Thank you so much for posting. I live in the united states but I am wanting to create a water catchment system so that I do not have to pay for or depend on municipal water systems. This was a very comprehensive , well spoken, very informative, and well thought out video. You have answered my questions of being able to build my own cistern and how to Seal it. Thank you again. All love and God Bless
Charlie Chong - Cement dust is one thing, cured concrete is something else. Totally different and inert in most cases. Analogy can be made for example between fresh paint or cured paint. The first can be full of nasty vapors from thinners, etc. in it's dry form you use it on tables chairs, etc. where you can have direct contact. Hope it helps. :-)
I have a vague memory of bio gas dome being built at my home using similar method . That was some 20 years ago. I plan to build a shallower and larger diameter water tank for keeping fish as a hobby. I was looking for a how to video on this subject to refresh my memory and learn more about this method of tank construction. That is how I came across this one. This video is very informative and covers the subject in a detailed fashion. Thank You for your effort.
Very interesting is the video, as to review it again. The important thing of all this is, that Mr. Alam Bemo is very explicit with his words when it comes to teaching. And more when not everyone speaks your language. GOD BLESS you for your hard work.
All I got to say thank you for helping them built the tank to collect their water we need more people like you helping out , all of the people to have an easier life thank you ! Gracias
Thank you so much for sharing this experience ! I need a tank myself greatly , your idea will be in my yard by summer ! You have blessed me with your wonderful idea ! Thank God and Bless you for sharing this !👣
Greetings. It was really nice to show them how to do it ! I realize that it was more important than just making a water tank. Knowledge is wonderful indeed. I am sure this watertank will help them for a long time
Water is life and this is a brilliant idea to make durable water reservoirs to harvest rain water. Before drinking, need to check if there is any harmful chemicals as lead, arsenic, etc. in the Cement used. Thanks.
This is a touching video on how we can bless others ,just using our knowledge to be a blessing for others,only the love of christ made this man to leave his country to serve other,love is more than words it is action
Awesome that you've done this for these people. May I suggest using metal fittings for a remote village that has no home depot. Pvc is total poo. Those fittings will be destroyed within year or so, that ball valve is not serviceable if it needs maintenance.
Very , very nice job ... with a minimal tools and the enthusiast of all people get for prosperous village..... To think that there are people who stand by and do something ....thanks for sharing..... greetings fm Chile
I-LOVE-IT! It must be a thrill to share that kind of knowledge and with people who need it the most and co-work with them in the process. In my next life, that's definitely something I'd like to get involved in.
Excellent video! Well done. I will be building a hospital in Kenya July 2015 using ferrocement. Would appreciate any experience building support columns with ferro.
this was a wonderful video I really enjoyed watching it in fact this is the second one I've watched of you building these water catch pots it's fulfilling seeing how much someone can change the lives of so many with just some inexpensive products, you are a good person, keep up the good fight for those less fortunate God bless you and your friends and family.
Thank you for this very informative and step by step video! Just like a previous viewer, I too live in the United States and want to reduce my dependence on municipal water and energy and have been reading on ferrocement tanks. This video now shows me how to build what I need. Although my shape is more like a giant "U" and will be partially inground this has been just what the Dr ordered. So, thank you for makinging it and sharing it too.
The cement is inert once cured. Not toxic at all. There are cement lined pipes in some municipal water systems, and not a problem. There are regulations in many places about rain water harvesting, especially for potable use. It can be very onerous if allowed at all, though not necessary scientifically. Just political.
+Charlie Chong, That is talking about Cement Dust. Where would this Cement dust be after the cement is cured? Added: "Cement industry is involved in the development of structure of this advanced and modern world but generates dust during its production" So after construction is done, rinse the dust away, no dust any more unless someone grinds the hard cement.
Andromedus - A slurry of cement/water is pretty much enough. Properly done it will retain it´s properties for years. The use of other commercially available products is more an option than an obligation. ;-) Cheers
Looks like a wonderful idea for people in remote areas without access to clean water but wouldn't the water be a little toxic to drink if the inside of this tank isn't lined with a protective material?
Once the concrete cures (mostly in 7 days, compete in 28 days) the material is inert unless you introduce some really strong acids, which would be far more problem than the concrete that is being degraded. In fact, some pipes in municipal water systems are cement lined and not a problem.
