Frankie Off Grid

Frankie Off Grid

Hello :) We are Iwan & Carissa, building an off-grid home, growing our own food & making wine in Central Portugal.

Slow Living on 1.5 Acres

Slow Living on 1.5 Acres

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  • @neilboffey9513
    @neilboffey951353 минут бұрын

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  • @neilboffey9513
    @neilboffey9513Сағат бұрын

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  • @nancyspence2965
    @nancyspence29652 сағат бұрын

    Great addition with a/c. I use waterdrop for our fridge in the US, very good company. Great looking garden!❤❤❤❤

  • @jaredmonkman8575
    @jaredmonkman85754 сағат бұрын

    It sounds like you set your audio on your mic to stereo - make sure you put it on mono :-) Otherwise we can only hear it in one ear

  • @user-lb4tf9nk5w
    @user-lb4tf9nk5w6 сағат бұрын

    Great video.

  • @Kelleena1on1
    @Kelleena1on120 сағат бұрын

    I love that u both do hard things and don’t fight , beautiful.

  • @michelleheegaard
    @michelleheegaardКүн бұрын

    "sorry for the winds behalf" 😂😂 that cracked me up

  • @user-qr4cw7qj9d
    @user-qr4cw7qj9dКүн бұрын

    Unbelievable, a hailstorm in July! I say that because we had a July hailstorm here in Colorado, too! And even more surprising the day had started out hot and humid. Just wanted to let you know you're not alone.

  • @Tigger4747
    @Tigger4747Күн бұрын

    A/C! Phew! 😁 Depending on what variety of cauliflowers they are, they may develop a lot faster than Brussels sprouts and purple sprouting broccoli and have to be planted out long before autumn. Keep an eye on them!

  • @jimmyconnolly3461
    @jimmyconnolly3461Күн бұрын

    Oh my god! I think there is an imposter channel. Calling a dog sausage and one looks like Diogo. They even say Bom dia…

  • @NimmiCat
    @NimmiCatКүн бұрын

    Do you rinse your veggies before eating with drinking water? It occurred to me that using the well water on the garden could leave bacteria on the parts you eat.

  • @violet7245
    @violet7245Күн бұрын

    I’m so happy you got an air conditioner

  • @paul434
    @paul434Күн бұрын

    AC unit. Check the installation instructions. It looks like the outdoor unit is too close to the wall especially if you want to use it in heat mode.

  • @FrankieOffGrid
    @FrankieOffGridКүн бұрын

    It was installed by a professional so I presume they know what they’re doing

  • @paul434
    @paul434Күн бұрын

    Usually a minimum of 30cms perhaps the lens made it look a lot less. nipon-coolair.com/nipon/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/UEmono-split_PRIMIS-GA-UE_092021.pdf

  • @user-qo8ze1fc3s
    @user-qo8ze1fc3sКүн бұрын

    Sweet boy with the biggest ears 🥴😊 I love the way he plays at being a deer when outside. The boy can really spring 😂😂

  • @louiseswart1315
    @louiseswart13152 күн бұрын

    We often have 38 outside with 32 inside in late afternoon, which sometimes(too often for my needs to be able to sleep) doesn't cool down lower than 26 after midnight here in Wellington, Western Cape, South Africa in midsummer.

  • @TaroSaito-f6z
    @TaroSaito-f6z2 күн бұрын

    do you have AC

  • @DW-kv6gr
    @DW-kv6gr2 күн бұрын

    Hello what was the music track you used at the end of your latest video plse? I love your videos and how beautifully they are presented - endearing and human. Well done for sticking with it - a fabulous life style choice and hopefully one that brings more meaningful rewards when living more closely with nature. The journey will be worth it. ❤

  • @joeykottnitz4831
    @joeykottnitz48312 күн бұрын

    Good evening to you Iwan and Carissa, your little farm looks beautiful. Clarissa you look beautiful today. I love your spirit to work so hard on your farm and have the fruit to shoe for young people like you. I'm 76 and still love gardening and do my own work in my house and outside. Keep positive and love what you doing and love and courage each other. ❤❤😅

