Step-by-Step Guide: Expanding Rainwater Collection at Our Off-Grid Cabin - Off Grid Water Systems

Welcome back to our off-grid living series! In this video, we dive into the process of expanding our rainwater collection system using 275-gallon IBC totes. This is a crucial upgrade for ensuring a sustainable and reliable water supply at our off-grid cabin.

What You’ll Learn:

Assessing Your Current System: We start by evaluating our existing rainwater collection setup and identifying areas for improvement.
Why IBC Totes? Learn why 275-gallon IBC totes are an excellent choice for expanding rainwater storage, including their durability, capacity, and cost-effectiveness.
Planning the Expansion: Step-by-step planning of the expansion, including determining the best location for the totes and how to integrate them into the existing system.
Installation Process: Detailed instructions on setting up the IBC totes, connecting gutters, and ensuring proper filtration.
Maintenance Tips: Essential maintenance practices to keep your expanded rainwater collection system in top shape.
Why Expand Your Rainwater Collection System?
Expanding your rainwater collection system with IBC totes significantly increases your water storage capacity, providing greater self-sufficiency and reducing dependency on external water sources. This is especially vital for off-grid living, where access to municipal water is limited or non-existent.

Join Us on This Journey!
Watch as we tackle each stage of the project, sharing tips, tricks, and insights from our own experiences. Whether you're new to off-grid living or looking to upgrade your current setup, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to enhance your rainwater collection system.

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[godsgreenacreshomestead]

I just found your channel yesterday and I'm an old widowed lady. I'm starting an off grid homestead in the mountains of Missouri all alone. My family thinks I'm nuts and refuses to come up from Texas to participate, but I've been here since last August and making progress! I managed to get enough containers and grow bags and large rocks pieced together to have some fruits and veggies growing despite the completely rocky ground in the Ozarks. I've also found that there are all kinds of medicinal herbs and plants growing everywhere wild up here! Made my first infusion of plantain and self heal from the bounty. It's hot as the Dickens right now but starting with 1 tote that my neighbors fill with water from town, but have a rudimentary tarp collection and trash barrel for rainwater for the garden. My plan is to be doing what you're doing when finances allow. It's cost me almost everything to get here and get stable, so it will come when it comes! Who needs Texas? Not me 😂 Blessings, Texas Deb

[rlwoods]

I know I am late to the party, but here is a suggestion. You might know this all ready.

You will need a larger hose to move water between the tanks! When one tank is full and the others empty, there will be about a 2psi difference between the tanks, and the fill will appear to go smoothly. As the tanks get closer to each other in water level, that pressure will drop to inches of water pressure and the fill will appear to stop.

Your main tank is being fed from a 2X3 or a 2x4 down spout. That will fill up the collection tank a lot faster than that little hole in your "Y" connector will move it out. Water will seek its own level, but not as fast as the water is coming in.

[clyde]

Other people need to follow your example because you guys are like peanut butter and jelly you go together perfectly !!!

[patriciapepe]

Nice work Jay and Jen. Having all that rain catchment is perfect for your cabin and property needs. You are an excellent example of self sustainability. I love that you share everything step by step with great humor!!! Keep up the good work.

[timmyb]

I added a first flush system to my rain catch and it helped so much with the sediment

[lorettaandjasonoffgrid]

We were supposed to get another bin setup this weekend but got caught up in other things. Will watch later!

[catherineallison]

I am so ecstatic you finally have more water storage tanks ❤

[CrickysOffgridCamp]

We call our extra bunkhouse, the Doghouse, lol ..nice vid folks....picked up a few ideas

[StallionAlbum]

You two are great! Love the setup too. My only suggestion You might look into is a pre-filter at the gutters. It's called a First Flush, you could easily make them yourself. Thank you for sharing your off-grid property, I really enjoy the videos. New subscriber!

[Chirita]

Love Jay's humor! He's so charismatic too! 🥰 Both of you are very lucky to have each other. Cherish it will all your heart. I was wondering if the bears would rummage through your veggie patch. I sure hope not. 🤞

[rebeccapratt-je]

I learn every time, Jen, love the hair shows your beautiful face, you both bring this granny joy, my grandpa was a farmer and used pantyhose on allot of the equipment

[LR-xxig]

I like the way you guys did your tanks. But you should add more until you have a continuous year worth of water

[cindyleasure]

Great job on getting all that free water!

[Warhorse]

Great idea with pex. You could even put a filter between the tanks and make a first flush system, keeping the 2nd and 3rd tanks from getting dirty, You could tie all the shed into the cabin. Put it under ground to avoid freezing. Little to no pump transfer in the future. Again love watching your videos! It’s amazing how far you guys have come in such a short period of time.

[lawaincooley]

Oh wow! I found your channel during the winter. It is so lush there in summer!! Happy to see you all blessed!

[elizabethchetwood]

“WE Shed”, since it will serve purposes for both of you!

[stevanandrews]

When the new building is made it should be the Jen Den!
Congrats on the expansion of the water storage system - you've given me some ideas for my project in WV, which I hope to start in the autumn. Cheers from 🇬🇧

[shawnmcquillan]

So happy u have water!!!! Let it rain!!!

[joellacecil]

We just love you two and love watching you❤

[catherineallison]

😂 yes, you make me laugh. I enjoy your banter and information 😅
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