Off Grid YouTube Family of Girls Step up to Help Dad Drive a Well | Fabricating Off Grid Well Tools
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In this video, our family drives a well 60 feet down and gets a surprise in the end..
We have had a professional well driller come out and give us some pointers. Unfortunately, they can NOT get their Well drilling rigs out to our property...
It’s up to us to get a well in before the big freeze!!
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Use the bucket on that tractor you have resting on all day to pound your pipe in the ground
@9252LIFE
Жыл бұрын
This is the number one comment we get. As I e mentioned in the comments we have tried using the tractor to do just that. The tractor wouldn’t do it. It doesn’t have a free fall bucket loader. It goes down with hydraulic speed and isn’t at all tough enough. Not worth the effort or fuel.
@mfgxl
Жыл бұрын
@@9252LIFE What about using the other end of the tractor? The three point hitch? I was thinking about doing a well, but blasting it out with a 2500+ pressure washer making extensions for the wand. Any thoughts on that?
@9252LIFE
Жыл бұрын
@@mfgxl if you have access to the pressure washer and the water I’d definitely give that a shot! Especially if your ground is sand and clay like mine and not hard rock.
@anthonyfauci7837
Жыл бұрын
What video did you finally solve your problem in? Did the professional well drillers ever give you any advice on what to use to prevent the mud from clogging the holes? You'd think there was something. My guess would be that you need a lot more space between your intake and the mud. Maybe you need to line a larger hole with concrete, wide enough that water seeps in at a rate that you can draw it out, or maybe you have to dig a hole that will hold so many gallons and wait for it to fill up anytime you use it enough to empty it.
@nathanadrian7797
Жыл бұрын
I tried to use a 544 John Deere loader to push in a 1.25" sand point and pipe in my well, I have sand and thought it would be easy, but loaders and tractors don't push straight down so the pipe and fittings want to bend. I used a sledge hammer.
You are raising your children right!!! They are blessed to be able to experience all that life off grid offers!
@RetiredRhetoricalWarhorse
Жыл бұрын
I don't think the kids really own the off-grid life what with the one standing on a ladder on forest soil wearing flip-flops. Sooner or later she'll learn though :D.
Those 4 girls are hard workers. Papa and mama should be proud.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
We are very proud.
Awesome to see kids being raised the right way! 👊🏼🇺🇸
@PastorJamesGillespie
10 ай бұрын
Let's drop references to other races as being so different....the constant 'China this' and 'China that' is tiring.. get a different reference . (Thesaurus hinty hint hint). I was the eldest of a 6 kid Mormon clan...mom devoted, dad is dragged into . . Lived in 1965 to 1973 Tucson (then to rural Wyoming where any where in Wyoming is RURAL, Ha ha ha)and the outdoors was taken for granted by most but not on me and my pop. We hiked and roughed it SEVERAL times.
@shawnduguay205
10 ай бұрын
@@PastorJamesGillespiesave the preaching for the pulpit
@PastorJamesGillespie
10 ай бұрын
@@shawnduguay205 would you say the same if I wasn't a pastor? Besides I never preached, I was an administrative Pastor, assigned and later AWARDED by GH BUSH himself. A law clerk for a community's organization in bettering the people. After 25 years, it was formed 1998, the covered bus stops, paved streets, sidewalks, a hurricane proof community center....oh...and the attitude of the area. Once thought of as a dump, now residents BRAG they own property there. Yeah, you cannot detract from my dream come true. And my hair is longer than yours... ;)
I’m super impressed with these girls. At this rate they will definitely grow into strong women!
Got a feeling this is it. Once the broken pipe is replaced you will have water. Prayers will be answered. God bless you guys.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
I believe so! Thank you!
Yep! I watched to the end. Chad, I have to say the stuff going on with Afghanistan has me pretty depressed, but watching you and your girls working together always makes me smile. You have the best kids and I am rooting for your families success. Excellent credo on your shirt: "Lead By Example". Unlike so many other kids today; yours will have good work ethic. I know your perseverance will pay off.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you John! Keep your head up! We’re all depressed about Afghanistan and everything else out of our control. Wish we could all fix those issues some how. My wife made the shirts. She’s talented. 😆
@johnswick4593
2 жыл бұрын
@@9252LIFE Yes she is! A great gardener as well.
