Raf seems like a solid collaborator. Not easy to find workers who are invested in the problem solving, working hard, and have so many skills to bring to the table. I hope as your business grows you have a long and fruitful partnership!
Kris, a suggestion. It looks like the gauge in question is a liquid filled gauge and sometimes they build up a pressure inside and do not indicate the correct pressure. Pop the edge of the rubber plug and equalize the pressure to the surrounding pressure. I think you will see/hear air hiss out or get a little squire of light oil. I had the same problem earlier this year and thought the gauge was bad but read correctly after that little adjustment.
@@caterthun4853 Which is why you have to bleed them. They also need to have it done when in the normal temp range for the location as that also will affect them.
This video has really helped me today. I've had a shit day, I had to phone an ambulance for my mother, she's having to stay in hospital overnight due to breathing difficulties. I'm also a full time carer for my disabled girl and I've just had an absolutely manic day. I haven't stopped since early this morning and I finally got to sit down around 2200 and I popped this video on and it just took my mind off everything for half an hour. Thank you.
Take care of yourself. There are organization that help caretakers take a nap, shower, go grocery shopping, dentist appointments, etc. Burnout and ruined health can happen. Please look into this and I sincerely hope that your situation gets much better.
I envy the energy the pair of you have. But then I did sixty years ago. Now at 88 I just sit back and enjoy watching you with your amazing enthusiasm, energy and knowledge. Another very interesting video. I'm eagerly awaiting the next one. Mounting pressure. Sorry about that.;-)
Re: pipe joiners, a trick that I learned while working adjacent to the water department of the council was to remove the internal shoulder of the joiner using a lathe. Allows you to slide the whole joiner on to one of the pipes, get the ends lined up and then slide it back to be centred over the gap. Good for pipe wrestling in a ditch.
Current and future clients will know that they'll receive high quality work form you. The amount of detail and pride put into your endeavors is incredible. Continued success to you.
The only problem is that Chris is great with his work but really slack with safety, if he wants to keep doing such a great job with all his senses and arms legs working 100% he needs to be much more savvy with his and his mate’s safety.
Man, you can't even see microplastic, that is big problem today. You can makes microplastic just pushing, moving that pipe around. Bands all plastic in the world is only solution. We are done if oill instead in the car finsh in material, more damage than burning in today's cars.
Rafo Sir, always good to see you back at the graft. I have a mate; much like Kris, he gets me doing all sorts of heavy, height and hard labour. But what a joy to be a part of. Great work Kris, a workshop of envy, products that are Rightoeus... and a great insight into the 'Way'. Gorw it, eat it... then make it. I love your work Sir's. Plus Dot and animal companions. Peace m.
Wow! Great opening with the Rover picking its way through the wilderness. Also what a high quality build and design on the water line and turbine house complete with stone patio and style appropriate door. CLASSY!Shame it’s out in the woods where it can’t get more admiration, lol. Can’t wait for the final turbine installation and sea trial.
Ha! 1st time I've had/heard that one, but I'll take it. Blooming good actor he was and from my old neck of the woods too. Thanks for the comment Peter 👍
Absolutely in awe of what you can do. The skills that you have and share here is highly appreciated . Hats of to Raf as well , not scared of hard work and helps where the problem solving is concerned. Keep the videos coming love what you do.
Such a neat and clean great job. You always go above what is expected. It is amazing at what you accomplish. Glad your friend was able to help you again.
Rewatching all your videos it is such a joy to see your homestead grow, you can be so proud of yourself. Thanks for taking us on your journey. P.s good times for your solar this summer, and with these energy prices right on time!
Thanks Kris for sharing your very interesting project. I’ve now watched (and subscribed), with growing interest several of your vlogs and observed your methodology and am very impressed by the practical way you evolve your knowledge base as you encounter issues. It’s clear that you’re open to tweaking your original plans where necessary to make them work more efficiently and that’s great to see. Well done and thanks again.
I’m always SO inspired whenever I finish watching one of your videos! I just bought my first home and your channel has given me much inspiration for fixing up the place and the land!
Hey Kris, awesome series. I can tell you take pride in your work and it shows in your craftsmanship. Thanks for uploading the video and sharing your knowledge.
