How We Collect Store and Use Rainwater at the Off Grid Cabin - Off Grid Water System

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Join us as we explore "How We Collect, Store, and Use Rainwater at the Off-Grid Cabin." In this video, we delve into our efficient rain catchment system, designed to make the most of every drop of rain. Watch as we guide you through the process of collecting rainwater from our cabin's roof, storing it in tanks, and utilizing it for various needs around the cabin. Learn about the components, setup, and maintenance of our system, and discover how sustainable living off the grid can be. Whether you're interested in off-grid living, sustainable practices, or just curious about rainwater harvesting, this video offers valuable insights and practical tips. Enjoy the journey to self-sufficiency with us! #rainwater #offgrid #offgridlife #selfreliance #selfreliant #offgridwatersystem
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@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

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@CzarPanamera420 Месяц назад

I harvest rainwater myself. I'm a newbie at growing but videos like this make things easier. Thank you

@laytyler9933 Месяц назад

What you do in the winter for the water not to freeze

@davidwolfe7777 Месяц назад

Wow, go figure. An off grid channel posting off grid content! Very nice!! No conspiracy theories here! Way to go Jay and Jen👍

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

Thanks buddy.....appreciate this comment for sure. It's hard to keep up when most other have so much DRAMA in life, lol

@PatriotUpNorth Месяц назад

@@OffgridwithJayandJenI agree, I can’t watch a lot of them because of the click bait title’s and drama to get views. From one Michigander to another! ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼

@cat58732 Месяц назад

I can appreciate both sides, because going off the grid doesn't work if you don't understand it's purpose...

@joshuasjericho3915 Месяц назад

Cognitive dissonance much there Dave??? ⚠️⚠️⚠️ Don't challenge Dave's limited views of this earth or he loses his shit 💩💩💩!!! Pathetic! Please Dave go back to sleep 😴 & go live in a totally safe city where you're govt will take care of you always! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 #hilarious

@joshuawalsh8200 Месяц назад

How do you take care of this system in the winter? Thank you

@samwad2582 Месяц назад

With regards to the garden. A regenerative garden with 10" of straw will eliminate the need for water. The rain water as Abba Father provides is enough. This video has blessed me. Thank you for sharing.

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

@samwad2582 I'm happy to hear this. I added a few inches of straw this year to the raised beds and I totally agree it is a world of difference. Way less water consumption

@davidvansickle563 Месяц назад

I’m a retired milkman in RI, we used those totes to transport cream to another dairy that makes ice cream and other totes to pick up apple cider from orchards

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

Nice

@JohnyMac-tb6ms Месяц назад

AWESOME! The best DIY videos you have done so far. We survive on three food grade 55 gal drums for our in-house-water. We fill our 55 gal drums ~twice a week from a spring about 900-feet up the mountain. The pipe from the spring runs 24/7 in the winter to a dried creek bed so it does not freeze. In the summer we run the water pipe to a "Y" joint from the spring to our garden and house and use a "drip field timer" to water the garden. Great job folks! Thanks for sharing. 73 & God Bless

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

That is awesome!

@JasonandLauraoffgrid 20 дней назад

I’ve watched hundreds of videos. None of them are as down-to-earth as us except you guises your videos are awesome thank you very much.

@OffgridwithJayandJen 18 дней назад

Thanks guys for all the support...truly appreciate it

@MikeZMonroe Месяц назад

- Noticed standing water on top totes. Consider a ball or other similar object under the cover that will elevate the cover enough to drain the standing water.

@tracylawrence5258 20 дней назад

When I moved to my land I used a 55 gal blue barrel in my truck and a manual hand crank pump. Soon replaced by 12 v transfer pump. Then I bought a second barrel. I had a 40 gal tank in the camper so I was good. I was living in a brand new 2010 40 ft camper wv3 slides. Alot of space. I always had 8 gal jugs of water for backup. When power went out I would use my solar camp shower bag and heat water using a propane stove that was in the camper. I built an outdoor cedar shower stall. Took many many outdoor showers. In the summer, just put shower bag in the sun. I also had a 275 cube. I put at the edge of the awning and when it rained we would use a pool float to guide it into the tote. Used that water for the garden, cleaning my truck, my camper and my dog. I went 6 yrs without a well. I wanted a shallow off-grid well but I had to get a regular well in my county. I can always go back and add a manual pump handle. I was lucky. They hit water right away. Put casing in to 70ft, stopped at 110. Said he was stealing from me after that. My static water level is 6 ft. I'm spoiled now. County said i couldn't live like I was and mase me pull permits for well, septic and pull permit to turn my rough sawn shed unto a livable cabin. I wasn't allowed to live in my camper. Sad there are people who think they have a right control what everyone does. We haven't seen anything yet. Its coming.