  • @neutonrenda2303
    @neutonrenda23032 күн бұрын

    That ac is definitely going to have some great use lol. I love how the dogs were using it already. ❤

  • @FrankieOffGrid
    @FrankieOffGrid2 күн бұрын

    All the animals are now well aware of the benefits of AC 😅

  • @brianclarke7169
    @brianclarke71692 күн бұрын

    Those temperatures, wow. You both work very hard to put these out, much appreciated. In the uK Blue has turned to Red so I think more people will be joining you in Portugal,or buying a boat. Well dine

  • @FrankieOffGrid
    @FrankieOffGrid2 күн бұрын

    Haha I think a lot of people who left might now go back 😅

  • @Aotruba
    @Aotruba2 күн бұрын

    I forgot to mention - I love your short hair. It looks lovely on you and it must be easier to maintain and is cooler for you in the summer 👍😊👍

  • @becacas5834
    @becacas58342 күн бұрын

    I love the new logo!!! Your home is so peaceful and beautiful 💙🦋 Thank you for sharing it with us.

  • @lindagage7315
    @lindagage73152 күн бұрын

    Well done you two!

  • @seagaivo8513
    @seagaivo85132 күн бұрын

    Love seeing all the animals, and more of Simão ❤ just the chickens missing 😂 and I love your haircut Carissa, you look great!! 😊

  • @leannekudahl2432
    @leannekudahl24323 күн бұрын

    Thank you Carissa for your interesting content; as always. :)))

  • @user-jl4ni1se1n
    @user-jl4ni1se1n3 күн бұрын

    Ġood morning in Malta we ues chlorine tablet or ultra violed to kill bacteria in well water.

  • @miriammuskal5402
    @miriammuskal54023 күн бұрын

    So happy for you getting an air conditioner enjoy🥵

  • @leeworley5160
    @leeworley51603 күн бұрын

    Love the garden song! Heehee you will have to have a kitty logo too. Lol 3 cats chasing each others tail. 😂😂😂

  • @KarenLee-ms2th
    @KarenLee-ms2th3 күн бұрын

    Finally air conditioning, nice! Can you explain how it runs off grid? Solar and how many panels you need or is it run by a gas generator or power station. What power station can you use.

  • @fernandaalbuquerque6872
    @fernandaalbuquerque68723 күн бұрын

    Yes I seem to have same problem, plants just want to come home with me when I got to the nurseries.

  • @Aotruba
    @Aotruba3 күн бұрын

    I am 68 years old and immensely enjoy your videos. I hope all is flowing smoothly with water system.❤ I love watching your pets following you, pets sleeping and playing together.👍🥰❣️😻🐈❣️🐶❣️🐶🌟

  • @LorraineinAustralia
    @LorraineinAustralia3 күн бұрын

    Well, it’s about time you decided to show your animals some love..They have been sweltering these past years. 🤣😂🤣😂🤣 Congratulations on your first Aircon… yay .. I’m not sure how you managed for 4 summers. Cheers to you all❤️❤️🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

  • @elizabethkruger3425
    @elizabethkruger34253 күн бұрын

    Hi Carissa. Love watching yr wkly vids. U have such a beautiful place and ur very artistic. I love watching the animals. Thx for all yr patients with making the vids. Stay well. 😊

  • @louistorcello3525
    @louistorcello35253 күн бұрын

    Hi guys Grapes + Summer rain = Fungus. Grape downy mildew will destroy your yield. The normal treatment for many years was copper hydroxide but this is now frowned upon. Try and find a natural product called Septum. It is made by Seipasa. Love the videos you have a great eye. I love the nature shots and the cat thru the Shade cloth window was brilliant. I remember when I first began watching how spartan it was and now slowly but surely you both are making something wonderful. Following and liking from Australia.

  • @kareneuceda1327
    @kareneuceda13273 күн бұрын

    Do you guys have open access to ur water well? If so you can drop chlorine tablets ,like from a pool dealer it works great for bacteria and green water.we put half in our under ground water tank to our house in Elsalvador. I tried a whole tablet and to strong,it bleached our clothes.

