No city water? No well? No problem: 55,000 gallon RAIN TANK

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Komentáře • 525

  • @scottwalker1860
    @scottwalker1860 Před rokem +249

    Living in the Chihuahuan desert, we get 8-10 inches a year. My two barns catch about 8,000 gallons per inch of rain. Our tank is the next size up, 65,000 gallons. We can live on 20,000 a year. Some years it doesn’t rain, but we don’t have to haul water anymore. My solar powered water treatment plant filters, chlorinates, and pressurizes the water.

    • @KevinLyda
      @KevinLyda Před rokem +3

      Possibly a silly question but can you supplement rain water with dehumidifiers? It seems like you might have points with excess solar power and maybe that would be a use for it.

    • @guyod1
      @guyod1 Před rokem +14

      @@KevinLyda dehumidifiers in desert?

    • @vedrisca
      @vedrisca Před rokem +6

      @@thelonewolf666 At worst, he can live on 20,000 gallons a year. That's about 50 gallons a day. You can drink through a gallon a day with moderate exercise in the heat and that would still leave you 49 gallons to cook, clean, shit, and shower (really, bathe) with. With careful usage, you don't have to even use 2 gallons of water to flush an entire day's waste, 5-7 gallons to scrub dishes, or even 25 gallons to shower with. Even after all your chores are said and done, you still have 15 gallons left over to water plants, pour into humidifiers, steam your clothes, make some drinks / soup, etc. And on a 65,000 gallon tank, that's 3 years of 0 inches of rain (which is anomalous even in the Chihuahuan desert; it would obliterate most life in the area if such a thing were to happen).

    • @montyharder3663
      @montyharder3663 Před rokem +5

      @@vedrisca We can learn from the Earthship people. Use the water from the shower and sinks to irrigate plants, and put in a sump pump that collects water that's been filtered by the earth to fill toilet tanks. They say they "use the water three times".

    • @stevenbaczekarchitect9431
      @stevenbaczekarchitect9431 Před rokem +1

      awesome

  • @weed5901
    @weed5901 Před rokem +165

    Probably the best Ryan’s czcams.com/users/postUgkxGZedDTcDfgD7fG_uU4esfx_EgxzlY2_1 Plans on building a shed is hardly ever found. And Ryan takes the mystery out of different types of foundation options, etc. He even shows how to build a shed with different designs. Very comprehensive, covering different roofing materials, siding, etc.

  • @KGTiberius
    @KGTiberius Před rokem +94

    US Virgin Islands we use rainwater as primary water source at home. Best solution? A home that had THREE 40,000 gallon reserves. 1st cistern was filled from the rooftop and is for home use (shower, drinking) using sediment filter between roof and cistern, then a secondary sediment filter, pump, micro filters, carbon filter, and UV purifier, water flow is single direction overflow into the 2nd cistern. 2nd cistern was also filled from the stone pool/patio deck. This 2nd cistern is sediment filter and microfilter, used for the toilet system, garden/yard, and filling the pool. The 3rd cistern is the pool itself with its own pumps, filters, and salt (salt water pool). All completely hidden as the top of the cisterns are to pool/patio deck. Of course, the cisterns are steel/concrete/lined. Basically a basement with extra barriers for holding the water.

  • @bdubya63
    @bdubya63 Před rokem +71

    Hey Matt. I'm not a contractor or architect - just an average Joe, but have been watching your videos for years. I used what I've learned from them to design and build our dream house on acreage outside of Fredericksburg last year. Our budget wasn't on par with the houses you've been profiling lately, but we were still able to incorporate many of the concepts you've touted. Fortunately, we had a great builder who was already aware of these concepts and helped us achieve our goals. We installed a rainwater system very similar to one you show here. With 2 full-time residents and frequent visitors, I've found that the filters need to be replaced every 6 months. Viqua requires the UV light to be replaced annually - at least for the model we have. I really appreciate your videos you sharing your knowledge.

    • @999Unstoppable
      @999Unstoppable Před 3 dny

      Hi, I hope you can see this after a year. I'm planning to build in Bandera and was wondering if you can share the contact info for the builder you used to build your home?

  • @AlexSherm
    @AlexSherm Před rokem +31

    I installed a uv filter on my well filtration system. Make sure that you filter down to 5 micron per the uv filter spec in order for it to work. Otherwise the bacteria can hide behind the particals still in the water.

