious water source being so close to cabin. What about the wast?

Have you checked the filter screen on the faucet head in the tub sometimes I get trash when ever you 1st run water through system. Just a thought

@LoftisPartyofSix

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

I couldn't see a flow inducer around that pump. Pretty important to keeping hot spots from the motor.

Will the creek ever freeze there in Missouri? How will you keep the pipes from freezing in the cabin, or will you just winterize the cabin for the winter?

@LoftisPartyofSix

4 жыл бұрын

No the spring will not freeze. Mild winters here. Crawl space should provide the insulation needed to keep it warm.

The cabin is amazing! Love the process and videos. Something to think about is to make sure guest know where the pipes are in the creek to avoid any problems

@LoftisPartyofSix

4 жыл бұрын

We won’t allow guests in the spring head

@richardt875

2 жыл бұрын

@@LoftisPartyofSix How well are your Air BNB/VRBO doing?

Would you say this is similar to how I would get my water from Rain Caught cistern into the house for functional use?

@LoftisPartyofSix

2 жыл бұрын

No.. most who collect rain water will use a 12v pump connected to the tank holding the water.

I have had that problem with the tub before. If you are using pex then with the tub and shower you need to remove that little plastic piece on the inside of the shark bite that inserts into the center of the pex it causes a weird pressure issue and tries to send water up to the shower.

@LoftisPartyofSix

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

yep everyone should probably make crawl space higher especially if pipes and ductwork and wiring under there etc. You would be better off in the long run having gravity feed but costs a lot more. Even though you have a goosd spring I personally wouldn't rent the cabin with that type of water supply unless you make a reservoir around the spring to keep contaminants out and even then you are opening yourself up to a lot of potential liability problems. (animal defecates or urinates in or even on ground uphill from spring head rains and runoff gets into spring and Wha La disease is spread. For me personally I would use it but to rent I wouldn't. The other thing you could do would be to have guests sign a waiver and also sign to only drink bottled water but then washing dishes etc a problem too.

How does the submersible pump operate?.... Can it function by solar

Try flipping the cartridge inside the tub valve and then resetting the tub handle...

Make sure the pex plumbing isn't in direct sunlight. It will damage with UV rays

Very cool and interesting set up. I have a few questions. 1) Are you putting in a water heater? 2) If so, where will it go? 3) Next to the blue water tank? 4) How will this system do in the winter in regards to freezing? Great Job Too!!! I’m looking forward to see the cabin once it’s complete. Love your videos and stay safe.

@LoftisPartyofSix

4 жыл бұрын

Yes we are putting in a tankless water heater that will be in our storage room. Winters are mild here so not too concerned about freezing plus the spring will never freeze because of running water.

@shelribelin8144

4 жыл бұрын

Loftis Party of Six - weROAM Oh cool!!! If I haven’t said it before.... I’m totally loving the cabin!! Great Job!!

Any concerns about freezing water and freezing pipes?

I did same thing 5 years back. Well pump to a press tank etc. It worked for 4 years but gradually the pump failed as it filled with sediment over time. The pump started spewing pieces of plastic and then failed. Trying to find some sort of filter system this time as I purchased another well pump.

@nicktran939

Жыл бұрын

Go-to plumbing supplier ask for y strainer use for condenser water loop. But online is cheaper. It has a metal mesh filter.

Take out the water saver from shower head and facets, also sinks too you'll get lots of flow

Is the wellpump buried in the spring laying down or vertical like in a well pipe?

@LoftisPartyofSix

3 жыл бұрын

Laying flat

I know its a lot of work but can you link the pump and system you used. Me and my wife like your set up.

What do you mean that your pressure tank is connected to your "1-10"?

Did you do the cost analysis over just installing a well? How much did you end up saving? Seems all the components are the same, just a trench instead of a well drill?