@MissionaryForMexico
Жыл бұрын
I was at bagram for 9 months, this brain dead Biden gave to the enemy billion's of dollars in military combat fighting equipment, weapons, ammo , logistically support, even helicopters! This was planned not an accident!
Good to see some kids not afraid of hard work and getting dirty. Reminds me of my childhood. Lol
I'm 55 years old, and the father to 4 beautiful girls and 14 grandchildren. They tell me my brain is shutting it's self down. However I'm going to watch your success as you and your beautiful family grow together. I only wish you guys the best with each direction you travel.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you James. You don’t sound like your brain is shutting down. And if it makes you feel better my kids tell me the same thing sometimes! 😂
As your T-shirt says Chad. You and the girls certainly lead by example. Your patience will be rewarded.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Stay tuned for that t-shirt 😉
You show you've got what it takes to live off grid. The average man would have given up by now. Prayers for you and your family.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@chasjacks9378
2 жыл бұрын
The average man would have used all this time and work to use a chainsaw and that beautiful tractor to cut a road into his property and then called the driller. The chainsaw and tractor are free. Only labor to cut an clear. With all those STRONG young ladies he could have cleared the small branches and brush I no time.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
@@chasjacks9378 the average man Jack doesn’t own the 9.5 mile drive in to be able to cut all the trees and don’t have the money to put in the amount of gravel that is needed to improve the road enough for the drill rigs to get it in. But that would be nice.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
@@chasjacks9378 the average man Jack doesn’t own the 9.5 mile drive in to be able to cut all the trees and don’t have the money to put in the amount of gravel that is needed to improve the road enough for the drill rigs to get it in. But that would be nice.
@mmercier0921
2 жыл бұрын
The average man would be dead in three days if left alone in the wood. The ones to fear just seem to dissappear. They eat the bear and wear raw pelt. They always come back.
Seeing your girls working and helping brings a smile to my face. My two helped me build a 2600 sq foot house on weekends and over summer break. Little older than yours. They mostly carried things and did dirt work till I had it closed in then they pulled wire stripped the ends. Did insulation in July heat (Their favorite, they called it cotton.) Cut and carried sheetrock as well as helping me hang it. I'd tell them the size they cut carry and I'd fit and nail. It was a long job as I/we did 85% of the work ourselves. They said they found out what they didn't want to do for a living. Especially the "cotton". They built a lot of character with the house.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome memories right there! ❤️
@JustMe-mg6vw
Жыл бұрын
My father built my mother a house in 1953. He did not know he couldn’t do it.
Absolute Respect to you guys for your determination in getting that well dug so that you don’t have to be reliant on municipal water supply. TY for going into detail all the aspects of the dig and wishing you and your family health, happiness and prosperity 👍🏻
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Roger! It’s not working yet but we’ll get there! Have a great night!
@user-rq8db1ey9e
Жыл бұрын
Amazing, you convinced those Girls that driving a well, a) is more fun than Barbie dolls, b) funner than video games, c) is educational, d) better for them then tv, e) good physical conditional training. F) value of hard work. G) etc.etc.
Your girls are amazing!!!
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! They sure are!
@tWoforgamenot1
2 жыл бұрын
indeed . :)
Struggles continue but I know you're never gonna quit great job everyone
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Quitting is for quitters.. 😆
You’re raising those girls right, dad! They’ll thank you when they have kids.
You have a wonderful family of and I admire you all. You are so fortunate but I'm sure you all worked for .... wonderful! God bless you all!
Man it is so sorry to see you’re having such a tough time getting that well together so that you can get water for you you’re a girls and your wife you’ve struggled with this for so so much time it’s unbelievable how hard that crown must be but sticking in there holding together you will make it eventually you will get that cold water out of the ground that you were looking for hang in there even though there’s lots of frustrations in the way God is on your side.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Ima hang in there and come out with some good water! Eventually! 😆
👍👍👍 😊 I just started driving pipe by hand for our new well also a few days ago, it's nice to have helpers for a project like this
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah it is! Good luck with it! Hopefully better luck than us! 😆 Let me know how it turns out!
OMG, you're killing me! Your daughter was slackin' at 12:05. Lol.
This is incredible! I so admire you and your wife for raising your family and understanding how hard life is, Great job to you and your wife!!
@9252LIFE
7 ай бұрын
Thank you
As I said before I am so impressed with you and your daughters. Your kids are as determined as you are. I pray this turns out for you. God bless you and your great family
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Michael! It’ll turn out! It always does one way or another! 😆 Have a great night!