  • @michaeldeighan8294
    @michaeldeighan8294 Před rokem +50

    I always like your vids, but this one was near and dear to my heart. I @m a professional sport fishing captain and lived on a private Island in the BVI and USVI FOR 10 years. All of the water was rain water due to the Virgin Islands lack of fresh water. What a smart owner and great job Steve.
    FYI on the private island my boss, a developer, built in a grey water system that was another 55,000 gal tank that picked up from sloped driveways and walkways for plant watering and outside clean up. We put a small little pool floor suction skimmer set up for bottom of cisterns. Ran them 1 time a month for a day through pool filter just like a skimmer. In 10 years we never needed to clean a cistern.
    Also, owner and people living will need a high quality multivitamins. Rain water has no minerals in it. If you get a cut or scratch and see a slight red ring around wound when healing you Ned a better multivitamin.
    Thanks, love the entire network. Even if I’m a stupid fisherman. :)

    • @atomicsmith
      @atomicsmith Před rokem +3

      Pool filter with a vac is a genius idea. I’ve never seen that, but it makes so much sense!

    • @bknesheim
      @bknesheim Před rokem +3

      Vitamins are not minerals and your food should be sufficient for both just fine. You might need some extra vitamin B12 if you are on a vegan diet, but a balanced diet will cover it as long as there are no medical condition preventing normal food digestion.

  • @renardk764
    @renardk764 Před rokem +38

    If you add a fire department connection it can double as fire suspension water source. Has been required for years by some of the insurance companies for higher end homes in remote areas.

    • @RainBearTexas
      @RainBearTexas Před rokem

      We do it all the time, both residential and commercial.

    • @fhuber7507
      @fhuber7507 Před rokem +1

      I'll have pipe from my big storage tank available for fire dept use... and a 2-acre-ft pond they can draw from if needed.
      One of the reasons I have selected to do an extremely oversize water tank.

    • @RainBearTexas
      @RainBearTexas Před rokem +1

      @@fhuber7507 While a 2.5" NH/NST connection is standard, it's always good to ask your local fire department what they can hook up to. Be sure to specify SUCTION hook up, not pressurized like a fire hydrant. If they have a 4.5" it can help them fill their trucks much faster! Also, if you add a fire connection, be sure to add reflective signage, and a ventilation port for your tank so it doesn't collapse under suction (if you have a free-draining screened entry you're already good).

  • @gabbott432
    @gabbott432 Před rokem +80

    If you use an asphalt roof, the water is not potable because of the petroleum and other chemicals leeching.. A metal or a slate roof is ideal if you don't want to be poisoned especially if you are showering, drinking or using to water your vegetables, etc....

    • @arresthillary9502
      @arresthillary9502 Před rokem

      it would take decades before you get cancer from the asphalt shingles. relax lol

    • @TheRainHarvester
      @TheRainHarvester Před rokem +7

      Many homes have gardens in the backyard...near their asphalt roofs. All ground around asphalt roofs are absorbing asphalt "sand" as the roof degrades. I've not seen any studies on harmful soil from them...but I wonder!

    • @baddog9320
      @baddog9320 Před rokem +17

      Thats not true.
      Asphalt roofs are fine to use for rain catch.
      You will get less oil in your water then if I drilled a well.
      And a person could drink my well water for over 50 years. And its not the oil that going to get you.
      I changed to a metal roof because Asphalt roofs were not lasting 6 months here.
      You are scared of asphalt roofs when you don't need to be.
      Though a metal roof is a lot better. They last longer and hold up to wind a lot better.

    • @PaulPaid
      @PaulPaid Před rokem +1

      @@baddog9320 Where are you?

    • @chaystockwell2986
      @chaystockwell2986 Před rokem +6

      My family is very much alive and well. No issues from our rain tank collecting from our asphalt shingle roof. Have a good one

  • @raymondpeters9186
    @raymondpeters9186 Před rokem +19

    Painting the PVC protects the pipe from uv degradation good job

    • @NOXStellans
      @NOXStellans Před rokem

      Is there any reason the builders in my neighborhood don't paint the vent pipes protruding from the roof? They are rather unsightly contrasting against the dark roofs.

    • @TUKByV
      @TUKByV Před rokem

      @@NOXStellans $

    • @SSJRapter
      @SSJRapter Před rokem

      @@NOXStellans also your PVC vents degrade but still keep gases in tact. Water is different because it starts to leech into the water, also water makes it degrade faster than air

  • @drewt9829
    @drewt9829 Před rokem +6

    Happy birthday Matt. I love watching Steve explain his designs, which are always top notch.

