Our New Off Grid Water Source! | Living Off The Grid
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- Living off grid isn't always easy, especially when it comes to getting water. In this episode of our off grid cabin build series, we are getting water at a public water source here in North Idaho. It is located in Athol behind the library.
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Glad we still have a place to get water! The pump shuts off as soon as you hit the button, but whatever is left in the pipe still comes out. I have become a master of getting it right to the top without any spill! lol.
I love this family's positive energy. No drama...just solutions and love for each other.
Hi . Glad to see you guys at the water house in Athol. We are sort of neighbors, we also get water there. I am so impressed with your home build and the way your family works so well together. What a blessing to watch. Thanks for sharing.
So many people have trouble understanding that limited time, funds and labour make so much difference - and forget that you also have to do the daily living stuff! Little things like eating, washing, laundry, schooling, and sleeping! I think what you are achieving is awesome.
Thanks. You get it!
Hey Martin and family..so glad the children are learning all these valuable lessons of taking care of themselves! It's very important for life's lessons..so glad my mom and dad taught me well!👍👍👍🐸🐸🐸🐸💯💯💯🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
The Safety Sally part was hilarious 😂
agreed
Oh.. and PS.. It was so nice, once it was darker, to see the house in the background with the light coming out thru the windows. Looked so pretty !
Half of our small house's roof goes into the septic system, drain field, and then the trees et al which have developed an ecosystem utilizing this water for the last 30-40 years so we left that side of the house alone. We began our water col,eating system with a blue, plastic barrel, screen, and diverted deck cover down spout; when we replaced the deck cover we added gutters due to drip line trenches and getting on the deck without a shower. The first rain was an usual gusher and had us putting in an on the ground diverter system in the rain for the over flow. It also brought the addition of a small, electrical pump, garden hose, and one of those p,attic tubs with metal frames. When we were outside in the rain turning the pump on about every 1.25 hours in the rain, we added a 55 ga.llon barrel to the down spout on that side of the house and ultimately ended up with a float style sump pump in a 5 gallon bucket buried in the ground; oh, and an over flow diverted system for our big water storage container. We are now at about 1000 gallons of connected totes with over flow diversion. We like the totes because we can move them manually when empty. Next up on the progression list is to see how it all works in the winter althiugh we dint typically get too much fkr freezing weather or snow.
Very cool on the new water location. I'm going to see if they got anything like that in wyoming 😃 👍. Only have half your house done !!!! Dude I'm blown away on how much you and your family have done and completed in such a short time 👍, Really hope y'all get better weather soon before having to get back on that roof. As always, awsome job guys and be safe and stay warm 😃
You all are busy people Martin...really admire your family's work ethic...good luck on the weather...
You the men. I love your attitude. You’re doing good for your family
Good work you guys ourreally knocking it out.
just one suggestion from a guy here in manitoba canada,that’s burned lots of wood.
Next year when you stack wood in the shelter logic,stack length wise not across.leave a walkway in middle.
This way you will never have old wood being buried year to year.
If it works with with you in that area of Idaho stack by species,Cedar one side Pine/Spruce the other.
Just a suggestion from a issue I had for years till I saw a old timer stack wood.
Good luck on getting rest of roof up,your wife is a real trooper!! plus your children
Thanks. For the tip. I can see how it would help.
Did that with the same tank for a couple years. Finally tapped a natural spring on my property. What a relief. Hauling water for 2 adults and a lot of farm animals plus a big garden. Comsumed that tank every 3 days.
Wow. We don’t use that much yet. No gardens or animals yet. We get about a week per tank.
Tell Seth to wear eye protection when doing kindling, Safety Sally is sitting down on the job. Keep up the good work everyone!
Just a few weeks ago you were living outside look at yall now, why would you care about negative comments. This channel does a lot of teaching you and us.
I think it's all so exciting it would be such a great adventure especially with such a wonderful family by your side..God bless you all
Praise the Lord Brother and sister you have 2 crate water carriers but you only use one if you use both of them you will fill up your 2500 tank quicker. And it'll be a less of a trip all right have a blessed day.
Looking grest guus !! It'll be great when you get those solar panels on to best pick up that glorious free energy !!! I always love it when the kids are 'on the tools'. Such great skills they're picking up. 😊
If you built a small ramp to reverse the trailer up on so the bottom of the IBC is above the opening in the ground tank, you can use a simple 2" pipe and valve directly from the IBC into the ground tank. No need for siphons or pumps!