@cue881-yo7kz Месяц назад

To double the capacity at the pole barn, you could put a tote on all four corners and raise the gutter in the center to split the water to both corners on each side of the barn. One gutter could then fill two separate totes. So side A would fill totes 1 & 2 , and side B would fill totes 3 & 4. I love the system you have. I just wish some of the totes were elevated closer to the gutters to allow you to use gravity to move the water. Something to consider if you add more totes. A stand should be easy to do with a couple of 4x4's and some 2x6's. What do you think? Stay safe and God Bless!

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

We actually have 4 more totes on the way.....stay tuned to see how we hook them up

@cue881-yo7kz Месяц назад

@@OffgridwithJayandJen Never too many totes and never too many solar panels

@AnnCarolGrant Месяц назад

Great video. I appreciate your use of God’s resources-you use what you need but you aren’t wasteful! Love and prayers.

@alivewithhemp4989 Месяц назад

We collect rain water off of our home to water our garden, flowers, and fruit trees in blue plastic rain barrels we purchase from the Amish. I hope to get an IBC tote this summer.

@littlefish9670 4 дня назад

I wish I could do what you guys are doing. I love the country I love animals I love planning my own garden. I own a duplex I'm thinking about selling it and moving. One of these days. You guys stay safe now. And never give up. I catch rain and rain barrels to water my garden. I know what you guys are talking about. Rainwater is better than city water. 👍💯🐟🐟🐟🐟👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋

@OffgridwithJayandJen 4 дня назад

😊😊😊

@JamesAmbrose48 Месяц назад

Thank you for this video. I’m building an off grid cabin in Missouri and rain catchment is how I will be getting water. By the way, taking food grade totes to a coin-op car wash is a great way to clean them out.

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

love it, good luck my friend

@QuietCottage Месяц назад

Water - the essence of life. You two have a good plan.

@vinniedimodica8705 Месяц назад

I like this. Once you get your mind around not "needing a well" (commercially drilled well). Something like this is great and affordable.

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

We agree 👍

@johnkirby6547 Месяц назад

Hi guy's, Nice water setup for sure. You could also add 1 or 2 to the back of the house to fill the garden tank. You can also connect 2 tanks together at the bottom end with short piece of pvc pipe. For those times when you get extra rain fall. Love the gravity feed line down to garden idea..

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

Great ideas buddy. Thanks

@oldladylinda Месяц назад

You guys are on top of it. I admire you. Jay you are a jack of all trades. And your Jen is just the cutest thing. Both of you are smart and have what it takes to do this. I dont even know you and Im proud of you both.

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

You are so kind Linda......appreciate you very much 😊

@ildiko1vt 25 дней назад

I have large plastic garbage bins collecting rain water just for watering my plants in the garden. My son had set up a 500 gallon tank that we have had a local water company deliver to when our first summer here the well went dry. So watching your video is helpful for figuring out what we can do in order to depend more on rainfall.

@OffgridwithJayandJen 24 дня назад

Always great to have water for when you need it Best wishes

@SandwichKing-lj4ej Месяц назад

Rainwater catchment is great. I have a shed with 10x10 roof on high part of the land with a 275 gallon tote wrapped in black plastic and a first flush diverter and insect screened both ends. I’m able to water lots of plants and wash up with the clear nice clean water. Great video

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

It's amazing what you can do right? Good Stuff

@ireneromero5326 22 дня назад

Great system for water catchment ! 😊❤

@OffgridwithJayandJen 22 дня назад

Thanks!

@johnr3603 Месяц назад

I love are Berkey,cost a bit,but lasts a very long time

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

Yes, but worth it for sure

@lifeofjoy4950 Месяц назад

Thank you!🧡

@jamescraigrn Месяц назад

It's amazing how much water you can collect on even a small structure. My chicken coop roof is 60sf and I can fill a 55 gallon barrel with one day of good rain.