  • @Hero4Hire4
    @Hero4Hire4 Před rokem +2

    Thanks Matt! I can’t catch your all of your videos, but when I can I always learn something valuable. I grew up in a home without outside water supply. We caught rain water off the roof into cisterns and barrels. In the summers where there was no rain we could truck in water. I love seeing this new modern innovation to an old idea.
    Your channel is a fantastic resource for anyone wanting to build a home and looking for ideas, solutions, new products and methods!

    • @RainBearTexas
      @RainBearTexas Před rokem

      With the right roof size and tank size you'll never need to truck in water. We have a simulator so we can design a system to never run out of water.

    • @cherylm2C6671
      @cherylm2C6671 Před rokem

      Tote containers are very limited, but you may want to consider a military type 'bladder tank'.

  • @Vicenteroman
    @Vicenteroman Před rokem +3

    Love the content! I’m a homeowner and love all the ideas I get from here. ERV system is on my to do list!

  • @keithbrookshire
    @keithbrookshire Před rokem +34

    Happy Birthday Matt! I'm a Water Plant Operator for my profession. Safe drinking water is an absolute must.

    • @brokenrockadventures
      @brokenrockadventures Před rokem +1

      We're on well water but only use a sediment filter and 24 inch UV light system. 100% safe

    • @elainebradley8213
      @elainebradley8213 Před rokem

      Here many of the older houses have both cisterns and wells with purification systems for each. They are inside the basements so many are discontinuing them due to humidity issues.

    • @cherylm2C6671
      @cherylm2C6671 Před rokem

      Thank you for your work! How do you feel about micro-systems?

    • @keithbrookshire
      @keithbrookshire Před rokem

      @@cherylm2C6671 For your own personal use? If so, I think it would not be the most efficient use of time and money. My back up plan is a carbon filter (Berkey or similar) and a few drops of Cl2. It's cheap, simple, efficient, and safe. Though it's my back up plan it could easily be used for my entire drinking water supply.

    • @cherylm2C6671
      @cherylm2C6671 Před rokem

      ​@@keithbrookshire Happy holidays, and Thank you for your comment!
      50K gallons is enough to support a farm or aquaculture but it wasn't mentioned.
      Carbon filtering and chlorine (mixed oxidant) will prevent potential pathogen trouble for stockpiling compressed snow.
      At least a year's supply of the cleanest possible water could be got into even tent-and-pond-liner warehouses and spray insulated with styrofoam or pykerete (and plastic) over it. Paying 500 people to move water instead of cleaning out a stadium for a ballgame is 'all hands on deck' work during an emergency and water the town doesn't need to buy.
      That will provide not only a fax-fast drinking water supply safely but allow some work to proceed on either upgrading or restoring existing water facilities. People pitching in to prevent the legislature from taking what little water will be left after January is a good thing.

  • @EPFForsyth
    @EPFForsyth Před rokem +2

    I have been a fan of yours for quite a while now, and the things you do are simply amazing to me...Thank you for what you do...

  • @contras.
    @contras. Před rokem +4

    Happy Birthday Matt! Mine is next Monday haha. Also, Steve is 100% correct about clients always wanting to cake up the makeup on their house. Simple is best

  • @MrWaterbugdesign
    @MrWaterbugdesign Před rokem +7

    I build koi ponds normally with EPDM liner. To me digging a hole and liner would be a way to create a huge water storage tank. Saves the need for the steel structure.

    • @TUKByV
      @TUKByV Před rokem +1

      Needs dictate in or above ground.

    • @EtreTocsin
      @EtreTocsin Před rokem +2

      Some people do that….they then just run a gravity feed system to the home (need to be in a hilly area obviously)

    • @SSJRapter
      @SSJRapter Před rokem +2

      Sometimes it's cheaper to buy the steel

    • @fhuber7507
      @fhuber7507 Před rokem +2

      The steel contanment reduces the evaporation.

  • @jesseh2302
    @jesseh2302 Před rokem +10

    I’m very interested in seeing the upcoming video on the sealed combustion fireplace!

  • @rykdheiner
    @rykdheiner Před rokem +11

    I noticed two pressure gauges on that system, that would tell you the pressure drop of the filtration system to let you know if it’s getting clogged or when to change the sediment and carbon filters

    • @fhuber7507
      @fhuber7507 Před rokem +1

      If you read them while someone is running the washing machine or other water demand... so there is flow.
      No flow and the two will rapidly read the same even with a clogged filter.

  • @ghostwriter1016
    @ghostwriter1016 Před rokem +10

    I did some research a few years ago. The standing seam metal roof is a must-have. You get about 95%+ of the rainfall off of a metal roof. With asphalt, it is somewhere around 80%. It does vary depending on the roofing material. Metal gives you the most return per inch of rainfall.

