Rainwater Harvesting on a Small Structure - How To - Step by Step Guide

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  • Опубликовано: 11 май 2024
  • Today I’m setting up a simple Rainwater Harvesting System on the Shipping Container Playhouse project I built a few years ago. In the video I’ll go over installing the gutters, down spout pipe, leaf guard, first flush system, water tank, inlet and overflow pipe…. As well as important things to consider before installing a rainwater harvesting system.
    I hope you and enjoy and please let me know if you have any questions! - Joe
    I also want to thank Tank Depot for sponsoring this video. Here is a link to their rainwater harvesting and water tank offerings.
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  • @homesteadonomics
    @homesteadonomics  Год назад +16

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    • @keithhogan6997
      @keithhogan6997 Год назад

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    • @gabrielaseafight1740
      @gabrielaseafight1740 Год назад

      Gracias.

    • @MrNarokMx
      @MrNarokMx Год назад

      17:13 but in the future, you might need to take it off, what you really had to do is place it further apart so it rotates

    • @jennyanimal9046
      @jennyanimal9046 Год назад

      Have you heard about the fog nets that harvest water.?

    • @melonshop8888
      @melonshop8888 Год назад

      NICE YOU HAVE ALL THE PIECES TO ASSEMBLE IT.

  • @PS-wz9fc
    @PS-wz9fc Год назад +115

    This channel is a real stress buster.. Calm narration really helps the viewers calm down and so much less drama... Keeping stuff natural and simple. 👍

  • @mmx3662
    @mmx3662 Год назад +53

    You are such a great teacher-always making it easy for us "more challenged" DIYers to figure it out! Great video! :)

    • @homesteadonomics
      @homesteadonomics  Год назад +3

      Awww thank you MMx3😊🙏

    • @CastewaPL
      @CastewaPL Год назад

      Imagine trying to harvest rainwater on such hm ? Small area in dry area. Does it even have sense ? Will this tank fill over a year ?

    • @homesteadonomics
      @homesteadonomics  Год назад +6

      @@CastewaPL it’s a small structure for sure….but I’ve already got collection on all of my other structures so this was a good opportunity to do a set up video. As for the filling up. Yes it will.
      The roof space is approx 90sqft, which means that for every inch of rain I will collect approx 54 gallons. And our monsoon season can often get anywhere from a 5-6 inches to as much as nearly 20” like some places around here did last monsoon. So at a 300 gallon tank size, it would take approx 6” to fill it.

    • @mrtennessee6862
      @mrtennessee6862 Год назад +1

      Great video, I have a 3,500 square feet shop and I am having a hard time finding a tank in middle TN. Where can I get the metal tanks that ship well because they are put together on site. I believe those tanks come in pieces. Thank you

    • @homesteadonomics
      @homesteadonomics  Год назад +1

      @@mrtennessee6862 tank-Depot sells all sorts of tanks….including metals ones. Check out the link and just search under tanks and you’ll find the metal ones
      www.tank-depot.com/p-4074/rain-harvest-kits?RUclips-KangarooJoe&RUclips-KangarooJoe&RainHarvestVideo&ShopRainHarvestKits&

  • @TorBoy9
    @TorBoy9 Год назад +7

    Your installation is so neat and tidy. You even did not let the PVC cement mess up your pipe, Kudos. I learned a lot.

  • @pmlm1571
    @pmlm1571 Год назад +7

    What a clean clear installation! You don't repeat yourself, so well spoken. Thanks for the info and demo; love the kit.

  • @ncdefender7008
    @ncdefender7008 7 месяцев назад

    The best video for water harvesting I’ve ever seen. Thanks.

  • @gregkahle9046
    @gregkahle9046 Год назад +4

    Those kits look awesome. Makes it easier for dummies like me.

    • @homesteadonomics
      @homesteadonomics  Год назад +1

      Yeah, definitely a turn key option to help you get everything lined up

  • @Rhyme4ReasonMusic
    @Rhyme4ReasonMusic Год назад

    Thank you! This is a straight forward and detailed video which will help greatly for when we start all our off grid hidden valley farms and retreat cabins on the property.

  • @tooshieg2059
    @tooshieg2059 Год назад +6

    Love your voice, tone, pace and demeanor. I could listen to you speak all day. Clear, professional and on target. You don't ramble. Appreciate that. Thanks for sharing, I learned a lot. I am wondering why you wouldn't push some flexible tubing over the first flush outlet and plumb it into the overflow pipe so you don't create erosion under the platform and further use all that water.

