Very similar to how we did this once this summer when our ground water well ran dry! Took truck down to the lake at the neighbour's then gravity fed into the other tank. PERFECT! We didn't filter though...might be a better idea for next year. We just dumped in a bunch of bleach and called it a day. It's only for washing and flushing etc. Need to come up with a long term plan eventually! Nice seeing your setup before the rain catchment!
That's a great idea. We were thinking of getting a large pot up there to melt snow since we have no water source now, cant get to the river. Best wishes Scott. Thanks for hanging out
Great informative video. Love the simple, regular guy approach you have about the stuff you guys do. I have a creek that runs behind my cabin project and have been wondering about getting water from it and I like your method. Thanks
Thank you. I'm not fancy....so the regular guy thing works for me. Lol Wish we had a creek on our property but the short drive will have to do for now. Best wishes.
Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed it. You are correct, it will work for now, until we can set up a rain collection system or possibly have a well drilled on the property. Best wishes
A little trick I've had to do with a 12v waterpump when it's usual battery was down, is to use one of my 18v Makita batteries. What you do is take 2 pennies, slide one into each of the +/- slots, then connect the clips to the appropriate penny. I imagine doing this too often would probably shorten the pumps life. But, wow, does it make for a great shower! Glad to see you sheathed the cabin btw. 😏
That's an awesome tip. I actually saw some pumps online that use the tool batteries, but in a pinch to use your method is pretty clever. I'm glad we sheathed the cabin also, we are also glad it is almost done so we can move along to the next project. Best wishes. Thanks for watching.
It actually just let's the water drain out the bottom and the solids stay there. It will take many many yests to fill up. We have used it most of the last year and it only has an inch or two in the bottom
It came to me recently about the rise in the ridge of your metal roof that maybe installing a small weather vane with a rooster and shows north, south, east and west? Good focal point lol.
How's sh goin'? Water is so important and often times it's taken for granted. At least by people who only have to turn a tap to get water. When you work for your water it feels good to be able to open a spigot and get some eh!!! Thanks for sharing and take care!!
Doors were free from a friend. We installed doors to open outward since the bathhouse is small, we never use the locks so never bothered to flip them. Boring I know, lol
Great video. I used to do the same with the cheapest HF two stroke gas powered $50 pump. Electric so much quieter! Question: How much water will you use in a sweaty, working weekend with showers, dishes, sinks, toilet, etc?
I would estimate we use 200-250 gallons a week, taking moderate showers, washing dishes and a few flushes a day with the two of us. We dont have laundry off grid yet so we do that on grid.
There is a nice little flat spot up the hill a ways. Maybe in the long run we will put a big tank up there and use it. I'm hoping to catch rainwater off the cabin next year since we will finally have a nice sized surface to catch it. Thanks BS
Not sure, have seen canadians gather rainwater in a similar fashion, and they are about the same situation as we are up here. Just winging it buddy, lol
@@OffgridwithJayandJen thank you for looking and replying. I ended up buying a stainless steel 25 micron filter on Amazon and welding on 2 stainless steel garden hose fittings. I plugged the one end with a brass block off fitting. I then put a pool skimmer sock over it. I haven't used it yet as I'm waiting for my tank to arrive.
can only fill the tank about 2/3 full because of the weight of the water on the truck. We get about 200 gallons a trip and it last us 7-10 days. hoping to set up rain catchment up at the cabin this year....will be exciting.
Very similar to how we did this once this summer when our ground water well ran dry! Took truck down to the lake at the neighbour's then gravity fed into the other tank. PERFECT! We didn't filter though...might be a better idea for next year. We just dumped in a bunch of bleach and called it a day. It's only for washing and flushing etc. Need to come up with a long term plan eventually! Nice seeing your setup before the rain catchment!
I'd have a couple of beers while the tank is filling up. lol
Ha, not a thing wrong with that. I tend to pour my beverage in a glass with some ice while sitting at the evening campfire.
Hi J&J, I always keep a pot on the stove and boil my lake water..in addition to the filters - works well. Take Care!!
That's a great idea. We were thinking of getting a large pot up there to melt snow since we have no water source now, cant get to the river. Best wishes Scott. Thanks for hanging out
Cool 😎
Wow l am learning great things here. Thanks guys❤️🇨🇦👍
Drinking water is all filtered with the berkey filter system, just a reminder
Great informative video. Love the simple, regular guy approach you have about the stuff you guys do. I have a creek that runs behind my cabin project and have been wondering about getting water from it and I like your method. Thanks
Thank you. I'm not fancy....so the regular guy thing works for me. Lol
Wish we had a creek on our property but the short drive will have to do for now. Best wishes.