You might have already addressed this but Tool station sell cheap black mushroom vent/cowls for the top of the stand pipe. This would stop the overhead trees dropping debris like leaves or twigs entering the plumbing and making their way to the turbine….
Alright Kris loved the video, love the hydro series and the rest. I work as a control and instrumentation engineer, I'm not a metrologist or telling you what to do, but if you're running a business in hydro it won't cost you much and set your mind at ease if you spend the cash and get your pressure meters etc calibrated once a year. You can give that as part of a certificate of conformity to your customers as well which is a win win and will make you look more 'professional'. There's an open source book you may be interested in that includes measurement called lessons in industrial instrumentation. It gives a good overview of measurement of different parameters like pressure and pitfalls to avoid I've found it useful throughout my career and would suggest it's worth a flick through. As other comments have mentioned you can figure out static/head pressures quite easily but with joins and Venturis etc you can be off. That book gives some good rules of thumb, your intuition is already strong though which is good. Keep the vids coming mate!
A lot of what one sees on YT is DIY efforts at a wide variety of skill levels. This is probably the best I've seen. VERY professional and thorough! The quality and attention to detail are amazing. Very well done, guys!
Them post rammers I remember my mate lifting it to high he broke his nose and fractured both eye sockets I've not to this day found anything funnier 🤦🤣great vid boss as always
Great video Kris. Love watching your mind work and solving problems as you go along. Nothing better than watching a defender in the environment it's was designed for too... Love it mate! Thanks for the double vid!
Well done Kris I have really been looking forward to seeing when this project is completed and there's just a ways to go! Looking forward to seeing your next video.
Have seen the Korean hand plough or ho-mi that would be the perfect hand tool for the final pipe adjustments, I have a medium sized one for gardening and levers up paving slabs and rocks. Everything is looking great, I love the shed you are going to have a very happy customer
Tidy, love your videos, I’m a maintenance fitter in a mill and we have to be very multi skilled we do machine repairs, fitting, welding and fabrication, pipe fitting on steam, water and other liquids etc just whatever needs doing so I find it all very relevant. Built a great life and looks like your going to have an excellent business model 👍🏻👍🏻
@Kris Harbour Natural Building - Hello, I just found your channel and watched all 4 four parts of the 6 kW hydro job. At least, I guess that is all the parts available for now. Marvelous workmanship and attention to detail! I will have to watch your back catalog soon. :)
Another superb video Kris and looking forward to the day of generating power for the first time for your client! Your troubles with your vehicles must have been very trying but good to see we’re able to sort it in the end. Love following your progress - well done to you and Dot.
As much as anything (and that's a lot) I'm impresses by your ability to absorb disappointment, grin and "keep on truckin'". Continued good fortune my friend; you are an inspiration.
Jamaica 🇯🇲 here I am a stay at home grandma and l always watch your post but lost contact but now I found it again and have been go through the ones I missed out and I am appreciating your work all the more be bless and stay safe
Hello Kris and Dot 👋 long time subscriber (the lower workshop build) but not 1 for comments normally. Just wanted to say I love what ur doing, keep going bro, your vids are very relaxing for me and I look forward to them 😀 geese will be geese and Welsh weather will be 🙈 thank you once again x
It's inspiring to see the collaboration between you and Raf in the installation of the Coanda Screen Intake for the North Wales 1.5kw Hydroelectric System. Raf seems like a dedicated and skilled collaborator, who is invested in problem-solving and working hard to get the job done. It's not always easy to find someone with such a range of skills, so it's great to see that you have found a solid partner for your growing business. I hope that your partnership continues to be fruitful and that you both can continue to innovate and solve problems together as you expand your hydroelectric system. This video is a testament to the power of collaboration and hard work in achieving success.
Thanks for the video. It was absolutely inspiring. You didn't save on work, enthusiasm and material. from your skills you seem to be a carpenter, electrician and metalworker. You can do what's fun. thank you, keep it up. Greetings from Germany, Frankfurt am Main
It is a heck of a lot easier to install in the summer during the drought than in the spring cold, rainy season. Keep up the GREAT videos - Pleasant Shade, TN
Can't wait to see it finished, think your ingenuity and skill set is as Americans say awesome. When finished bet the person you are doing it for is going to love the free energy.