I just like the fact that you don’t give up. You are definitely leading by example. Your girls are a delight and that they enjoy being outside and pitching in is testament to both you and your wife. Can’t wait for the next video. 😄
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Annie! Giving up would just be boring anyway! 😆 Have a great weekend!
I am glad you had the girls working on that. They were having a little fun. My boys used to help me all the time in their little years. Now they are 50 years and 47 years old now. Keep up the great work!!!
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sam. Probably some great memories having your boys help you I’m sure. You take care Sam. Have a great weekend
I too, drove a well using 1" pipe in 6' sections. The well would not keep it's prime. On pulling the pipe out, I found the couplings all damaged and leaking. After re-threading, I twisted the pipe in sections using about 100 pounds of top weight. This has been working about 15 years. You must develop the well by forcing water down. This pushes the clay way leaving rock and sand. Before you give up try developing the well. Next, use a plastic pipe down the bore. This will bypass the joint leaks. Good Luck
Good evening everyone 👋🏻 you all work so hard, give yourselves a pat on the back 😊
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Yea it was no joke that’s for sure!
I was so ready to cheer for you but I can wait for the next video! You will succeed from sheer will and determination my friends! Have a blessed week!
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You have a blessed week as well!
Awesome work! Brings back a memory from 2007 roughly. A friend I don't see too much nowadays had an uncle that hammered in his well. Spent some whole days tunking that pipe. He built up a bit of scaffolding to shape a bit of a cherry picker so to speak. Hung a pulley and tied a heavy weight to the rope. That way we could do our tunking from the ground and all we had to do was pull a rope. He tunked that pipe for a couple weeks before he had good clean water. All the work you are putting in will help a body appreciate that water all the more. Hats off friend and here's to family!! Peace and grace.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah a pulley system like that would be nice. We should’ve done it that way.
Neighbor caught an old Deep Rock portable well drilling rig on CL for pennies on the $. We reconditioned it, added my old gas powered trash pump & welded up an oversized (for this rig) bit. Sunk a 65'er, after his driven shallow well failed. Been working fine & saved him thousands. Especially since he sold it later for more than the entire project cost. Good on ya though. If it's got tires, batteries, or an engine, you're guaranteed to never have a boring day. ;)
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow thank that would’ve been nice.
Hi Chad, your daughters are awesome working with you. They are receiving the best lessons. Well done! 🍁
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Christina! They are some great kids! Have a great weekend!
Dad knows how to use Girl Power. Congrats and keep petting the dog.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Lol always! Isaac is a good boy! 🐕
You tough girls are a great help to your dad! Wow what muscles!!! And way to go dad.... it's a tough road you're on. Getting water at your homestead has been a monumental effort in patience and endurance and fortitude. To say it hasn't been easy is an understatement. I'm sorry your efforts haven't led to water.... it's heartbreaking to watch. Great editing and storytelling nonetheless! We need to catch up soon! Dinner and fellowship around a fire..... :)
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Brooke! Is this an invitation? Let’s do it!
@toldyouso5588
2 жыл бұрын
It was a privillege watching you do great work ...that's what American white privillege really means.
@ronfreeze8957
2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed watch the Girls helping Dad .. My Daughter and Son would bear a hand around house if needed .. Have to say I became alarmed when one Princess was pulling down on the floor Jack Handle right at her face.. but you stopped Her .. Enjoy life .. stay healthy .. Enjoy what God has given us.
You guys rock! I've been there an struggled with a lot of the same well issues so I know where you're coming from. One recommendation I'd like to offer is when you fix your pipe and start digging again is to move the bucket of the tractor up to the pipe and attach a rope or strap to the upper most part of the pipe. This will help steady it and make every tap count without damaging the pipe which is what your experiencing from continual blows. If you set it so the tilt function on your bucket is what is supplying the downward pressure you'll have better control and feel for pressure being applied. It takes a small amount of hydraulic downforce similar to what was used to remove your old pipe. Let the tractor do the heavy lifting for you, or in the case heavy down pressure.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
That’s a great idea. Thank you!
I feel for you, that is a lot of work and frustration. My well is a shallow well made with 4 foot cement rings. You dig a bit drop in a ring and dig more so that the well can't collapse on itself. Mine is 14 feet deep and the water is held in the rings. I don't know if a system like this would work for you where you are or not. The encouraging thing is you have water, it is just figuring out how to get it. Some of my neighbours had to go 800 feet before hitting water, and then they only have a little bit. Thanks for sharing.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Wow!