You guys are doing such a great job. I live in Cheney WA but grew up in MT and have always wanted an off grid life style but work/life circumstances were not conducive to live off grid, guess I’ll just live vicariously off grid through your videos- thanks so much!!!
I enjoy the videos keep em coming...This is how we get water at the deer lease 4 of these puppies linked up lasts all season and with some to spare watering fresh seed n water troughs.
..Hopefully next year you can get a decent well, and that will ease your headaches of hauling water..great vid..
FYI... at the HEIGHT you can just siphon the water out no pump needed :)
Great! Perfect STEM education for the kids, Marty!
Marty you are great! Love your attitude. No Worries.
Thanks!
One day at a time do not rush you will finish Blessings to you and your family.
I am amazed that you can actually go to a place and pay to fill up an IBC.. We would be laughed at trying to do that in the UK,,,
Only in America,,, Great video,, 👌👌👌
Great video!
That is so awsome guys !!!!!
the portable storage water tank is above the house storage water tank so U can have a gravity feed line. U could empty Ur portable storage container faster than the pump
What a great idea
Great Video
Lol! I think Safety Sally sniffed a bit too much gas. Guess she listened to you the other day about telling the difference between gas and diesel. Too funny! Martin, you don't need to justify anything to anyone. Do like how you put your foot down though lol. The truth is you guys are doing a great job and showing the reality that things don't always go as planned or as fast as we want or would like. The way your whole family gets involved, gets things done and works together as a team is awesome. I guess others are just jealous. Keep up the the good work!
Once you have water flow, you can cut off transfer pump as long as water is flowing below level of donor water. Flow will be the same as well. Great job.
Just remember when emptying a container like that you either need to loosen the main lid or put a lid on with a one way valve on the big red cap that'll let air out. If you don't it'll implode and crush your tank.
No, the valve you are referring to will let air INTO the tank to take the place of the water you pump out.
Yes I learned the hard way as well. My tanks were creating suction from the pump and were crushing as well. Bought some tote vents and a lot better now
@@yhnbgt365 SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!!!
Wow! 50 cents for a hundred gallons is super cheap.
Cool vid thanks
Thanks
It’s so pretty already! Love the lights inside, make it warm and cozy. What type of siding are you going to use?
Its a good thing Halloween is over. Sally walks around at night.
There is no need to pump water from the 350 gallon tank. You just connect a line to the bottom of the portable tank and then ensure the other end of the line is hanging to about ground level in the in ground tank the open the valve. There is enough head pressure to get the water flowing and when it gets low the water will siphon the rest of the water from the portable tank
We have to buy water like this in Missouri. My girlfriend drove under it and washed her car with us in it! It was like being under a waterfall, and caused her dooes and windows to leak! It isn't as fun as it sounds! Depending on buying water like that is a big pain and the dark causes mold inside you may want a UV light to prevent that bacteria from developing.💜
Thanks for the tip.
Question: did you guys get the rest of that Tyvek up on the bare wood on the gable ends over the windows yet? Do you have a vent in your power house for the box that is built to house the batteries to be vented?
Like your video. Something I noticed. Maybe the reason the weld broke on the trailer is because water weighs 8.34 pounds per gallon. At 350 gallons you have almost 3000 pounds of water on that trailer. I don't know the load capacity and towing limits of your trailer, but my guess is your over its limits. Especially when the weight is not spread out over the whole trailer but concentrated right over the axle. Just a thought to help you out.
Maybe.
I hauled water like that too but only about 100 gallons at a time. A hundred gallons weighs 800 pounds and I kinda figured that was the limit of my trailer.
The tote has a drain valve at the bottom. You can get the necessary parts to adapt the to garden hose thread and hook up your pump there. This will keep the hose out of the water in case you are using this for potable water.
I hammered down a sandpoint well as soon as I could afford it. May be you could do the same?
Watching from Bali at 01.30 am. Maybe adjust the uploading time a bit earlier so your squads from Indonesia can see you guys before going to sleep.
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50¢ for 100 gallons?!? Holy cow that's so creap!!! Nice!
Pak martin beruntung ada bu julie yg baik dan rajin mmbntu ssah dan senang.....sy brharap sy bisa mnjadi sperti anda...
Sorry if this has been answered somewheres already but how did you clean out the IBC so it's safe to use for your water?