@southernohiosolarhomestead8477 Месяц назад

That’s cool I love rain catchment

@davidmartin7479 Месяц назад

Good informational vid Jay and Jen. Thanks for sharing. Great being off grid and self sufficient.

@davidpatrick1813 Месяц назад

The rain rules! … Good job.

@sandrawray542 Месяц назад

love you guys!

@robchambers3806 Месяц назад

Liking your videos Jay and Jen. Will be watching.

@user-hz7kv6js6l Месяц назад

Thanks for sharing how you rain catch your water.

@sgrvtl7183 Месяц назад

Glad you have some rain now , rainwater catchment is such a great alternative. Thank you for sharing~!

@joellacecil7474 Месяц назад

Love this, we started catching rain water to water our flowers 👍

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

Very nice

@wobdeehomestead1464 Месяц назад

Nice setup guys!

@Chirita008 Месяц назад

Wow! Sounds like you've got it all under control. You 2 are really good at this off-grid stuff and that's great. Not having to deal with corporate corruption and bs has to be a satisfying thing. Maybe in my next life I'll live off the grid, a bit late for me now. 😁 Lots of good information for the future. 👍

@jimdelong949 Месяц назад

You got to do what you got to do. Looks like this plan works great for you. Thanks for taking the time to share with those that could benefit from it. Praying that you will have all the rain you need.

@user-eg2ww3on3x Месяц назад

Thank you so much I will be doing this on my off grid land in Oklahoma.

@LindaSAndrews. Месяц назад

This is good video! Helping us with idea for our small cabin at the pond

@poodledaddles1091 Месяц назад

Thanks!

@JasonandLauraoffgrid 20 дней назад

You guys videos are awesome. We’re going off grid June 2025. We bought property and then found out six months later after the bar was up we cannot get electric or water up there for less than $80,000 so we’re all about it.

@OffgridwithJayandJen 18 дней назад

I have faith in you.

@janicesrygler8964 Месяц назад

I'm excited to set up our first catchment tote for watering our animals. Thanks for the info!

@pamelawishon1714 Месяц назад

Thank you. Need to set up for my garden.

@suezaple4950 Месяц назад

Id love to start rain catchment myself you two certainly have it going on very nice direction and showing us what you do with the various projects always helpful. thank you folks . love your dogs , Timber has such a cute smile lol.

@rosecarter7384 Месяц назад

Love this video so many great ideas for my off grid project ❤😊

@barbaraslayden2277 Месяц назад

I use a rain barrel for my garden started in 2020 love it. Love from Virginia

@tfranke6011 29 дней назад

Thanks for the info. Very interesting.

@SJC49 Месяц назад

Really informative video - what’s needed, the purpose, links to source. Great job, guys!😍🇨🇦

@elaineewart6640 Месяц назад

Thank you for this! Very good

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

Glad it was helpful!

@timmymendenhall1275 Месяц назад

Thank you guys for putting so much time into this video. Unfortunately I'm not off grid but am trying to learn how to gather rain water. Saving all your info.

@lewiskinser8320 Месяц назад

Seem like good honest people. Nice informative video so thanks for sharing the info. Will be looking out for more content from y’all

@yvonnelucas-cessna4458 Месяц назад

Wow, and I was just praying today that you would be able to get a well dug before summer kicks in!! But God has given you another gift in learning how to catch your own water, and it seems to be working out well for you and your needs. So happy to see this video and know that you all are doing well with water. I agree, at least 2 more totes would be good to have. Thank you for sharing everything with us. God bless you and have a great day and evening.

@edithrobertson6066 Месяц назад

I, just love you guys life style 😊❤

@elizabethhendriks9030 Месяц назад

What a terrific video, with great details! Thank you!!!

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@scooter6334 Месяц назад

For what I have gone through the last few weeks this video was so calming. thank you. I live on 5 acres in the city limits. Anything at the edge of town is impossible to find. I sure wish I could.

@OffGridWithChrisandKristie Месяц назад

Great video! You two have it figured out down to a perfect system! It’s handy to have the tanks in different locations on the property!

