I set up an IBC tote for rainwater harvesting for additional plant irrigation about 3 months ago....still waiting for rain here in Phoenix... Let's hope we have a good monsoon season!

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

We are just at the cusp of it….it’ll come! Atleast I’m pretty sure😬🤪

@RickWeiner13

Жыл бұрын

Same here in the midwest unfortunately. Some areas are getting storms in the past week but we really need it for the crops! Last several years have been historic drought in my area. Feels like we are in a humid desert lol

I say "potable" the same way. lol. That's how everyone says it where I grew up. Always enjoy seeing your creations. Great job!!

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Haha…. Glad to hear it! I know someone will get their panties in a bunch cause I said it wrong 🤦‍♂️😂

@emrsngs

Жыл бұрын

@homesteadonomics lol, ya those darned panty-bunchers are like a swarm of mosquitoes 🦟 when all you're trying to do is enjoy life. They didn't get enough love and understanding growing up, I guess. Have a great day.

@NickLea

Жыл бұрын

Me too. I don't understand what possible other way there is of pronouncing this word.

@emrsngs

Жыл бұрын

@NickLea Good morning. According to the experts, you say it with a long "o"; the same way you pronounce "go" or "show" (poe-table). We've learned to pronounce it with a short "o" like "mop" or "pot". But like our host said, when we pronounce it with a short "o" the definition is literally "water you can put in a pot". And THAT means it's usable - you can cook with it, wash & clean with it, drink it. The "experts" never have the same logic I have. 😂😂😂

@fleaniswerkhardt4647

Жыл бұрын

@@NickLea Some people say it as though it is spelled 'pote - able'. Others say 'pot - able'

Another fine job complete. You always take pride in your work and it shows thru in the videos even when just making a water collection system. I was a bit surprised that you didnt Tee off with an automatic fill/float valve for the water that is in the Horse Pen, so you don't have to transport the water using the bucket.

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! As for not doing the float valve. At the moment the water trough is on the other side of the barn in a shade area and I didn’t want to run a hose or pipe there. Also, with all the training we’ve been doing that water gets pretty muddy with the round pen dust. So we’ve been cleaning it out a lot to keep it nice for the horse. But once I get some less dusty media to put in the horse area I will probably at a float valve to that trough and relocate.

Great job on another rain water harvesting project. There is a glue that let you bond PVC to ABS.

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I’ve seen it….but being as these aren’t going to be holding pressure, I just use what I got on hand😉

all your projects are so amazing! this is not the exception, I always love to see another rainwater harvesting project.

I don't know you, but I can tell you're a good man. I'll be retiring off grid to Cochise County in the future. Your videos will definitely come in handy. Thanks!

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Well, I very much appreciate those kind words…thank you! I try to be the best dad, husband and guy I can be…. Although I know I fall short of what I’d hope. But I guess that’s just our nature. As for Cochise county…. That’s great! As a matter of fact we were recently looking at land out there. The mine by us was trying to buy us out, although we have no intention to move. But we figured if they offered us something sky high then Cochise was gonna be on our short list. I love the freedom element the most. And the opt out build option😊👍

Great to see this again. Your earlier videos about rainwater harvesting was how I found your channel. Great to see your channel's continued growth.

Grammar police😂 the beauty of your videos reaching across the pond, I thought it was just a local accent quirk. Another enjoyable video.🇬🇧🇺🇸

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

So far I haven’t heard back from them…so maybe I thwarted them with the text box🤪. Always great to hear from my neighbors across the pond😊👍

I think in the world of rain water harvesting, more is better. Good work, brother.

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree Sis! 😊👍

Great job fabricating and adding the silt removal from the roof first flush option. An added value for sure.

Gold,I say!....this is exactly what I've had in mind for a off grid container cabin toilet/shower/maybe 2 sinks,12v pump all solar....your detailed work is always epic!

Your rainwater videos has enabled me to setup my whole house system, livestock water system and even my cabin water system. Thank you so much for such clear understandable content. God bless you!

You do very professional looking work. Not only is the system well thought out and functional, its appearance is pleasing, Love the video. Thanks for sharing.

Just excellent. The way you button up and complete things to create a beautiful, finished appearance is VERY appealing!

