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@@MarquisVonLion We are using plastic but reducing the need for single use plastic by repurposing IBC totes. If you use a metal cistern for example which is very expensive and outside the budget of most Americans, even those are lined with a thin plastic layer. The alternative is drinking out of plastic gallon jugs or being lucky enough to have well water or a mountain spring near your home.

@@naturehacker1095 We have a well, but the water is so hard here in Southern New Mexico, that we have a rain water system for the garden and the house, 2 2500 gallons tanks ( made of plastic ;>) and 2 IBC totes , all of it running thru PVC pipes ;<) , we're all made of plastic nowadays, although we try, can't get away from it.

With the new overflow system shown in this video, the overflow pipe is a few inches lower than the top caps so when the water level gets to the height of the overflow pipe, it will quickly flow down the overflow pipe and the water level will never reach the height of the caps. It is leak proof! For the old system, there is a possibility of leaking with the caps loose so that is why I changed the design.

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No. I did find an aluminum coating IBC tote but it is rare. According to AI, "spray paints can potentially leach through an IBC (Intermediate Bulk Container) tote made of PET (Polyethylene terephthalate), especially if the paints contain solvents or harsh chemicals. PET is relatively resistant to many chemicals, but it may not be completely impervious to all types of solvents or aggressive substances found in certain spray paints." I play it safe and use the plastic liner since I drink the water. But there are some covers on Amazon that do work but don't last long UNLESS you add the special cover you'll see in my Rainwater System Update video coming out June 10th 2024.

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I have a new overflow system featured in my Rainwater System Update video coming out June 10th 2024. It works well with one tank.

Thanks for sharing! I am glad you like the rainwater system. I am showing an update on my system Monday June 10th with some new features. This may fix the leak issue.

@@naturehacker1095 Look forward to it. BTW, hopefully you are also adding a level indicator. I never added one on mine and had an inadvertent draining (transferring water) far more than I wanted because I was guessing. Im adding one now, using clear PVC tube, but I have to cut a piece and reattach to add the indicator. Also (reason I had to take things apart) I added a low point drain for the freezing weather we get in TX. I had several pipes crack because I did not drain them properly so I added a low point drain that ensures all water is out of the pipes during this time period.

@@araimis The video is now posted and yeas- there is a water indicator added but not one on the side. Too many issues with algae growth and so on.

Glad it was helpful! I am posting an update video on Monday June 10th. I hope you get to see it. :)

I believe all the caps are the same size. Even the 300 gallon ones.

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I use a Berkey filter to drink from my tanks. You need to filter out the bacteria with a high quality filter or UV light. A BRITA filter for example will not take out the bacteria. If you plan to upgrade in the future, make the ends a little longer so you can cut them later and then attach the 2 inch pipe from the new tanks using a 2" PVC coupler. And moving the system is easy. I cut the bottom pipe in the center and then reattached them at the new house using a 2" coupler. Just make sure to use PVC cement on all bottom pipes. The rest don't need glue.

Thanks! I have my 2024 Update Video coming out June 10th. Check it out!

It can but the plastic is slightly permeable so you take a risk with chemicals. There are also covers you can buy on Amazon that cost about $30-$50. I can’t guarantee the quality. This plastic sheeting is going on 4 years and hasn’t changed a bit. I have a new video and ebook coming out soon with the cover I built that keeps the system super cool in these hot months. Stay tuned…

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Thanks for the comments. Yes, I cover these details in my new rainwater book on building this system. I also add the option to do the overflow from the side which eliminates the need to tighten the top caps and let the air out as the water fills up. Leaks could happen if the top caps are loose when the overflow comes from the top so I have the side option for those with a system in their basement, barn, etc. And yes to rainwater having some air particles and microbes. I used a Berkey to filter the water as a secondary filtration and didn't have any issues. I hope to put an update out soon on how the system is doing. Still going strong!

I haven’t added up all the numbers, but I provide a parts list and prices and purchase links for the system in my new illustrated e-guide that can be purchased through the link in the video description. My estimate is around $500 but it depends on the cost of the totes. That will vary depending on what is available to you. I paid $100 each for mine. I also provide cost saving tips in the guide if cost is a factor for you. For example, you can buy the first flush diverter kit for $60 or make it yourself cheaper which is what I do now. I show you how to do it in the e-guide.

Hello. Since the biogas system is outside, most users cook outside on a patio or outdoor kitchen. My stove at my new house is just outside my door on my patio. However, you can retrofit a burner on your gas stove to fit biogas methane. But I would turn on a stove fan to remove any fumes from gas cooking.

There’s a few options. You can put the caps on and then twist a few times to keep them from coming off and that lets the air leave the tanks. An alternative is to cut a hole on the side of one tank near the top and insert a rubber grommet and then insert pvc pipe. 1.5 inch is all you need and that will take the overflow wherever you want to go. So the water level will stop at that hole and the water will flow out and never touch the top caps. I’m going to try the second way on a new system I built just to show how it’s done. But the method I used in this video has been working for 3 years now. I’ll do an update video with popular questions answered soon.

@john - Yes. Screw them on tight, then drill a hole to insert a water tight fitting to extend a standpipe higher than the overflow. Add a lose cap to keep mosquitoes out.

Do you recommend adding the standpipe to the screw on lid or the top of the IBC tank? I'm just trying to picture what you are recommending as I came here wondering why the water wouldn't just escape out of the loosened cap.