Off Grid Water Supply - From Spring To Cabin! How We DID IT! EP#20

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@johnbrzenksforearm8295 Год назад

Looks good. The only thing i would have done differently is put a 2 or 3 inch sleeve over the lines in the spring to protect them from the rocks rubbing on them.

@southronjr1570 3 года назад

Our family farm has been on the same spring that was developed by my Great Grandfather in 1911 in Middle Ga. In our area we have springs litterally everywhere on the farm, but my Great Grandfather traced them all back to a single source at the headwaters of a creek just down from the houses and barns. He built a cistern litterally on top of the fisure in the bedrock where the water comes up. He cast a concrete tank on top of the fisure and sealed it off, beside the cistern he cast in a large concrete tub to place canning jars, butter and milk jugs from the commercial milking operation he had, with it draining off to form the creek. He had a windmill to pump the water up to a large water tank that stood near his house but was about 30 feet higher than the first floor. We still use the same cistern but have a shallow water pump feeding the much newer pipes. We have to clean out the cistern about every 5 years because sand comes up through the fisure and will eventually slow the flow. We feed 2 barns, and 3 houses with it to this day. The windmill and water tank tower still stand but a tornado took down the tank around 99'. I maintain the water tower because it makes one helluva good deer stand being right on the edge of a field currently planted with red clover and we took 7 deer from it last year alone between my sons and I (no, we haven't had to eat ground beef all year and bow season opens tomorrow). Almost forgot, my bible thumping, deeply religious great grandfather had a small shed built off the back of the spring house away from prying eyes with several holes in the wall above the concrete tub. I asked around and all of the women of the family seemed shocked and denied knowing that was attached, but finally got a very old cousin of my grandfather to tell me what it was used for. It seemed my deeply religious, highky respected, pillar of the community, great gransfather had a still back there, for medicinal uses of course. Back in the 20's and 30's where it was said some of the best sour mash whiskey in the county was made. My cousin admitted he helped as a little boy in the 30's with deliveries. My grandmother went to her grave swearing Cousin Will was making that story up. Did I mention I found a copper worm and an old barrel in the attached shed.

@nicktran939 Год назад

What a great story. Thanks for sharing. Now I'm gonna search for real estate with springs.

@JayceFisher 3 месяца назад

Beautiful story

@beebester4106 3 месяца назад

Wonderful story.

@Hiker63 3 года назад

I’m glad I found your channel. We have 15 acres in the North Georgia mountains. The property has three springs and a year round stream. You’ve given me some great ideas.

@LoftisPartyofSix 3 года назад

Awesome

@michaelward2869 3 года назад

I have just five and that's big enough for me. We are lucky people to own land and house's.

@michaelward2869 3 года назад

Rural and semi Rural

@stephaniewomacks8827 2 года назад

We are in Carroll County georgia and have 2 houses on a spring...trying to increase the pressure. Great video

@hapaboy0808 2 года назад

@Roaming Gnome, I also have land in the North Georgia mountains, my property has a perennial spring head with good flow - albeit nothing like the one in this video. Are you able to legally tap the water to use for your dwelling (assuming you have something built)? I was told by my builder that the county where I'm at will not approve the use of a springhead for water to use in my cabin and that I must put in a well, which I think is bs.

@teekay1785 3 года назад

No well pump tank pressure switch is care free . Thats why gravity feed would be better. You could even hook up temporary pump very easy if well went out to fill reservoir and you could have a float switch wired to notify you if water level in it was below whatever level you decide and have plenty of time to fix the system. Plus use a very small pump more hours to fill the reservoir so less start up amperage needed Grundfos makes a lot of good soft start and even solar pumps that reduce start amps like the SQ line

@EvaVilla-pm5mv 4 года назад

How exciting i can't wait to see the furniture go in and a cozy cabin come alive. Blessings

@LoftisPartyofSix 4 года назад

Thank you 😊

@jamesmappy4363 3 года назад

I'm sorry, not to take away from anyone else on this build, but Jerry is one most motivated & smart S.O.B. I have ever come across!!!!!! Truly Amazing...WOW!