@LoftisPartyofSix

3 жыл бұрын

Well would cost 10k minimum.. this was 2500

Only concern would be bacteria and viruses in the water... may want a better filtration system... that's what I'm investigating, when I found your video. I'm in the same situation, just will have gravity fed system

Cartridge in tub needs spun probably got cold side on the hot

Hey I wouldn't mind the same set up could u give me a list of everything you bought for this setup

The two best parts about your off grid cabin are Jerry and the natural spring:)

@LoftisPartyofSix

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed 😆👍

I install water systems and water treatment for a living, is there a reason you haven't fitted a uv bacterial filter? Here in the UK they are mandatory for drinking water

@michaelward2869

3 жыл бұрын

That is a cool idea,and the funny thing is that I was thinking about this hour ago. I was wondering when the water is passed by the light ..... Question one... How many times dose the water have to be passed by the light to kill bacteria. The reason behind my question.... OK you know how we harvest the rain water in our tanks. With the wet system as of cause, the pipes go under ground .... once a year in the summer the water will go stagnant in only certain sections of the pipes line . In other word ,I'll dump that water in the system completely, but what happens is that I can smell good water then it goes stagnant then water smells good ,and then of course I'll smell stagnant water again until it's gone and then the lavey of mosquito's will be in the final dump so I flush freshwater through the system and dump all of it so then the pipes are clean and dry until next rain ,which I let the first rain go to drain, then I'll harvest the water as it's fresh and clean. Would the ultra violet light clean and purfie the water with one pass or would it take a few passes for purification, so that the water would be alright for let's say cooling tower water for a process so bacteria can't become air born from the fans suckung air through the water if it's stagnant. I'm just trying to use water for another use before dumping it in a soke well like blow down in air con equipment ? Sorry for being technical but just wounded if you may know The answer to my question as you work with uv light purfie like that show in thearter has the same system . That's how I heard about uv purification. Regards Michael .

@chrisroberts7573

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelward2869 we fit all uv sterilisers after a particulate filter as particles in the water can create shadows for bacteria to hid behind. The uv is normally fitted after storage/holding tanks to save the water building any bacteria again. In your case maybe a smaller unit could be fitted before the water tower to keep that clean then a second unit after to kill anything that may be in the tank. Water only needs to pass the uv once to kill bacteria as all uv systems are sold with a maximum flow rate that they can work at.

You don't need to turn a RV pump on and off every time you need water. It works just like any other pump, when it reaches it's preset pressure, it shuts off. The reason they have a handy switch to turn it on and off in RV's is because your not there full time and no one wants to come up to the trailer with a broken pipe and a flooded trailer. If you go away for vacation you shut your system down too. You can keep a RV pump on as long as you want with no trouble just like your system. The big difference with a RV pump is it requires no pressure tank, it pressurizes the water lines and hot water tank only to apx. 50 pounds and then turns on when you open a tap giving you a constant flow, now you could put in a pressure tank if you want but they are high flow pumps so no need to in a RV, besides it would just be another thing to winterize in a trailer. One advantage to a RV pump is that you can run them off of a 12 volt battery system and solar panels which is great for a off grid place or you can buy a 120 volt RV pump if your on shore power all the time. Just saying, you seem to be misinformed as to how they work.

Surprised. You did not use a shallow jet pump. That’s what we use in the north east for cabins fed by spring houses

@LoftisPartyofSix

Жыл бұрын

Didn’t know about it but will check into that. Thanks

Great video. So lucky to have that awesome natural water. May I ask where your air BNB is located and do you have septic tank?

@LoftisPartyofSix

Жыл бұрын

In Missouri and yes we do

Does the water spring frozen up in the coldest winter day?

@LoftisPartyofSix

3 жыл бұрын

No

How will that pump work in the winter when it freezes?

@LoftisPartyofSix

4 жыл бұрын

The water won’t freeze. It’s continually moving and our winters are mild.

Did u use a filter to filter out the debris?

@LoftisPartyofSix

Жыл бұрын

Yes

Didn't see the water heater. Do you have one?

@LoftisPartyofSix

4 жыл бұрын

Yep coming up in future videos

That’s what kids are for

Is your hot water hooked up . Valve needs two water feeds

@LoftisPartyofSix

4 жыл бұрын

Yes

How will freezing in the winter season be prevented?

@LoftisPartyofSix

3 жыл бұрын

Mild winters

The sanitary issue would worry me as well. I'm also concerned that you or your guests will have major freezing issues. Can't see that working, especially the lines in and coming out of the spring. I hope I'm wrong. Best of luck! It's still an amazing little get a way.