  • @BruceS42
    @BruceS42 Год назад +4

    I think it's been a while since I commented on one of your videos, and I just wanted to reiterate that you're doing great work. Your videos are interesting, well presented, and down-to-earth. Thanks for making these.

  • @PlumdogMilli0naire
    @PlumdogMilli0naire Год назад

    Looking to snag two of these; one for my shop, the other for the home. Seems like a no-brainer to have a rain collection point. Saves water, and you’re utilizing a resource that would otherwise wash away. Thank you for the video!

  • @Noukz37
    @Noukz37 Год назад +3

    I really appreciate the amount of editing that went into this video, great work Joe!

  • @ec5wjk3
    @ec5wjk3 Год назад +4

    Great. هذا إنجاز عظيم لتجميع مياه الأمطار. أشارك الفيديو للجمهور في الجزائر.

    • @homesteadonomics
      @homesteadonomics  Год назад

      Thank you! And great to hear from Algeria 🇩🇿 😊🙏

  • @seewaage
    @seewaage 7 месяцев назад

    That system is really cool. Thanks for sharing the video!

  • @ernaverheijdt2925
    @ernaverheijdt2925 7 месяцев назад

    So helpful I formation. Thank you. Looks very easy. ❤ I'm still collecting ideas, and this is one of the best.

  • @privatepilot4064
    @privatepilot4064 7 месяцев назад

    Well done! Nice setup!

  • @d1m4d
    @d1m4d 7 месяцев назад

    Very helpful and informative video. Thanks very much from Scotland 😊

  • @dustman96
    @dustman96 Год назад +11

    A nice trick for starting the hole in the tank with the hole saw is to run it reverse to get the cut started. Bad things can happen running a large hole saw forward when starting the hole, and hard to get it started exactly where you want it. I've installed hundreds of tanks and it really helps.
    Nice work. Maybe a little overkill on the pipe diameter ;)

    • @homesteadonomics
      @homesteadonomics  Год назад +1

      Haha….yes, very much overkill on the pipe size. But this was the only structure I had to do it on as my house, shop, and pretty much every other structure already has tanks and collection setup. So this was more of a demonstration opportunity to show the kit and also add a system to the container playhouse….even if it is capable of a lot larger volumes from a larger structure😉

    • @dustman96
      @dustman96 Год назад +2

      @@homesteadonomics Major props to you for doing all that water harvesting. If we can get a million or two people on board maybe we could help return the Colorado river to its former glory.

  • @MakeitGoode1
    @MakeitGoode1 Год назад +14

    Thank you for showing this process so completely. I've been considering adding a similar system to my 10x20' workshop and this is super-helpful! Great video, as always!

    • @homesteadonomics
      @homesteadonomics  Год назад +2

      Thank you and that sounds like a perfect opportunity to get a good amount of water!

  • @valeriederbaudrenghien
    @valeriederbaudrenghien Год назад

    We’re learning so much from you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the great videos, super well explained. Clear and straightforward. Loving every minute! Warm greetings from Bali.

  • @tomb8564
    @tomb8564 Год назад +3

    I like the overflow pipe...a lot!

  • @TheBiggE.
    @TheBiggE. Год назад +1

    What a professional and detailed install. Very impressive. Thanks for sharing

  • @bustaubie
    @bustaubie Год назад

    The most detailed and easiest instructional video on rainwater harvesting. Thank you.

  • @ellafields9424
    @ellafields9424 Год назад +2

    Many yrs ago I lived off grid in the mountains on a ranch in another Dry state - before Off Grid became a Fad & now what everyone seems to be hoping to do as a life saver in a desperate world. My how Xs change. Wait til the realize / ITs not EASY...
    We could have used rain catchment back then.
    Also wanted to add that your great videos offer another slant from the comment section - its a pretty good source of Amusement to some of us @ advanced age.
    Like / Here's Your Sign!
    Also viewing some comments from some states that let us know - not all Americans (some states) are as free as others. Codes / etc. Like its against their Codes to collect Rain water!
    How Biazzre. 🤔 ❓

  • @alanmcrae8594
    @alanmcrae8594 Год назад +3

    Nice, smooth and easy to follow diy guide to the installation process. I love the way you build like a craftsman, surgeon and shop teacher, all rolled into one. This is how DIY RUclips videos should look like.

