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This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook installs a rainwater collection system for yard and garden irrigation. (See below for a shopping list and tools.)
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Shopping List for How to Install a Rainwater Collection System:
- 650-gallon rainwater pillow kit
- heavy-duty plastic tarp
- PVC pipe and assorted fittings
- PVC primer and cement
- anti-siphoning valve
- garden hose and lawn sprinkler
- bark mulch
Tools for How to Install a Rainwater Collection System:
- push broom
- hammer and cold chisel
- PVC pipe handsaw
- drill/driver
- shovel
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@Jonathan-pz3zb 2 года назад

Roger: “Your word is: Tahp.” Alan: “Can you use it in a sentence?” Roger: 0:58 “Now with the tahp in place, we’re just going to lay the pillow right on tahp.”

@johnnynbk Год назад

Cool in the winter, wet in the summer!

@playroy79 4 года назад

which is illegal in some states

@kooky216 10 лет назад

What happens in freezing weather?

@augustreil 6 лет назад

I would imagine you need to drain the system and put the pump in the basement, it's a little extra work but if the person doesn't care then... No need to water the lawn in freezing temps if that all he wants to do ?

@stafonvoncamron 6 лет назад

I think its for people who want to use it to fill their ponds in dry spells. I guess that's why they bury their tanks in the ground where its warmer in the winter.

@fredrubble4305 4 года назад

Burst.

@coreyoconnor5145 5 лет назад

...

@thomasmoye664 6 лет назад

"to protect this pillow we're gonna lay down this tawp.."

@venividivici4253 4 года назад

Thomas Moye “Taap”

@sasabnis 4 года назад

Taahp

@russellmoore8187 4 года назад

Yes, people have accents

@sasabnis 4 года назад

@@russellmoore8187 it's meant as an adoration, not pejoratively. I'm getting negative Nelly vibes off of you 🤣

@jascharl 3 года назад

Top?

@Maxid1 10 лет назад

I wonder how long it was before he wished he had thirteen 55 gallon drums instead of this thing?

@dziadek1287 7 лет назад

First thing i would do is putting some walls around this thing because it is ugly as hell

@97marqedman 6 лет назад

I know. I just did this but with 2x250 gallon plastic “cube” tanks. I covered them with pickets to match my fence and you can’t even tell they’re there. Tossed in a $30 sump pump and bingada-bongada-boom I gots wattah.

@MikeM-pk6zq 4 года назад

About a month or two wheb that flexibke pipe degraded into powder

@WinstonCrowder 4 года назад

"Roger, whats that pipe in your hand?"

@aaronsukhdeo855 7 лет назад

He said he can't wait to start saving water, but just put 650 gallons of water from the hose into that thing

@black_squall 5 лет назад

You say that as if he's just gonna dump the water out and waste it. It will get used just the same.

@bricelewis7869 5 лет назад

@@black_squall not the point...the point is someone has to pay for that 650 gallons of water used to fill that thing

@aztekwarrior518 5 лет назад

Where I'm at, 14,000 gallons is about 50 bucks..

@stantonsmithisb-a-c-k260 Год назад

I’m on a water well so I don’t have to pay 1 cent just use lots of water. I run my irrigation sprinklers for about one hour for 1.5 inches of water to my lawn and other landscaping

@jimharrington1234 9 лет назад

1 We install pillows outside and have not had an issue with any rodents, cats, dogs etc. 2 The pillow is able to withstand freezing but unfortunately the pipes and pumps must be prevented from freezing. Outdoor pillow systems need to be drained in freezing locations or other protections need to be provided. 3 The pillow is filled with harvested rainwater from the roof not municipal water. 4 Return on investment is determined by the amount of water you use. Each system has a different ROI 5 A single container is always better then multiple containers because each container requires a minimum of 3 fittings. 10 (50gal.) rain barrels require 30 fittings and fittings are the location of most system leaks whatever system you install. One pillow with 3 fittings is made to fit your available space.