May the Lord bless you with work, you are doing a great service to humanity and the environment and the mental health of all those who follow suit. Amen!
for future reference if gauge is mounted on top of tube, it is less likely small particles can block any openings along with ait vent to remove any air! and I know compressed air should give same pressure but it doesn't help.. good work like it..
You can do things the right way or you can do it over and over again until you do things the right way. Chris is pretty good about only having to do things once and I love it!
What you call an old van, i would kill to have here in the US. It’s everything a good, reliable truck should be. In other news. I love your videos! Keep up the amazing work!🎉
We fit pipe from one point to another, rarely meeting in the middle without a special union or a 90º. It's way easier. If we have a plastic pipe that needs to be bent slightly or even a 90º we have electric hot blankets for plastic, hydraulic benders for steel that size. The gradual bends you're using are nice, along with using those large boulders for anchoring, sweeeet. I really like your intake device. Super nice job guys.
Ratchet straps are good for pulling big pipe into locations and joint. Dynabolts it water may not last the distance, stainless steel is an option but either could also bust the rock. Chem-Set's make great alternate.
If theirs anything I find frustrating as a plumber is how pressure gauges are such crap. I love your videos Kris and admire your skills and quality very much.
Monsieur!! With these 3 videos in a week, you're really spoiling us!
Am really happy,he does his work well
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Raf seems like a solid collaborator. Not easy to find workers who are invested in the problem solving, working hard, and have so many skills to bring to the table. I hope as your business grows you have a long and fruitful partnership!
I was thinking exactly the same, solid hard grafter is Raf, a very rare breed!
What we are witnessing are two friends that are on the clock. One more skilled than the other. A perfectionist and a pragmatist
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Sorry this is my first time watcching .
The 1.5kw had my attention .
Where do we get to see it ?
Kris, a suggestion. It looks like the gauge in question is a liquid filled gauge and sometimes they build up a pressure inside and do not indicate the correct pressure. Pop the edge of the rubber plug and equalize the pressure to the surrounding pressure. I think you will see/hear air hiss out or get a little squire of light oil. I had the same problem earlier this year and thought the gauge was bad but read correctly after that little adjustment.
Spot on. A gauge mounted vertically doesn’t need the rubber plug spiked, but a gauge laying flat or horizontal needs to be spiked to equalise
that's a really good tip. cheers man
The oil is only there for dampening the needle where the pressure is bouncing a bit. The oil should always be at atmosphere pressure.
@@caterthun4853 Which is why you have to bleed them. They also need to have it done when in the normal temp range for the location as that also will affect them.
Yeah, that too. Shipment by air or exposure to extreme Temps will mess with a glycerin filled if not vented. The nice ones have a twist valve to vent
This is a fantastic series I've learned so much...pity I haven't a stream on my few acres
This video has really helped me today. I've had a shit day, I had to phone an ambulance for my mother, she's having to stay in hospital overnight due to breathing difficulties. I'm also a full time carer for my disabled girl and I've just had an absolutely manic day. I haven't stopped since early this morning and I finally got to sit down around 2200 and I popped this video on and it just took my mind off everything for half an hour.
Thank you.
Hope everyone is well, keep your chin up 👍
Hope everyone is doing well
Take care of yourself. There are organization that help caretakers take a nap, shower, go grocery shopping, dentist appointments, etc. Burnout and ruined health can happen. Please look into this and I sincerely hope that your situation gets much better.
Please take care of yourself!
Thank you all, much appreciated.
I happy for you that you finally got to use your Land Rover the way you intended. 👍
I envy the energy the pair of you have. But then I did sixty years ago. Now at 88 I just sit back and enjoy watching you with your amazing enthusiasm, energy and knowledge. Another very interesting video. I'm eagerly awaiting the next one. Mounting pressure. Sorry about that.;-)
Re: pipe joiners, a trick that I learned while working adjacent to the water department of the council was to remove the internal shoulder of the joiner using a lathe. Allows you to slide the whole joiner on to one of the pipes, get the ends lined up and then slide it back to be centred over the gap. Good for pipe wrestling in a ditch.