Some time see if a couple of layers of welded-wire metal fence can do for the rebar. Just for kicks, try a model with local fibers weaved into a wire basket frame and concrete that up. If it works, it will be cheaper than all metal.
***** With fibercrete they mix fibers with concrete, usually fiberglass. Anything you can make a strong lasting rope out of should do for fiber. Chop into short pieces and mix. Look up papercrete on RUclips, so many lbs paper ground into water mixed with less weight of concrete makes papercrete. Stronger fibers should make stronger results?
***** You could weave thin bamboo or splits into a thick bamboo frame and fill with concrete or small-fiber fibercrete. Suppose you made a boat hull and filled the weave with canned foam instead? It would need a stronger skin at the least.
Wonderful construction!!! Very good way to help the society. I have a small doubt.........won't the wire mesh get rusted when the inner layer concrete chips off? Thanks for posting this video!!!!1
Really enjoyed watching it, and brought lots of ideas to me. As an amateure winemaker was wondering have you ever made an egg shape tank? Do you see much difference in construction method?
There´s always risk of water contamination in any kind of tank. Reason why regular testing and filtering. Is a wise, or at least advisable condition prior to use. Cement tanks are neither better or worse than other types. Although have one feature that can be an advantage. They keep the water cooler, than a comparable plastic/metal tank. ;-)
Mr. Alen, working with the community leaving in interior area and facilitating them to ease their life is really great job.
Thank you so much for posting. I live in the united states but I am wanting to create a water catchment system so that I do not have to pay for or depend on municipal water systems. This was a very comprehensive , well spoken, very informative, and well thought out video. You have answered my questions of being able to build my own cistern and how to Seal it. Thank you again. All love and God Bless
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15448758
Charlie Chong - Cement dust is one thing, cured concrete is something else. Totally different and inert in most cases.
Analogy can be made for example between fresh paint or cured paint. The first can be full of nasty vapors from thinners, etc. in it's dry form you use it on tables chairs, etc. where you can have direct contact. Hope it helps. :-)
Proud of my dad!
God bless you!!!
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Making a better world to live on. Congratulations.
👍👍jefe exelente. Trabajó. Que. Diosito. Te. De. Munchicima Salud. Para. Halludar. A. Perzonas que. Lo. Necesitamos mil gracias 🙏 🙏👍
Your work with the community is fantastic, but this is also the best video I have seen on FeCement.
I have a vague memory of bio gas dome being built at my home using similar method . That was some 20 years ago. I plan to build a shallower and larger diameter water tank for keeping fish as a hobby. I was looking for a how to video on this subject to refresh my memory and learn more about this method of tank construction. That is how I came across this one. This video is very informative and covers the subject in a detailed fashion. Thank You for your effort.
I like this video, especially seeing the whole community involved in the project. People can do wonders when they cooperate. Thank you.
Head's off to Mr. Alan Bemo and his staff. The world needs people like you. Thank you!
Коллективный труд и хороший инженер-залог качественного результата) спасибо
Very interesting is the video, as to review it again. The important thing of all this is, that Mr. Alam Bemo is very explicit with his words when it comes to teaching. And more when not everyone speaks your language. GOD BLESS you for your hard work.
Who could not like this?
Great video.
this is an amazing video of how it is done. all the tools are first rate and easy to make and workmanship is amazing. hats off to this project
May God reward you for all the good you do for other people.❤
All I got to say thank you for helping them built the tank to collect their water we need more people like you helping out , all of the people to have an easier life thank you ! Gracias
Thank you so much for sharing this experience ! I need a tank myself greatly , your idea will be in my yard by summer ! You have blessed me with your wonderful idea ! Thank God and Bless you for sharing this !👣
most informative video on ferrocement tanks available on youtube.
Greetings. It was really nice to show them how to do it ! I realize that it was more important than just making a water tank. Knowledge is wonderful indeed. I am sure this watertank will help them for a long time
Are there any considerations for cold climates with ferro cement tanks other than basic maintenance and winterizing (if above ground)?
Was thinking of a tank and your RUclips has gave me the Perfect idea for my house, Thanks.