@lucaskellan1225 3 года назад

Instablaster.

@motifman07 7 лет назад

Did this old house reimburse him for the 600 gallons lol

@chrisc5178 6 лет назад

EL Brown I was thinking the same

@AceITH007 6 лет назад

EL Brown To be fair, I think anyone would have done the same to see if everything worked as it should.

@jasonmorehouse3756 6 лет назад

it cost less than $3 for that 650 gallons

@710Chri 6 лет назад

We don't live in california lol, id guess you're not in the midwest either. Here its a penny a gallon

@groundup001 4 года назад

“We’re going to install this water pillow to collect rain water so you can save water from the hose. First thing we’re going to do is fill the whole thing up with water from the hose.”

@Heraclitean 2 года назад

Do you suppose he kept refilling it with the hose after that first time? Is that what you suppose?

@vanhalenps4 8 лет назад

could have used 130 or 250 gallon IBC totes instead of barrels

@nick4leader 2 года назад

That's what I was thinking, and you can even paint them so they don't look terrible and they'll be a lot more durable than that pillow

@5tonyvvvv 6 лет назад

Roger is a Legend! Love these guys, great memories, I hope they never retire!!

@cwsechler 3 года назад

Roger already retired... They've got a lot of new people now as "apprentices" to do the work in an effort to get more people interested in the trades.

@vexphoto 7 лет назад

What's a tahhhhp?

@rbeck3200tb40 6 лет назад

Its what you lay the waaataa pillow on top of for the waaata for the yaaad

@giovanirafael Год назад

No, no way! I know and have seen much better sustainable ways to collect rainwater, but this... This's definitely not one of them! 🤷🏽‍♂️👎🏽

@Chuck59ish 10 лет назад

Good for making a backyard hockey rink in the winter.

@robs1852 2 года назад

What are the chances of a spiteful animal clawing the big bladder and making it rupture?

@lifeisgood070 6 лет назад

Pump electricity is probably more $ than the city water. Just a thought. Probably about $7/1000 gallons.

@CoelhoSports 6 лет назад

not to mention in most areas you'll never see a return on the initial investment as that thing is bound to blow long before you saved enough on water bills to pay for it.

@luischav3z 6 лет назад

One thing though. Rain water is better than city water. So it may be worth it for some.

@lifeisgood070 6 лет назад

edit: I take back what I said. In every plant study I've looked at - for the specific purpose of plants, it appears any rainwater is superior to city water. I'd still be careful with consumption in certain areas. Depends on the state and global wind patterns. Rainwater is great in Oregon, New mexico, Texas, etc. I wouldn't recommend it in: eastern Ohio, PA, NY, etc, because of coal power plants and mines. Haven't done any testing though. Likewise, groundwater probably isn't a good idea in Oklahoma, West Texas, or heavy fracking areas. Only so much barium one should absorb. Tricky thing water is these days, especially with all the pharmaceuticals.

@black_squall 5 лет назад

In all likelihood this isn't some elaborate money making scheme. He's probably just trying to be a little more environmentally conscious.

@dancooper6002 Год назад

@@lifeisgood070 New Mexico and Texas have tons of coal burning plants. Oregon is getting theirs from China. Fracking is fine, it happens far below the water table.

@TNtoolman 10 лет назад

This system costs over $2,000!!! Payback in about 10 years if the components last that long.

@stafonvoncamron 6 лет назад

I think I would be to buy a small above ground pool and a pool cover to hold rain water. Much more Afforable.

@Lexaire 4 года назад

DIY you could do it for a lot cheaper. Recycled 275 gallon IBC totes are $45. Just need to install a diverter, some fittings, and a $100 pump.

@aownixander 7 лет назад

I like it but it needs to be covered because that rainwater bed is ugly to look at.

@spigotface 7 лет назад

Great! Now he can save water by having to run an electric pump every time he wants to water his lawn.