Is SO inspiring to watch you guys doing that hard work. Working hard with family is worthwhile. Looking forward for the reward. Blessings from 🇲🇽
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Claudia! Have a great night
Tough country girls, they'll be ready for this cruel world. Good job dad
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you John! Always remember that this world isn’t as cruel as it may seem. I’ve noticed there’s much more nice people in the real world outside of media. Have a great day John!
I was off grid built a Lincoln log kit in the hills many years ago , what a great bunch of girls you have , don't work em too hard daddy girls just want to have fun . But good luck all on your off grid homestead I miss wish I had 3 young girls to help me , lucky daddy .
We tried the same thing, China pipe kept breaking or stripping threads, went back to post digger, added extensions until we hit water. Then added four inch pvc , dropped one and a quarter pvc with check valve and hand pump woks. Thanks for sharing.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah that’s what I tried before this one..
That's good to know (a well digger came up with equipment") I've been praying for that to happen. That a professional came up with pointers, that would help, is also an answer to my prayers. You are good! You are motivated, if anyone can get it done, it's YOU! I promise I will keep praying for water; for success.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jo An! We’ll get it for sure!
Wow, you are a lucky guy to have your own workforce of daughters. Thanks, your video made me smile. Not only educational but tugs at the heart! Wishing you and your family well.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Bill. Have a great day
Your girls are amazing and they are getting valuable lessons and bonding time with dad. I don't have time to find your update right now, but I hope you get the well finished. I know how frustrating it is to do a project and then have something break when your are so close. Don't get discouraged and hug your girls and wife, it seems to make anything feel better. I sort of hope you have a baby boy, because I can tell his big sisters will smother him with love and keep him in line and on his toes. I guess with a youtube channel, you are already taking lots of pictures of your girls, but make sure you take some because they grow up so fast.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah they’ve been growing quite fast. Still no well but haven’t had a chance to get back on it. Have a great night.
I love the part with dad kicking back while the daughters struggle. In flip flops. I have loved having my kids help out on our build, even when it isn’t much help.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
That was my favorite part too. 😆
I'm praying it works out and you have easy access to water. Love your channel!
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tim!
One of the most entertaining videos i have seen. Real sense of humor... and your girls actually seem to be enjoying themselves.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike.
Don't worry bud those girls will do ya right! I raised 4 daughters and 1 son. The girls could take down a large bull elephant! Good entertainment and they sure nuff know how to work and help they selves. Thanks for making the video. 👏🇺🇸😎💖
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yeah they definitely do quite well! Hopefully our girls can take them elephants and bulls down one day! 😆 Have a great day!
Love the channel Chad ! I know you’re going to get this .. your work crew will not let you down they are all so amazing.. I enjoy these episodes more than most all of the other channels.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Bruce! It’s been raining the last couple days so now we’ll have some rainwater. But need to get that pipe dug up. I’m sure we’ll get water. I can feel it! Have a great day!
Watching this reminds me of growing up on our homestead here in Oklahoma in the 70s and 80s. I'm the youngest of 5 kids at 53. 3 boys 2 girls. My sisters were as involved us us guys. At 62 and 58 they both are still go getters. One is a farmer now. Women can be as tough if not tougher than the guys! 👍👍👍
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Love a good ole walk down memory lane. ❤️ Yes these girls and my wife really surprise me some times with what they are capable of.
Oh the irony! An off-grid family with nearly 25k KZread subscribers, hooking the attention of an urbanite wishing for less people around me. Subscribed and liked.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Entertaining. . . . That's the way to work. . . Together and full of fun to keep the energy levels up.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
That’s right!
Hi there 9252LOG Family 👋. I love your channel. Watching the girls helping pound the pipe got me hopeful. Then you used your creative thinking with the tools and I was really hopeful. And y'all showing the adorable animals and the beautiful garden got me distracted. I admire the never giving up attitude. Looking forward to seeing the house update and wonderful water flowing for y'all. Stay safe beautiful people. God Bless y'all and the homestead 🙏🙏✌❤😊
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sandra! We always look forward to your comments! And my giving up attitude looks way better on KZread than in real life! 😂 Have a great night Sandra!
