Solar CITIES IBC Biogas System Tutorial Complete

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  • Опубликовано: 15 мар 2015
  • This is our Solar CITIES IBC Biogas System tutorial, with photos of builds we've done around the world and an animation describing how you can do this at home!
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  • @drproton85
    @drproton85 2 года назад +9

    *I'll definitely build one of these within the next 5 years. I'll add it to my list of things to build. Everyone ask me again in 5 years if you see this comment!*

    • @Gorindakia
      @Gorindakia Год назад +2

      4 years to go, clock’s ticking! :’)

    • @MaximumLiving
      @MaximumLiving 9 месяцев назад +1

      Imagine how many hot meals you cook or have cooked for you in 5 years, how about this year?! 🙏

    • @adamdoig1448
      @adamdoig1448 4 месяца назад

      3 years left
      Better start collecting the materials 😊

    • @brendan9853
      @brendan9853 2 месяца назад

      @@adamdoig1448 I call next years message😉😂

  • @nospamman4443
    @nospamman4443 5 лет назад +14

    concise, clear, and no bs! thank you!

  • @darinwilson5089
    @darinwilson5089 7 лет назад +27

    The most informative video on this subject that I have found yet. Thank you.

  • @MrCarlRobinson
    @MrCarlRobinson 4 года назад +11

    I’ve seen some people use double blow up mattresses to store the gas, if you can’t find bladders. Then you could tee them together to increase capacity. On the plus side, it would allow you to put a flat board on top of the stack and sandbag it to give the required pressure, instead of pumping!

    • @adamsaquatics3332
      @adamsaquatics3332 2 года назад +2

      Any possible links to videos on how to connect that to this system?

  • @richardsandwell2285
    @richardsandwell2285 6 лет назад +10

    What a fantastic video, so well explained and inspiring.

  • @makisxatzimixas2372
    @makisxatzimixas2372 3 года назад +2

    Thanks a lot for this video! It the exact amount of intentionality and detail that I want! You rock.

  • @JimboJitsu
    @JimboJitsu 5 лет назад +4

    one wonders how one missed this video... great job!

  • @johngagne1
    @johngagne1 8 лет назад +55

    This is the best I have seen. Simple and informative and motivational at the same time. Very good.

  • @mikehenderson8610
    @mikehenderson8610 Год назад

    this is gold. million of people should see and do this.

  • @stephaniejosine
    @stephaniejosine Год назад +2

    Excellent, so inspiring, thank you! I can't wait to implement this on my off-grid finca

  • @travisferch9902
    @travisferch9902 3 года назад +3

    You guys are amazing! This is absolutely priceless!

  • @richwilliam3378
    @richwilliam3378 5 лет назад +7

    I've been thinking of this for a while and was looking for a good "how to" video, so thanks - I can't give you enough upticks! All the ideas I had were complicating the whole thing far too much. This is simple and doable and I can't wait to get started. Best wishes.

    • @gustav-adolfschildt
      @gustav-adolfschildt 2 года назад +3

      I am not sure if you build one already. If not try to build it with a 4" Feed in Pipe in the center and incorporate a stirrer

    • @princessjuni1821
      @princessjuni1821 2 года назад

      @@gustav-adolfschildt I’m about to start building one, have several 330 totes available and even have a long piece of 6” pvc and 10” pvc female ends that I picked up on Craigslist for $20, any tips you can give me? 6” too big, 4” better? 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @Canadianhonkindiesel
    @Canadianhonkindiesel 6 лет назад +5

    Thank you so much for sharing. I have been eye balling this biogas stuff for awhile now. But trying to think about its viability here in Canada. I think after seeing this that I have found the solution here. This should complete my off grid system very nicely. Again thank you!!!!!

  • @sleddy01
    @sleddy01 3 года назад +2

    I'll pile on the accolades. Phenomenal video.

  • @TheFarmacySeedsNetwork
    @TheFarmacySeedsNetwork 5 лет назад +2

    I read "The Handbook of Homemade Power" when I was 14.. and studied deeply on these.. I had dug a hole in the yard, gotten barrels and many of the other parts, unfortunately, my parents made me fill the hole back in and I never finished. You have re-inspired me... Maybe I will build one of these for my farm sometime soon. There are 2 best temperature zones for anaerobic digestion 90 degrees F and 120-130 F. My thought is to tie this in to my greenhouse thermal mass system and use the excess heat to help better regulate the digester temps. Thanks for sharing!