@axtra92 6 лет назад

ike fun electric pump... dont you get it sherlock?

@kalijasin 6 лет назад

Electricity cheaper than the water so there will be a net difference.

@shmorpieM 4 года назад

Of course, don’t let your states DEP, or federal EPA get word of you doing this!

@dancooper6002 Год назад

Turn the tables on them, claim it as a water treatment device.

@grahamfloyd3451 9 месяцев назад

Why do you say that? The EPA advocates the use of rain barrels: www.epa.gov/soakuptherain/soak-rain-rain-barrels

@donaldwilcox9006 3 года назад

I'd like to see the video when the neighborhood cat tries to sharpen his claws on that bag. Why did they fill it with tap water?

@cwsechler 3 года назад

To test the system....

@f1y7rap 10 лет назад

they never mentioned any freezing concerns or winterization issues with this system seeing as its permanently installed. even a thick rubber bladder needs to be cared for with regards to freezing and sharp pointy objects. Its not like this is a military-use fuel bladder...

@augustreil 6 лет назад

Drain and put pump, bladder in basement.

@SuperLocoloco69 5 лет назад

Then comes a racoon and tears up the water tank... keep me posted

@Andyrob323 10 лет назад

better call tom silva because i'm sure the water bill is through the roof after filling that thing!

@namewithoutdigits 7 лет назад

🤔

@YouTubestopsharingmyrealname 7 лет назад

to repair the roof! you know, cuz the bill went though the roof...

@villeqq4789 6 лет назад

you are slow

@jasonmorehouse3756 6 лет назад

you do realize it cost less than $3 for that 650 gallons

@aztekwarrior518 6 лет назад

Andrew Robinson filling a 24,000 gallon pool costs me about $48 ..

@Off-Grid 2 года назад

We have 5000 gallons of rain water in our system. I'm posting videos of the system build now.

@lunethgardens 5 лет назад

I hope the homeowner didn’t have to pay for this. 2 used food grade IBC totes will get you close to 700 gallons and you could put them up on cinder blocks to gravity feed the water, eliminate the pump and save electricity. And that thing is ugly, will likely puncture when a rock thrown by the lawnmower or trimmer hits it. I like TOH, but the landscape ideas they have sometimes baffles me.

@Tony-r7v Год назад

Exactly. I picked up a couple at an auction and they are great. Have all the water I need for my chickens and other animals

@matthewwong1064 5 лет назад

Wtf I would not let him fill up 650 gallons just to test it.

@stlchuckhd Год назад

Very cool project Roger! Any concerns for freezing? Awesome and thank you 🇺🇸

@jasonsgroovemachine Год назад

I'm on board with everything up until the "We filled your 650 gallon pillow with tap water." I know it has to be tested but jeepers.

@krisraps 8 лет назад

This Is A Brilliant System, I need It To

@stafonvoncamron 6 лет назад

How does he keep the pillow from freezing in the winter?

@stephen2738 2 года назад

They don't you don't water your lawn in the winter.

@stantonsmithisb-a-c-k260 Год назад

Drain the pillow than block off the pipe to the pillow so if it rains in winter the water will go to the ground instead of the pillow

@jeffreyvelthuis9245 2 года назад

I use an 2 ibc tanks that holds 1000 liters each. I think that that is way more dursble than this bag.

@percival23 6 лет назад

1 Cat will turn this into the worse idea in history.

@isaacvoeller3208 5 лет назад

This is going to save you money so I wasted a lot filling the thing with water

@jonwhite2706 Год назад

bet they don't sell many of these and a anti syphon on the garden hose thats above the water LOL

@Howard007 3 года назад

trying to save water but fills up 650 gallon water pillow!

@gypsygirl731 6 лет назад

very cool and i like the filter thing as well of course. looks easy enough

@volundrfrey896 6 лет назад

The day that bag eventually bursts is not going to be a fun one.