  • @holmbergfamilyhomestead9357

    I have a request. Can you do a show that discusses in basement food storage?
    I appreciate your information. We are rebuilding a house and will follow many of your practices. Part of our redesign is three block rooms in the basement for food storage. Meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables. Three rooms to give us more specific temperature and humidity conditions for the various items.
    We are insulating the floor, walls and top similar to Steve's recommendations.
    Thanks again for sharing your projects.

  • @crabkilla
    @crabkilla Před rokem +24

    Would love to see a more detailed video on the insulated slab and how it coexists with wall frames (structural versus non-structural), doors, etc. Awesome!

  • @luisgonzalez5997
    @luisgonzalez5997 Před rokem +2

    I used to build clarifier tanks out of concrete in Austin. And I always wanted to do this if I ever got to build.

  • @stankaliski
    @stankaliski Před rokem

    I have seen rain water collection system videos (in the TX area) in other channels. What amazes me is how fast that water can collect. 1 inch of rain on a square foot of space is 144 cubic inches. This translates to 0.6234 gallons. My house is 1776 sq ft. So 1 inch of rain would yield 1,107 gallons of water. It adds up quick. A good down pour could bring thousands of gallons. To put it into perspective, my wife and I used 2,992 gallons on our last bill (one month). However, this is where the size of your storage tank, collection area, projected use, and yearly average rainfall for your area has to be weighed.
    I often thought that you could have a rain collection system with a well backup. Particularly if you already have the well.

  • @totallyoffgrid3008
    @totallyoffgrid3008 Před rokem +2

    We were planning on doing this for our offgrid home. I think this locked us in for our decision.

  • @dontbanmebrodontbanme5403

    I love the rain tank idea. One thing to consider, however, is that in some parts of the US, you're actually not allowed to capture rain water like this, because it affects wells downstream. Worst case scenario, however, as was mentioned in this video, is you simply get a truck to dump water into it once a month. That's an added expense, but at least there is that option.

  • @Rocco101
    @Rocco101 Před rokem +2

    Super great video Matt. Full of great info on the zinder fresh air system. Hope to see you in the great state of Tennessee soon.

    • @Rocco101
      @Rocco101 Před rokem

      @user-kn5qy4dj4n well what do you need to share with me matt

  • @xXTECHxKNIGHTXx
    @xXTECHxKNIGHTXx Před rokem +1

    I'm geeking out over this house! Love it!

  • @COYO-T
    @COYO-T Před rokem +7

    Another plus is since it's rain water you wont need to soften the water.

  • @CheZfrmdaWestWisc
    @CheZfrmdaWestWisc Před rokem +2

    Definatly want to see that fireplace video I have been wondering since I seen my first high performance house how a fireplace would work

  • @mauisam1
    @mauisam1 Před rokem

    Hi Matt, Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Congrats on reaching the 1M+ subscribes!, and looking forward to more of your videos in 2023!

  • @fhuber7507
    @fhuber7507 Před rokem

    Neighbor is doing rain collection in a series of 3000 gallon tanks.
    I'm setting up for a couple of 3000 gallon tanks to collect, then pump up to a 30,000 gallon tank.
    Minimizing the amount of 4 inch + pipe.
    I plan a couple of pressure accumulators to stabilize water pressure in the house. (commonly used with wells) This will make a tankless water heater less likely to have temperature surging as the pressure and thus flow rate changes.

  • @joshashe2087
    @joshashe2087 Před rokem

    I like that you took the best from European houses and used it in yours, that will help you reduce energy bills quite significantly.

  • @tdevinetampa
    @tdevinetampa Před rokem +3

    To do a quick check on your water quality and if the filters need changing, make ice put it in warm water with a clear glass and watch the bottom of the ice cube as it melts for debris.

  • @Off-Grid
    @Off-Grid Před rokem +8

    We've been on rain water to supply our whole house and haven't had any issues. 5000 gallon storage capacity.

    • @suspicionofdeceit
      @suspicionofdeceit Před rokem

      Quadruple the capacity, the end is nigh.

    • @MrTexasDan
      @MrTexasDan Před rokem

      In Central Texas, we can go 4-6 months without appreciable rain.

    • @Off-Grid
      @Off-Grid Před rokem

      @@MrTexasDan that's what this last summer was for us. I don't know how people handle it every summer down there.

    • @MrTexasDan
      @MrTexasDan Před rokem

      @@Off-Grid I've lived in Minnesota and Texas. I MUCH prefer Texas. I hate cold unless I'm skiing.