I've been looking into these hand tapped wells and the viability of a 25' hand pump as well as how far down a person with basic tools can go. Can't wait to see how it turns out.
In the 1960s my father and I drove a few well points. We used an adapter on his 100# jack hammer . I would stand in the bucket of his loader and he would lower me as the point went down. We never had a pipe break. Must be that good asian steel that flooded the market. Those girls deserve a reward like a good very old(1960s) Simplicity garden tractor. Good Luck, Rick
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Richard! I believe the Simplicity tractors we just got are 70’s models and work great!
I'm glad you're showing your girls how to be physically strong. It helps them be independent and healthy. Good luck.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
For sure ! Thank you! Have a great weekend!
Oh chad, don’t give up my man, I see my spunky still flexing her muscles, I love that gal she is so cool, love the others to, you guys raised them good
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Yep lil Spunky is kickin butt! 😆
You girls rock. We're all proud of you.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Diane! Have a great weekend!
I know the feeling. But you learned so much from this try. Pressure test the pipe before trying to hook it up, if it holds air, it ain't broke. If it's only broken 8 feet down, dance around and cheer!!! I lived in upstate NY. You don't go 1 foot let alone 40-50 feet without hitting rocks that you may not be able to get through. Be very happy for the ground you have and know all you have to do is get to bedrock and you're pretty much done. I just looked, this is A YEAR old. I'm sure you got it done.
Myself and a friend drove one down 55 feet with the last ten going only a few inches before we had to rest. It took us 2 days to do it. Didn’t think we were ever going to make it. Could of used your family to help. 😀😀😀. Way to teach good work ethics don’t ever give up. Hats off to the kids.👍👍
I just came across your Chanel, saw a good few episodes and subscribed. Your wife’s and girls work on this homestead is wonderful. Love your sense of humor. Best wishes and regards from Israel
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome thank you! Glad you found us! Take care!
I appreciate all the tenacity of you and your family to drive your well. I also did this at my office grid cabin HOWEVER you could have used your tractors bucket and hydraulics to push the pipe down at least to a certain point. But what you accomplished is a feat of strength and family bonding. Great Job!!
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mickey. We actually tried the tractor bucket and it wasn’t tough enough or worth the effort.
keep calm and carry on...... you will get your dream of water!
Awesome times magnificent that you and your family are free
You have more sticktoitiveness than I have ever seen! I'm rootin' for ya.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Lol well sometimes not having a choice is a good thing! 😂 Thank you Alicia! Have a great night!
WOW I was so hoping you'd get water sorted this time. Keep the faith and stay safe you guys
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Paul! Have a great night!
@billlincolnmd9159
2 жыл бұрын
2" pipe drives better. They sell drive tips that screw on. Once driven down you flush it out with a 1" under water pressure, until clear. I never had luck with drive points or smaller pipe. You get A's for effort and creativity. Dig an access shaft down alongside 5 feet to further evaluate it. since you have a PVC outer casing, can you center the pipe with an insert and seal the outer casing with a super dense product that would harden and seal the break area? Just some thoughts. Farmers would erect a tripod 12 ' high, suspend a snatch block with a rope and 50+lb slammer. They welded a circular weight centered over an axel and an eye for the rope. Wrapping a rope around a rear truck wheel with tire removed,with truck jacked up and idling in gear, when they pulled the rope tight on the wheel, the weight was raised up when loosened the weight slammed down and drove down the pipe. Many many farm wells were driven(slammed) by a variation of this method. Double welded wheel rims and slammers were made and loaned out to other farmers and homesteaders. It takes at least 50 lbs to slam a well. You will prevail. Never give up--kids are watching.
Loved watching your labor, and your young girls stepping up to help. Best wishes for finishing the job, and quite the job it is. *tip'n my hat*
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
That's some impressive kids you've got there, they're not afraid of hardwork or getting their hands dirty...
Every attempt is an opportunity to gather more information, you will be an expert when you get your well in the end. And you and your girls can just go to the tap to fill your buckets and jugs ant attach a hose to water the garden, am visualising the day you get it done and the celebration you guys will have as you enjoy your payoff for all your hard work. A well party. Treats all around. Put on your best clothes and marvel at your breakthrough. It is done. Love your channel, love your family, love all the learning and feeling all the emotions with you and your team of girls. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. another New Zealand fan.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Very true Fiona! It is going to be a great well party for sure! Have a great weekend!