@the486man9 6 лет назад

That would have to be the most useless door

@Jaimezg 3 года назад

Why are these videos so cringe to watch! Must be the corny acting

@710Chri 6 лет назад

Why not underground sprinklers?

@williammeszaros3382 2 года назад

Wait till the neighbor kid with the bb gun sees it.......

@teachbearcop 6 лет назад

When it bursts because some kid wants to crawl around on it and poke it with a sharp stick, all that water is going to go into the basement.

@black_squall 5 лет назад

1) the thing is under a deck, and will ultimately be covered (as stated in the video). 2) the yard is significantly sloped.

@byah160 2 года назад

Don’t drag tha tawp of the pillow on the tahp

@DyLemmaOG 3 года назад

Dislike for no law puhs

@mythraider1 8 лет назад

I like it. That'll be my next project.

@adnanb1548 6 лет назад

mythraider1 is it done yet?

@black_squall 5 лет назад

@@adnanb1548 Why do you care? Are you a fellow procrastinator?

@shawniscoolerthanyou 3 года назад

Put the pillow on tahp of the tahp.

@craigthepony6259 6 лет назад

They filled the pillow full with 650 gallons of water from their house Geez, cant wait to see that water bill

@augustreil 6 лет назад

1.25, it ain't much.

@ryanpetley2679 5 лет назад

"I can't wait to start saving water!" Just wasted 650 gallons of water to test his new water saving feature.

@compactcow 4 года назад

He still gets to use it technically I don't think they drained it.

@gantmj 7 лет назад

Some areas will put you in jail for collecting rain water.

@iveco555 7 лет назад

Yeh, this is what areas nature will do to you ..

@judyfleming6269 7 лет назад

Yeah, that's sad isn't it?? I think that's mostly because you might get to a point where you don't need to "pay" the city for what what falls out of the sky!

@CoelhoSports 6 лет назад

and then there are all these chemtrails and black helicopters controlled by the illuminati

@linnklitzkie9601 6 лет назад

coelho sports mpppmjij go

@dancooper6002 Год назад

@webbcityfilms BS. Go to the us government energy site, they have a map on it. Some states have a few regulations on it (like every other plumbing fixture) but the vast majority actively encourage you to do so. In Texas the HOAs are prohibited from banning the equipment.

@Boxman5 2 года назад

Just gotta lay down the taaaaaap

@TheStavros1001 9 лет назад

And what if you have cats or dogs?

@davidriley7659 9 лет назад

you segregate the pillow, or use a rain barrell.

@Engineer9736 6 лет назад

ike fun Maybe he’s afraid that a cat uses it as a scratching post. I don’t think dogs have any interests in this waterpillow. And cats like something wood much more so i dont think this is an issue.

@bg147 6 лет назад

If they walk across it, there is a risk, I assume.

@jamedlock83 Год назад

Boston Accents are so annoying

@jacksplumbingvideos7147 3 года назад

that pillow is ugly

@oldblackstock2499 4 года назад

Southerner here, interesting listening to Yankees talk! Lol. No offense intended, yall.

@christofarnucc1344 3 года назад

a 450 dollar balloon unless i live in a literal desert, i'd rather go with one or a few drums.

@hazardousheart6266 7 лет назад

I don't see the water pump thing.... what is it?

@stafonvoncamron 6 лет назад

If you have a slope in the yard you could use gravity to feed the water out and save from using a pump. or raise the bag higher on something to get more gravity.

@ppumpkin3282 2 года назад

Waterbed under the porch

@ron8793 6 лет назад

Why is the top laying on the bottom of this water pillow? And how much does your water cost when it's cheaper to run a pump than to use city water?

@Cypher791 6 лет назад

I believe the water company would rather you waste as much water as possible >_>

@kevtheman7226 6 лет назад

Did he really just fill the thing with 650 gallons of water from his hose?

@Deb1650 4 года назад

I wonder what it would cost - materials and labor - to have a company install this system?