  • @chaseweeks2708
    @chaseweeks2708 Před rokem +8

    This is why I'm planning to run a similar rainwater catchment and filtration system but with two sets of filters run in parallel with pressure gauges installed after the filters so that I can actually monitor the real flow-rates as they start to become clogged. In theory, parallel 6 month filters should last 1.5 years or so, but the pressure gauges will give the real story.

    • @jay90374
      @jay90374 Před rokem

      Good plan, make sure to put a gauge before the filters too.

    • @chaseweeks2708
      @chaseweeks2708 Před rokem

      @@jay90374 Well yeah, certainly. I'd actually like some digital sensors tied into the home automation system I'd like to build so that I can check tank level and pressures from the same interface that I adjust lights and HVAC.

    • @jay90374
      @jay90374 Před rokem

      @@chaseweeks2708 It doesn't matter if you use gauges or sensors, my point is that you need one before and after so you can tell if the filters are loading up or if the pump is having problems.

    • @chaseweeks2708
      @chaseweeks2708 Před rokem

      @@jay90374 Sorry that I wasn't clear. I was agreeing that I want gauges and sensors on both sides of the filters.

    • @jay90374
      @jay90374 Před rokem

      @@chaseweeks2708 👍 NP

  • @stefanoferri1485
    @stefanoferri1485 Před rokem +1

    Happy Birthday Matt!

  • @freebird7284
    @freebird7284 Před rokem +1

    i love all these build tricks!

  • @nedmacallen
    @nedmacallen Před rokem +1

    That’s so much water, I have 20,000 gallons of storage fed by a spring that runs 8 months of the year and run multiple gardens and have never ran out. They are set

  • @markleveck6029
    @markleveck6029 Před rokem +6

    I love my ERV in my house but Zender needs to add air quality sensors to their fresh air supply. Wildfire smoke is huge problem for ERVs because MERC filters can’t remove sub 3m particles so you have to manually shut the whole system down to protect your indoor air. An auto sensor that does it for you when AQI hits a certain level would be a huge upgrade.

    • @SolarTechFL
      @SolarTechFL Před rokem

      I agree same problem here

    • @s9josh778
      @s9josh778 Před rokem

      That's a pretty neat use of a air quality sensor. Who sells an ERV with that feature??

    • @tjhva
      @tjhva Před rokem

      No idea on quality but ‘Build Equinox’ sells one

  • @michaelmiller1109
    @michaelmiller1109 Před rokem +4

    Happy Birthday! And as always Steve is the best!

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      @CogHillFarmOnNicegramApp Před rokem

      Congratulations! You’ve selected. Message me on Telegram using the above name to claim your prize….

    • @michaelmiller1109
      @michaelmiller1109 Před rokem +1

      Bad actors replying like all the time. CZcams needs to solve this problem.

  • @texaswoc3461
    @texaswoc3461 Před rokem +3

    When I was young we lived on my grandfathers farm in the old farm house and we had water pumped straight from the stock tank to the house for washing clothes, bathing, etc.. My mom still talks about cow Pattie’s showing up in the washing machine! Lol. We did have a water tank that was filled regularly for drinking water. My how times have changed here in Texas!

  • @paulmcgonagle2998
    @paulmcgonagle2998 Před rokem +1

    What a clean job

  • @Synthesetic23
    @Synthesetic23 Před rokem +4

    Love your videos Matt! Keep up the good quality work!

  • @scorpio6587
    @scorpio6587 Před rokem +1

    A great all-star reunion episode!

  • @DanielDombrowskixsehcx
    @DanielDombrowskixsehcx Před rokem +3

    Why not filter before the pressure tank rather than after? Couldn’t the pressure tank eventually fill with sediment? Really curious. I have a very low well and a 300 gal tank for reserves. And I’m really interested. Great video.

  • @susanhamilton1822
    @susanhamilton1822 Před rokem +1

    The gutters are so beautiful I can't wait to see what you do with the inside of the cabin. By the way, the closed caption calls the gutters "doctors". lol

  • @paulmcgonagle2998
    @paulmcgonagle2998 Před rokem +2

    I never got the invitation for the birthday party. Happy birthday Matt

  • @joffrecueva5662
    @joffrecueva5662 Před rokem

    I'm liking your channel more and more👍

  • @PhilsArtDotCom
    @PhilsArtDotCom Před rokem

    Happy birthday, Risinger.

  • @szaszm_
    @szaszm_ Před rokem

    Congrats for reaching 1M subs, and happy birthday!

  • @RaiOsborne
    @RaiOsborne Před rokem

    Happy Birthday; 50 isn't too old!

