Building a drystone well for off grid water
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- čas přidán 19. 06. 2022
- So we have a mill and a cabin with solar panels. But the water situation is not very good. I used to take drinking water from the creek but that was not great.
Then i found a spring that had much better water but it dried out in summer.
In this episode I will dig a drystone well. I will use the solar panels to pump the water to the cabin.
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Lazy Creek is located in southern Sweden with no access by road. In January 2021 the forest was dense and just walking through it was difficult.
First step to get my cabin up there was to build a primitive shelter so that I could cook and rest.
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Second step was to set up a sawmill and get the tools in order so that I could make the building process more manageable.
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Then we built the platform for this cabin.
• Building a Platform in...
The Frame.
• The frame | Part 1 - B...
Weatherproofing the cabin
• Closing the cabin | Pa...
This playlist will get you up to date
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FAQ:
What is that machine?
Its a mini forwarder called Oxen, made by Myrebäck Maskin in Sweden. I don’t have any contacts to the manufacturer as I got mine used. I’m sorry.
What is that back hoe?
Its called Digger and is also Swedish made. It was built to dig on its own, but the previous owner mounted it to the Oxen.
What is that dog?
Her name is Cake and she’s an amstaff-mix.
What are you doing?
I am slowly making this place livable. Permanently livable.
Baby steps. - Zábava
That old backhoe is so science fiction/steampunk! It's like the metal equivalent of your cabin. The way you film yourself with it, I feel like it has a life of its own. I had to share this with the VanWives vloggers, two young Canadian women who, among other things, operate this sort of machine on their bush property. I'm sure they'll appreciate your ingenuity, videographic artistry, and sense of humour. I do. Thanks for the new video. I live alone in the bush and I like your decision to caption this. No illusion that we're all standing by watching. Just you, alone.
sheesh, a lazy creek but not a lazy land owner. glad you're back, Cake is hilarious
uhuuuuu incredible!!!! you are the closest to a superhero i've ever seen in real life. What a craftmanship and what a way to develop in areas you are not used to. a big example to follow!!!!
Hello from the Netherlands and thanks for the video .
Sincerely Hollandduck
Hey, those who do shit have problems, machines break, fall over, shit happens. I love your videos. You show your problems, it makes it all the more believable. Well done!
I hope that you didn't lose your Crescent Wrench.
Wow, you are truly the hardest working man on CZcams. I enjoy your videos so much, looking forward to the next one!! …Oh, and your dog is hilarious!!!
my back hurts watching this. glad to share the experience.😉
Good day Daniel. Another year is racing to its close. Just checking in to see how you and Cake are doing. It’s been several months since this post... trusting that you and your family are well and have enjoyed your summer. Wishing you a blessed season, gentle weather and restful evenings. Greetings from USA. Peace brother
Everything I dream of doing one day, just working my ass off to get there.. I work behind a desk as well. Kudos, Earth Brother! Appreciate the content, liked and subbed.
Really love your well, I hope it nourishes both you and your beautiful dog.
I love your Pup! He is not Liking you in that hole at all, what a great Dog.
Holy c…! Thats impressive. 👍
Moving that big Boulder 💪 had me on the edge of my seat. Very nice save 👌
Great job Daniel! Think you need to put a hot tub next to the cabin to relax after all that work 😉 Cake seems to be enjoying the water coming from the roof 😂 Looking forward to seeing your next video
GREAT to see you again! Love the commentary. You can get political anytime! 😆
Good to see you back again, and what an amazing job!! Looking forward to the next projects! Happy that Cake is enjoying the running water too 😁
I saw it coming my heart sank when those rocks gave way, and you had to retrieve them and then you just about lost that boulder into the well. . genius idea how you figured out how to retrieve it though, impressive stuff. Its amazing how brilliant ideas comes when your in a desperate situation. I tip my hat off to you bud for your tenacity and your determination to persevere when the odds seem to against you. NIce to see you back at it making videos again. Cheers.
Daniel you rocked it again, great video hombre.
Aw man! When I saw that big boulder going in my heart sank! Well done! You showed your real dedication to making this place home.
"Well done" 😬
That ended well.
