A comment for the youtube algorithm. That Juniper is probably older than your great, great Grandpa. Why cut it down? This "water tank" can be put wherever and a few wall blocks and sand will build an awesome elevated stand. But I guess "IT is what it is"
Juniper is invasive in some areas, and a huge water hog, beating out all plants all around it. In Arizona it's ideal if you can take out the juniper and plant pine.
To avoid having to rely on a working pump, and embrace gravity, you could easily build a platform 2-3 ft high, just using cinder blocks dry layed to support a floor maybe in combination with reinforced pallets.. I built an off grid house this way..without mortar .. but surface bonding a perimeter wall instead of joining with mortar as it saves time.. Ask ahead to see if they can bring a longer hose attachment to reach your tank without issue.. I had this done years ago, when I had my tank 100' above my cabin on a hill, he had 200 ft of hose.. Or you could buy instead..
Use retaining wall blocks from the home store and build it as high as you need, you already have all of the free sand around to fill it in. That’d be much cheaper than timber.
Whatever you do you should build a 2ft x 2ft x 2ft wooden box around the tank valve and fill it with insulation to protect it from freezing. Put some 1/4 inch wire hardware cloth screen on the ground nailed to the box bottom the keep mice and rats out. That will help protect the valve from rodents amd keep them from nexting in the box. Make sure the box fits up tight against the tank you might have to cut a slight curve at the top to conform to the tank. You might also run 2 inch pcv pipe underground over to the RV. You could put a drinking water safe hose inside of it so that you can fill the RV tank with the hose. This will protect the hose from freezing and you don't have to worry about it being run over. A couple options for placing your 1000 gallon tank. Oprion 1. Set the tank directly on the ground. As long as the water level in the top of the tank is higher than the RV tank inlet it will gravity feed to fill the trailer tank. You will only need a pump for the bottom portion of the tank that's lower than the RV tank inlet connection. Option 2. Build a sandbox structure a little bit larger than the 1000 gallon tank you're going to set in place and back fill it with sand, which you already have plenty of. Make sure you place it partially into the ground so that it will help keep the sand from spreading under the weight of the tank. You can make the box as high as you need to bring valve on the tank above the RV inlet.
You best be ready to start gingering your water with cl2 or sodium hypochloride to stop the algae. Especially with standing in the sun. Your water supply dudes will have what you need. Also a tester would be a great advantage. Something you can sell the services from. Say 50 a test. You will rash out if too high and the same if too low. A free residual of 1.00 is recommended to say 1.40for general use Have fun and stay healthy
Invest in a heavier duty chain saw or rent one from Home Depot (if available) to trim up what you need to create trees instead of bushes. Build a concrete slab to set your tank on if you are worried about sprouts coming thru bottom. What about setting the water tank in the clearing up on the hill past the solar panels, wouldn't that be higher ground ?
I've concluded that nobody can live off grid without basic mechanical and building skills. With that being said it don't take a rocket scientist to build a solid of the ground platform for a thousand-gallon tank. You have property invest in tools and equipment to get the jobs you want done.
I wonder if a small truckload of crushed rock would work to put the tank on. Build a mound, couple of sheets of plywood or something on top to keep it level? You could even build a pen with that wood to dump the rock in. Maybe that's not a good idea, just thinking of possibilities.
Glad you're back Mike, thought for a while the coyote might have got you. Why not build a platform closer to the RV, high as you need it to flow? Just a thought.
i have to shower everyday but i navy shower(wet up,turn off water soap up then rinse off. plus i only soap up every other day. i rinse off only on odd days)unless i get knee deep into diggin or sweaty mess stuff. me and the wife use mebbe 20 gallons day.
1: Find rock of same size on you34 land. 2:Build round plant form . Fill ir up wit mix of sand and clay soil . water it to harden it , pound it good make sure its level, allow to cure,,,,,you have all the materials on your land and its free!
It's nice to have a break sometimes. I'm glad you got the needed rest. I'm my opinion, it would make your trees healthier to cut the dry branches. It would look better too. It takes a lot of time to get the things needed done. We can't wiggle our noses and it's all done. I pray you don't get hurt and that you get a lot accomplished. ❤️ 🙏
Isn't the water still $60/1000? Think it is called Clear Choice? That is in Concho. Don't know where you ended up, though. I concur with the others who said to build a base with cinder blocks filled with sand.
ya...my neighbor dropped 28 grand on his well.took him 5 yrs to save the money and piece everything together. well rig was the bad part. that part was 15 k
We used cement blocks stacked 2 high but did that for our 250 gallon ones, the 1500gallon one is on ground but its a 3 ft drop to the garden. Thats a smoking good deal on your cistern Mike🏆👍we just bought 2 more totes and so have 2500gallons now, but a 1000gallon would finish it all off. (Other side of the house roof. The 4 totes are set up on garage) We r coming back to AZ, hubby hopes to meet you😍, we bought a 30 gallon water bladder for the rv, it works pretty good. We dont stay too long in one place as there is too many places to see♥️
Good to see you again my Amigo , you may try some Railroad ties, some times you find them at a great price, good luck with your project , from Central of California.