  • @dorisduodu8080
    @dorisduodu8080 7 лет назад +5

    Thanks to Mashav 2017, I had a hands on training on this simple but very useful technology. I hope to use it basically solve sanitation problem and use the efflueut to plant vegetables

  • @charleslaferriere2138
    @charleslaferriere2138 8 лет назад +3

    BEAUTIFUL!!!Can't wait to build one!! THANKS!!!!!!!!!!

    • @charlidog2
      @charlidog2 2 года назад

      5 years later, how did it turn out?

  • @synthetic_paul
    @synthetic_paul 8 лет назад +8

    Great job on the illustration.

  • @nelsondisalvatore9812
    @nelsondisalvatore9812 8 лет назад +34

    THIS IS THE BEST DESIGN I HAVE SEEN SO FAR

    • @NaLovePHAT4Life
      @NaLovePHAT4Life 5 лет назад +1

      I AGREE! THIS MAKES ME REALLY FEEL LIKE I CAN DO IT MYSELF!

    • @altha-rf1et
      @altha-rf1et 5 лет назад

      agree been studying up on the subject uses materials that I can get a hole of

  • @hannaheskin
    @hannaheskin 2 года назад +2

    Incredible, inspiring and so informative thank you!

  • @jeffcameron7853
    @jeffcameron7853 4 года назад +1

    Awesome video tutorial. I'm definitely going to make one to heat water.

  • @MrJFoster1984
    @MrJFoster1984 2 года назад

    That is for taking the time to share those folks 👍💓🙏

  • @altha-rf1et
    @altha-rf1et 5 лет назад

    best video on the subject right now I'm sleeping in my car, lost my home due to Hurricane Micheal when it hit Florida, On social security due to Parkinson. could not afford house insurance. Probably get me a utility building next month to live in and maybe a use RV in 6 months,, Just got power back yesterday got a tent set up as well Studying up on as many ways as I can that I can be off the grid,, I do have to have the power lines running to my new place, but I will be using my power as much as possible

  • @veronicathecow
    @veronicathecow 4 года назад +7

    Brilliant explanation and design, thank you for sharing!

  • @inocent007
    @inocent007 2 года назад

    This a trippy ass way to explain it in the opening. I like it. Simple construction instructions.

  • @olddanb1
    @olddanb1 3 года назад +1

    Top video.
    Looking forward to the video to teach how to scrub the gases produced of all impurities that will lead to the corrosion of pressurised storage and plumbing.

  • @vnrkain1169
    @vnrkain1169 Год назад

    Thank you for this video. It is exactly what I have been looking for. Now I can build one. Cheers

  • @denniscamba6862
    @denniscamba6862 4 года назад +2

    I love it was a great information i will do this once i got back from my country

  • @z3phyrdok
    @z3phyrdok 2 года назад

    This was awesome! I want to do this as soon as I can.

  • @MrGigi-dz9cv
    @MrGigi-dz9cv 4 года назад

    Great tutorial. Whatehver, If You are stuck with diffrent designs, remember the basics.
    Digestion takes place în a sealed container, in order to be able to collect the gas.

  • @UncommonNews777
    @UncommonNews777 2 года назад

    Best video I have seen thus far. Many thanks.

  • @evohori
    @evohori 5 лет назад +1

    Awesome video and design!!!😎👍

  • @emilycopeland2095
    @emilycopeland2095 Год назад

    Thank you so much for such a great video explaining and proving this can be done :)

  • @countryboyc130
    @countryboyc130 8 лет назад +1

    Very good technique and presentation.

  • @yurikhakhnazarian7664
    @yurikhakhnazarian7664 4 года назад +1

    Thank you very much for sharing with us all your knowledges about biogas. Thanks for your practical and clever ideas.

  • @theyareourbread
    @theyareourbread 6 лет назад

    Amazing!!! thank u forcthis,easy to understand video. I will be using this soon.

  • @jaeybeeinvestments597
    @jaeybeeinvestments597 4 года назад

    Awesome explanation. Thanks. Must try

  • @slaplapdog
    @slaplapdog 4 года назад +11

    I have considered this for my home, but the things I have read indicate a small amount of gas is produced in a household sized system.
    This lead me to think of what else it could be used for, and I came to the conclusion that a green/grow house, lit/heated by gaslight would make sense.
    When I search for information on growing plants by gaslight, I get either ancient information, or weed growers referencing that ancient information to use with electrical light.
    I think a building that processes compost through chickens and the chicken waste through a biogas system, while growing plants, and producing fertilizer, would be a good fit in lots of urban areas.