@@thefrisianviking28 All's Well that ends Well
@@geotard going to look like its been there for year’s… good man … awesome video as per usual … onto next …
"Gatherer Biden" had me in stitches- thanks for that. Definitely using that, but I'll credit you. 😆
Has anyone in your comments ever pointed out the irony of "Lazy Creek?"
Ottimo lavoro ottimo video un saluto Gek
whew! all caught up! i hope you continue on your build and take us along for the ride! its been great so far and youve given me ideas for my own little whimsical shed in my back yard
Having water to your off the grid cabin just about complete, wonderful. So much effort has been put into your cabin as do others and often just getting to a point where it is near liveable is really all one needs. I love the cabin & the site has extreme views aplenty especially in The Winter Wonderland. Perfect.
Good job
artist and artisan. and dog approved water. great job.
Hello from Ontario again, Thanks for the great vid. Very happy to see another great watch, thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to next one. Stay safe my friend.
Wow thats really a versatile off grid robot
Hard work
Pls upload more.frequently
Remarkable. Has to be done though. Can't rely on just one source of water. And 12volt car/boat systems are not always cheap option either. Lucky you have an inverter! Wishing you luck and fortune with your next mission. Always great to see your videos and progress. Greetings from Cornwall, UK.
Daniel brilliant, well done, always great to see a new video from you, thank you for filming, editing sharing your projects, progress, best wishes 👍😊
Hey there bud😀! Figured you were busy but didn't expect this water well project in sight👀. Man you sure keep it interesting☺. Happy summer season & keep them postings coming as time is on your side. As we await for what's in store next🤔🙃👍👍!!
GOOD STUFF, FECES HAPPENS. BRA SAKER, AVFÖRING HÄNDER.
Great video again! Very ingenious to surround the hole with the rock AND the tarp plus clay etc. Should last a while. Good humor always appreciated my dude.
mybe get ya a big holding tank inside n fill it from a filter or berkeys for a good supply of drinking n cooking water.
I have to admire your strength and ingenuity and don't for get the perseverance you required for the job at hand, BUT the fact you put yourself in such DANGEROUS situations did make me sweat a bit (remembering the rock climber who cut off his own arm, that hind of sweat. Ok it's over very glad your safe and the well looks like a keeper. Missed you much, you and the crazy dog. Be safe see you next time. Love ya much. Bye. A friend.
Cake's back legs at 46:01. Adorable!
Absolutely amazing work. What you have done out there is so impressive. Both the actual hard work you have put in to this, but of course also the wonderful result!
I’m just wondering… are you planing to show a little more interior in the future?
Очень захватывающее видео! Простите, у вас всё хорошо? А то давно вас на канале не было.. Буду надеяться, что у вас всё замечательно. Всех вам благ!
Будь здоров,бро!
Cake looks exhausted watching you work, rocks are heavy aren't they. Good to see you back Daniel.
Awesome!!
Fascinating! Ended up looking up things like "why would surface water contaminate a well?" and "why put lime in a well?" Also, I was going to work in the yard this morning, but after watching this I'm just too tired! 🥱😓
I've really enjoyed your videos, watching a man build and make his own little paradise in the wilderness. Keep up the good work 👍
PS: I found your place on the map. The Christmas episode gave it away. I assure you, it was purely out of curiosity. Also, I live ~2000 km further north, so no need to worry about any unexpected visits any time soon😄 Greetings from a "norrbagge"
Congrats on surviving!
👌👌👌👍👍👍 LACAUSA
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a choke pick which is the proper way to rig that rock woujd have made it much easyer to handle you needed ti pass one end off the sling through the other it called a choke pick
Wow! Good job! I admire your tenacity👏👏👏
What was in the bag that you put in the well and spread around the well?
Limestone went into the well and lime was spread on the ground.
I would love to help you. What a great cabin, and I love the rig that does everything and is like Biden on a bike. LOL.
Did you ever think, “This was the wrong rock for the cap?”
Привет из России---😇
That's a lot of work and certainly a cool and productive well. Not sure I get the point of the tarp...is that supposed to be some kind of a filter for debris and dirt? Just an observation but plastic tarps are notorious for breaking down over time into micro fibers and it would get into your water system and filtration if it's going to be used for drinking purposes.