Water is life and this is a brilliant idea to make durable water reservoirs to harvest rain water. Before drinking, need to check if there is any harmful chemicals as lead, arsenic, etc. in the Cement used. Thanks.
Profetional job.Absolutely helpfull!.Really helpfull to anybody ho wants to store rainwater anywhere.Thanks for sharing.
Everyone in short supply of water watch this extremely brilliant. God bless😇
Good Job!! Looks like a satisfying project to be involved in!
This is a touching video on how we can bless others ,just using our knowledge to be a blessing for others,only the love of christ made this man to leave his country to serve other,love is more than words it is action
Very beautiful God bless you I am very happy 😄 in this humanitarian and beautiful work
it is very good for countryside small villages, therefore I would like to thank you for presenting y this videos
Very good example for teamwork!
Thank you. Best on cement tank seen. Making mine next to my little house, off grid.
Same.
Very nice job! What a lifesaver for these people.
Fantastic video, thanks for taking the time and effort to share your wonderful work.
Very helpful to those people who can't afford to carry a water tank or those villages without a street. This is good project for anyone.
Good teamwork and good work. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Well Done, this is probably the best demonstration for ferrocement I have ever seen!
Спасибо за хорошее видео!!! Всем привет из Майкопа Республика Адыгея, Россия!!!
Excellent video. We will be building one for a school in the Marilog District, Davao, Mindanao, Philippines.
Those 449 people who gave this a thumb down are brain dead! Thank you for helping those villagers. Very informative vid.
Alan GOD Blesa you for what you are doing. Great video.
Very Nice Work! I'm Very Inspired By Your Video Making Tanks For Remote Villagers. God Bless & Thank You For Posting This Video.
Thanks for help our hmong people
Awesome that you've done this for these people. May I suggest using metal fittings for a remote village that has no home depot. Pvc is total poo. Those fittings will be destroyed within year or so, that ball valve is not serviceable if it needs maintenance.
Very nice video 👍
Worked very robustly and honestly.
Awesome Sir. Can't wait to build my own water storage tank.
What a great Tank. Thanks for sharing. I will build one for myself soon. Hope it will turn as nice as yours. Thanks again.
Very , very nice job ... with a minimal tools and the enthusiast of all people get for prosperous village..... To think that there are people who stand by and do something ....thanks for sharing..... greetings fm Chile
I-LOVE-IT! It must be a thrill to share that kind of knowledge and with people who need it the most and co-work with them in the process. In my next life, that's definitely something I'd like to get involved in.
Thank you sir for your very good project I got the information which I was looking for very long time thanks once again.
What a wonderful video. God bless you!
Excellent video! Well done. I will be building a hospital in Kenya July 2015 using ferrocement. Would appreciate any experience building support columns with ferro.
Watching from kenya. I am impressed
this was a wonderful video I really enjoyed watching it in fact this is the second one I've watched of you building these water catch pots it's fulfilling seeing how much someone can change the lives of so many with just some inexpensive products, you are a good person, keep up the good fight for those less fortunate God bless you and your friends and family.
Excellent. God bless you. Keep up the good work.
Admirable Sir!! My congratulations to you....
6:59 I’ve never seen this rebar bending trick before ingenious- simple !
Nice content. Thank you for sharing. Will support and will be following your videos,
Muito obrigado por fazer esse vídeo instrutivo, ele mudara a vida de muita gente para melhor no mundo todo,obrigado.
que gran trabajo, los felicito y gracias por compartir
Thank you for this very informative and step by step video! Just like a previous viewer, I too live in the United States and want to reduce my dependence on municipal water and energy and have been reading on ferrocement tanks. This video now shows me how to build what I need. Although my shape is more like a giant "U" and will be partially inground this has been just what the Dr ordered. So, thank you for makinging it and sharing it too.
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You may drink polluted with cement water. Could be wrong.
Right...they drink cement-washed water...pretty toxic.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15448758
The cement is inert once cured. Not toxic at all. There are cement lined pipes in some municipal water systems, and not a problem. There are regulations in many places about rain water harvesting, especially for potable use. It can be very onerous if allowed at all, though not necessary scientifically. Just political.
+Charlie Chong,
That is talking about Cement Dust. Where would this Cement dust be after the cement is cured?