@kevinthomas8025 4 года назад

That's a cool setup, i bet that's some of the best water around. Great job guys

@LoftisPartyofSix 4 года назад

It really tastes great. Thanks

@benjamincrooker2533 3 года назад

Nice work awesome video.I did something similar myself and learned a few things.You may want to replace any fittings that are galvanized to bronze, brass or stainless. Especially if the system is shut down once in a while that will allow the galvanized to rust on the inside and eventually close off your flow. It will make your filter to turn brown prematurely and change the quality of your water. With such a clean source that you have, a beautiful spring. Without a doubt after the galvanized fittings are removed you can drink right from the tap. That would be priceless. 👍

@painjammin 2 года назад

That old man right there is a real MAN!

@janecaccioppo1050 4 года назад

Another amazing finish! Everything looks so good!

@LoftisPartyofSix 4 года назад

Thanks 😊

@aidenp265 3 года назад

Nice location, fresh water, great view = Great property.

@LoftisPartyofSix 3 года назад

Thanks

@EsteeDarla 2 года назад

So glad I found you I have family land that has a spring on it and I was wanting to see about doing something like this too so I can live there .

@rebeccapettifer6553 4 года назад

Thats is amazing! Never seen anything like that before! Congratulations!

@LoftisPartyofSix 4 года назад

Thanks 😊

@terrydavis1154 4 года назад

Good job 👍👏 I love the looks of all of it!!

@LoftisPartyofSix 4 года назад

Thanks 😊

@cmh-re 3 года назад

I would have used a non-submersible pump near the tank whit a filter before it. More easy to change it if something goes bad

@richardt875 2 года назад

I want to run a spring feed water system. Got any more advice or a video you can recommend?

@gerrysmith5607 4 года назад

Love that Spring! No doubt I would be playing in it!

@LoftisPartyofSix 4 года назад

Thanks 😊

@guywpacot754 4 года назад

Can't wait to come and stay!

@LoftisPartyofSix 4 года назад

Thanks 😊

@victoriakeith2145 4 года назад

Doing Great guys😁 can’t wait to see it all finished. I would love to stay there someday 😁

@LoftisPartyofSix 4 года назад

Thank you 😊

@telugubrahmin3279 3 года назад

It's looking good

@jackienation7694 4 года назад

Awesome!

@BenNstyle 4 года назад

I'm willing to bet that some good tasting water coming from that natural spring deep inside that Ozark mountain!

@LoftisPartyofSix 4 года назад

It sure is!! Thanks

@painjammin 3 года назад

It's like watching the Dukes of Hazzard!

@JohnBraman413 Год назад

i like that idea, gonna borrow that idea for my offgrid cabin. :)

@SpoonieMomVlogs 4 года назад

Love watching you guys build your cabin but I do have to say I miss seeing Laine 😀 So glad the water worked out. Can't wait to see what's next!

@LoftisPartyofSix 4 года назад

She’ll be back soon! Thank you 😊

@econnurhasan6487 3 года назад

Amaizing

@andyteohockguan7243 4 года назад

Awesome and God bless

@LoftisPartyofSix 4 года назад

Thanks 😊

@SmokyMountainBlessed 4 года назад

I bet it’s exciting to finally be at the stage where you have water 💦

@LoftisPartyofSix 4 года назад

It is.. thanks

@alexmdmohammad903 3 года назад

In Philippines in the province's we used to drink from spring water with out filter water from spring is more clean and sweet

@gravelydon7072 3 года назад

One thing I learned from working where there are pumps, always have two filters. One that is online and one that is in standby mode. Reason is, that way you can replace one while still having the system in operation. And have extras of filters and gaskets on hand. When you have a plastic housing for the filter, it isn't a bad idea to have a spare either. I don't see any unions on the lines either which I would have. It only takes one "ah shoot" moment to know why things where you need them 24/7/366 have backups.

@LoftisPartyofSix 3 года назад

Thank you 😊

@candlegirl1973 4 года назад

I sure do love the Osarks. Some day maybe we will relocate to the Branson area. Cabin is looking good.....good job

@LoftisPartyofSix 4 года назад

Thank you 😊

@comingkingdom5429 3 года назад

Put in a sentiment catch tank...

@LivingDIYfferntly 9 месяцев назад

What happens when it rains, doesn't the water get muddy/murky? Have you thought about building a spring house around it to keep the water good and clean?

@nicholsceramiccoating8284 3 года назад

Nice. One suggestion, look into a Ruso spindown filter

@MustardSeedAdventures 4 года назад

Nothing is better than fresh spring water. We have one here in the mountains that is free to the public. My fondest memories is going there with my grandpa and filling up old milk jugs for the week lol. That is still the best tasting water I have even had. I hope you guys don't mind. But we challenged ya'll to do a Q & A video that is going around on our recent video post. We were recently challenged and we had to pick 4 youtubers to challenge as well so we chose ya'll cause your one of our favorites.