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

We are really very happy with the set up. 😊

@secretsharkshaman 21 день назад

I really appreciate all the tips. Especially covering the tank in black so algae won’t grow. I never would have thought of that. Thank you 🙏🏼

@lorettaandjasonoffgrid Месяц назад

I LOVE rain and our rain catchment. Lol. Until the totes fill up and dribble dribble down the tank under our bedroom. We need a solution for that too. Too noisy! Food grade can also mean oil which sucks and so difficult to clean out. Blah! PITA! Jay you're getting all wet. Jen is smart wearing the rain jacket 😜. Temu is cheap but I'm so skeptical to buy anything from them. We got our covers from Amazon. Nice informative video guys! 👍

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

What's dripping under your bedroom? Over flow?

@lorettaandjasonoffgrid Месяц назад

@@OffgridwithJayandJen yeah, just the overflow. Nothing major, just annoying when everything is sooo silent!

@marciatesch3951 Месяц назад

Great content you guys! I always learn from watching you two.

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@sherrie9241 Месяц назад

I just found this video today, I cant wait to go back and watch past videos you made. Just subscribed.

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

Yay......hope you enjoy it and appreciate you 👍

@fishinghole333 Месяц назад

Very smart.

@sheilacavallo8778 Месяц назад

What great information - thank you for sharing your set up and experience with water catchment! Following.

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

Glad you found it useful....glad we can share things from our experience now. 😊👍

@michaelkodatt2139 Месяц назад

Thank you for shareing your video,i really enjoy the way you present your content keep it real and simple. thank you.

@davestrong2971 Месяц назад

Hi Jen and Jay. I enjoy your videos. I especially enjoy thought process on each project.

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

Thank you so much!

@Chaepn77 Месяц назад

U guys are awesome thanks for the tips👌

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

Woot woot

@JohnAmes Месяц назад

thanks for all the info my friends

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

Our pleasure!

@defectivenordling Месяц назад

Thanks for taking the time to walk us through your system in depth! Always appreciate you guys showing us what works and what doesn’t, and you guys don’t tout your way as the only way. Hope you get all the rain you need and your garden goes crazy. Best wishes from Canada!

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

Thank you my friend

@gabestrobehn4698 Месяц назад

Amazing!! I have seen the tanks stacked two high plumed to take the overflow of the top one ?? that might help.. Man you are doing great!!! Living the dream!!

@patriciapepe3013 Месяц назад

Lots of great information here. You have done a remarkable job with your set up for rain catchment.

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

Thanks 👍

@vanwhalen3719 Месяц назад

Good deal!

@db.mc2 Месяц назад

Hi Jay and Jen 👋🏻 Hope everything is working out ok 🤞🏻Stay safe and take care my friends 😊God Bless 🙏🏻 Appreciate you!

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

Thank you! You too!

@hiltonhillfarms5995 29 дней назад

Just found y'all and lovin' the content!! Thank you for sharing, you definitely have a new subscriber and have already told a couple friends of your channel!!

@OffgridwithJayandJen 29 дней назад

Love it...glad to have you here and appreciate the support and sharing. Thank you

@sharonmckee2403 29 дней назад

Thank you for showing and telling the details. We are wanting to do a rain catch system

@OffgridwithJayandJen 28 дней назад

Glad it was helpful!

@terryderrick8242 Месяц назад

Hi Jay and Jen. Thank you for sharing projects from your off grid property. I live off grid also, in the Idaho mountains. Been following you guys for several years. Your place is looking great! So much hard work has been put into every project. I appreciate the quality content of your RU-vid channel. Sincerely Terry Derrick

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

Hey Terry......it means a lot to hear this my friend. Appreciate you being here all this time. 😊❤️

@user-pv4ld1je5x Месяц назад

Wow guys Impressive, keep up the good. Remember good for the Enough for the bush. Take care ❤❤.

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

Woot woot

@w.jasonbrown5389 24 дня назад

It's funny how things come back around. When I was very young my grandmother had concrete cisterns that stored rain water. We used them for everything but drinking. My uncle always swore rain water wash is the softest cloths to wear. I like your set up. No outside shower house? I love the videos.

@ChristopherMosley-dj3kt 26 дней назад

Love that sweatshirt Jay👍

@OffgridwithJayandJen 25 дней назад

😊👍

@justiceleague1146 Месяц назад

Thanks for the great info! I will order the socks for my pool skimmer! Those are a lot cheaper than the ones at the pool supply store!