Goodness me I seriously thought water was gonna flow this time! Y’all have some serious patience and perseverance! Y’all will get that water flowing before you know it! Keep at it 🕊
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I sure hope sooner than later! 😆
Love that you get the girls to do the hard work. Just as it should be….🤣😂🤣
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
I didn’t even have to ask. They think it’s fun because it’s a hard physical task and they love a good time! 😆 💪
"what's the best tool for the job?" Bang! LOL Awesome.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
😆 💪
Man, that's a lot of work. Must be so frustrating to have things go wrong like that. I'm impressed that you keep your cool and take a break and get back to it. Good for you and your strong girls.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
If I quit the negative wins! And I hate the negative! 😆 💪
From another yopper! Just bought a log cabin in the woods, west end, for me and my girl and will have to put a well in as well, hope I don’t have as much trouble as you folks, good luck and god bless brother
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome man! Should be quite the experience!
I've never thought that whatching a family digging a well could be so entertaining, nice job!
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
I endure ads for good people like you!! May God bless you all!!!
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
❤️ Thank you
Love the off grid family action!
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim! We’re about to throw a giant curve ball..
I’m sure someone already told you but just in case. They make special couplers for driving in pipe. They are much stronger. You got lucky you didn’t shatter one. They also make a drive cap you put on the end so you don’t damage threads.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Yes they are the expensive drive couplers. The drive caps are no good for this type of depth as the threads on the cap aren’t very deep. We’ve broke the threads on everyone before getting down 20 ft.
Dude I really don't even know what to say other than thank you. I Love my life, and Am not fishing for sympathy but I can only imagine the type of impact that having a parent like you would have had on my life. God bless you.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
❤️
Love the hard work and determination. The water is there and you are almost at it.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rich!
You, Your Wife and your girls are truly inspiring. Please keep the videos coming. Be SAFE.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rudy!
Man I know this has been a struggle & that you've got other irons in the fire...love your positive vibes & family! We've been following along since your channel was under 1k subs & now you're over 20k in just a short time. Just like that growth I know you'll be able to crack this nut too. Keep going Maynards! 👊💪
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Awwwe shucks! 🤗
Fixing for bed, it is late for me ; but here I am and watched your drilling , ok pounding for water! Enjoyable video! Be watching for more!
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Have a great day Pat! Thank you
I love the girls determination. This is wholesome.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
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As someone whose well stopped working, I can understand how this can get frustrating
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah! Definitely frustrating!
Your whole family is amazing praying you succeed I feel so bad for you . Love 💕🙏💕
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
It’s all good! 😆 We can handle it ish.. 😆
wow... family cohesiveness UNSTOPPABLE !!! BRAVO.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
Wonderful, the help from your girls was priceless.Wish I were thirty five years younger, things were easier to do then! Great video, sweet family with what it takes to make it work.
@9252LIFE
7 ай бұрын
Thank you
Considering what contractors charge per foot for drilling, this is not a bad comp. I have used post drivers for years as, I, have found them easier to control. Swinging a 16 to 20 lb. sledge takes more strength and control. Yes, you get more impact with the sledge, but at cost. I had a machine shop weld extra plate on top of a post driver. Made it 36lbs. It was a work out. But, if I hit rock, I could smack the driver with the sledge, bust rock, not damage the driver. A sledge is a lot harder than a post driver to use, all told.
I've done what is called a sump in this type situation. All you need is to dig out a large enough area and fill it in with gravel/sand around your pump. Water seeps into the fill and that will fix your clay issue.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Trying for cleaner water to plumb to home.
@stillraven9415
2 жыл бұрын
The gravel/sand acts as a giant filter. If you don't have enough water getting to the pump all you need do is run a trench out from the sump and fill it with gravel/sand to increase available water. The main thing is to dig your sump deep enough to start. In my case it was about 30 feet by 10 feet wide. With a trench around the Vinyard and we had all the water we wanted.
WOW - These girls are AWESOME! They totally got this. I can't wait to see some of their other skills. I bet they could build an awesome treehouse. Now with this skill, they could even have running water in it. GREAT JOB and totally respect the work. Been there done that and it's no easy task. The best things in life take WORK! Totally subscribing to THIS channel just because you have the most fantastic girls aka CREW.
Great work l love it..and you have a beautiful place.. thanks for posting from Oaxaca México THX...