  • @-robo-
    @-robo- 2 года назад +1

    You might consider marking the pipes above the top of the tank, to indicate which direction the cuts and holes below.

  • @geraldhickey6058
    @geraldhickey6058 3 года назад

    Thank you from Zimbabwe. 2021 lockdown project.

  • @agritech802
    @agritech802 Год назад

    Great video, thanks for sharing

  • @zulu5078
    @zulu5078 8 лет назад +6

    Great stuff, I'm yet to try this in Mzansi(S.Africa) My country men don't share information. Once again great stuff

  • @shaileshnabar5752
    @shaileshnabar5752 7 лет назад +1

    Well done. Very helpful.

  • @du3hx
    @du3hx 8 лет назад +1

    very informative. thank you for sharing..

  • @biofarmer674
    @biofarmer674 4 года назад +4

    TH You rock! Thanks for making this instructive video - very useful for teaching!

  • @srugel44
    @srugel44 9 лет назад +1

    beautiful. you've perfected it. i'll build one this spring. thanks.

  • @shinnkey5564
    @shinnkey5564 8 лет назад +1

    this is so cool..thanks for the idea.

  • @boorayin2773
    @boorayin2773 2 года назад +6

    Thomas - I'm kinda obsessed with this topic for the various food waste reduction, reduced carbon footprint, and alternative fuel reasons and have been watching a number of your well-done how-to's - thanks!! I'd love to see what setup you did for the under-sink version at 6:24 as something that would work for we house- and apartment-dwelling masses? I've been all over your Solar CITIES website, too...love the mission! Cheers

  • @someotherdude
    @someotherdude 4 года назад +6

    Aside from the victimization 'hook' at the beginning, this was an extremely well done video. Straightforward and understandable.

  • @suryamp12
    @suryamp12 2 года назад +2

    If you use a hot water recirculating pump to limit how much water you waste in your house waiting for hot water when you turn on a faucet, I think you can add more loop so that you can heat the reactor. less water waste, no need to worry about the temps dropping

  • @OGsquats
    @OGsquats 6 лет назад +1

    Great video.

  • @abrahamganemluna27
    @abrahamganemluna27 2 года назад +5

    Hi, wonderful video. Very clear. It´s there a possibility to get a list of materials please? Thanks

  • @TheHencro
    @TheHencro Год назад

    Excellent must try to build this

  • @youtubeuniversityofhawksha4621
    @youtubeuniversityofhawksha4621 7 лет назад +3

    in cold climates placing the digester in the ground surrounded by grass clippings would likely increase the heat of the tank.

  • @curvatecture5178
    @curvatecture5178 4 года назад

    This is awesome! Question though: The blue pipe, the gas extractor, how does it access the gas, as the hole drilled in it will be below the water line, set by the higher effluent exit pipe with the T join in it? Everything is so clear, but I can't figure that one out. Any help?

  • @jayanathdealwis2584
    @jayanathdealwis2584 2 года назад +8

    Very scientific explanation. I like your T fix method to prevent vapour lock. For a while, I was thinking about a single solution to purify both CO2 and H2S through a sustainable method. How about using NaOH or KOH solution to bubble through first? H2S becomes Na2S/K2S+H2O and CO2 becomes Na2CO3/K2CO3+ H2O. Then we can add a water container to bubble through to remove alkalinity in the gas in case. You can make the system locally sustainable if you use KOH solution made from wood-ash.

    • @MaoNoUse
      @MaoNoUse Год назад

      nice!

    • @carbonfootprint3635
      @carbonfootprint3635 5 месяцев назад

      Can someone point to WHAT this would look like and how to do it. Thanks

  • @owenraymond3430
    @owenraymond3430 8 лет назад +1

    Great stuff,

  • @RobertWilliam-yu8gi
    @RobertWilliam-yu8gi 8 лет назад

    Thanks, simple and cheap.

  • @sitahgalaxie
    @sitahgalaxie 2 года назад

    This is fantastic information.

  • @self-issuedcurrency
    @self-issuedcurrency 7 лет назад +1

    Would it be possible to build a digester out of a 12 inch PVC pipe and lay it horizontally? Feed it on one end, take the gas from the top and take the slurry from the far end?
    If so, this would open up a lot of possibilities as to where you could put it, and it would make it easier to connect it to your sink and its garbage disposal.