Not many people have access to a lathe so they just buy a slip joint! It’s a lot easier
Current and future clients will know that they'll receive high quality work form you. The amount of detail and pride put into your endeavors is incredible. Continued success to you.
The only problem is that Chris is great with his work but really slack with safety, if he wants to keep doing such a great job with all his senses and arms legs working 100% he needs to be much more savvy with his and his mate’s safety.
Absolutely love how you cleaned up the micro plastics! 🙏🏽
Excellent channel
Man, you can't even see microplastic, that is big problem today. You can makes microplastic just pushing, moving that pipe around. Bands all plastic in the world is only solution. We are done if oill instead in the car finsh in material, more damage than burning in today's cars.
Microplastics is what you produce when washing your clothes, not cutting pipes.
Rafo Sir, always good to see you back at the graft. I have a mate; much like Kris, he gets me doing all sorts of heavy, height and hard labour. But what a joy to be a part of. Great work Kris, a workshop of envy, products that are Rightoeus... and a great insight into the 'Way'. Gorw it, eat it... then make it. I love your work Sir's. Plus Dot and animal companions. Peace m.
You have great working partners! Love watching your videos! Reminders set for the best one to drop!! The Rovey sound monsterous!!!
The hydro and solar content is especially interesting right now, as usual thanks for taking us along
It is SO NICE to see someone on CZcams working responsibly with plastic outdoors! Thank you Kris, and thanks for another video.
Totally 👍
Wow! Great opening with the Rover picking its way through the wilderness. Also what a high quality build and design on the water line and turbine house complete with stone patio and style appropriate door. CLASSY!Shame it’s out in the woods where it can’t get more admiration, lol. Can’t wait for the final turbine installation and sea trial.
You're energy is unbelievable! Love your work!
Raff reminds me of a younger Pete Postlethwaite. Great engineering as always. Lovely to see.
Ha! 1st time I've had/heard that one, but I'll take it. Blooming good actor he was and from my old neck of the woods too.
Thanks for the comment Peter 👍
NORTHERN!
Salt of the earth .....!!!
Good to see the Land Rover in its natural habitat, doing the work it was designed for (as opposed to taking kids to school in Chelsea) ;-)
Absolutely in awe of what you can do. The skills that you have and share here is highly appreciated . Hats of to Raf as well , not scared of hard work and helps where the problem solving is concerned. Keep the videos coming love what you do.
What a treat two videos on the same day! The new system for your client is shaping up to be an amazing system I bet they are well pleased.
Watching your videos for years now , I want to move to Whales !!
Such a neat and clean great job. You always go above what is expected. It is amazing at what you accomplish. Glad your friend was able to help you again.
Rewatching all your videos it is such a joy to see your homestead grow, you can be so proud of yourself. Thanks for taking us on your journey. P.s good times for your solar this summer, and with these energy prices right on time!
swearing my arse off here, i frikking love this chan, so nice ! so happy this legend delivers quality every 2 weeks!
Thanks Kris for sharing your very interesting project. I’ve now watched (and subscribed), with growing interest several of your vlogs and observed your methodology and am very impressed by the practical way you evolve your knowledge base as you encounter issues. It’s clear that you’re open to tweaking your original plans where necessary to make them work more efficiently and that’s great to see. Well done and thanks again.
Good to see your Rover roving off tracks and you back at hydro works
I love so much that stuff
I don't know if Raf is just your work buddy, but it looks like he's your friend. It's so great to work with friends.
I’m always SO inspired whenever I finish watching one of your videos! I just bought my first home and your channel has given me much inspiration for fixing up the place and the land!
Love that you take the time to explain any issues that arise. Real pleasure to watch
Hey Kris, awesome series. I can tell you take pride in your work and it shows in your craftsmanship. Thanks for uploading the video and sharing your knowledge.
You might have already addressed this but Tool station sell cheap black mushroom vent/cowls for the top of the stand pipe. This would stop the overhead trees dropping debris like leaves or twigs entering the plumbing and making their way to the turbine….
Alright Kris loved the video, love the hydro series and the rest. I work as a control and instrumentation engineer, I'm not a metrologist or telling you what to do, but if you're running a business in hydro it won't cost you much and set your mind at ease if you spend the cash and get your pressure meters etc calibrated once a year. You can give that as part of a certificate of conformity to your customers as well which is a win win and will make you look more 'professional'.