  • @Jordan-tq2jc
    @Jordan-tq2jc Před rokem +5

    I planned to do this in Idaho when I lived there. Calculated surface area, needs, the whole system, etc.
    Then I changed jobs and moved back to Colorado (which is still an awesome place to be) but unfortunately, our laws in Colorado are insane and this would be illegal here… people have lost their ever-loving minds.
    Awesome system they have in this video though!

    • @mike60521x
      @mike60521x Před rokem

      This is true in many western states - funny how water/snow that falls on YOUR land is considered SOMEONE ELSE's property

    • @samsaasen4922
      @samsaasen4922 Před rokem +2

      I always wanted to move to Colorado but they’re doing the same bs as Washington (where I’m at) looks like I’ll be moving to idaho

    • @Jordan-tq2jc
      @Jordan-tq2jc Před rokem

      @@samsaasen4922 Totaly understood. I live in a part of Colorado that would probably prefer to be “Southern Wyoming” at this point…. But still subject to Colorado red tape. Boundary County, Idaho was amazing though as far as ability to do what you want with your own land. :)

    • @bigbob3772
      @bigbob3772 Před rokem

      Put in an underground cistern and no one will no. tell the gov to f%^k off.

  • @jwiereng
    @jwiereng Před rokem

    yep. cool tank for a house. Similar tanks (but much larger) used in the greenhouse industry.

    • @jwiereng
      @jwiereng Před rokem

      Imagine how much water you'd capture from several hectare of roof.

  • @OhioPowerTool
    @OhioPowerTool Před rokem +1

    MORE ERIC AUNE!!!! Love Mechanical Hub!

  • @wallyballou7417
    @wallyballou7417 Před rokem +3

    What happens to that layer of foam once a 500-600 pound refrigerator is parked on it for a couple of years? Won't the floor compress in that area?

  • @terrycarter8929
    @terrycarter8929 Před rokem +1

    You finally got Steve to open up and relax. He was so stiff and uncomfortable when you first had him on. Lol

  • @baddog9320
    @baddog9320 Před rokem

    DAMN Id love to have a tank like that.
    And here I am wanting to build a little 4000ish tank.
    Can you imagine just how much roof space Id need to catch enough rain for that tank.
    As it is Im only catching under 2000 gallons a year.

  • @marcesw35
    @marcesw35 Před rokem +1

    Wow, havent heard of basements in Texas, must be northern Texas. Is this house a tankless water heater system with water looping? Does the zender system allow for sent packs to be added?
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. RISINGER!!!!

  • @kevinmatthews2620
    @kevinmatthews2620 Před rokem

    the pitches on them roofs lend themselves perfectly to solar panels in the future on east/west & south, that could result in a off grid house, the basement lends itself perfectly for a inverter & battery room too

    • @TUKByV
      @TUKByV Před rokem

      They designed the roof with minimal penetration in mind. That would be counterproductive.

  • @davidgagnon2849
    @davidgagnon2849 Před rokem +1

    I'm only seeing plastic corrugated piping for the Zehnder system. What about insulated ducting instead, at least for the incoming air. If I install it, my attic is not a conditioned space, and in Florida that corrugated piping won't work.

  • @gluuuuue
    @gluuuuue Před rokem +1

    12:52 Is uninsulated slab-on-grade bad for hardwood floors? That's something I hadn't heard before (but, as I think about it, is making some sense). Is this why the downstairs of my family's 1988 construction slab-on-grade home always feels so cold during winter? And, if we have already existing slab-on-grade construction, or just uninsulated wood subfloor, what's the most cost-effective home improvement, for both hardwood floor durability and preservation and general warmth? If one wanted to tear up carpet + padding from either and lay down say Advantech, would that work?

    • @Z71hosestretcher
      @Z71hosestretcher Před rokem

      True hardwood floors can’t be nailed to a slab on grade

  • @timmsmiithgm557
    @timmsmiithgm557 Před rokem

    12:25 Don't you need to place a moisture barrier between the slab & the insulation? What's the GPM coming out of the filtration system?

  • @palladini9718
    @palladini9718 Před rokem

    Would these zender things work in area that has Winter from Nov to Mar, very seldom temps below -20 degrees F, temps to close to 100 f seldom also

  • @barrelmitt1544
    @barrelmitt1544 Před rokem +1

    So what system does Kevin (from Serious) install for kitchen ventilation as the makeup air system for ≥400cfm hoods as required by IRC code.