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

Woot woot

@allstarplumbingremodel1783 25 дней назад

i DEFINATELY learned something with this...thanks guys

@OffgridwithJayandJen 24 дня назад

Glad to hear it!

@paulshuppert4975 Месяц назад

Your water is definitely cleaner than most all city water

@homesteadmoon Месяц назад

Love your channel! I'm also here in the mitten & have desired since I was a child to live remote, may this year be the year if it's in Divine order. I love this video on the IBC totes, they are something I also have on my list, everyone I know loves theirs. I think its wise your way to have several in different spots. I've heard of covering them in fresh mulch to help keep them from freezing, not sure what I'll do but I'll figure it out come winter. I wish there was a way to move them on sturdy wheel base. I put my 55gal barrel on an industrial garden dolly & it made it easier to move. Thanks so much for the cover & sock tips & please remain prosperous safe & thriving☺

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

Love this my friend.

@tcm-north Месяц назад

I followed your example. I've only got one type set up so far, but I have plans for several more. I will be using the links you shared for the connectors and the soxs.

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

Awesome. Thank you and good with your set up as well

@paulpuckerinGM Месяц назад

Hey guys, Fantastic video love to learn how you guys manage your water even here in the city.I keep water around in big containers in case we lose water pressure. Thanks for sharing take care Paul.

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

That's smart buddy......can't hurt to have some extra emergency water around. 😊

@clydegray9714 27 дней назад

Nothing like a cool drink of water no ice. Shot of lemon, since its hot lately.. no modifications by mans hand. I believe ya got the right system. Those above cant stop it as well! Self reliance is critical to survival. Hard roads ahead make your own luck.

@sunshinelittler5027 12 дней назад

I like the awkward beginning is refreshing. It makes you more relatable. 😊 I'm a new subscriber! Great info

@OffgridwithJayandJen 11 дней назад

Ha....glad you like our style. Glad to have ys

@alicianneboyle2443 Месяц назад

Hi Jay ~n~ Jen I'm new to your channel. Great job on your system you have there. I also am a faithful rain catcher lol. We have spring water and we desperately need rain. Please send rain down this way. Im in Western Pennsylvania near Greensburg. Its great to see off grid couples. Keep up the great work than yinz are doing. Im looking forward on your next videos. Oh hey Jen I'm also a Temu shopper fan lol. Have a great one God Bless yinz both. 🌹✝️🌹

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

Thanks for subscribing and following along with us! Truly appreciate it and glad to have you here!

@alicianneboyle2443 Месяц назад

@@OffgridwithJayandJen I'm happy to be here 😁

@melaniemiller4567 28 дней назад

Tks guys 🙃 great ending❤😂 new sub - thank you for easy to understand vid and i can't wait to use this water system..... finally one i don't need a degree and 10k to build!!!

@OffgridwithJayandJen 28 дней назад

Awesome....welcome my friend

@kbhender Месяц назад

Great video. We also live off grid without a well. Our cistern is in the basement of the cabin. We don’t have a hot water heater, so we only have cold running water. For our shower we have a small pump with an RV filter. We put about 4 gallons of warm water in the tub and drop the intake in the tub. We can shower both of us in 4 gallons of water.

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

Very nice

@brendahogue5487 Месяц назад

Love and enjoy watching your videos. May the lord bless and protect you Jay and Jen and the rain catchment

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

Thank you Brenda

@bjornsoderlund8123 Месяц назад

Whater is life,! And life is wather. 3😊 hi from sweden

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

So true my friend

@Gtrfan76 Месяц назад

I live in an rv, your right its easy to conserve or simply not waste water and it will last a long time! Good job i just found you all and look fw to learning.