I use that same pump be careful not to run it out of water
It will overheat the internal propeller
I have my suctioning hose attached to a stiffening rod
I get my water from a natural spring about 10 Miles away I pump into 4 barrels that last me a week
How much water is the family using per week/month? I was curious to how the cistern is working out in the winter. now i see the defroster.
You can siphon that water out without a pump. Would be much faster and no electricity needed. Cheap water too!!
Is there a reason you put the pump pickup into the top of the tote instead of using the drain at the bottom? Would the bottom drain not have gravity assisted the transfer a little to speed things up?
Do not move Solar panels, just add More to were you pointed to. Add a shelter over the Water tank and Insulate it .So you will not have to heat the water as much.
Do you still use the well or did you give up on it? If you use it how did the water taste after it cleared?
Should build a ramp and 2 in pvc to empty. Wouldn't need to use any power.
hum... i am not sure that it will be practical and cheap... and that they have the space for it...
agree with that, with a ramp and correct size hose you can gravity fill your storage tank. Lot faster and no use of valuable electricity
@@jeroenvwtiguan5481 but paying (for the dirt or rock or wood, the backo, etc) to build a ramp strong to support more than +1.3 tons (that is only for the tote full of water, trailer and truck not included) that will need to be removed and the end is not? Not only that but the ramp can't have a steep incline because the trailer will dig itself on the hitch on the back of the truck but he need to raise the tote at least 3 feets so that it can be above the black water tank... So i think maybe at least 15 feets for the slope and a the end of that he need a flat part about the length of the trailer since the tote is near the hitch of the truck so you need to account for that... Oh he still need free space in front of the ramp so that he can be able to back up on the ramp...
We have a similar set up, much more.... wacked together for lack of a better word lol. We use pex pipe hooked to our pump (looks similar to your new pump) which draws water from a water tote the same as the one you used with the bars. Do you know what the black rubber piece you used attached to the garden hose is called and where I would look for one? Could it be attached to pex pipe?
Great video thanks for sharing. How often do you have to refill your water? Sorry if I missed the answer in the video.
We use about 300 gallons a week.
😂 Safety Sally sitting on a gas can! 🤣
If that new water source is closer to home then I would say it worth every bit $3.50 (I think that is what y'all paid) just for the convenience alone. Also, you save money on the gas it would cost if y'all were to make a special trip just for the water. Great find!
That weld looked to me like a tack weld that somebody forgot to finish welding. Good idea to take a look at the other side and fix the weld there while you're at it. That's just a shame that happened. Glad y'all can fix it yourselves though. Say a prayer for anyone else who may have bought a trailer made by the same folks that they do not have to deal with the same issue and for their safety.
And, Sarah, my dear, first day with new feet? 🤣 I heard Safety Sally hollering at you to watch where you're going in the background, but not until after you tripped and nearly impaled yourself on rusty nails (I know they weren't there or rusty. Dramatic effect. 😉). Watch yourself. She might have it out for you. LOLOLOL Nice save though! Thank you for that chuckle.
You should have went with a 48 volt system!
5000 Watts is max doable system cost wise!
More the that you got to have really heavy wire because of the amp draw!
Do you know if this is open during the winter time?
Is there a point on your property where your water tote can be parked higher than your storage tank? Then run a pipe to there and let gravity drain the tote. NEVER use power when you don't have to.
In the cabin, where does your used water go? For example down the sink
Does anyone know of a website that shows a map of bulk water vending stations like this across the country so you can find one near you?
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Safety Sally sleeping on the job... lol
Hi again I have a wireless tank float that sends a signal to a wall mounted gauge that tells me the water level in the tank a good investment you can see the water level at a glance, it might be a good investment for you.
Wow. That sounds cool.
How about also instead of always needing to go to the city, you could collect rainwater to save time and money. Also, when it is winter you could also you use wind energy to make up for minimal sunlight.
Not seeing the link for that pocket flashlight. Did I miss it?
When you say “hey Saran” my iPad thinks you’re saying “hey Siri” and asked me what I need from her. And at the same time pauses my video. 😀
That is funny! Sorry about that.
😂 so funny!
Before you put the sheet rock on the inside, put a hot water faucet on the outside. Use the type that has the valve on the inside so that it will not freeze on the outside.
Good idea.
