After you bury the waterline/conduit with about 6” of fill, you should lay in some caution tape on top before you completely bury it. That way if you ever have to dig it up in the future you run into the caution tape before you hit your water line! Great video though, looking forward to seeing the barn addition finished.
Nice work, suggestion, always back fill with sand 6" under water line and 6" or more above it so that rock pressure won't puncture the lines. Also lay tape above the line so the next time you dig, you know what and where the line is. Thanks for the video.
It's going to make a huge difference to the barn. Nothing like a family outing at the end of the day🤗 its the little things in life that make a difference
Eric I love the way you did this video over a few days. A lot of progress made. I raised black angus beef cattle for a few years myself. I’m a huge fan of your channel and I’ve been a subscriber from the beginning. You and your family are the kind of people that keep not only our country strong but the world strong and fed. Keep up the great work I pray that God keeps you and your family healthy and strong as well as continue to provide your needs as well. Thanks for all you do and for sharing your journey thru your day to day life on the dairy farm.
I'm thinkin' that cow hearing a machine in a different place near her "home" was hoping to smell some silage or fresh hay dumped within easy "reach"....chow time?...lol...
You have the 'chillest' cows! 🤣🤣. Been watching you for 3 years I think. Always excited to see you growing and expanding. God bless you and your family.
The barn project is looking and coming along good. I like that you put that conduit line in for future electrical wires, good thinking. Thanks for sharing, have a wonderful weekend.
I agree Mike M. I loved how the white cow just layer there. The construction dosnt bother them. How is the mom and new baby??? Can't wait to see it all finished
Out in Nevada, you have lots of sand, and it's cheap -- not so in Pennsylvania. That would be quite expensive to put that much sand around the pipe. And every T is a possible failure point (leak) in the pipe. Better to have a continuous pipe all the way. They can always dig it up and insert a T junction in the future, if one is needed. (Just like they are doing now to add this one.)
I think the old saying, "Many hands make light work" fits here. A major project, well planned and it seems that all is going well. Would have loved to have seen more of your family.
I absolutely love your quick Outros. I hate it when people don’t do one, but it’s even better when they do one, it’s a really quick one, thank you. You do it all the time and I love it. 👍🏻😎🚜🐄🐮🌽
Awesome video Eric! Judging by the comments, I'd say you did well with another unmentioned "RUclipsr Pro Tip". Was pretty special listening to you think back to when the addition was put on 10 years ago, working with the 9th generation to scope out the water lines, and then seeing the 11th generation as you were "showing them the progress". Thanks for the inspiration!
3:26 At first I thought the building was wobbling and I thought, "That can't be good!" After a bit I realized the platform was wobbling and I was just dumb! 🤣🤣
Love the channel it’s great to see our younger generation learning the family farm life. If it wasn’t for you and other young farmers no telling where this country would be so Thank You from the older generation.
I like how you start your videos by going right into it. No annoying music and drama intros, just the real deal. Nice to see the littles. I think Jack had some pretty good suggestions too regarding what remains to be done with the roof.
I seldom give you fellows advice...But when you bury any lines underground that is covered in concrete I have always laid them in 6 inches of sand covered in 6 inches of sand to eliminate any debris or rocks from having me cut up a cement floor. Ask me how many times it took me to learn. OK 2. 1st time it was my own and it was very disruptive to fix. 2nd time $12,000 to fix for a client....in 1982. The price of a new truck. Cheers 🇨🇦
The extension looks really good and it went up super fast too!! Nice to see your family at the end of the video too. Love your channel as I watch it to unwind with at the end of my working day. 10/10
Your addition looks great. Experienced workers make it look easy. All the work you and your dad do is definitely a money saver. How soon after the video was the calf born? Stay safe.
You definitely have farming in your blood. I am impressed by all the skills you have. Your work ethic is so good to see. You do not mind getting dirty. The job has to get done. Thanks for sharing your day to day operations.
11:40 that gray plastic conduit, if you heat it up with the heat gun (torch kinda works but it is hard to control temperature) it is really easy to make the bends in when it is hot, then it locks back into place when it cools down in a minute or so
Another great video. Just one minor suggestion... wear leather gloves when you are working with sheet metal. Take it from someone who has enjoyed cuts, stitches, and tetanus shots as we've worked on sheet metal on our buildings . Good work though. Doing so much yourself is extremely cost efficient nowadays.