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

So true.....it.is hard for new people trying to gather information and getting crazy inaccurate numbers and info. 😊

@KUEHLKUEST Месяц назад

Good setup!! J & C

@peterpiper487 Месяц назад

Fantastic! Thank you! I have a well, a rain catchment system, a spring, and a lake, so I always have plenty of water. I also have a vertical hydroponic growing system inside 2 huge heatable greenhouses, so I always have food. Anyone can have a permanently growing food crop this way, with very little work. The work involved in my system after planting is simply adding liquid fertilizer twice a year to the barrel of my automatic watering system, which is powered by solar. No other work is needed until after harvest, when the system is sterilized. I invented this system and it produces more food than any other similar system in the world, so of course it outgrows ANY system using acreage. Using this system, there is no need for acreage other than room for a very large greenhouse, of which I have two. I can feed my own family, my extended family, the neighborhood, a couple of food banks and sell microgreens to high end restaurants, all my simply using my noggin.

@marystrong3371 Месяц назад

Any info on your systems that you'd care to share? I'm interested in off grid living in the suburbs on our lot. Can you explain more? And where did you get your liquid fertilizer that you use?

@DaleRude-ur9ns Месяц назад

Jay, when Jen buys you a new TRACTOR for Father’s Day, you’ll be able to bury your tanks to avoid winter freeze up!?!?!? Great vid-Thanks for sharing…IAG, eh!!! 🇨🇦

@dandarling5990 Месяц назад

Curious, I'm also in northern Michigan with off grid camp. Our area is pretty good for hand driven sand point wells. We just pounded one for a cousins camp. 24 foot, water tests great and with hand pump, pipe, deive couplers and sand point we were at just under $600. I too collect rain water, I think gardens thrive more on rain water than my 46 degree well water. Subbed and enjoying your content!

@TampasCreekHomesteadandMore 29 дней назад

Omg...im so happy i came across your channel. I just purchased raw land in the Ozarks, and im starting from scratch. Thanks for sharing this with us. ❤❤

@OffgridwithJayandJen 29 дней назад

Welcome and thank you 😊

@OffgridwithJayandJen 29 дней назад

And good luck my friend

@TampasCreekHomesteadandMore 29 дней назад

@OffgridwithJayandJen thank you. I have no idea what im doing, but I'm excited 😆 ☺️

@Bunnyymann Месяц назад

Good job! I collect rainwater as well. I have 2 - 275 gallon totes inside my outdoor laundry area. Not visible to anyone or anything. Emergency back up water. 1 tote on the barn for chicken. And 1 tote on another "she shed" wife makes soaps and candles..... for the raised garden beds for watering when the rain isn't sufficient.

@morninggloryfarmstead 26 дней назад

I have seen so many videos that give different advice about filtering water and how to set if up. I would love to see one set up from start to finish.

@OffgridwithJayandJen 26 дней назад

I'll try and do a walk through of our whole system, from rain drop to mouth 😊👍

@leojoseph6385 Месяц назад

Glad you two are off grid and thriving, and that you’re basically going to double your water with another 1100 gallons of storage! Since getting water in winter is a Frequently Asked Question, why don’t you put a link to the Winter Water video in the next Update? I’m impressed with your site, how many years have you two been working on it?

@cchambers8632 Месяц назад

I think one inch of rain on a 400 square foot roof will give you almost 250 (249.35) gallons of water. One gallon = 231 cubic inches; one square foot (12 inches X 12 inches) with one inch of rain = 144 cubic inches; 144 cubic inches per sq. ft. X 400 sq. ft.= 57600 cubic inches; 57600 divided by 231 cubic inches per gallon = 249.35 gallons

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

Sounds about right

@claudineriley6953 27 дней назад

Don't ask me,lol.

@campjefferson8947 Месяц назад

You are closing on 50K!

@OffgridwithJayandJen Месяц назад

So exciting! :D

@ThomasGreen-hr9zg 13 дней назад

We're in Curran and homesteading...off grid...am considering rain catchment...but need gutters on cabin. Planning on gutters this October.

@Tools4Us Месяц назад

Off Grid with Jay and Jen never fails to inspire with their innovative approach to sustainable living! In their latest video, they take us on a journey into the world of rainwater harvesting, offering a comprehensive look at their efficient system. From collecting rainwater to storing it for various needs, Jay and Jen demonstrate the beauty of maximizing every drop in their off-grid cabin. Their passion for sustainable living shines through as they share valuable insights and practical tips for anyone interested in adopting similar practices. My advice? Embrace the wisdom they impart and consider how you can integrate sustainable solutions into your own life. Together, let's make a difference in preserving our planet for future generations! 🌧🏡🌱