How To Drill A Shallow Well And Never Be Without Water

DIY Projects For The Backyard

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[lancebakore]

Having dug these all over southern Missouri and northern Arkansas, I have a tip: after you add the foot valve pipe and before you seal the top with the hand pump, add half a bag of volcanic rock inside the large bore (4 inch) pipe. This will help keep the bottom of the well from silting up so fast. Just a tip from experience!

[mattdias]

This is what a father is, an actual man who teaches his child a needed skill.

[randomspirit]

I love how you're patiently teaching your daughters how to do stuff like this. Reminds me of my dad when I was young. He would always say, "You can do anything the boys can do, that's what they make equalizers for." (Things like jacks, pulleys, lifts, etc...) He was right. I went on to become a truck driver and DOT snow-plow operator in MN. And I raised an auto-mechanic daughter of my own, too. LOL

[OssoryOverSeas]

Everything about this video rules: the guy, his wife & kid, the humor and wit, great camera angles, useful information, music, the whole shebang. What a a great production! You should be on tv.

[OnHoldAt]

Better than learning about the shallow well itself, is the confidence that loving parents are raising their children to actually know how to fend for themselves some day. Hope for humanity is restored. Thank you sir. Couldn't stop watching!

[martinezlucia]

These can also be used as a parenting class as well done. Every girl that grew up with out their dad is in absolute awe and may also be slightly jealous (in the best way) of the kind of dad you appear to be! Well done sir

[windorsolarplease]

Growing up, my parents rented a house on a farm. We had well water or should I say rust with a tad of water. We didn't have any type of filters (like a Berkey). Once in awhile there would be a snake, mouse, rat in the well. There was no hot water, and we had a coal furnace, plus a hand turn roller on the washing machine. However, we had lots of the best home grown food. Started at a school that was just one room with a pot belly stove. We also wore a holster with cap guns, cowgirl hat right in town, I don't recommend this now, sad how things have changed. The 50's was a different time.

[mwright_boomer]

Just recently started homesteading and I realized how much more stuff my dad could do than I can. Your channel helps me learn some of that stuff now as an adult. Thanks.

[charliesback]

Love that you include the kids, they are lucky to have a dad like you. Great family work 👌

[wideawaketotruth]

Thanks a ton for taking the time to create this video. I'm 62 years old and I've never seen someone dig a well before.

[spiderlegs]

I love how much you include your daughters! My dad always encouraged me to join in on his projects and I learned so much that way

[Thetimecapsuletx]

It’s awesome to see you passing your knowledge onto your girls. My dad taught me carpentry and other such stuff since I was a wee gal and I have been using his lessons all throughout my life. The bonding experience was for a lifetime. I remember when we hand dug our well back in the 1960’s. This brought back fond memories for me.

[bbogster]

From one dad to another. You are a great dad! And congratulations on being able to do this and your success! Absolutely awesome!

[nildaweiss]

I loved how you taught your daughters to work with tools, your fun behavior with them & calling them beautiful. You’re quite a special guy, sir. Really enjoyed the video & learned a lot from the comments. Thank You😊

[edmartinez]

Bro my father in law in puerto rico made two of these years ago like probably more then 15 years ago and they still run like new and the water comes out super clear, Amazing stuff.

[HAXMAN]

Keep in mind that depending on where you live, water from a shallow well may not be safe to drink. Do your homework! I did this as a backup and for gardening. It is not a primary source of water.

[stetsonmacintosh]

I just found your Chanel because of this video. I’m an electrician and I love to create things in general. I love your vibes man and I love the way you have your daughters helping you. I have my first baby girl due in October. Felt like I was seeing what my future is gonna look like. You earned yourself a new viewer man!

[RobertaAdesignbyhumans]

My parents have had a deeper one for 20 years, we water the garden and have clean water inside the house to cook, wash and bathe. The best water ever! We are going to build our own next year, too. I totally recommend it to everyone! 🌸

[melanieberlier]

I love that you’ve got your girls learning “how to” by doing right along with you & going to scouts. My dad did this with me and as a result, I’ve never been afraid to tackle building, renovation, repairs and maintenance myself - car, home, rv. I’m so grateful my dad did this for me. (I’m in my 50’s. It’s a lifelong gift.)

[Skans-Gustav]

Great to see you letting your daughters help out. They learn and will develop skills.