There's an open source book you may be interested in that includes measurement called lessons in industrial instrumentation. It gives a good overview of measurement of different parameters like pressure and pitfalls to avoid I've found it useful throughout my career and would suggest it's worth a flick through.
As other comments have mentioned you can figure out static/head pressures quite easily but with joins and Venturis etc you can be off. That book gives some good rules of thumb, your intuition is already strong though which is good.
Keep the vids coming mate!
So many amazing vids in such a short time! It’s like Christmas.
Wowsers! 3 video's in a week, you are spoiling us :)
Raf reminds me of my grand dad. Always had that cigarette dangling. It was part of his face.
A lot of what one sees on YT is DIY efforts at a wide variety of skill levels. This is probably the best I've seen. VERY professional and thorough! The quality and attention to detail are amazing. Very well done, guys!
Very interesting. Looking forward to more videos re your hydro water system.
Love wales…not the shitty Newport but remote..Used to drive up from Midlands every Friday.
THREE videos from Kris in a week - what a TREAT. Good on ya mate, you're role model material.
Greatest show on CZcams! Your skills are just amazing, Kris!
A piece of art this pump house system!
I'm pretty sure your friend Raf could do a spot on impression of Clive Owen. The man's got the exact same voice.
Them post rammers I remember my mate lifting it to high he broke his nose and fractured both eye sockets I've not to this day found anything funnier 🤦🤣great vid boss as always
Thanks for posting and sharing. Cheers to you both.
Brilliant ! love to see your projects come together .
It is so enjoyable to watch such positive work Kris.
Great video Kris. Love watching your mind work and solving problems as you go along. Nothing better than watching a defender in the environment it's was designed for too... Love it mate! Thanks for the double vid!
I loved the opening shot, your channel definitely has a new star.
Thanks as always for sharing! Awesome looking setup coming together
Well done Kris I have really been looking forward to seeing when this project is completed and there's just a ways to go! Looking forward to seeing your next video.
Have seen the Korean hand plough or ho-mi that would be the perfect hand tool for the final pipe adjustments, I have a medium sized one for gardening and levers up paving slabs and rocks. Everything is looking great, I love the shed you are going to have a very happy customer
Such a nice tidy quality job. The two of you worked well together. Great vid
You guys work well together. Keep it up guys
Tidy, love your videos, I’m a maintenance fitter in a mill and we have to be very multi skilled we do machine repairs, fitting, welding and fabrication, pipe fitting on steam, water and other liquids etc just whatever needs doing so I find it all very relevant.
Built a great life and looks like your going to have an excellent business model 👍🏻👍🏻
@Kris Harbour Natural Building - Hello, I just found your channel and watched all 4 four parts of the 6 kW hydro job. At least, I guess that is all the parts available for now. Marvelous workmanship and attention to detail! I will have to watch your back catalog soon. :)
Always super excited to see more footage of this build, Kris! Can't wait to see the turbine you build cranking out power!
Another superb video Kris and looking forward to the day of generating power for the first time for your client! Your troubles with your vehicles must have been very trying but good to see we’re able to sort it in the end. Love following your progress - well done to you and Dot.
As much as anything (and that's a lot) I'm impresses by your ability to absorb disappointment, grin and "keep on truckin'". Continued good fortune my friend; you are an inspiration.
Good to see her up and running buddy! I gotta catch up on your videos. Nice Friday evening sorted
Jamaica 🇯🇲 here I am a stay at home grandma and l always watch your post but lost contact but now I found it again and have been go through the ones I missed out and I am appreciating your work all the more be bless and stay safe
The build quality of your stuff is just through the roof. The hut and the door look great!
I like that Raph(?) guy. Good vibes.
It's kind of wonderful work you have. Nature is surrounding you. Beautiful places, flowing water. Wonderful, isn't it?
Hey Kris, really happy for u that your Land Rover worked out, nice truck & u deserve it for all you hard work & great troubleshooting
Thank you for the videos. I find them all quite interesting i almost always learn something
2 video in one day lucky me.