Bro you’ve got talent and your very hardworking ✊ your an inspiration for me because am just starting goat farming and I watch your videos on a daily basis for inspiration. Keep inspiring and educating .
Kids and wife must be proud of you and how hard you work. I wish most of the young adults in our fine country were as motivated as you. Great video. Very impressed with the Amish workers. I follow a hog farm operation in Iowa, father and son. They use the Amish to build most of their new barns. Talk about a good work ethic; it's nice to see.
Eric I was going to tell you that any time we put a waterline in we put a tile line in and ran the water and electrical lines through the tile line in case of a water leak which usually happens in the winter and instead of having to break the concrete you just pull a new line through the tile line and where there was a hogwater we had well curbing and you just go down and unclamp and tape a new line to the old one and reclamation both ends and only takes a hour to do everything. In your case it's a cattle waterer but here in Nw Iowa it gets a lot colder than by you.
Good job so far! Nice to have a good supervisor 🐶. Got a kick out of the cow just watching you work and also nice to see your family. Little ones will grow up fast. Enjoy
great video 😃 Thanks Guys and Gals. I'm sure i'm not alone.. but the vids ARE NEVER LONG ENOUGH! 😔 lovely to see fam and nippers getting a dose of what hard work looks like! 😉 .. Eric. man, you must be knackered!! Toddlers are cherubs and devils at the same time, and will find any which way to find a problem, whilst breaking your heart with innocence. Again, thanks for the vid. Legend. :)
Recommendation. Put duct tape on the end of your conduit stub ups. It would sure be a shame to get dirt or a rock, or worse concrete, in there and not be able to get anything through it later.
Your farm has grown the last few years. And look read good so far . You should put markers out so you know where the water lines out and electric wires in the ground.
Great tip Andrew Folgmann. To add to that you should put some tape over those exposed conduit in the future. If you get a rock in there pulling wire will be next to impossible. $.10 of tape could save lots of headaches. Great vid as always
With water in the trough, a French drain may have been appropriate to direct the water away until the leaked source is found. No real issue in Summer, but frozen water could be a big issue in Winter.
Hey man fantastic work , i love to watch your videos , i myself work on a farm in denmark. oh and those panels you removed on the front can cut fingers real easy so remember gloves haha.
Hey Eric, don't know if it matters but I always try and watch the ads instead of skipping and clicking on them sometimes and screwing around on the website so it looks like im browsing. Does that bring you any extra revenue? Or does RUclips not even tell you.. I've always been curious if it makes a difference It was hotter again in NJ this week, hope you guys stayed cool.. north jersey is desperate for rain my grandparents yard is completely brown. Hope the corn is coming along okay. Stay safe 🤙
Nice video don't know why but builds like these just easy to watch, Great progress done in no time, don't support the amish just because how they treat their women but do know how to get things done.
I love that the cows just hang out watching you all work.
and having calves
Their just curious on lookers!!! Looking good fellas!!!👍🏻👍🏻
Love the work ethic and attitude. I don't think I've ever heard a single moan or complaint? Thanks for sharing your progress!
I had an Amish crew put on a new metal roof on my customer's barn and it is amazing how fast and meticulous they work. Great video as usual. Thanks.
Amish, Hutterite, and Mexican guys are hard workers.
@@BWYinYang racist
@@robbybachmann8061 How is giving people a compliment racist?
@@stewoe7157 He’s joking. Everything is racist nowadays, including walking in the rain.
Loved watching your farm grow the past few years 😁
After you bury the waterline/conduit with about 6” of fill, you should lay in some caution tape on top before you completely bury it. That way if you ever have to dig it up in the future you run into the caution tape before you hit your water line! Great video though, looking forward to seeing the barn addition finished.
Great idea
I believe that is code anytime you bury electrical line.
@@BWYinYang Not sure about electric, around here they do that for gas, though.
You looked beat at the end...that's what a good long day looks like. Coming along nicely 👌.
Most tired and dirty Ive seen him...
Nice work, suggestion, always back fill with sand 6" under water line and 6" or more above it so that rock pressure won't puncture the lines. Also lay tape above the line so the next time you dig, you know what and where the line is. Thanks for the video.