@LoftisPartyofSix

4 жыл бұрын

Explain to me the sanitary concern? Also I’m hoping it won’t freeze.. I know the spring won’t but the line coming from the water into the ground could but we did go about 12” deep which is about our frost line here in southern Missouri

@Veritas-invenitur

3 жыл бұрын

Loftis Party of Six - weROAM A lot of people are going to complain about sanitary seals and other sanitation issues but in reality you don’t actually need most of that. A settling tank, a good filtration system, and a UV sterilizer is all you really need as long as the spring water doesn’t contain any heavy metals or VOC’s. But in all seriousness PLEASE ADD A UV STERILIZER, if cost is a concern I will even buy you one and send it to you.

@jeffp6013

9 ай бұрын

frost lines should have been 30" deep or deeper. Mo frost line is that deep. Should have put a sleeve pipe of 4" or larger around the pipes for protection of rocks and dirt and help insulate them@@LoftisPartyofSix

What do you do in winter when it is below freezing ?

@LoftisPartyofSix

20 күн бұрын

Water never freezes since it’s spring water.. a constant 54* degrees.

I understand the desire to save some money but wouldn’t an actual well be a better long term option? The water table obviously isn’t that deep so a well wouldn’t have been hard to install. Very nice cabin, though. I’d love to have something like that!

do you have to worry about the freeze?

@LoftisPartyofSix

3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully not

what about the iceing in the winter?

@LoftisPartyofSix

3 жыл бұрын

Time will tell

Inspiring project. I don't understand how the pipes don't freeze. How does it work?

@LoftisPartyofSix

2 жыл бұрын

Spring water temp doesn’t change at the source regardless of outside temp

@nicktran939

Жыл бұрын

Didn't know the water temperature didn't change. Cool

Did they pump the dirty water out first?

@wadewilliamson7994

Ай бұрын

No need for any running water. It clears up given some time. I would guess in this situation it was clear in an hour.

What about contamination?

Rookie mistake on that crawl space height! Lol You are going to HATE that crawl MANY times in the future.

what happens when the temperature falls below freezing?

@LoftisPartyofSix

4 жыл бұрын

The spring will not freeze because it’s flowing. The pipes are below the frost line so we should be good.

💕👍😊

I bet u wish u would’ve made the crawl space deeper

@LoftisPartyofSix

4 жыл бұрын

On that day yes 😆

@meiraloraduncan8953

4 жыл бұрын

That’s definitely a tight fit under there. Can’t be claustrophobic if you have to work on something underneath the house nor can you gain any weight because you won’t fit under there.

Hey guys you do it your way I have idea. Submersible pump or,certrifical dry water pump . Problem if what ever the reason we say when she suck air ! Not if . When it sucks air . Now we all know anything can happen so bro I'm with you Submersible pump to your tank up higher . Put in pressure pump with ye expansion tank so the pump only pumps when the pressure drops round 65 / 70 psi in the system only then your pressure pump will start . Only use the Submersible when tank uptop is near empty . Whit ball float valve you can do it and even start the Submersible and it'll run until your tank's full and switch off .only one pump will run at a time unless you shower and the float is just about to click you shower then pressure pump will start first and when the system clicks your Submersible will also start. Hey love what your doing you have beautiful family bro . Have a think about it cause that can be done later or wherever . But you need pressure in your home the same as the Scheam water . So your washing machine works properly. So low pressure and it won't fill properly as solinoids fail to run. The computer in mother board reads no water it happend to me crap high pressure pump. Buy a davey pump's as the name is an outstanding company for electric pumps. But it's up to you how you want it . Love your work guys ,and hey remember your hand prints ???? Footing I hope you did that up on the top where you guys can look at those many years from now . That area that you said a sitting area in garden ,to take it all in, yes ! your lake = wild life in your garden duck's and birds to sit and watch maybe little bit of feeding from your hands... it's perfect for you guys .. good luck with the project . I love it to ,wild duck's in my pond in the paddock dead trees witch just set the area off .