Hello Kris and Dot 👋 long time subscriber (the lower workshop build) but not 1 for comments normally. Just wanted to say I love what ur doing, keep going bro, your vids are very relaxing for me and I look forward to them 😀 geese will be geese and Welsh weather will be 🙈 thank you once again x
You are lucky to have Rafa. He's on the same beam.
Love the videos Kris! Thanks for posting them as it’s fun following your projects.
It's inspiring to see the collaboration between you and Raf in the installation of the Coanda Screen Intake for the North Wales 1.5kw Hydroelectric System. Raf seems like a dedicated and skilled collaborator, who is invested in problem-solving and working hard to get the job done. It's not always easy to find someone with such a range of skills, so it's great to see that you have found a solid partner for your growing business. I hope that your partnership continues to be fruitful and that you both can continue to innovate and solve problems together as you expand your hydroelectric system. This video is a testament to the power of collaboration and hard work in achieving success.
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Thanks for the video. It was absolutely inspiring. You didn't save on work, enthusiasm and material.
from your skills you seem to be a carpenter, electrician and metalworker. You can do what's fun. thank you, keep it up.
Greetings from Germany, Frankfurt am Main
Loved the series!! Outstanding job!! Looking into doing the same for my off grid home. Job well done 👍🏼
This was a nice treat getting a double episode!
Looking forward to your next upload! 👍👍👍
It is a heck of a lot easier to install in the summer during the drought than in the spring cold, rainy season. Keep up the GREAT videos - Pleasant Shade, TN
I have loved watching these videos! You are very talented and your craftsmanship is fantastic. This is among the finest content on CZcams! Thank you.
Absolutely love your work ! You're an inspiration Sir's! 👏🙌🙏👍
Great team, those two guys are sharp.
What an inspiration, all that hard work coming together for the final product. Great job gents.
If Chip Foose and Wee-man could have a kid together this guy is what it would look like !
Well done lads great team work ...
Those brackets are fantastic. Great idea to just use the boulders you've got rather than stuffing around with concrete. Much much neater too!
Awesome video series! Really neat to see this all come together. Very nice job.
I’m really enjoying all the videos that you post the last couple of days keep up the good work
I really appreciate that you cut palastic pipe so that you catch the microplastic sawdust. Most of workers never take care of it properly.
Wishing you every success with new business! V enjoyable to watch I appreciate you taking the time to film edit and share with us.
Can't wait to see it finished, think your ingenuity and skill set is as Americans say awesome. When finished bet the person you are doing it for is going to love the free energy.
May the Lord bless you with work, you are doing a great service to humanity and the environment and the mental health of all those who follow suit. Amen!
hydraulic system, you are great mate, thanks for sharing this video.
Congratulations! Top notch work quality from start to finish.
for future reference if gauge is mounted on top of tube, it is less likely small particles can block any openings along with ait vent to remove any air! and I know compressed air should give same pressure but it doesn't help.. good work like it..
You can do things the right way or you can do it over and over again until you do things the right way. Chris is pretty good about only having to do things once and I love it!
Rover sounds great!!!
What you call an old van, i would kill to have here in the US. It’s everything a good, reliable truck should be.
In other news. I love your videos! Keep up the amazing work!🎉
We fit pipe from one point to another, rarely meeting in the middle without a special union or a 90º. It's way easier. If we have a plastic pipe that needs to be bent slightly or even a 90º we have electric hot blankets for plastic, hydraulic benders for steel that size. The gradual bends you're using are nice, along with using those large boulders for anchoring, sweeeet. I really like your intake device. Super nice job guys.
Thanks kris that was an awesome video. You are quite the craftsman. Hats off to you. Brilliant job.
Ratchet straps are good for pulling big pipe into locations and joint. Dynabolts it water may not last the distance, stainless steel is an option but either could also bust the rock. Chem-Set's make great alternate.
this is a great series, thanks for spending the time to make and share, it makes me want one
If theirs anything I find frustrating as a plumber is how pressure gauges are such crap. I love your videos Kris and admire your skills and quality very much.
That installation is a true thing of beauty. Just wow.
You’re spoiling us today Kris 👍🏻
You are the living embodiment of a life that didn’t happen overnight and it didn’t happen by accident.
You guys do some really great work excellent job well done. If I needed this done I'd hire you guys in a second.