  • @raymondpeters9186
    @raymondpeters9186 Před rokem +8

    And if you put your heat pump water loop in your tank you can have a heat pump system in your home without any trenching same as a pond loop
    Free energy storage for hot and cold
    The house design I have for a community first project has this design

    • @cherylm2C6671
      @cherylm2C6671 Před rokem

      Thank you for your comment, and have an active safe 2023.

  • @mikejf4377
    @mikejf4377 Před rokem

    Question, on your slab for the trap are you cutting a hole into the slab and leaving a hole into the dirt that isn't closed to the outside? My house in FL is that way on both tubs.

  • @D.N.R.911
    @D.N.R.911 Před rokem

    I would love to see a detail how the insulation and advantec detail would work for a concrete block home

  • @lyleb1946
    @lyleb1946 Před rokem

    Also from a cost perspective how much for just the tank or at least the tank installed?

  • @basketballperson1350
    @basketballperson1350 Před rokem +1

    Happy Easter everyone.

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  • @jenniferwhite6089
    @jenniferwhite6089 Před rokem

    water is a must to have too i have tiled and build dugouts from the drainage of the fields too and ut water tanks into the ground for the greenhouse and gardens use to 1970 our wells started to dry up around us too country had a seismograph company looking for oil all they did collapse all the wells around the country too we lost ours to the creeks dry up too
    we did find the source of water to the artesian well to the underground river we hite to it was ice cold to drink too

  • @chippab1407
    @chippab1407 Před rokem +2

    Living on farms in Australia we have always drunk tank water straight of the roof 👍no filter

  • @DT-vc7hd
    @DT-vc7hd Před rokem +1

    Matt, regarding your comments on fireplaces, have you ever looked into masony heaters?

  • @chrisstoerzer8515
    @chrisstoerzer8515 Před rokem

    Here in the Midwest our well systems usually cost us 8-12 k. On a home build . What kind of costs are you looking at with the tank pumps and filters here?

  • @christinalynn8143
    @christinalynn8143 Před rokem

    💧🌧️🌧️🌦️
    Yay for rain 👏 Yay for rain catching, catching rain!!! Water. The need for water. The earth, soil also needs plenty of water.

  • @raymondpeters9186
    @raymondpeters9186 Před rokem +4

    The best part about a holding tank the water settles out so the filters will last longer than a well
    Speaking from experience

  • @zednott
    @zednott Před rokem +2

    i would worry about the outside painted pvc. most pvc isnt uv stable off the shelf. a year in the sun it starts turning to powder.

    • @RobSchmidt434
      @RobSchmidt434 Před rokem

      The paint should protect the PVC from UV. Hopefully the paint itself is UV safe.

  • @Pv2GabeMcD
    @Pv2GabeMcD Před rokem +1

    Around @18:45 you guys were talking about kitchen vent hoods briefly. If this Zhender system doesn't manage kitchen exhaust air, then what is your solution? Maybe I'll have to go back and review the videos from your home.

  • @jp34604
    @jp34604 Před rokem

    He seems like the perfect contractor to put in a central vacuum system while he's at it plumbed into the garage for the central unit

  • @patrickerwin4922
    @patrickerwin4922 Před rokem +1

    Can you pipe in a well as a backup when the water drops below a certain point?

  • @Riversbend710
    @Riversbend710 Před rokem +2

    What do you do with freezing weather. Will it freeze?

  • @rubenrendon711
    @rubenrendon711 Před rokem

    I build those tanks I would never have imagined seeing a video of these tanks.😂😂

    • @lajx12
      @lajx12 Před rokem

      I'm watching and haven't seen yet. What are the dimensions of that tank?

  • @_morgoth_
    @_morgoth_ Před rokem +1

    So how did rainwater system like this do in the arctic blast? Did they freeze and leave the homes with no running water? Would it be better to have the water storage underground?

  • @Orchardman53
    @Orchardman53 Před rokem

    What was your video set-up this time? I was seeing noticeable wobble around the edges. I don't normally see that on your productions.

  • @bigfishoutofwater3135

    Could the first water from the roof somehow be redirected for irrigation instead of discarded? If there is a possibility of needing a truck to deliver water during a drought, was there any consideration for water reuse techniques?

    • @TUKByV
      @TUKByV Před rokem

      It goes into its own tank, so it's probably a simple job.

  • @calebharrison633
    @calebharrison633 Před rokem

    Those are not PVC Gutters. They are aluminum gutters with PVC Downspouts. Awesome setup!

  • @jcs6206
    @jcs6206 Před rokem +1

    @ 3:30 - do NOT use asphalt shingles for collecting drinking water, for what should be pretty obvious reasons

  • @sethhamilton5824
    @sethhamilton5824 Před rokem +1

    With foam over, don't you lose the thermal mass that helps keep the tempurature really regulated?

