How Our Off Grid Water System Works

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[MynewTennesseeHome]

I have a rain water catchment system for all my water needs too. My main tank is 2/3 in the ground, I ran into rock. I only got it 2/3 into the ground and covered the top 1/3 with dirt held in place with terraced concrete blocks where now strawberries are growing. I have a "first flush" tank that feeds my cistern and use one of those harbor freight shallow well pump/tank combos. I also have 2 IBC totes and several barrels above ground to catch water for my garden and animals. We get temps into the teens occasionally but only stays below freezing for a few days. I don't have my above ground tanks hard plumbed and if full there's enough mass they don't freeze solid. I have a Big Berkey for drinking.

[MosaicHomestead]

I have been on off grid water for a couple of years, my water source is also rain water, the biggest difference between your system and mine is, I only used copper tubbing, my hot water heater is solar and my pumping system is 12v and runs on wind and solar, I also use berkey as my water drinking source, nice system.

[Retrofire-]

If you designed this entire layout and constructed it I have to admit I find that impressive

[kristyb]

WOW, they have water that comes out of the wall,
That is one of the best remarks your son said, I'll never forget that, lol

[darthlogicus]

Some friends and I want to create our own sustainable space. This is invaluable information.
Thank you for sharing!

[josefnewsom]

Pressure relief valve. I love the fact that there are no coded and regulations out here.

[mcanultymichelle]

I like how we can view what you’ve done with your system. Easy to understand 🤔

[darecofreedomfarm]

I have a 9 acre water catchment system that waters my garden with a ram pump. My water well is 1/4 mile away. I power it with 230v from my split phase 230v inverter. Through a direct burial 8awg 2 wire. I get 115 v at the well house for lights by running one leg to ground.
It supplies two households and a machine shop with water. My house is all electric. I am off grid and take long hot showers. I average using just over 6 kWh a day. Sometimes up to 12 when my wife runs the AC and does the laundry. The power company had me using 20 to 30 kWh per day.? I’m sure I use less now, but I don’t think I use that much less!!

[SustainablyYoursHomestead]

Very cool setup! You made it sound a lot simpler than I would have imagined it being.

[reneecasey]

You will LOVE those BIG faucets with canning etc- we moved to a old house and before the remodel we had to put in a NEW faucet and now its the favorite - and so so helpful- Thank you for all your in and advice- after 18 years we’ve been able to move to our forever home- and were thankful_ so your advice is helpful as were a little rusty - but its coming back JUST IN TIME

[billwoehl]

If you can get the bottom of the tank at least 10' above highest output, you won't need a pump, a 10' drop will give about 60 lbs. of pressure in the house. And... cover that PVC or switch to CPVC, OEX, or copper for anything out in the weather and sunlight, sunlight wreaks havok on PVC. Also, creating a vortex in the tank will keep it from freezing ❄️

[watchmansduty]

You can always set you up some kind of pot belly stove water warming system if you have it higher than your line it automatically circulates.

[itchinforfishin]

Awesome work I think for an off grid set up this is an amazing setup man! Definitely taking some ideas from this thank you!

[theodoremassonburg]

Hi. Great job. Where did you get the water pump?

[wiremanibew]

Nice system. Not worried regarding code, but safety, would suggest a gas shutoff on gas feed to water heater

[alanchristensen]

Excellent system. Good advice looking at doing this for my place.

[detroitredneckdetroitredne]

Great video brother thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise and hello from Detroit Michigan 👋

[steffenschmidt]

I also want to plug my distribution system to the solar system. That sounds cosmically enriching :D

[tonywestvirginia]

Hey, That is how most is done here in West Virginia other than I put the wires in conduit .

[JB-tvxm]

Very cool setup. I have a Berkey for emergencies in case I have to use water from my creek but when I tested it I noticed kind of a charcoal taste. I would probably get used to it if I used it all the time.