    • @alanmcrae8594
      @alanmcrae8594 Год назад

      Thanks for the offer, but we don't use Telegram. We're happy to just learn from your homesteading experience as we prepare for our own homesteading journey.

    • @homesteadonomics
      @homesteadonomics  Год назад +1

      @@alanmcrae8594 hi Alan,
      Sorry you got that spammer bot message. They occur on RUclips quite frequently these days unfortunately. And most often I can get to them before they accumulate. But I’ve been camping out of cell reception for the past week or so…. So now I’ve got quite a few to remove🤦‍♂️😂

  • @runinguy
    @runinguy Год назад +1

    I was directed here via a link in a Tank Depot email. I got a lot of inspiration from you about 5 years ago (circa the native corn patch irrigated off the driveway days!) and was stoked to see you pop up in that email. Congrats and thanks for what you do.

  • @justinthompson5215
    @justinthompson5215 Год назад

    Just typed in rainwater harvesting. This video came up. Just wanted to say wonderful video. Great narration. Didn't over explain or under explain. The system is too large for ne right now but in the future I will strongly consider this company based on this video. Thank you. I hooe the company sees these comments.

  • @miguelcondessa1
    @miguelcondessa1 8 месяцев назад

    Very nice!

  • @blackberryhideout5793
    @blackberryhideout5793 Год назад +1

    This is a great addition to the playhouse/tiny house and the kit seems really accessible for beginning rainwater harvesters.

    • @homesteadonomics
      @homesteadonomics  Год назад

      It is! Kinda reduces the ‘fudge work and figuring’ from the process. Of course there will always be a little bit of that since everyone’s place will be slightly unique to their surroundings, etc,.

  • @ErikAkerman
    @ErikAkerman Год назад

    So inspiring! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @joseamilcarsalgadolainez3586
    @joseamilcarsalgadolainez3586 8 месяцев назад

    Excellent.

  • @DE2borknot2b
    @DE2borknot2b Год назад +2

    Thank you! Thank you! I appreciate the demonstration. Hubs & I bought a 1550 gallon water tank to be installed for home use, after our small home is built (on raw land, trying to clear). I was checking out Australia YT videos on how to install a water tank. Some YT-ers (US) spend 35+ minutes demonstrating how to install but don't really show all the components or really demonstrate the procedure of water harvesting. Ugh!!! So frustrating! So, thank you again. We live where we get rain throughout the year (summers can be drier though & 2 months of possible snow in winter) & plan on getting another 1500 gallon water tank to collect enough water, plus any other buildings to collect water from for future animals we hopefully will be getting so they can have water... (chicken coops, goat pens, etc.) Great video!!!!!! 👍👍👍

  • @kennek66
    @kennek66 3 месяца назад

    Very informative. This kit looks better than what I was going to do. The kit will be on my list for the project this spring. Thank you!!

  • @PermacultureHomestead
    @PermacultureHomestead Год назад

    I always love watching your handy work, so clean and professional.

  • @jonviall5566
    @jonviall5566 7 месяцев назад

    NICE JOB !!
    GOOD INFORMATION !!

  • @LeverActionLarry
    @LeverActionLarry Год назад

    Catching up now from the last month. Pleasantly surprised with the amount of content!! Love it!!

  • @benblake4448
    @benblake4448 Год назад +2

    Still loving life in Show Low.
    Thanks for your videos and inspiration

    • @homesteadonomics
      @homesteadonomics  Год назад +1

      That is so great to hear Ben! I’ll be up in your neck of the woods camping later this summer. Beautiful area for sure😊🙏

    • @benblake4448
      @benblake4448 Год назад

      @@homesteadonomics I'll look for ya at home depot.lol

  • @bondpaz
    @bondpaz Год назад

    This is so awesome! You do such a great job of explaining! ❤️😊💜

  • @melvis2017
    @melvis2017 7 месяцев назад

    Great and clean job appreciations for good video and the good tips 👌🇩🇰👍🙏

  • @moomoocho1196
    @moomoocho1196 Год назад

    Love these water storage videos!!! 👍👍👍

  • @closetcleaner
    @closetcleaner Год назад +1

    for version 2.0, at 18:48 , install some flashing material to protect the siding. thanks for sharing this project, i learned much!

  • @czthor1
    @czthor1 Год назад +1

    As always great how to with informative pointers.