  • @jan9562
    @jan95622 күн бұрын

    Won't that harm any plants you water with it, and/or the soil biome/ bacteria?

  • @user-mz2oc5vp4e
    @user-mz2oc5vp4e3 күн бұрын

    So excited that you are so much closer to self sufficiency in your water ❤

  • @kareneuceda1327
    @kareneuceda13273 күн бұрын

    You need rain barrels everywhere. Use rain gutters or pvc piping .

  • @nickytanton107
    @nickytanton1073 күн бұрын

    I concur and I guess then they could drink that water

  • @FrankieOffGrid
    @FrankieOffGrid3 күн бұрын

    We already collect the rainwater.. and you most certainly cannot drink it

  • @NoeleenGrima
    @NoeleenGrima3 күн бұрын

    Very enjoyable video. One of your best ones in my opinion ❤❤❤❤ everything is looking so beautiful 🤩

  • @Here_kitty_kitty1-wg9xd
    @Here_kitty_kitty1-wg9xd3 күн бұрын

    …but the music at the end. 🎶❤️

  • @michelebushnik2874
    @michelebushnik28743 күн бұрын

    Pausing at 12:46❤ Congratulations on your air conditioning ! Game changer comfort level❤🎉🎉🎉

  • @michelebushnik2874
    @michelebushnik28743 күн бұрын

    Pausing at 6:09! I love your hair cut!❤ Its beautiful!

  • @susanlauchlan3539
    @susanlauchlan35393 күн бұрын

    Nice video, loved the last song "Summer Love" by Kylie Daily!

  • @Dracos661
    @Dracos6613 күн бұрын

    How are you powering the minisplit AC if you don't have grid power? Generator? Soler?

  • @FrankieOffGrid
    @FrankieOffGrid2 күн бұрын

    With our solar setup, same as we power everything

  • @Dracos661
    @Dracos6612 күн бұрын

    @@FrankieOffGrid How AC needs 220 voltages to run?

  • @FrankieOffGrid
    @FrankieOffGrid2 күн бұрын

    I don’t know how ac needs 220 voltages to run.. It draws about 1200w from the inverter when it’s on full power.

  • @daffs0
    @daffs03 күн бұрын

    ❤😁

  • @deborahthomas3475
    @deborahthomas34753 күн бұрын

    I’m so glad you have the AC and soon drinking water. Worth the cost.

  • @melissaeden1219
    @melissaeden12193 күн бұрын

    Congrats on both of those improvements! They will make such a difference. As always, I just love your videos!

  • @Annemarieke58
    @Annemarieke583 күн бұрын

    Clostridium is never a good sign. Potentially deadly. Not hard to look up on the Internet

  • @thefatbaker
    @thefatbaker3 күн бұрын

    Carissa and Iwan, great to see your upgrades making your life more comfortable. I am hoping my wife and I complete our move to a village not far from you in the next few weeks. Where did you get the aircon unit ?

  • @Annemarieke58
    @Annemarieke583 күн бұрын

    Don't you collect the water from your roofs in watertanks? A filter at €100 installed will provide drinking water

  • @nickytanton107
    @nickytanton1073 күн бұрын

    I must admit I have not seen many roof top watertanks, saw loads in Ghana and the Caribbean

  • @FrankieOffGrid
    @FrankieOffGrid3 күн бұрын

    Yes we do.. you can’t drink rainwater though so it’s only for the garden.

  • @nickytanton107
    @nickytanton1073 күн бұрын

    @@FrankieOffGrid why can you not drink rainwater? I am confused

  • @FrankieOffGrid
    @FrankieOffGrid2 күн бұрын

    You’d need a food grade roof 😂 and no birds

  • @micheler.5
    @micheler.53 күн бұрын

    I love how you can buy plugs and bring them home without all the plastic pots. It doesn't work like that here in the US. Maybe you can show us how they are sold at the store sometime. Thanks for such lovely videos.