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I try to keep them visually clean easy to follow for the you guys. Of course sometimes I add a little too much in…haha…. As the only thing truly needed is just a pipe to the tank from the gutter…. And you callus simply switch it as one become full. But then where’s the fun building it too simole🤪😂

How well you,ve shown and explaned your system . About to set up 4 totes for our upcoming , semi-drought season here in southern Alberta ,Canada . Had to evacuate our village due to a raging prairie fire 3 years ago , and this year could be a repeat . If it comes again at least I,ll have something to keep things wet-ish this time or at least help my garden survive . You,ve done a great jobwonderful attitude,God bless you and you,re family ,thanks a lot .

Just the video we needed. We have 4 Mustangs, collect rainwater but need larger setup. Thank you!

Love this! Thank you for making this video. Love the larger piping, 3-4 inch, you used.

Looks like a pretty slick setup. I always love the sound of Arizona rain:) I haven't have very good luck with those plastic blue handle valves in the Arizona sun, have switch over to a brass fitting and a metal lever.

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Yep….plastic doesn’t hold up well out here for sure.

Great system to build there. Outstanding work.

This is another great looking project completed. Can't wait to see results.

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Thanks Joe! I recently did a similar project though a bit more "primitive" we have 2 totes connected to two downpipes on our wood cabin for when we have water outages (in Ireland I know???) I have then going straight in no screens or filters and thankfully my totes came with covers so no algea but I do get silt. It's not for drinking just for the odd off grid shower when the water goes out and to water our livestock. Thanks again for sharing your setups and projects I really appreciate them. I also appreciate your craftsmanship,you put 110% into every project and they always come out looking so professional. Well done keep it up!

Thanks for the video, looking forward to the pumphouse project

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you John! I’ve got to get it done soon….monsoon are soon and I’d like to get all that covered up soon

Thank you for continuing to share your work. Your content is motivating.

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you checking it out and I hope it might give you some ideas😊👍

Banger of a video. Pretty straightforward, but on point! thanks!!

Great setup, Like you said just in time . Free water 👍I need to find me some storage like that .

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Rick!

Great job like 👍 always nice to see you back on your videos🤩

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Always learn so much from your videos. Thanks a million.

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Well I appreciate you saying that. And the reality is I’m learning a lot of the time while working on these projects!

Joe I enjoy all your videos & I enjoy how your daughter is taking on the wild mustang project. Your little farm animals are the luckiest animals in the world. Your family treats them like royalty. I would like to see how your daughter is doing with the Mustang training, but only if she's up to sharing the progress she has made with her Mustang, sorry I forgot what you named it. Why am I so bad with remembering names? Maybe if I seen & heard it more often I would remember. If I ever get chickens again, I really would like to do a rain harvest system, but it would not be as nice as yours. I can't weld... lol... Thanks for sharing & may you have a wonderful weekend, God bless, Chris

God bless you brother!

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

may God bless you and your family as well!

We can’t wait to get some monsoon rain here in Paradise Valley, too bad we are not allowed to harvest rain water here. Great video, may do some rain water harvesting projects with our married daughter at her house in Phoenix and thank you for sharing.

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Wow….PV does not allow water harvesting? I know even at a state level AZ encourages it. Maybe some specific town ordinance….weird. I’d still do it in spite of them😅

Like the Tarantula Hawk fly-by @1:26. Great video as well. 😉👍

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Good eye and thank you🙏😉

Good stuff Joe, thanks for sharing

Another exceptional video Joe! Thanks brother!

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Phillip!

so funny seeing this in my recommend. trying to get our watered metered by the town for our gardens. my friend has a pretty cool tote system like this with a motorized pump powered by his solar batteries to water the garden. ive been also wanting to try to set up a rain collection system like this and my friends but our property in town has limited space !

When it comes to rainwater harvesting, you are way ahead.

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks….just trying to collect the best that I can😊🙏

Thought I would get my "thumbs up" in before everyone else - since I expect this to be another awesome video!!! 😃

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you MMx3!

@mmx3662

Жыл бұрын

@@homesteadonomics I was right! It was very interesting and well executed!😎

Potable is the correct term. Cool video- thank you for sharing this with us 🇺🇸💥

@SuperMulletguy

Жыл бұрын

You said it right

Your system looks nice!

Very nice set up

Another job well done! Thank for sharing

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jay!

Just a thought. If you get leaves and debris caught and matted on the upper screen mesh, you might find that as water pours out of the roof gutter that it will deflect off the debris and splash over the sides of the pipe thus losing it.

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Yes those can be a problem. But I just make sure to brush them clean in between rains. Just a quick few seconds and it’s good. But if you had lots of leaves it’d definitely be something you’d have to keep on top of.