@LoftisPartyofSix 4 года назад

I agree it tastes great! Thanks guys and I’ll try and check out your video as soon as I get some free time 🤪. We appreciate the mention. Y’all take care.

@jase5415 4 года назад

Its your hot cold mixer valve/cartridge...you must have moved the little plastic adjuster tabs installing it..or sand got in it...try readjusting it or replacing it might be easiér. Nice place... looking good!

@LoftisPartyofSix 4 года назад

Thanks.. you was right. We had to adjust it.

@user-ez3iv6ji5c 3 года назад

Utility companies hate him for this one trick!

@FK-kr3xs 4 года назад

Looks like you installed shower valve up side down, or just need to flip the valve cartridge. But it's a lovely cabin. GOD BLESS!!!

@LoftisPartyofSix 4 года назад

Thanks 😊

@AMYV3 4 года назад

Thank you. I really enjoyed all of your cabin building (and all of them lol ) videos Thank you. 💕💕🇨🇦 Wait how did I not know you were in the Ozarks ?? I am planning a trip to the Ozarks When we know everything is safe Now looking forward to see if your beautiful cabin is Available then :))). Yesss.

@LoftisPartyofSix 4 года назад

Thank you and yes we would love to have you come stay.

@theowencookeshow146 2 месяца назад

I notice that the spring and pump are open to contamination by erosion from nearby terrain, animals, leaf/vegetation etc. I'm thinking it might be a good idea to isolate the spring head/opening and your pump with a concrete enclosure

@roydavis2242 4 года назад

We had family friends who had a 2 acre man-made lake on their 114 acre farm that was creek fed. They had a pump house that provided water for the entire farm from the lake. I am not sure if you'd even be allowed to with all the regulations in place these days.

@LoftisPartyofSix 4 года назад

We plan on building a large pond in the future and pumping the spring water to it.

@georgemcfly7358 3 года назад

Smarter thing to do would to build your cabin below the spring

@maggiemagennis3507 4 года назад

Had a bad experience when I unknowingly drank spring water in a cabin. Got a bad diarrhea Giardia. There was cattle in the field where the spring was.

@LoftisPartyofSix 4 года назад

No cattle by ours.

@kuuphone3193 3 года назад

Any animals will do it. You absolutely need a potable filter or treatment system to drink from that.

@alexandracuesta8952 4 года назад

You guys are truly AMAZING, THANKS FOR SHARING

@LoftisPartyofSix 4 года назад

Thanks 😊

@kscipkkkk 3 года назад

I couldn't see a flow inducer around that pump. Pretty important to keeping hot spots from the motor.

@chriscordray8572 4 месяца назад

I would have put everything in a well house outside. Only the water lines should be in the cabin besides the water heating unit. Insulation in the well house will keep it from freezing.

@user-nq4cj8ug3s День назад

Looks like north arkansas in the ozark mountain's.

@jefferycundiff3804 4 года назад

I have had that problem with the tub before. If you are using pex then with the tub and shower you need to remove that little plastic piece on the inside of the shark bite that inserts into the center of the pex it causes a weird pressure issue and tries to send water up to the shower.

@LoftisPartyofSix 4 года назад

Thanks 😊

@txspyrate4446 3 года назад

Curious why you did not handle the water question BEFORE you built the house? Would it not have been easier to install the water system before/during the house construction? You could have done all this before closing up walls and then all you have to do is connect the fixtures.

@LoftisPartyofSix 3 года назад

We did plan for water coming from the spring before the build which is why we left a pvc large enough under the foundation.

@teekay1785 3 года назад

yep everyone should probably make crawl space higher especially if pipes and ductwork and wiring under there etc. You would be better off in the long run having gravity feed but costs a lot more. Even though you have a goosd spring I personally wouldn't rent the cabin with that type of water supply unless you make a reservoir around the spring to keep contaminants out and even then you are opening yourself up to a lot of potential liability problems. (animal defecates or urinates in or even on ground uphill from spring head rains and runoff gets into spring and Wha La disease is spread. For me personally I would use it but to rent I wouldn't. The other thing you could do would be to have guests sign a waiver and also sign to only drink bottled water but then washing dishes etc a problem too.