@deewill6663 5 лет назад

ok so where are the links so that people can purchase the system that he just helped dude install? unless im missing it I dont see it anywhere

@RichardGMoss 6 лет назад

Might work where there is year round rain but useless when there are only winter rains.

@northwinds9155 6 лет назад

save water but consume electricity with that pump 😅

@N3ttwerk 4 года назад

Just let nature water your grass

@ek9772 6 лет назад

Where is the downspout water first flush divert?

@hinalpanchal7172 5 лет назад

Which type of filter pad is used...??

@MikeM-pk6zq 4 года назад

God this is a bad idea. It went from bad to insane when Roger filled it with water from the house.

@ChuckyLarms 3 года назад

I think I need a good taap for my gaaden

@bjornjoseph 3 года назад

This is surprisingly illegal in some areas

@kilikus822 6 лет назад

Why is it called the top if its on the bottom?

@rdaws73 Год назад

Gaahden hose

@charlies_ears 4 года назад

so you put the top under the pillow?

@anibalmartins4457 5 лет назад

What kind of pump is this.?

@harrybond007 2 года назад

LOL as usual This Old House does not tell you how massively expensive this was!

@derewreck 2 года назад

Lol yeah it’s an expensive bladder

@grovecitysirens_GCS 3 года назад

Tap

@buddyphelps7281 7 лет назад

this will not work long it is junk

@KpopLabPro 6 лет назад

That's a rain on demand:)

@Perseus109 6 лет назад

Here, let me waist 650 gallons of water to test this way to save water. LOL

@black_squall 5 лет назад

Why do you assume he wasted the water? He clearly has high water requirements.

@poland_stronk3044 4 года назад

Roger's flexible pipe...

@BigDave1125 7 лет назад

this pillow crap is stupid, flexible pipes can kink and the pillow is just stupid, ever had a waterbed? they always leak eventually. just use some 300 gallon ibc totes

@stafonvoncamron 6 лет назад

water beds only leak because people sleep or they bounce on them having sex. These pillows don't have people laying or bouncing on them so they may last longer.

@jawa5669 4 года назад

Now i can do that

@lucasloud 4 года назад

TAHP ... I love it

@franciscoaranguizarce6505 9 лет назад

jpbenes desnudos

@unreliable_guy 6 лет назад

"What is OFC?"

@wamcelot1807 7 лет назад

Nice pump. It is not listed in the shopping list. Who makes this pump, and where can I get it?

@stevenm4117 7 лет назад

google search you fucking idiot.

@jamez2u 6 лет назад

www.harborfreight.com/110-hp-transfer-pump-63317.html

@augustreil 6 лет назад

Real nice Steve.

@grindstone4910 7 лет назад

"With this tahp in place we're just gonna lay this on tahp."

@almcken2 7 лет назад

I want one, wanna come install one at my house?

@greekcabanaboy 10 лет назад

Be advised that people are going to jail over this in the U.S....

@jamesgang94591 10 лет назад

BS!

@MrTimb56 10 лет назад

Sadly it is true, a guy in Oregan went to jail in June for keeping water he collected, and not paying a county fee on it

@jamesgang94591 10 лет назад

Post a link to the headline and I'll believe it.

@greekcabanaboy 10 лет назад

Daren James www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/16/gary-harrington-oregon-water-rainwater_n_1784378.html

@greekcabanaboy 10 лет назад

Daren James rt.com/usa/florida-woman-private-utilities-735/

@LegalAmerican4 4 года назад

He must live in an area with no animals, no wind, and no freezing temperatures. Lucky guy.

@aztekwarrior518 5 лет назад

I just did this with a smaller barrel .. The overflow is way too small (at least in my application..) My roof area is 24' x 22'.. I live in the Ohio River valley and we've seen nonstop rain for about ten days .. when it's raining reasonably hard, the barrel is full and overflowing coming out of a hose end at the bottom, and a 2.5" overflow at the top.. I'm going to try a 4" overflow.. hopefully it's enough, I was disappointed !