Build forms and pour concrete to your size, give yourself 16" of footing under you 24" platform, it with hold the weight. It wouldn't be cheap however it would fulfill all your strength needs and elevation. Put at least 4 # 5 bars along the sides 2 in the footing and 2 in the 2' part that will be perfect for your application!
Mike ever since you talked about Elon Musk's folding house I've seen several companies with similar products. How cool would it be if a test product like that were sent to you?
I would do the pump and put the tank wherever you want. We just use an rv pump, power station and a couple hoses to fill the rv. You'll figure out what's best for you. See ya neighbor.
Mike, what's the best way to pick out a generator? Do I look at what I'd want to run during an outage? Like my fridge, TV, oil heater? Do I combined the wattage? I went to Harbor freight and the sales people are more clueless than I am. What's the best brand at a budget?
I’m not a stinker 😂, just jiggle it a little 🤣 MIKE you should be a comedian. Be careful of choice of words the comments could get ugly. Unless I have a sick mind 😅. Stay safe 🙏🏻✌️👀
I'm planning on getting at least one Conex to use for storage/workshop space. I figure I'll put my water tank, pressure tank, and pump in the end of the container and plumb inlet and outlet of the water tank through the wall. I could then put up a wall with door to seal that stuff into the very end of the container then I can insulate and put in a space heater set to come on if it ever drops below 35 degrees. A 40' Conex looks to be around $4k, less than what you'd spend on a large storage shed.
yes u could build a berm or whatever but with that kinda weight u will need to compact the sheet outta whatever u use to fill the space.either hand tamping(really labor intensive) or rent a plate compactor. its like 800 bucks at harbor freight to buy(i did)
Biggest problem with a do it yourself well, is selling the land later.
Plenty of small time 10 wheel dump truckers around your area, couple loads of cinders take care of all your needs brother.
A comment for the youtube algorithm. That Juniper is probably older than your great, great Grandpa. Why cut it down? This "water tank" can be put wherever and a few wall blocks and sand will build an awesome elevated stand. But I guess "IT is what it is"
Juniper is invasive in some areas, and a huge water hog, beating out all plants all around it. In Arizona it's ideal if you can take out the juniper and plant pine.
How about a load of dirt leveled 2 feet high
The water will only freeze on the surface of the tank inside. So if your intake is off the bottom it won't freeze up.
Put a pump permanently in your battery compartment and it won't freeze.
Could you use any leftover steal drums I see around? Buy more if needed to place your water tank on?
8:40 I've noticed the stinky people never think they stink! Not saying you do... just saying...
Haha, there's truth in that. I really try not to be delusional though.
You might have to construct a cement pad with that much weight. Wood my not work.
I see lots of firewood you could trim alot of those trees!
I wonder if you could set the tank on 55gallon barrels
To avoid having to rely on a working pump, and embrace gravity, you could easily build a platform 2-3 ft high, just using cinder blocks dry layed to support a floor maybe in combination with reinforced pallets.. I built an off grid house this way..without mortar .. but surface bonding a perimeter wall instead of joining with mortar as it saves time.. Ask ahead to see if they can bring a longer hose attachment to reach your tank without issue.. I had this done years ago, when I had my tank 100' above my cabin on a hill, he had 200 ft of hose.. Or you could buy instead..
Put the tank where you want it and then build a line for the delivery person to hookup to for for delivery.
Use retaining wall blocks from the home store and build it as high as you need, you already have all of the free sand around to fill it in. That’d be much cheaper than timber.
Set that big tank on some old tires
What is the basic price for an acre of land in the high desert, also, what would the property tax be on that much land?
look it up
@desertedenblooms ever heard of commenting to help out a guys channe?
$500 to $20,000. So many variables. Biggest variable is distance to a Walmart.
Can you use cinder blocks with boards over it?
Nice to hear from you again. You got a big job ahead of you.