  • @antonioconeglian7471
    @antonioconeglian7471 2 года назад

    Thank you Very much, Man!!

  • @ianmills6956
    @ianmills6956 2 года назад

    O my friend how I so agree with what you said at the start of your very well made video. God bless you and keep you and thank you 👍

  • @KellenChase
    @KellenChase 3 года назад +2

    So I’m currently doing vermicomposting, bokashi ferment and basic thermocomposting. Very curious about this as an addition or adjunct. Curious what the tea that comes out looks like under a microscope and how much gas can be produced from one of these on average. Seems like the amount of fertilizer out is the same amount of food waste in roughly.

  • @rafaelacosta1701
    @rafaelacosta1701 Год назад

    Great video man!...Great.

  • @pauloantunes5684
    @pauloantunes5684 5 лет назад

    Thanks so much what a Awesome video

  • @perfectoalcaide
    @perfectoalcaide 6 лет назад

    this is a better design that i watch

  • @imperpekto12ify
    @imperpekto12ify 3 года назад

    This is awesome!

  • @stravs8097
    @stravs8097 4 года назад

    Do the intake and outflow pipes need to be capped to prevent gas escape when not feeding?

  • @drunkenmaster4537
    @drunkenmaster4537 7 лет назад +1

    Hi there. Do you think a digester such as the one shown could provide enough energy to run a brewhouse kettle/hlt? My brewhouse is 4bbl (462 litres). Many thanks!

  • @tarunverma1431
    @tarunverma1431 4 года назад

    Excellent video

  • @SebastianLammermann
    @SebastianLammermann 5 лет назад

    What kind of generator do you recommend for turning biogas into electricity? Does a propane emergency backup generator work? Or should I look for a diferent kind of gas generator?

  • @RedPoppyRanch
    @RedPoppyRanch 6 лет назад +15

    I will do this for sure...

    • @cristianbreschigliaro9705
      @cristianbreschigliaro9705 3 года назад +3

      Hey, it's been 2 years. Have you tried? How did it go? Thanks

    • @1231dre
      @1231dre 3 года назад

      Did it work?

    • @WandersOfficial
      @WandersOfficial 2 года назад

      wonder why theres only comments from 3 years ago..must be shadow banned

    • @kriskisilu
      @kriskisilu 2 года назад

      As an avid follower of your channel, I'm curious, did you do this? Did I miss a video on it?

  • @poivredamours
    @poivredamours Год назад

    Thank you so much !!!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @sebastianheyn4886
    @sebastianheyn4886 8 лет назад +3

    Thanks for this awesome manual. I neeeed to build one ;-)
    One question. Would it make sense to add a second IBC to furthermore get the last bit of gas out of the effluent? So a 2 stage digestion..

    • @Barskor1
      @Barskor1 3 года назад

      If you have the time, space, and money why not?

  • @Martinvdzzz
    @Martinvdzzz 4 года назад

    Would like to try this in the future whenever I buy myself a piece of land. Is it completely safe to compress the gas into gas tanks with psi indicator and valves? As to simply go outside and compress your tank and then bring it inside , hook it to your stove and begin cooking .

  • @kanehogan7049
    @kanehogan7049 6 лет назад +2

    thank you !!

  • @kazuza9
    @kazuza9 8 лет назад +1

    best video. thank u

  • @johnp.turner2000
    @johnp.turner2000 Год назад

    Thanks for sharing.
    Does the 2nd pipe have one hole or is it on both sides?
    Again Thank you

  • @allanmanondo916
    @allanmanondo916 6 лет назад +1

    I just wanna ask something about the fertilizer outlet pipe, isn't it using a 3inch pipe? because I'm confused with the 2inch Tee and a 2 inch pipe. Any clarification is appreciated. Thanks.

  • @frantisekzverina473
    @frantisekzverina473 5 лет назад +3

    holy shit so many great ideas for sustainability. I personally love the idea of using hot shower waster water for heating of the biogas generator

  • @brucewilkin391
    @brucewilkin391 Год назад

    I’m about to move into my RV and would like to build my own biogas system. I’d like to feed it through my black and gray holding tanks. I’m in Florida so the weather is hot but for ease of feeding the digester should I bury the IBC tank next to the RV like I’ve seen in one of your videos? And where is a good source to buy the tank? And the gas storage bags? Thank you:-)

  • @jaymoon8559
    @jaymoon8559 4 года назад +1

    Great vdo.Thanks

  • @josephj4273
    @josephj4273 6 лет назад +2

    One of the best designs I've come across.
    I have to ask tho, if I wish to store the gas in cylinders; do we need to pressurize the gas? Do I need special equipment or tool for that?