It's going to make a huge difference to the barn.
Nothing like a family outing at the end of the day🤗 its the little things in life that make a difference
So Cool that white cow just sitting there watching you dig with the backhoe she was literally 3 feet away from you. That was awesome.
She was like what ya doing 😂
She was enjoying the room with a view 😃
I was thinking the same thing ! Very calm and confident in their surroundings. Great care goes into all the cows.
It was cool...they seem pretty curious.....she was a natural supervisor!
She looked like a very confident foreman watching the work get done. 😂
Eric I love the way you did this video over a few days. A lot of progress made. I raised black angus beef cattle for a few years myself. I’m a huge fan of your channel and I’ve been a subscriber from the beginning. You and your family are the kind of people that keep not only our country strong but the world strong and fed. Keep up the great work I pray that God keeps you and your family healthy and strong as well as continue to provide your needs as well. Thanks for all you do and for sharing your journey thru your day to day life on the dairy farm.
There is no better feeling than working alongside your dad. Thanks for sharing.
I loved seeing that cow just laying there watching you work the backhoe....such curious creatures!
I'm thinkin' that cow hearing a machine in a different place near her "home" was hoping to smell some silage or fresh hay dumped within easy "reach"....chow time?...lol...
You have the 'chillest' cows! 🤣🤣. Been watching you for 3 years I think. Always excited to see you growing and expanding. God bless you and your family.
The barn project is looking and coming along good. I like that you put that conduit line in for future electrical wires, good thinking. Thanks for sharing, have a wonderful weekend.
I agree Mike M. I loved how the white cow just layer there. The construction dosnt bother them. How is the mom and new baby??? Can't wait to see it all finished
They are doing well
Working hard. All farmers are Jack's of all trades. Great job and video.
LOVED THE OLD WHITE COW just watching you dig the trench ! Congratulations on the add on the barn. Thanks Men!!
Yellow caution tape, bed pipe with sand, and cover with 8” of sand. Run a locator wire with the pipe and add a T every 20’!! Bob in Nevada
Out in Nevada, you have lots of sand, and it's cheap -- not so in Pennsylvania. That would be quite expensive to put that much sand around the pipe.
And every T is a possible failure point (leak) in the pipe. Better to have a continuous pipe all the way. They can always dig it up and insert a T junction in the future, if one is needed. (Just like they are doing now to add this one.)
@@timothymbonham4453 In some states, it is the building code that you must use the appropriate tape over electric, water, sewer lines ect.
Just a hint, from an old electrician. With a long run of PVC you will find using a Rigid Steel 90 will make the pulling much easier.
I've never thought of that, very cool. I wonder why the PVC has increased friction? Sounds like you have had a lot of experiences with both types.
For sure, he might have to use some pull soap to slick the inside of the PVC pipe.
I think the old saying, "Many hands make light work" fits here. A major project, well planned and it seems that all is going well. Would have loved to have seen more of your family.
I love following along - because I don't do anything like this in my life. Fun to watch you expand.
I absolutely love your quick Outros. I hate it when people don’t do one, but it’s even better when they do one, it’s a really quick one, thank you. You do it all the time and I love it. 👍🏻😎🚜🐄🐮🌽
Awesome video Eric! Judging by the comments, I'd say you did well with another unmentioned "RUclipsr Pro Tip". Was pretty special listening to you think back to when the addition was put on 10 years ago, working with the 9th generation to scope out the water lines, and then seeing the 11th generation as you were "showing them the progress". Thanks for the inspiration!
You are one of the best farmer on youtube
3:26 At first I thought the building was wobbling and I thought, "That can't be good!" After a bit I realized the platform was wobbling and I was just dumb! 🤣🤣
Eric make sure you watch out for the little dog. Make me nervous moving all that heavy equipment around him.
Love the channel it’s great to see our younger generation learning the family farm life. If it wasn’t for you and other young farmers no telling where this country would be so Thank You from the older generation.
Impressive work I must say. Looking 😊 great
I like how you start your videos by going right into it. No annoying music and drama intros, just the real deal.
Nice to see the littles. I think Jack had some pretty good suggestions too regarding what remains to be done with the roof.