Sorry if this has been highlighted already Martin. I couldn't find any reference. Regarding that generator, I could not see any exhaust outlet. There possibly is but I couldn't see it. In my neck of the woods there have been some cases in recent years of people dying from carbon monoxide poisoning from generator exhaust in a confined and unventilated space. Having seen the video I could not forego mentioning it. Excuse me if you have a solution in place. I enjoy your videos and and want to see more! Best regards.
It goes out the wall.
Hi Mr Martin, how much it cost for build a house bought a land? Is it cheaper build a house than bought a house? Why you didnt hire worker to build your house? And how long to build a house (estimation time)?
Me and Husband living in apartment in Nashville, TN we spent nearly $900 per month for rent and now we are trying to get a house but its kind of difficult because our financial situation and also houses in here so expensive.
Thankyou!
I’ve been searching for comments that may have the answer, but I noticed you guys use a lot of propane and other household items most won’t find off grid very easily, how do you guys get your propane and other items like that? Do you have a physical address that allows you to receive packages? Or do you have a P.O. Box back in town? Are there stores that are stocked with things like that?
How to find a work mate to help build a cabin. And work odd jobs with for room and board.
Cool set up man! Love what your doing! You have a lot of money into it. I'm about to do the same thing only on a 70-80k budget.. Bout 50 in timberland and 20-30 to play with.. Advise? ..cheers bro!
You got more money to work with than we did.
@@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving Really?! Thats good news! Great videos! Keep them coming!
Hi Pak Martin,
Why you don't make a new hole for get fresh water in your house area ?
We will maybe next summer.
Lay the wood down to chop , much safer for the fingers.
If the transfer tank is higher than the storage tank, siphoning water would not be that difficult and likely an easier option overall. Just put siphoning hose into the transfer tank and pump water into the siphoning hose from the siphon hose exit point into the transfer tank (to fill the hose). Once siphon hose is full of water move the hose to the storage tank - will siphon very quickly without the need for a pump - although you will need a water source and a way to fill the hose initially.
We use to get free water in Herron montana
When you get the solar panels in their permanent installation, do you intend to house the batteries somewhere in the house? I used to work at a propane plant and did many inspections on customers homes. One part of the inspection is a CO test. On off grid homes that have batteries in the house somewhere. My CO detector would go off to , at times. 40 ppm. It happens that the brand of CO detector that I used also detected the Hydrogen produced as the batteries were getting charged. I don't know If living in an area with Hydrogen in the are is dangerous or unhealthy, but charging batteries produce Hydrogen.
Thanks. If we put the batteries in the house I’ll be sure to vent them properly.
Do they allow composting in your area?
How do you keep all of your pipes from freezing in the winter?
Buried them.
Just found your channel. Looks like a nice set up in Idaho. Are you homeschooling the kids are do they go into town?
Thanks. I’m glad you found us. We do homeschool our kids but Sarah our daughter is a senior in high school and also taking a dual enrollment college class at the community college in town.
Do you sanitize your? I would be nervous that everyone touches that fill hose and thin you're putting into the tank. I would hold the fill tube above my container so the hose isn't touching my portable water.
Thanks for your concern? How would you sanitize it?
Like that pump could you send me one?
Safety sally got gas. Hahaha
W O W only 50 cents for a 100 liters not bad at all
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Wow 50 cent 4 100 gallons is that what she said lol that's a nice deal
Yap cerita oceanic.
put the water tank in the ground more, the siphon in the water with a large hose and it would stay warmer.
Really? You want me to dig the hole deeper?
Martin Johnson - Off Grid Living LOL, rent a digger
Take the pump back you need a 2000 gallon per hour submersible pump you can get them online for about 40 bucks and they would drain the tank way faster.
Will it fit in the opening of my Ibc tote? What is its diameter?
@@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving i would have to measure looks like it could be tight but they have 12 volt 3000 gph bilge pump for 45.00 7 inches dia hole it would fit be better then what u are. Using
From Safety Sally's sister. Don't know if you drink the water or not but would be a good idea not to put the delivery hose into the tote, never know what grubby hands or gloves last man handled the outside of that hose. Would also hope it wasn't used to top off some farmer's pesticide sprayer tank.
Thanks for the tip.
Number 6 Like..yeay
What is that place call so i can find one in checotah oklahoma or near
Why don't you get some 3" flex pipe and run it from the trailer tank to your burried water tank and let gravity do the work.
We used gravity when not in a hurry.