Waoh! Amazing. Really satisfying to watch and them ladies hammer your way to the source of life. Damn! Thats alot of workout, one of those hydralic drivers would have come in handy. But who cares if them ladies are having a swell time pounding and pulling the pipe in the garden with a jack. I guess mama’s head ache will be over in the next day or two. You guys are so fun. Keep it up.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yeah the headache miraculously went away when the work was done!! 😂
Wow, I can't think of any family that deserves to hit water more. Your entire family investment will eventually pay off. It has too! I seriously watch these videos with my fingers crossed lol... You are a lot like my brother. If he can't make a conventional tool work for him, he modifies it and builds his own. Good on you!
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
I did look online and try to order a tool but couldn’t find anything.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
@MaynardHood do you have one laying around?
@rogermiller3446
2 жыл бұрын
I think you need to research how to drill or plunk a well my friend you are making some serious errors in your attempts !! You cant drive the pipe that you are trying to get water up,you gotta dig the well and put the pipe down after!! You are working hard but not smart !!!
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
That is how most all wells are up here. It’s called a sandpoint well. My buddy Dave does them all the time. Here’s his video kzread.info/dash/bejne/o2l7uaeqY6jefNY.html
@goinginsane37098
2 жыл бұрын
@@rogermiller3446 maybe you need to do some research. This is a common well type as well. Maybe you just haven’t seen it
Good to see your daughter's working on the well. After a several days of driving the pipe, these 2 girls will be able to do defeat any adventures boys in the neighborhood.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
There are no boys out here 😆 thank goodness!
That T post driver brings back many memories of being sore and wore out and hands aching and blistered... Grew up on a ranch in Texas, used one many times.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Gotta love em! 😆
@chadford8500
2 жыл бұрын
@@9252LIFE HA! That's awesome experience for your girls. They will remember working and accomplishments with their Dad and Mom on the land....I know I sure do, and it's been 25 years since I lived on our family's land. Great memories living in the middle of nowhere and taking care of the animals and working the land.
Doode, because of physics, a perfect vacuum at sea level with atmospheric pressure of 14.7 lbs per square inch can only raise a column of water 33.9 feet. A shallow well jet pump is of course not capable of a perfect vacuum, therefore, to stay in the efficiency range of the pump, 20 to 25 feet or so is more realistic. You will NOT get water out of a well where the surface of the water is more than this distance below the pump. For deep wells, you need to use a submersible pump down in the well to push the water up. Most submersible pumps require a 6" diameter casing, but there are a few that might fit in a 5" casing. The girls are amazing btw!
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
We are going to be using the jet pump not the hand pump.
You don't need horsepower to do this well drilling you need girlpower!
You kids are fantastic, every go a try and a push, brilliant.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
A hammer drill set on the "hammer" or vibrate mode will really sink pipe or rod into the ground quickly. It's almost like magic if you've never tried it before... I'm not sure how well it would drive that large of a pipe, but I've used it on smaller diameter and it worked incredibly well. Just have to rig up a bit with a larger diameter pipe to fit over the one you are driving. Good work there! Looks like a heck of a job!! 👍
Need an expansion tank and If it doesn't keep up with your gallon per minute needs you can put a holding tank with a lift pump in it so it can fill that tank over time then you will have all the water you need
Way to be family! I admire your tenacity and perseverance 💪🏽. Feels like you’re getting so close 🤞🏽. Be proud of what you’ve done.
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys! Yeah I think once I get the pipe up and replaced we’re going to be almost or there! Hopefully! Hope you guys are doing well! Haven’t been watching KZread much lately. Need to catch up and make sure y’all are still gettin er done! 😆
@anonymousmaple2012
2 жыл бұрын
@@9252LIFE I am thinking Dave & Brook are loving the pile-driver technique.
@SimpleWildLiving
2 жыл бұрын
We totally agree!! Great work guys. Keep going we are all behind you. 😊
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah they were just over here and said we could use his but it was quite a ways away.
@SimpleWildLiving
2 жыл бұрын
Funny thing is we don’t have our Well yet either 😩 but it’s not because the rigs can’t get here. It’s because there is only one government guy in Mongolia who can give approval on the Well but he is on vacation so they send we must wait until he get back. 😂😂 REALLY??
It's kind of boring watching people work but I always love when I see a family working together just the way you're doing it man you're going to make some tough girls there good for you brother
@9252LIFE
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dean!