Another outstanding video
Thank you for keeping us updated on your operation
Your a natural on running equipment Eric. Love how your dad lets you take the reins. Thks. for sharing.
"Lets you"???
I seldom give you fellows advice...But when you bury any lines underground that is covered in concrete I have always laid them in 6 inches of sand covered in 6 inches of sand to eliminate any debris or rocks from having me cut up a cement floor.
Ask me how many times it took me to learn.
OK 2. 1st time it was my own and it was very disruptive to fix. 2nd time $12,000 to fix for a client....in 1982.
The price of a new truck. Cheers 🇨🇦
The extension looks really good and it went up super fast too!! Nice to see your family at the end of the video too. Love your channel as I watch it to unwind with at the end of my working day. 10/10
Fine video. Construction is looking good.
Your addition looks great. Experienced workers make it look easy. All the work you and your dad do is definitely a money saver. How soon after the video was the calf born? Stay safe.
Really moving along on the extension!
You definitely have farming in your blood. I am impressed by all the skills you have. Your work ethic is so good to see. You do not mind getting dirty. The job has to get done. Thanks for sharing your day to day operations.
11:40
that gray plastic conduit, if you heat it up with the heat gun (torch kinda works but it is hard to control temperature) it is really easy to make the bends in when it is hot, then it locks back into place when it cools down in a minute or so
Another great video. Just one minor suggestion... wear leather gloves when you are working with sheet metal. Take it from someone who has enjoyed cuts, stitches, and tetanus shots as we've worked on sheet metal on our buildings . Good work though. Doing so much yourself is extremely cost efficient nowadays.
That pretty white cow was just watching and chilling
Thank You for sharing your family videos with us
Really enjoy the new-construction video. That crew does great work, and it's neat to see the equipment they use. Always enjoy watching construction!
Doing A Great job ERIC ! Those posts and footings won’t go anywhere with all the rock. Going to be a nice addition. 👍👍
Bro you’ve got talent and your very hardworking ✊ your an inspiration for me because am just starting goat farming and I watch your videos on a daily basis for inspiration. Keep inspiring and educating .
5 mins ago. Thanks for sharing the project with us. Congrats on 400k. Keep us posted!
Kids and wife must be proud of you and how hard you work. I wish most of the young adults in our fine country were as motivated as you. Great video. Very impressed with the Amish workers. I follow a hog farm operation in Iowa, father and son. They use the Amish to build most of their new barns. Talk about a good work ethic; it's nice to see.
Wow the extension to the building is going up quick looks good have a blessed day
Eric I was going to tell you that any time we put a waterline in we put a tile line in and ran the water and electrical lines through the tile line in case of a water leak which usually happens in the winter and instead of having to break the concrete you just pull a new line through the tile line and where there was a hogwater we had well curbing and you just go down and unclamp and tape a new line to the old one and reclamation both ends and only takes a hour to do everything. In your case it's a cattle waterer but here in Nw Iowa it gets a lot colder than by you.
It was nice to see your family! Great work on the barn extension.
Post frame is the strongest construction method. These men know their business. Pay attention America! They're feeding you.
Couldn’t agree more Spread the word about this podcast eh PEACE
It is amazing that you have such good farming soul but at the barn area it's all rock and red clay
Eric should contact THE local High School and get a couple teenage interns to work afternoons. Imagine the on site education the kids would get PEACE
Good job so far! Nice to have a good supervisor 🐶. Got a kick out of the cow just watching you work and also nice to see your family. Little ones will grow up fast. Enjoy
Suggestion. When running electrical conduit, use 90 deg bends with a 36" radius. Makes pulling wire a lot easier.
Great vídeo.
It’s moving soooooo fast!!! Very cool process to watch😎
Did Momma Cow and her calf do ok? Her timing was right convenient for you being right there. 👍
Cows are such curious critters.
As always great content. The cows are so comfortable around you. Enjoy the weekend.
great video 😃 Thanks Guys and Gals. I'm sure i'm not alone.. but the vids ARE NEVER LONG ENOUGH! 😔 lovely to see fam and nippers getting a dose of what hard work looks like! 😉 .. Eric. man, you must be knackered!! Toddlers are cherubs and devils at the same time, and will find any which way to find a problem, whilst breaking your heart with innocence. Again, thanks for the vid. Legend. :)
awesome video Eric. Thank you and your family.