I can almost hear the internal swearing as the Rig tipped over.
I have a rock in my yard that would have been perfect for covering the well. You should have let me know...
Amazing work, and good lessons about how to stay calm in the face of adversity and inevitable setbacks. I'd think with a pre-filter on the well intake and a reverse osmosis filter you can have perfect drinking water.
Why not to use a water pump for draining?
What’s the little mini tractor you’ve got?
I would of had pan the dirt around the alluvial rock lolol
*Lots of "smart" people with no brains.*
It seems like the manufacturer of the Oxen had a good idea, but not the capacity to conduct. At some time under given bad circumstances a forest track loader "will" flip, and then it "must" be constructed so it can do so with no or minimal damage (like to the handle and delicate cylinders for operation). This total misbehave btw idea and performance is so entrenched in modern/commercial society and technology that it has become a depressing plague. I wonder if we in 50-100 yrs (or longer) will be able to find abandoned machines and tools, restore and continue to use them as we so often today can do with old "things" from the past?
That said, ofc there is a shelf life to everything, maybe except form stuff made out of rocks. Hence, with the extremely good build you did on this well I predict your great granddaughter in yr 3022 will have excellent potable water for her forest tea too. Remarkable good job Mr. Not-so-Lazy Creek (I've dug dirt, chopped trees and built my share of stuff myself, but what you're determined and able to do surpasses my wildest dreams,,, and now it's too late for me :hahaha).
once we need "chips" we will have problems fixing stuff
What does limestone to the water? It surely intenses the lime concentration. But lime concentration does something helpful?
Hooray for manly men
Great video but the subtitles are to small to read.
low orbit ion cannon
would like to live exactely how do you do. Dont you need some extra hand with you for some time? lol. Hugs, from Brazil
Any potential for hydro power from that creek? Even a tiny 100W turbine is 2400W/hr per day.
Check out Neil Kramers lates videos for example NEIL KRAMER : BE A LIGHTHOUSE IN THE STORM and the older "imperial culture, tribal heritage"
How is the wood drying out? We have very wet weather that can change to extreme fire danger in late summer so I wonder how it would work here.
What were you dumping in the well ?
Limestone
hi! long time since the last update here :(
He sold the property and is now working on a sailboat.
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about 10 minutes in "I wonder if he uses subtitles like primitive technology" turn on subtitles "yup". now I'm starting the video over again (obviously I missed the "enable CC for commentary" message at the beginning, it's due to my the skip-to-the-content mentality)
Welcome back to CZcams, your presence and posts have been missed. You and Cake look well, has Keith survived being surrounded with decking? Getting a clean water source uphill of your cabin is an excellent addition to your sustainability. Is there a way to capture rainwater from your roof for a backup water reserve?
Using a coil of copper tubing and a surrounding fire you can create a thermal-siphon to heat water. “The Outsider” on his CZcams channel has posted a couple winter episodes using this process to heat water and thermal mass for winter camping. If you are looking for a solar solution to heating water, the “Life Uncontained” CZcams channel posted a video on their solar water heater at: czcams.com/video/-7_h3y01Jak/video.html Again, sincere thanks for sharing this insightful video of your journey.
Wishing you a blessed summer season, gentle weather and restful evenings. Peace brother.
If you want to succeed at growing your channel keep the politics and religion out of your videos, it will only serve to alienate your viewers.
@@Moleena Just a business guy that knows when you are trying to sell a product it doesn't pay to alienate your customer base for no reason.
Well he lives in a country that has free speech, or I might be mistaken here
You are free to say most anything. But when you do you will also face any consequences. If you are trying to build an online following it's probably not a good idea to use divisive language.
Its also a great way to sort out the viewers. If they cant take the jokes served her then I kinda think they are the wrong kind of viewers. And I kinda «guess» that a large channel isnt first on his list….
PISS OFF LIB. The door is open. Just walk out.
Tip for listening when camping: mark Passios podcasts on his site WOEIH. Natural law and the laws of nature. About 200 recordings a 2 hours each.
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