Developing TWO Springs in 24 Hours

In our quest for a 15gpm flow rate to run a ram pump we continue developing springs on our property and find two really nice ones that look promising. Plus, lots of questions get answered from last weeks video - like building our own catchment systems, and using clay for the entire build process!

Hope you enjoy it :)

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Lou, Dana, Max & Freja
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[Mattytime]

Generally when chipmunks are displaying undesirable behavior, you can get them to stop by screaming

[superdan]

YouTube suggested your previous video earlier this week. Not sure why but I am love watching you working on these springs.

[jeffscholten]

Put an irrigation drip line in and built a small catch or pool for forest water hole for critters. They won't chew through it anymore

[bhinkle]

With limestone, clay, and a kiln you can make a natural hydraulic quicklime which when slaked will set underwater. Its been used since Roman times to construct all manner of things that get constantly wet. In my opinion the mortared stonework springs look much nicer and will likely last a lot longer than the plastic ones. Regardless, another great video. Thanks!

[jamesbest]

I had a squirrel chew through the propane hose on my grill several times. Wrapping it in tinfoil worked very well! That may not be too simple with the amount of hose you have but just a thought. I also doubt they knew to chew through the hose to get water, like someone else mentioned they like chewing on certain types of plastic. I've seen them chew many an insulated wire/cable.

[autokymatic]

Apparently cheap, unscented cat litter made from sodium bentonite clay (specifically sodium bentonite) can create a water impermeable layer. Some people have used it as an environmentally safe pond liner then set stones in it. Need at least 6" depth of the clay for it to work well.

[jvlcixm]

You have such a different life from mine - I do no such manual labour, I don't think I ever will, this is all things I cannot even understand fully. But it's soooo captivating and interesting to watch and learn from you!!! Thank you so much for sharing :)

[PantheonContent]

Electric tape heavily wrapped as a base.
Thin steel wire to wrap the hose.
Vise the hose while wrapping to maintain tension in the wire.

Those high pressure hoses can sometimes be wire reinforced - so best to hold any patch you do on using the same methodology. (Not sure if your hose is.)
That, or cut and attach connectors. Bring something sharp enough and strong enough for wire!

[steveharkins]

We have a spring here on Welsh Mountain in Pennsylvania that is at the top of the mountain. Judging by what you found, i sugest you explore higher up the mountain for geologic rock features that “point straight up”. And look for water there, you may not need the pump.

[chathunkapothuwila]

watching your videos is like such a good therapy. cheers man!

[BVIGrockle]

can't wait to see the ram pump install and water flowing up the mountain! Just got recommended your channel and look forward to watching your journey!

[pattyr]

Two ideas, metal conduct or wrapping the pipe in hardware cloth or maybe spraying mixture of hot sauce and water would do the trick.... though you would have to repeat frequently Love the new springs, looks like you have the process of developing a spring to a fine art. What a bonus getting your video on Saturday. Can't wait to see when you have the springs producing 15 gallons!

[maxhartford]

chipmunks and squirrels are kinda obsessed with the texture of some types of poly. they love the feel on their teeth. a natural deterrent for chipmunks that works really well (tho maybe not outdoors) is Tiger Balm, ideally the red kind with the high camphor content. Pretty much anything that uses pheromone trails, from chipmunks to ants, despise the stuff and won't touch anything rubbed with it. I've gotten chipmunks to voluntarily abandon wall cavities by smearing a little tiger balm inside the drywall.

[stan]

sealing the bottom of the spring. buy a good quality clay and dry, pulverize and sprinkle into the water it will sink into the flowing cracks then expand and seal the bottom.

[amplecatdeacasacasa-mifaco]

The chipmunks developed a lil spring out of your line

[RootsofResilienceDesign]

Maybe turn the holes into little drip resistent drinking ball things where the animals can drink a little bit and avoid the desire to punch more holes, could work out as a cheap test

[jasonGreenVw]

You have mentioned buying a ram-pump. They are fairly simple to and cheap to build so I was wondering why buy when you can build. Their are a lot of how to videos here to use, plus if you google ram-pump and look under images it's easy to find plans. I would recommend having a big catch tank before the ram-pump for both a steady volume and to catch any debris.

[benwheeler]

Loved that spiderweb shot thru to work

[mehrzadm]

Had never heard of ‘spring development’. Thanks for sharing. Any info on history and archaeology of this technology?

[grimnir]

I love the helmet used for chainsaw work.
Looks like an X-Wing pilot helmet