Hello from Aberdeenshire in Scotland 🏴 great video as usual
That lift sure made your much easier.
Great progress made in the build Eric!, great video-thanks for sharing 👍🏻
Love seeing it all go together
Great video Eric that hard work you do is so rewarding just like me😁
Great awesome video Eric. Lots of new things happening
Recommendation. Put duct tape on the end of your conduit stub ups. It would sure be a shame to get dirt or a rock, or worse concrete, in there and not be able to get anything through it later.
Coming along nicely Eric👍👍👍👍👍👍
Love to watch these we sold out in 2011 and it haunts me everyday without it keep going strong
What state are you from? I'm a dairy farmer from the north east
@@bobthebuilder5779 upstate new york
@@duraspace7285 cool my grandfather was from Washington county NY. I farm in Maine
@@bobthebuilder5779 sweet we owned 4 or 5 at one time but as the years went we got less and less and finally sold out i cant even drive by it anymore
Congratz on 400k! That's moving along fast.
man, Eric , you did almost all the pipe work!
Why do I get 5 year old excited every week when I see a new video drop? Literally said “oh goodie” when I saw the notification. Lol
Your farm has grown the last few years. And look read good so far . You should put markers out so you know where the water lines out and electric wires in the ground.
Probably glad that dirt bucket was purchased. Paid for its self in no time.
Great video as usual Eric if you ever give up farming you definitely have a future as an operator good job
Great video.
In South Dakota, where I live, water lines have to be a least six feet deep. At the minimum.
Great tip Andrew Folgmann. To add to that you should put some tape over those exposed conduit in the future. If you get a rock in there pulling wire will be next to impossible. $.10 of tape could save lots of headaches. Great vid as always
Hi Eric and dad and families awesome finish watching your video beautiful lots of work always looking out for cow’s and as always you all be safe 🇺🇸🇺🇸
I love your neighbors!!
With water in the trough, a French drain may have been appropriate to direct the water away until the leaked source is found. No real issue in Summer, but frozen water could be a big issue in Winter.
For future purposes, try out the wire hanger trick to locate water lines. It’s weird but it works.
Did you guys notice any milk production loss during this process. Keep up the great videos thank you
Always waiting for your videos 10 gen farmer from the imperial co California.
You guys do so many varied tasks, no job to big, no job too small!
LOVE ALL YOUR VIDEOS ERIC HAVE BLESSED DAY
Nice belt addition. U are officially a real farmer🤣🤣
Looks great!
I’m curious if you keep schematics of the exact location of all your water and electrical lines on the farm?
You have a good point Peggy and I had thought of that too. But everything he records he has a good visual "record" of it anyway.
In one of the video he did explain about that. Most of the records are older since they have built the farm and added to it in phases.
Hope he's has schematics for back in the old days. Now he has this video if he doesn't have anything else.
I’ve been watching your channel since you started it!
You're doing a much bigger change then I had thought! It'll be a big improvement. Cows get to watch you work, lucky cows...lol(Robin)
Hey man fantastic work , i love to watch your videos , i myself work on a farm in denmark.
oh and those panels you removed on the front can cut fingers real easy so remember gloves haha.
Love your videos!
Why are you adding on is it for dry cows and more free stalls. It good to see a father and son work together. Hope milk goes up for all dairy farmers.
Looks good🤩🤩 and amish work so fast🤩🤩
Hey Eric, don't know if it matters but I always try and watch the ads instead of skipping and clicking on them sometimes and screwing around on the website so it looks like im browsing. Does that bring you any extra revenue? Or does RUclips not even tell you.. I've always been curious if it makes a difference
It was hotter again in NJ this week, hope you guys stayed cool.. north jersey is desperate for rain my grandparents yard is completely brown. Hope the corn is coming along okay. Stay safe 🤙
Thanks for sharing a quick shot of Evelyn and Jack and your wife. I think I got the names correct. ❤️😊
your right
Going to look really good when finished
Nice video don't know why but builds like these just easy to watch, Great progress done in no time, don't support the amish just because how they treat their women but do know how to get things done.