    • @berkduran866
      @berkduran866 Год назад

      Yeah you both need to filter CO2 and H2S and compress it in medium size unf we cant store directly I thought to store like that too bast way is pvc bladders I guess if you don't have filter and compressor

  • @nlangsto
    @nlangsto 2 года назад +2

    Awesome video, thanks! Quick question. I've built the 3ibc system. Now that it's all connected and producing gas, my slury out pipe is never exiting fertilizer. It does when I close off the gas as the pressure pushes it out. How do you balance this? Or do you occasionally close off the gas to get the fertiliser. Thanks!

    • @lalocura3036
      @lalocura3036 Год назад

      Exactamente, lo que te ocurre es normal, ningún fluido va a ascender nunca por una tubería sin una fuerza que le obligue a ello. Si el consumo de gas es superior o igual al ritmo de producción la presión dentro del tanque va nunca a ser la necesaria para que el bioabono salga.

  • @jackhopper255
    @jackhopper255 8 лет назад

    Simplest design so far.

  • @mccallumcra
    @mccallumcra 5 лет назад

    New 2020 project at the cottage. I'll have to make sure i don't spill the natural gas out into the atmosphere maybe a off gas flair could be introduced due to intermittent maintenance staff. It will be interesting to see how much gas it produces.

  • @lightouch9
    @lightouch9 3 года назад

    Good work

  • @joeabad5908
    @joeabad5908 2 года назад

    I will be trying this at home.
    I have a newly (black) painted IBC. I live in the tropics and will be placing my biodigester outdoors. Is there a maximum temperature I have to worry about?

  • @paperwork1125
    @paperwork1125 5 лет назад +1

    I see you haven't been able to get rid of last years ibc digester. I'd like to see you do a video on how to deal with a tank that got too cold and is no longer active.

  • @pizzalicker4576
    @pizzalicker4576 5 лет назад +1

    good stuff!!

  • @michaelcarey1040
    @michaelcarey1040 6 лет назад +7

    Love this design. I picked up a dozen IBC totes today and am using some for pig housing. I think I would do this design with a larger intake pipe, Something 6-12" in diameter. Would you foresee any issue with that? I'd like to be able to shovel manure into it. Also does the intake pipe need a cap? Great Work!

    • @tculhane
      @tculhane  6 лет назад +9

      Michael Carey I now routinely use 4 inch pipes for inlet for the past 4 years. Works much better, yes.

    • @texast4076
      @texast4076 Год назад

      How has this turned out for your farm?

  • @itanc1
    @itanc1 Год назад +1

    Hi Thomas, Interested in this gas collection system. Can I ask how you stop the pressure in the gas holder pushing back into the digester? I had an issue with slurry being pushed out of the feed and effluent pipes. Anyway all the best. Tanc

  • @dicksonk1769
    @dicksonk1769 4 года назад

    very good tutorial

  • @DilnuwanAmaraweera
    @DilnuwanAmaraweera 2 года назад

    Thank you.!!

  • @nixonsmateruby1
    @nixonsmateruby1 Год назад +1

    I saw it in India and all it consists of was a square brick trough, a metal container with bottom removed, and the trough was filled with animal cow pat's and then the metal box put on top, a pipe came from the box to a cooker, and that was that. Brick+ box +pipe =free gas. Government in the UK would rather you died from cold than have anything free.

  • @PedroEstevezFilms
    @PedroEstevezFilms 3 года назад +3

    Great video!
    I’m thinking of using this system for vermicomposting with some adjustments. Do you think that’s possible?
    Thanks!

  • @adesanmikolawole9495
    @adesanmikolawole9495 3 года назад

    Thanks for the video. Can septic tanks be used to generate biogas? How?

  • @kurtremislettmyr7108
    @kurtremislettmyr7108 2 месяца назад

    I love it.

  • @CityGardenes
    @CityGardenes 6 лет назад

    Simply amazing!!!! The way you explained and showed we go na make and small lab test to see if it really is that easy.....bat any way well done!!!!

  • @andrewmunro132
    @andrewmunro132 7 лет назад +1

    Hello, could you please tell me where in Swaziland you built the digester?