@GRIMRPR6942

Жыл бұрын

@@homesteadonomics I've found that making the screen filter "domed" a bit really helps because the debris tends to slide off instead of getting caught or piling up on a flat surface.

Big compliments for your work on this. I myself have three coupled together, both the washer and dishwasher run on harvested rainwater (washer only half the amount of detergent and no fabric softener needed, the dishwasher only half a tab as the water is so soft). One remark though: I've put my totes in 'the dark' as the algae grows fast in daylight. Perhaps you could place them on the other side of the barn wall?

I enjoy the rainwater harvesting videos more than all the others and look forward to the day you are able to catch 100% of the water needed. 90% is getting close. I'm hoping the monsoons are good this year. How are those peaches doing?

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! It’s always something that I get a lot of enjoyment out of doing. Catching free water from the sky🌧️😊 Monsoons are right around the corner and I’m hopeful they will be good again. The last few for us have been great! As for the peaches. One tree died last year and we ripped it out and now the other is dying. Both had a year where they stopped producing fruit sun then started wilting. We heard this was common on some grafted trees around the 10-15 year mark.

@sumrica

Жыл бұрын

@@homesteadonomics I appreciate the reply. Best wishes in finding a peach that will thrive. Few things taste better than a sweet juicy peach...except maybe a Blueberry.

I’m doing the same thing off of my roof. Earned a follow! 🔥🔥

Looking good. I'm sure you are ready for the monsoons.

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! But I’m treading water in getting everything done that I need too🤪. Seems like I’m seasonal minded and I usually clean my main rain tank about a month before monsoons and this year I totally forgot until the other day, when I was like, oh crap I need to clean that thing out. But needless to say I’ll take it when I get it😀👍

Totes for potes!!! To heck with the police Joe!!! Great Project!!! 🙂

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark! Hahaha…. Amen!

great job JOY👍👍👍🍻

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Excellent work. Thank you.

Always another great video

Nice Video Joe. I appreciate the Gods Blessing as well.

Excellent idea!

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jake!

Great project. If you’ve got a system that works there isn’t any reason to change it. I can just image what came out of your mouth when the dauber hit the ground… not only did it happen but you have video proof that it jumped out of your hand. Thanks for sharing!

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it surprised me when it popped out of my hand….. and then to see it fall ‘in slow motion’ into the dirt😭😂 Luckily I was able to ring it out and it came clean pretty easily though! And the irony is that I didn’t actually say the word….but I mouthed it and my wife said she thought she could hear something….haha….so just to be safe we put some music over it🤪

I had not much issues with alga the first season with a new clean tote but every other season after that it usually gets quite bad at the end of the summer. Pressure washing it in the spring helps but it's really difficult to fit the washer handle inside the tote so the upper section usually doesn't get cleaned as well as the lower part. It's okay tho because I'm only using it to water plants. Also those +200 gallons are surprisingly quickly used when it stops raining for a month. I should get another.

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Yes, for sure! I’ve also had the same experience. I keep meaning to try one of the covers that folks sell for them….but usually opt for paint or to just clean it out occasionally. And yes, it’s surprising how much water we use. So when you see the level dwindling while using a tank you definitely notice it more. Kinda like using cash versus a card. Makes you more conscious of when you spend.

@mrcheco1810

Жыл бұрын

I have been using lime mortar (used for construction) which at the end its calcium hydroxide in the cattle water through and it keeps the water crystal clear for long time!! and its a way to provide a little extra calcium to cattle.

Very well done

Thanks for the great video. Well done and I appreciate your craftsmanship :)

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Great video

Good work as always.

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks for shaing !! God Bless!!

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you JB! May God Bless you too!

Excellent!

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great build Joe. I don’t think you over engineered that. Better to build it right first time i guess 👍🏻

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you checking it out Dylan!😊🙏

@dylangriffith6662

Жыл бұрын

I think the “turn off the news - learn a skill” is so important these days with all the chaos and politics in this world. Stay classy sir 👌🏻

Very cool I love this channel since the sloped tarp thingy

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! The rainwater tarp is a great inexpensive option for harvesting!

@keya31gville

Жыл бұрын

@@homesteadonomics been following for a while love it, can't wait to see the wild mustang more too!

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

@@keya31gvillethere should be a part 2 coming sometime soon😉👍

Good content as usual!

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Thomas!