    • @TheRainHarvester
      @TheRainHarvester Před rokem

      That was my thought too. Tile on summer really cools your body.

  • @joelbruch2592
    @joelbruch2592 Před rokem

    Love the zehnder system, however if we are have such great movement and exchange why isn’t indoor air quality discussed more. Would like to see a video on IAQ??

  • @duanethieme4186
    @duanethieme4186 Před rokem +2

    Love the rain water usage, (around 6 pH with no minerals) is great for dishwasher, washer, toilet, showers, sinks,......but not very healthy for drinking.

    • @nicholashomler1494
      @nicholashomler1494 Před rokem

      Drop a Gatorade per 300 gallons there's all the minerals.

    • @Colindstuart
      @Colindstuart Před rokem

      The Ph is low but it takes very little to swing it because there's no buffer.

    • @duanethieme4186
      @duanethieme4186 Před rokem

      @@nicholashomler1494 Minerals is a help, but Gatorade is not a healthy drink due the very low pH.

    • @duanethieme4186
      @duanethieme4186 Před rokem

      @@Colindstuart Swing it with what?

    • @duanethieme4186
      @duanethieme4186 Před rokem

      One way is to have a separate tank for drinking water, either from a well, spring, or transport it in, would not need a lot due to all the other water needs would be covered by the rain water.

  • @pablopicaro7649
    @pablopicaro7649 Před rokem +1

    6:40 Plumbing code required vent stacks , correct? How are they getting away (so far) with no plumbing vent stacks ?

  • @arresthillary9502
    @arresthillary9502 Před rokem +1

    what happens when the water tank freezes and bursts? i think I would put that underground

  • @davelindgren5245
    @davelindgren5245 Před rokem

    Happy birthday!

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  • @tomsterism
    @tomsterism Před 9 měsíci

    Regarding the Zender ERV, can the owner select the system to run less than full-time? Perhaps 20 minutes every other hour? Some arrangement to reduce power consumption and extend ERV pump/fan life, while still enjoying superior ventilation, compared to virtually all standard constructed homes. Is this an option?

  • @jonquis07
    @jonquis07 Před 4 měsíci

    This is my dream

  • @kevinlynch3588
    @kevinlynch3588 Před rokem

    What is the name of the wood stove from Germany? Where’s can they be bought? Please do a follow up

  • @atbass41
    @atbass41 Před rokem +1

    Nice

  • @macthemec
    @macthemec Před rokem +1

    Personally I wouldn’t want to be drinking water off my roof especially if it was a ashfault roof, id do a well and use the tank as a buffer, fill it up with water in the fall/winter/spring and use it to supplement through the summer. I lived on a water tank/well system and collected water off the roof and it was DIRTY

    • @cosmicallyderived
      @cosmicallyderived Před rokem

      That’s it right there. They missed the detail about the metal roof making for purer water with asphalt contaminants you get in composition shingles from what I understand.

  • @carlsmith2826
    @carlsmith2826 Před rokem

    They could install a Ozonator bubbler out in the tank to help keep bacteria growth from happening.

    • @buildshow
      @buildshow  Před rokem +1

      Don’t know about those! Thanks for the tip.

  • @Vicenteroman
    @Vicenteroman Před rokem +2

    As far as the water filtration system it could of been better. I have an Aquasauna OptimH2O. It’s the only smart whole house water filtration system that I know of that actually tells you when to replace your filters based on your usage.

    • @Vicenteroman
      @Vicenteroman Před rokem

      Of course you can add the UV light and additional filters s

    • @imnotbenavery9220
      @imnotbenavery9220 Před rokem

      @@Vicenteromanwhen I was broke I had the same, upgraded to Hydroluxe 3 membrane smartmosis reverse osmosis total home third gen smart water system. It’s a lot better no big deal tho.

    • @Off-Grid
      @Off-Grid Před rokem

      We have an Aquasana Rink System for our rain water system. Works great so far.

  • @andydrew3320
    @andydrew3320 Před rokem +8

    Wow… the average household uses roughly 138 gallons of water per day. Multiply that by 365 days in a year and you’ve got about 50k gallons give or take. That’s bananas, that thing can last for roughly a full year in theory if you had no rain the entire time.

    • @fhuber7507
      @fhuber7507 Před rokem

      A neighbor said that they had 5 years in a row with nearly no rain back in the 1950s.
      Not far from Austin.

    • @aminshaikh4161
      @aminshaikh4161 Před 7 měsíci

      Bro only 9 month water you want resarve