Whatever you do you should build a 2ft x 2ft x 2ft wooden box around the tank valve and fill it with insulation to protect it from freezing. Put some 1/4 inch wire hardware cloth screen on the ground nailed to the box bottom the keep mice and rats out. That will help protect the valve from rodents amd keep them from nexting in the box. Make sure the box fits up tight against the tank you might have to cut a slight curve at the top to conform to the tank.
You might also run 2 inch pcv pipe underground over to the RV. You could put a drinking water safe hose inside of it so that you can fill the RV tank with the hose. This will protect the hose from freezing and you don't have to worry about it being run over.
A couple options for placing your 1000 gallon tank.
Oprion 1. Set the tank directly on the ground. As long as the water level in the top of the tank is higher than the RV tank inlet it will gravity feed to fill the trailer tank. You will only need a pump for the bottom portion of the tank that's lower than the RV tank inlet connection.
Option 2. Build a sandbox structure a little bit larger than the 1000 gallon tank you're going to set in place and back fill it with sand, which you already have plenty of. Make sure you place it partially into the ground so that it will help keep the sand from spreading under the weight of the tank. You can make the box as high as you need to bring valve on the tank above the RV inlet.
You best be ready to start gingering your water with cl2 or sodium hypochloride to stop the algae. Especially with standing in the sun. Your water supply dudes will have what you need. Also a tester would be a great advantage. Something you can sell the services from. Say 50 a test. You will rash out if too high and the same if too low. A free residual of 1.00 is recommended to say 1.40for general use
Have fun and stay healthy
Just want to hi and to wish you well, you are a fine young man.Rea
Let's talk more action.
Build rain catchments every roof collection will help
Moving along.
Invest in a heavier duty chain saw or rent one from Home Depot (if available) to trim up what you need to create trees instead of bushes. Build a concrete slab to set your tank on if you are worried about sprouts coming thru bottom. What about setting the water tank in the clearing up on the hill past the solar panels, wouldn't that be higher ground ?
I've concluded that nobody can live off grid without basic mechanical and building skills. With that being said it don't take a rocket scientist to build a solid of the ground platform for a thousand-gallon tank. You have property invest in tools and equipment to get the jobs you want done.
Dig a hole.. Bury part of it.
Don't put it up it's gonna weigh 4 tons of water alone.
What do you do with your black water or sewage .
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hello Mike
Heated. Cement slab with footings $$$$
The easy answer is cinders or gravel with sand on to to protect the tank, but that's just me
Rent a machine and grade the dirt/sand
I wonder if a small truckload of crushed rock would work to put the tank on. Build a mound, couple of sheets of plywood or something on top to keep it level? You could even build a pen with that wood to dump the rock in. Maybe that's not a good idea, just thinking of possibilities.
Glad you're back Mike, thought for a while the coyote might have got you. Why not build a platform closer to the RV, high as you need it to flow? Just a thought.
i have to shower everyday but i navy shower(wet up,turn off water soap up then rinse off. plus i only soap up every other day. i rinse off only on odd days)unless i get knee deep into diggin or sweaty mess stuff. me and the wife use mebbe 20 gallons day.
1: Find rock of same size on you34 land. 2:Build round plant form . Fill ir up wit mix of sand and clay soil . water it to harden it , pound it good make sure its level, allow to cure,,,,,you have all the materials on your land and its free!
always dig the high spots down, never add as it will settle
It's nice to have a break sometimes. I'm glad you got the needed rest.
I'm my opinion, it would make your trees healthier to cut the dry branches. It would look better too. It takes a lot of time to get the things needed done. We can't wiggle our noses and it's all done. I pray you don't get hurt and that you get a lot accomplished. ❤️ 🙏
Isn't the water still $60/1000? Think it is called Clear Choice? That is in Concho. Don't know where you ended up, though. I concur with the others who said to build a base with cinder blocks filled with sand.
❤❤❤ or trim unwanted branches dieback
Hey!would building it up with concrete blocks and a platform over that so the platform doesn't collapse overtime and it would look nice😊
Thanks for the update! 🙂👍
ya...my neighbor dropped 28 grand on his well.took him 5 yrs to save the money and piece everything together. well rig was the bad part. that part was 15 k
We used cement blocks stacked 2 high but did that for our 250 gallon ones, the 1500gallon one is on ground but its a 3 ft drop to the garden. Thats a smoking good deal on your cistern Mike🏆👍we just bought 2 more totes and so have 2500gallons now, but a 1000gallon would finish it all off. (Other side of the house roof. The 4 totes are set up on garage) We r coming back to AZ, hubby hopes to meet you😍, we bought a 30 gallon water bladder for the rv, it works pretty good. We dont stay too long in one place as there is too many places to see♥️
Good to see you again my Amigo , you may try some Railroad ties, some times you find them at a great price, good luck with your project , from Central of California.