I like your work. Most of my work here involves metal fab using both new and salvaged metal tubing and angle. One thing though: Would it be better to house those totes? This would help prolong the plastic totes usable life and prevent algae from the suns rays. Also the height of the metal rack lets you quickly check underneath for snakes. Good job.

These setups are so cool in their simplicity and effectiveness. You get lots of clean, usable water with every rainstorm. I don't remember if you've ever addressed this in a previous vid - what are the pros and cons of your multiple IBC totes vs your larger cisterns?

@wolfpreist

Жыл бұрын

Probably cheaper to start out and easier to clean, but that's just a guess. Plus if you have a tractor, they're portable even when full.

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

They are a cheaper option for something smaller like this. Since they are industrial use they get discarded for relatively cheap compared to a newer tank. In general the bigger tank size the better the value. So if you’re only going to need a 1000 or so capacity, then IBC’s can fill the need well. However there quickly becomes more expense and complexity if you were to tie many more than perhaps 2-3. Plus I kinda like the industrial aspect of them…. Stackable, moveable,… and kinda cool looking too!

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

@@wolfpreistyes, exactly!

awesome video.

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Really good...thanks for the video. Will you be taking video of the monsoons when they come? It would be really interesting to see how the rain falls and runs across your property and how much rain falls and how all your systems fill up. Have you noticed a change in the monsoon seasons with all the talk of global warming/weather changes? Take care.

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

If I can I will…. But if seems the last few years each really good rain we had happened in the evening or in days I was at work. But if I can get the footage I would like to. As for the climate stuff….well….I don’t know if I can type all my thoughts on that in a text format….haha🤪 I do think we have an impact on the climate but not at the level that the people who fly around the world on private jets claim. The sun is the single greatest input on the earths climate. But it is rarely talked about by these climate folks. Unfortunately, There is so much political/globalism agenda behind a lot of this. Is it changing. Yes. But by what and how much and in what direction…. And what are the mitigating steps that would make a difference? There’s a whole lot that deserves debate and discussion there. Now for us specifically. The last few years have been incredible monsoon seasons. Like way above average. But not for other parts of the state…. So it depends greatly on location and the current weather patterns. So it depends…. Haha…. Isn’t that the typical response. Anyways, hope all that made sense and thanks for watching!😊🙏

@holly1391

Жыл бұрын

Hi, I agree the sun and its cyclical patterns are what drives our weather/climate. There is so much more to it as well, earths magnetosphere, the other planets, etc… Love your videos, learn so much from you. Thank you!

If you set that up right you have a personal water towel and won't need a pump because off the weight of the water

someone else has thanked you on odysee for mirroring there. you're almost at 4k followers!

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Why thank you! 😊🙏

nice work. put some copper in them. it will keep the algea down. can also just add some chlorine to them.

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Copper is the material of my favorite adult beverage cup! I have not tried it in the tanks but I think that would make a good experiment. Maybe one with copper, one with a silver coin….hmmm this could be interesting. Thanks for bringing it up

Love your videos! I am curious, what do you do to make sure the water that you store doesn't stay stagnate and start to grow stuff or have insects lay eggs in there?

good job!!

Awesome! 🐴🌊🚰 🏆

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

great video!

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Harry!

Lifting the water storage vessel off the ground is a benefit to using gravity just like in a water tower to increase psi without needing pumps

Thank you for the video and the ideas i now have 😊 I've just scored 12 IBC's, for free from work. I was playing with the idea of flexible hose (because that fits with my transportable pump setup) for my last roof space to harvest water from, but you've jogged my thought process! The semi-perm fittings for the ibc's is exactly what i need to do rather than the mis-match i currently have. This is just for veggie garden water and potentially some aquaponics. My only comment, or question I guess, is with the monsoon coming you'll be expecting a fairly high rainfall rate, so will your gutter transfer ALL the water into the downpipe? In australia we have a large raincatcher to guide the gutter water into the downpipe so there is no loss in heavy rain.

Thanks!

@homesteadonomics

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Mary😊🙏. My apologies for the slow reply. Glad you enjoyed the video!

Nicely done video and edits. One question. Is there any worry about mold and scum building up in the totes? Thanks

Thanks for the informative video. We are setting up our rainwater collection system this week. Do you have a link or info on how to get the quick connect fittings for the IBC totes?