That land is breathtaking! Water is so very important you gave an awesome temporary alternative on how to have water. Really enjoyed the vlog.
Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed it. You are correct, it will work for now, until we can set up a rain collection system or possibly have a well drilled on the property. Best wishes
It's a great way to get "free" water, when no well on property
yes maybe someday we will get a well. focusing on cabin for now.
A little trick I've had to do with a 12v waterpump when it's usual battery was down, is to use one of my 18v Makita batteries. What you do is take 2 pennies, slide one into each of the +/- slots, then connect the clips to the appropriate penny. I imagine doing this too often would probably shorten the pumps life. But, wow, does it make for a great shower! Glad to see you sheathed the cabin btw. 😏
That's an awesome tip. I actually saw some pumps online that use the tool batteries, but in a pinch to use your method is pretty clever. I'm glad we sheathed the cabin also, we are also glad it is almost done so we can move along to the next project. Best wishes. Thanks for watching.
Love your work and your cabin xx
Hey, thanks Neil. We try our best. Not terrible for a couple rookies right?
I would sit and enjoy the view with a rum and coke.
Ha, nothing wrong with that. Swap the rum for a whiskey and I'm game.
@@OffgridwithJayandJen what ever
@@jameskevintaylor1655 yes
That is a slick setup!
Thanks Sean, it works well and you appreciate water when you have to work for it a bit. Rain collection on the cabin next year, 😁
i think i would try a little fishing while waiting..good video
Next trip I will pull out the fishing rod.
Yes cos I have watched in a day so far, you ran the Black water from your loo to a tote how do you empty that?
It actually just let's the water drain out the bottom and the solids stay there. It will take many many yests to fill up. We have used it most of the last year and it only has an inch or two in the bottom
It came to me recently about the rise in the ridge of your metal roof that maybe installing a small weather vane with a rooster and shows north, south, east and west? Good focal point lol.
I might need ten of them, to pull attention away from all sorts of imperfections on the cabin, lol. Good idea 😊
@@OffgridwithJayandJen OH you crack me up I laughed so hard...hey there are NO imperfections in your cabin...ummm just personal touches right???
@@sandravanlankvelt7975 I always refer to imperfections as a "rustic touch"
How's sh goin'? Water is so important and often times it's taken for granted. At least by people who only have to turn a tap to get water. When you work for your water it feels good to be able to open a spigot and get some eh!!! Thanks for sharing and take care!!
Just like biting into a fruit or veggie grown from your own efforts. Taste is so much sweeter. Best wishes Grampie
Jay, I would have said this video is a training video. 😎
H2O one of the essentials for sure.
What do you do in winter when river is frozen ❤️🇨🇦
Since we are not at the property full time we just tote water in for now, better system next winter I hope.
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Why’s the deadbolt backwards on the bathroom door?
Doors were free from a friend. We installed doors to open outward since the bathhouse is small, we never use the locks so never bothered to flip them. Boring I know, lol
Great video. I used to do the same with the cheapest HF two stroke gas powered $50 pump. Electric so much quieter! Question: How much water will you use in a sweaty, working weekend with showers, dishes, sinks, toilet, etc?
I would estimate we use 200-250 gallons a week, taking moderate showers, washing dishes and a few flushes a day with the two of us. We dont have laundry off grid yet so we do that on grid.
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You guys need an IBC tote up on that hill that you fill from the truck. Then you could have 275 in reserve and would still gravity feed to any use.
There is a nice little flat spot up the hill a ways. Maybe in the long run we will put a big tank up there and use it. I'm hoping to catch rainwater off the cabin next year since we will finally have a nice sized surface to catch it. Thanks BS
That's a better idea. You plan on keeping gutters on a metal roof in snow country?
Not sure, have seen canadians gather rainwater in a similar fashion, and they are about the same situation as we are up here. Just winging it buddy, lol
Do you happen to know the part# for the pleated filter you throw into the river/lake? I've stopped at 4 pool/spa stores and cant find one. Thank you.
I'm sorry I can't seem to find them online either. 😔
@@OffgridwithJayandJen thank you for looking and replying. I ended up buying a stainless steel 25 micron filter on Amazon and welding on 2 stainless steel garden hose fittings. I plugged the one end with a brass block off fitting. I then put a pool skimmer sock over it. I haven't used it yet as I'm waiting for my tank to arrive.
I noticed you did not fill it....how long will that water last you?
can only fill the tank about 2/3 full because of the weight of the water on the truck. We get about 200 gallons a trip and it last us 7-10 days. hoping to set up rain catchment up at the cabin this year....will be exciting.
@@OffgridwithJayandJen rain gutters will help with that