30k will build you a nice size pole barn to park your sht under and collect enough rain water to top off multiple 5k gallon cisterns.
No renting tanks. No serviceman driving through your property. No monthly service bills.
Glad to see ya back man! 😎
If you have sandy soil your good to go, I have 2 2500 gallon tanks on sandy soil
If tank isn’t perfect level it could tilt when the rains come, happened to me, I’d pour 6” with rebar slab build up with block, keep it level
It's a pity drilling a legal well is so paperwork-intensive and expensive; imagine how convenient a well would be. :>)
Look up stock tank de-icer to possibly keep your cistern from freezing
I’m not a stinker😂…Well maybe just a little stinker🤥🙋🏻♂️?
What is the average outside humidity level there? Ive thought of getting a water maker that pulls the water out of the air.
Concrete footer and then block and mortar foundation wall up 2’ would work fine.
You can buy a lot of water tanks for $30,000 dollars.
What’s that smell, anyone else smell bo?
Stack 6x6s
Build a wooden frame to your wanted height and fill with earth…done
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Block retainer wall on three sides
Mist paver sand dries like cement.
More progress! Thanks for sharing with us!😎
Thanks, it's getting there!
Build forms and pour concrete to your size, give yourself 16" of footing under you 24" platform, it with hold the weight. It wouldn't be cheap however it would fulfill all your strength needs and elevation. Put at least 4 # 5 bars along the sides 2 in the footing and 2 in the 2' part that will be perfect for your application!
🚨Love you Mike 🫵😎❤️🙏🏻✝️☝️💯
Buy an old pickup truck put the water container in the bed.
A dern good idea 👨🏻🌾🛻
Great idea! :>)
The tank is 6 ft across and pickup beds are 5 ft or less across. And the tank full will weight 8000 lbs. Pickups are good for 2000 or 3000 lbs.
@@wesallen4228 - You are right! I didn't consider the size/weight issues! Good comment! :>)
Mike says, "I'm not a stinker."
Ok... good to know!
Wow Man! The word of the day is: "Super Prickly!"
Woooooo!!!😁
Mike ever since you talked about Elon Musk's folding house I've seen several companies with similar products. How cool would it be if a test product like that were sent to you?
Good to know mike! Not a stinky person!
Thanks, Mike!
It's coming together. 👍🙂
Can you find any good wood pallets (not white) or some plastic pallets? They should hold that weight and they are stable to get the height you want.
Living free seems expensive
3inch concrete pad
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I would do the pump and put the tank wherever you want. We just use an rv pump, power station and a couple hoses to fill the rv. You'll figure out what's best for you. See ya neighbor.
I bet you could find an old trailer that you can use as a platform for the tank
Here too, lots of rain and wind❤❤❤❤11:11😊😊😊😊
Haul the trash off, don’t just move it around.
1st things first.
Mike, what's the best way to pick out a generator?
Do I look at what I'd want to run during an outage?
Like my fridge, TV, oil heater?
Do I combined the wattage?
I went to Harbor freight and the sales people are more clueless than I am.
What's the best brand at a budget?
If you want to kill that root. Poor some diesel on it.
I’m not a stinker 😂, just jiggle it a little 🤣 MIKE you should be a comedian. Be careful of choice of words the comments could get ugly. Unless I have a sick mind 😅. Stay safe 🙏🏻✌️👀
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Pallets brother... Sometimes you can get them for free
You need a dog. You were good to Sober
12 volt pump
I'm planning on getting at least one Conex to use for storage/workshop space. I figure I'll put my water tank, pressure tank, and pump in the end of the container and plumb inlet and outlet of the water tank through the wall. I could then put up a wall with door to seal that stuff into the very end of the container then I can insulate and put in a space heater set to come on if it ever drops below 35 degrees. A 40' Conex looks to be around $4k, less than what you'd spend on a large storage shed.
i got one of them solar street lights u profiled and put by yer shed. holy shmoly that thing is nice. thanks for showing us that light.
👍👍
yes u could build a berm or whatever but with that kinda weight u will need to compact the sheet outta whatever u use to fill the space.either hand tamping(really labor intensive) or rent a plate compactor. its like 800 bucks at harbor freight to buy(i did)
Hi Mike