  • @MRL3234
    @MRL3234 Год назад

    Inspired! Thank you! I’m dabbling with the same…. This is helpful to me. Great job.

  • @aijazhussainsamo2253
    @aijazhussainsamo2253 9 месяцев назад

    Good work sir

  • @carmenortiz5294
    @carmenortiz5294 22 дня назад

    Great idea. I have, in addition to the house that has gutters, a separate building that used to be a "horseless carriage" garage, from the early 1900's, that doesn't have them. I've been thinking of adding them there to gather even more water.

  • @NANA-vd3pf
    @NANA-vd3pf 20 дней назад

    If you use gutter guards or gutter screens you will not have much worry about leaves and debris that is larger than a needle size. Great collection idea...

  • @tonydoggett7627
    @tonydoggett7627 Год назад +1

    The corrugated iron roof and tank setup is exactly how rain water is harvested in Australia. 🙂🦘🇦🇺

  • @jkukurugya
    @jkukurugya Год назад +1

    Another great video. Always talk about this when my wife & I talk about building a shed.

  • @chucksmith155
    @chucksmith155 Год назад

    Thank you for your video I set my system up but did something wrong and picked it up on your video now it runs like a dream thank you

  • @michaelpoteet8495
    @michaelpoteet8495 Год назад

    Perfect video man. It had inspired me to go ahead and install a system at my house

  • @sumrica
    @sumrica Год назад +2

    I especially enjoy the rainwater harvesting videos. I hope this monsoon season is being a good one for you.

    • @homesteadonomics
      @homesteadonomics  Год назад +2

      So far it’s been pretty decent. Started earlier than normal. Now we just gotta pray that it doesn’t fizzle out😂🙏

  • @dominicferro8314
    @dominicferro8314 Год назад

    This was so easy to understand in a stress less manner

  • @K4t77
    @K4t77 2 месяца назад

    This was great! I have it saved for future use!

  • @nbizzle
    @nbizzle Год назад

    Love your tutorials, thanks so much!

  • @7julio421
    @7julio421 Год назад

    Thank you for sharing God bless you and your family and protect you Open up my mind with everything going on in THIS world God continue guyding your life🙏🙏

  • @hardworkingamerican8847
    @hardworkingamerican8847 7 месяцев назад

    Very thorough demonstration . Out here in Commiefornia this is probably "illegal" . That aside it doesn't seem that complicated to set up . I think I would need to make any catchment system winterproof . Thanks again .

  • @T3hJones
    @T3hJones Год назад +2

    Wow that leaf guard is so smart!!

  • @Mrpocketprospecting
    @Mrpocketprospecting 7 месяцев назад

    nice for you to add, now if the tanks were not so high!

  • @Albisriede
    @Albisriede Год назад

    Nicely done and explained. Very motivating.

  • @hicoteo
    @hicoteo 8 месяцев назад

    Very cool kit. Give me some good ideas of how to improve my system.

  • @thestudystrategist2219
    @thestudystrategist2219 Год назад

    This video was just what I needed! Thank you!

  • @dougscott2408
    @dougscott2408 8 месяцев назад

    Love it - you should talk with the container guy so they could incorperate this with a 20' solar container system...

  • @bwingeowin4521
    @bwingeowin4521 4 месяца назад

    Good project sir,...very clear explanation regarding detail installation. Thank you, 👍👍

  • @petemcsorley
    @petemcsorley 4 месяца назад

    Great content, enjoyed and learned something new. Thank you

  • @mr.mondesir7449
    @mr.mondesir7449 Год назад

    Beautiful toutorial! Thanks a lot, brother.

  • @keithhogan6997
    @keithhogan6997 Год назад +1

    Thank you for the step by step, it helped me see just how easy the system is and how it works; and a good source for the parts too. I'm hoping there is a way to make this work with IBC totes as they are readily available to me and a good deal more affordable than the Hessco style tanks.

  • @stephenreese5921
    @stephenreese5921 Год назад

    Very informative video. Thanks for sharing

  • @ghostsniper2099
    @ghostsniper2099 4 месяца назад

    Very good and informative. Thank you.

  • @andrewjones1471
    @andrewjones1471 Год назад

    What a great video, just when you think hooking up a tank and associated pipework is basic. Saves a lot of future problems from happening. I notice all the cool accessories, like the tank gauge was my favorite. Don't think we can buy that one here in Australia. Well done.

