off-grid-water
19 videos tagged off-grid-water across 3 categories.
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DIY Ferrocement Water Tank: Building a 40,000-Pound Storage Tank from Farm Wire
Step-by-step ferrocement tank construction using cattle panels, chicken wire, and rebar: materials, engineering principles, and the $15 tool that cuts build time in half.
The Piece of Paper You Need Before Getting a Hand Pump
Why you need your well log before buying a hand pump: how to verify well depth and static water level for off-grid water systems.
Measuring your well level without expensive tools
How to measure static water depth in your well using a simple string and weight, to verify your off-grid water source before grid failure.
Why Static Water Level Is the Well Number That Matters
52-second breakdown of why static water level, not total well depth, determines which hand pump will work for your off-grid water system.
Why It's Worth Developing a Spring
How to locate and tap a natural spring on your property, and size water storage to make a small flow sustain homestead needs year-round.
A 200-Year-Old Road Saved Me $700 in Concrete
Building a 60,000-pound water tank foundation using Telford's 19th-century stone-setting method instead of a concrete slab—cost savings, engineering history, and hands-on homestead work.
Accidentally Found a Natural Spring Under My Land
Discovering and developing a natural spring for off-grid water storage: cistern installation, gravity-fed system design, and silt management on a homestead.
Our 1,700-Gallon Water Tank Fills Itself (Off Grid)
Complete build of a gravity-fed spring collection and cistern system: finding springs, sizing flow, building collection boxes, routing multiple sources, and solving silt problems.
Homestead Summer: Wood Finishing, Potato Cultivation, and Portable Shower Setup
Norwegian homesteaders demonstrate wood treatment techniques, potato hilling, kitchen renovation progress, and test a portable shower system for off-grid living.
Rainwater harvesting techniques and filtration
Practical methods for collecting and filtering rainwater for off-grid living and water storage.
Off-Grid Water Truth — Wells Aren't Your Only Option
Compare wells and natural water sources for off-grid properties: evaluate access, cost, and reliability for daily use.
How 6 YouTube Videos Paid for Our $32,000 Well
Complete walkthrough of deep well drilling, pump selection, water testing, and cost recovery through documentation on an off-grid homestead.
Solar Pump Without Battery for Farming or Swimming Pool
Evaluation of a 750W solar pump and controller system ($300, Dexzon brand) suitable for off-grid water pumping without battery storage.
Smart Water Leak Detection and Remote Shutoff for Off-Grid Homesteads
Installation walkthrough and performance review of a smart leak detector and remote water shutoff valve designed for off-grid well systems.
Solar in – Water out: Off-grid solar pump setup
Eight-minute walkthrough of a solar-powered water pumping system for off-grid and rural properties, requiring no diesel or generator.
Atmospheric Water Harvesting: How to Pull Clean Water From Air for $30
How atmospheric water generation works, materials for a DIY $30 device, real-world performance tests, and scalability for off-grid households.
Living Off Grid: The Grind for Water
21-minute walkthrough of off-grid water sourcing on a mountain homestead when snow melt and rain collection fail; practical solutions for livestock and household needs.
Building a Modern, Comfortable Off-Grid House in Finland - #7 Water
Water system design and installation for an off-grid cabin: sourcing, storage, treatment, and year-round reliability in a cold climate.
Plumbing in our Shipping Container Cabin
8-minute walkthrough of plumbing installation and water system setup in a shipping container homestead.