Added:
"Cement industry is involved in the development of structure of this advanced and modern world but generates dust during its production"
So after construction is done, rinse the dust away, no dust any more unless someone grinds the hard cement.
Awesome work!
Very nice idea. I like it.
very good video.. it was so easy to understand.. great job!
When you "seal" the inside of the tank at 14:50, do you add any special water-impermeable sealant to the mix (besides cement and water)?
Andromedus - A slurry of cement/water is pretty much enough. Properly done it will retain it´s properties for years.
The use of other commercially available products is more an option than an obligation. ;-)
Cheers
So wonderful and helpful.
Masha'Allah very nice thanks so much very heard work God bless you all in this life and Hear aftar
Zoo sab rau mej. Tau klej haus lawm lo. 😉💧🍺
good job helping this community I just hope there is nobody testing the river waters and back yards for minerals to steal.
Wonderful work!
Errata at 0:36: Area = πr^2 (pi r squared)
Wonderful idea , good job
Thank you for posting this Good job
Hebat dan kreatip banget sip
Excellent job. Well done
Nice and interesting work!!!!...
Keep going!!!...greetings
Fantastic tutorial!
This is so impressive. I will make mine this way.
very nice Job
Very well explained..thank you!
Thank you for all the details! Great video :)
,,,God Bless Y'all.
Great job, I am guessing the location. Peru is this correct?
This place is based in a northern of Laos. In southeast asia
The villagers love helping 👍👍
Exelente la idea fue muy buena... nice job
Brilliant works thanks
Very nice work I like it
But in which country and city
How can we help
A wonderful video.
God bless you and to this community..
excellent work..
Juan Manuel Machuca Rodriquez
Well done....
Great video! Would this work in cold climates? Would the freeze thaw cycles crack it?
This was in Vietnam (I think) Asian Countries don't get cold , no ice, no snow ...
nice idea to help my Hmong people, this is my my district.
Thanks for the video, very nice.
Well done job....
Great work ❤
Very inspirational the way I see it, teach a man to fish and they've got food for life...
YOU NEED TO CHECK OUT THE RAM PUMP TO SEND WATER TO HIGHER ELEVATION WITH NO ELECTRICITY NEEDED
Looks like a wonderful idea for people in remote areas without access to clean water but wouldn't the water be a little toxic to drink if the inside of this tank isn't lined with a protective material?
Once the concrete cures (mostly in 7 days, compete in 28 days) the material is inert unless you introduce some really strong acids, which would be far more problem than the concrete that is being degraded. In fact, some pipes in municipal water systems are cement lined and not a problem.
not the tank is ok but the roof contain asbestos which is toxic
Some time see if a couple of layers of welded-wire metal fence can do for the rebar.
Just for kicks, try a model with local fibers weaved into a wire basket frame and concrete that up. If it works, it will be cheaper than all metal.
*****
With fibercrete they mix fibers with concrete, usually fiberglass.
Anything you can make a strong lasting rope out of should do for fiber. Chop into short pieces and mix.
Look up papercrete on RUclips, so many lbs paper ground into water mixed with less weight of concrete makes papercrete. Stronger fibers should make stronger results?
*****
You could weave thin bamboo or splits into a thick bamboo frame and fill with concrete or small-fiber fibercrete.
Suppose you made a boat hull and filled the weave with canned foam instead? It would need a stronger skin at the least.
Wonderful construction!!! Very good way to help the society. I have a small doubt.........won't the wire mesh get rusted when the inner layer concrete chips off? Thanks for posting this video!!!!1
yes, they would rust if theyre not galvanized then exposed to oxygen
Really enjoyed watching it, and brought lots of ideas to me.
As an amateure winemaker was wondering have you ever made an egg shape tank?
Do you see much difference in construction method?
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Looks like a hell of a lot of work to avoid a $130 tank but availability may factor in. Still its a great project Good job.
for them 142 $ have more value than you
Are there any health risks using the water stored in the cement tanks?
There´s always risk of water contamination in any kind of tank.
Reason why regular testing and filtering. Is a wise, or at least advisable condition prior to use.
Cement tanks are neither better or worse than other types.
Although have one feature that can be an advantage. They keep the water cooler, than a comparable plastic/metal tank. ;-)
Is that safe to drinks the water rights after the tanks finishes?