  • @aminuumar9760
    @aminuumar9760 8 месяцев назад

    A very simplified demonstration

  • @phineusphineas
    @phineusphineas Год назад

    Clean well laid out project and video!

  • @sabrinasetzler689
    @sabrinasetzler689 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the great info!👍

  • @bennyhill3642
    @bennyhill3642 4 месяца назад

    Gr8 job. Thanks for the info!

  • @JamesSmith-sf4yn
    @JamesSmith-sf4yn 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the information it really helps me.

  • @bigonprivacy2708
    @bigonprivacy2708 Год назад +1

    Thanks. One of the best overview videos I have seen. Thank you.

  • @GURALEJ
    @GURALEJ 2 месяца назад

    I collected rainwater in barrels 70 years ago. Greetings from Poland.😄

  • @JR-of5hp
    @JR-of5hp Год назад

    Excellent narration. Thanks

  • @MrRangiku01
    @MrRangiku01 4 месяца назад

    Great setup and video. One thing I would do is connect the first flush to the overflow pipe to prevent any pooling below, which could lead to foundation erosion or wood rot pending materials. This would also help with any insects that thrive around water keeping them further from the collection tank and building.

  • @MB031
    @MB031 Год назад +1

    Very nice install !

  • @IvoryS2012
    @IvoryS2012 Год назад

    Thank you for posting this video. It was very helpful. I believe in what you're doing. I did subscribe.

  • @Snyc2030
    @Snyc2030 Год назад

    Love watching this video.

  • @edwardutter6975
    @edwardutter6975 7 месяцев назад

    I got some good ideals from your video. I can not afford the complete systems so I improvise with what I can afford. I would had put my ditch further away from the leg of your tank platform. At 8 point something a pound for a gallon of water,there will be a lot of weight on the legs of your platform. Just something that got my attention. Have a great day.

  • @omedina2011
    @omedina2011 10 месяцев назад

    Woe Awesome video!!! Great instructions and to the point. Love it!!!

  • @jvlacy
    @jvlacy Год назад

    Great stuff. Well articulated, simple and beneficial = subscribed.

  • @rposyton
    @rposyton Год назад

    Great instruction! Thanks

  • @joelphow6314
    @joelphow6314 Год назад

    adequately and tremendously! Promising desires 👌👍

  • @rxmonkey5946
    @rxmonkey5946 Год назад +1

    Thanks for sharing! I always learn something from watching your videos. Cheers!

  • @t.dubbya7000
    @t.dubbya7000 Год назад +1

    Your narration is great! I have little faith in that plastic lasting more than a single Florida summer. If the wind and storms don't kill it the unmitigated sun certainly will.

  • @helenovante2005
    @helenovante2005 Год назад

    Happy rainy day hope you get a lot.

  • @1023Blessed
    @1023Blessed Год назад

    Thank you! Great job...

  • @dennismarks6133
    @dennismarks6133 Год назад

    Thanks for the excellent video, it gave me some new ideas.

  • @firefly510
    @firefly510 Год назад +1

    This system really looks good. Years ago I set up a first flush system on 2 downspouts. 1 to an IBC the other to a 3 55 gal barrel set up daisy chain style. I think the gods saw this and cancelled all scheduled rain for 2 years. Maybe I need to go out and wash a car or two.

  • @bobbydelcavallo7181
    @bobbydelcavallo7181 Год назад

    Absolutely Brilliant 🥳🥳🥳

  • @UnlimitedPossibilities345
    @UnlimitedPossibilities345 Год назад +1

    Great video! I just stumbled across it. Now, I’m subscribed. Thank you and God bless!

    • @homesteadonomics
      @homesteadonomics  Год назад +1

      Thank you! And May God Bless you and your family as well!😊🙏

  • @mikefugett9250
    @mikefugett9250 Год назад +1

    Great video. Need to set up a system for my chickens’ water bar.

  • @tarajo4836
    @tarajo4836 Год назад

    Thank you for the video.

  • @edovan1
    @edovan1 Год назад

    Awesome!…thanks for sharing! 👍🏼

  • @kalango198
    @kalango198 Год назад

    Fantástico reservatório de água 👍👏👏👏👏👏

  • @eutimiochavez415
    @eutimiochavez415 3 месяца назад

    Thank you very good information ❤

  • @TheWhitetailtrophy
    @TheWhitetailtrophy Год назад

    Thank you..great information