I throw a ball valve fitting onto our first flush systems- beats having to unscrew the cap

Very nice, easy set up. Do you see any issues with the white totes developing algae? I’ve heard that dark tanks block the sun and keep algae to a minimum. Just wondering. Great video.

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I do plan to paint or cover them eventually….but they’ll be fine for a while like this. Also it looks better for the video to be able to see the water level 😉

awesome.. wher ya been hiding. this is the first video ive seen from u in ages...

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Well, I’m not sure…. I’ve been posting but I guess YT isn’t showing you the uploads?? If you click my videos tab you’ll see ever 2-3 weeks I have an upload. I did have a 2 month lag last year which kinda threw things in whack. But I’m glad you are seeing me again😊👍

Wonder if a shade tree would help keep the water cooler in the summer months? ❤

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Yep, shade is the best thing for that….20 degree lower temps under a good shade tree!

12:53 with a real hard rain, is it possible the flow could miss your drain? Really nice setup!

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Some could for sure, but most will not. And if it did become a problem a simple backside ‘dam’ could be made with some extra pipe in a 1/3 circle to kind restrict the flow wanting to skip.

Keeping leaf litter out is important.

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is 👍

Can you provide how much bleach do to put in each IBC tank for potable water? Thank you. Love your videos.

Never mind, you stated you were going to paint them. Thanks.

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

😊👍

Can you do a video with submersible pump from ibc to hose connection, for garden hose...

Paint the totes that favorite grey of yours and leave a strip clear so you can see the water level.

Loving the new logo! Turn off the news and learn a skill, great!

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! People need to remember that most ‘news’ outlets are little more than state and corporate funded propaganda outlets. The only news I somewhat trust is from independent journalists and what I can surmise by reading through bits and pieces of truth within the mainstream garbage😂

Great video! Where do you purchase the totes?

❤ очень интересно

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you😊🙏

Those will fill up quickly, especially given you get monsoons, what happens when they fill up, where does the overflow go?

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Well, at the moment they will just overflow onto the ground. But I have been needing to make a water hazard for my daughter to train her horse with some perhaps I’ll get some old pipe and make an overflow run to that just as a temporary thing. Then after that I’ll likely just direct any overflow into a tree well.

Awesome 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍, save you tons of money 💰💰💰💰 on paying for water ,

Good video. What is your average rain fall per year? I built a gravity fed system for my animals to drink from and for myself to use around my yard through taps. To cover the IBC tank i used black silage cover. Its a heavy plastic.

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! We get quite a range of rainfall. Tucson our closest city gets 12-13” on average. We can get a few more than that because we are slightly higher and close to some mountainous areas (rain shadowing). But the last few monsoons were so incredible that a couple years we were into the 20”s…. With 10-15” coming in the monsoons. But it’s hard to say with specifics as it does range quite a lot.

@LaidBackHomesteader

Жыл бұрын

@homesteadonomics I'm from Northern Ireland. We would normally get around 30" per year. Our rain isn't as heavy but it could snow in July! lololol

i find it counterintuitive that the water from tote #1 can flow into tote #2 at the bottom. it seems that the weight of the water in tote #2 would be pressing down to stifle inflow. why does this work? great job btw. i always enjoy ALL your projects but especially rain water harvesting.

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Water always seeks level. So the pipe allows water to flow between the tanks. And if one tank is higher on level then the deed elevation pressure will move water to the lower level tank until the levels are the same. Hope that made sense and thanks for watching!

You better UV paint those ibcs….they won’t last long in the sun without it.

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Yes, they do need to be covered for longevity and algae mitigation😊👍

Do the tanks need to be covered for watering outside ?

I know. Odd question. Can you show the first flush on a few of your systems to see what ia caught and ammount.

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

It’s not odd at all…. But I keep them cleaned out pretty often. It’d just show silty water is all. But perhaps I could do a test sometime showing what a ‘first’ rain would wash off into the flush pipe… versus after the pipe fills up.

Every home and business should install a rain water collection and storage system along with solar panels. Even in areas where rain is infrequent it is crazy to waste the little rain that does fall and waste it. We need to stop planting green lawns and switch to local native plantings around homes. It is crazy to plant lawns and build golf courses in dry desert areas. We waste too much water and electricity.

@homesteadonomics

Жыл бұрын

Yes, Geoff Lawton makes a good case about why lawns/grasss fields are one of the worst applications of water. They are nice to look at and walk on but provide virtually nothing of tangible value in the form of food or commodity product from the water that they require.

Not using PVC primer before gluing?