@roamthailao.6614 3 года назад

It is wonderful work man, you get free bills from electricity and water, the best ideas, you can build lakes there🥰👍👍👍💯👍

@gonzalodavid6473 3 года назад

Try flipping the cartridge inside the tub valve and then resetting the tub handle...

@edlopez5768 3 года назад

Make sure the pex plumbing isn't in direct sunlight. It will damage with UV rays

@cherylsteiner7753 4 года назад

The cabin is amazing! Love the process and videos. Something to think about is to make sure guest know where the pipes are in the creek to avoid any problems

@LoftisPartyofSix 4 года назад

We won’t allow guests in the spring head

@richardt875 2 года назад

@@LoftisPartyofSix How well are your Air BNB/VRBO doing?

@Offgridnfarmwitme Год назад

Great video id like to know what pump you used and what materials you needed to do this. I saw the process but you didnt show what exactly you used and how u put everything together

@2012WOD Год назад

Hi, can you please tell me what pump model amd water pressure tank you used?

@atomnuke911 3 года назад

Take out the water saver from shower head and facets, also sinks too you'll get lots of flow

@Level_Up_Nation 3 года назад

I live in the Ozarks, mountain life is nice…even though I'm in more of a City. All the major Springs are owned by major corporations, so you got one is lucky. You are going to need a sign that says no pissing in the drinking water or find a means to try and hide that precious water source being so close to cabin. What about the wast?

@caryfmartin 2 года назад

Only concern would be bacteria and viruses in the water... may want a better filtration system... that's what I'm investigating, when I found your video. I'm in the same situation, just will have gravity fed system

@thomasmachovina596 4 месяца назад

Cartridge in tub needs spun probably got cold side on the hot

@karngariba9837 2 года назад

How does the submersible pump operate?.... Can it function by solar

@shelribelin8144 4 года назад

Very cool and interesting set up. I have a few questions. 1) Are you putting in a water heater? 2) If so, where will it go? 3) Next to the blue water tank? 4) How will this system do in the winter in regards to freezing? Great Job Too!!! I’m looking forward to see the cabin once it’s complete. Love your videos and stay safe.

@LoftisPartyofSix 4 года назад

Yes we are putting in a tankless water heater that will be in our storage room. Winters are mild here so not too concerned about freezing plus the spring will never freeze because of running water.

@shelribelin8144 4 года назад

Loftis Party of Six - weROAM Oh cool!!! If I haven’t said it before.... I’m totally loving the cabin!! Great Job!!

@shack200351 4 года назад

Have you checked the filter screen on the faucet head in the tub sometimes I get trash when ever you 1st run water through system. Just a thought

@LoftisPartyofSix 4 года назад

Thanks 😊

@pdandy88 2 года назад

What about in the winter? Any problems with the in ground lines freezing?

@royormonde3682 3 года назад

You don't need to turn a RV pump on and off every time you need water. It works just like any other pump, when it reaches it's preset pressure, it shuts off. The reason they have a handy switch to turn it on and off in RV's is because your not there full time and no one wants to come up to the trailer with a broken pipe and a flooded trailer. If you go away for vacation you shut your system down too. You can keep a RV pump on as long as you want with no trouble just like your system. The big difference with a RV pump is it requires no pressure tank, it pressurizes the water lines and hot water tank only to apx. 50 pounds and then turns on when you open a tap giving you a constant flow, now you could put in a pressure tank if you want but they are high flow pumps so no need to in a RV, besides it would just be another thing to winterize in a trailer. One advantage to a RV pump is that you can run them off of a 12 volt battery system and solar panels which is great for a off grid place or you can buy a 120 volt RV pump if your on shore power all the time. Just saying, you seem to be misinformed as to how they work.

@Knowledgedad 10 месяцев назад

THis is cool did you build the cabin from the ground up ? Also how is your airbnb performing right now?

@joerice3971 2 месяца назад

Hey I wouldn't mind the same set up could u give me a list of everything you bought for this setup

@johnjosephreed 3 года назад

I really appreciated this video - thank you! QUESTION: do you have concerns about freezing winter temperatures? Would the possibility of frozen lines be resolved by dripping a single water source so that you're constantly filling the pressure tank? Grateful

@LoftisPartyofSix 3 года назад

No issues freezing yet

@byronolson1221 2 года назад

I did same thing 5 years back. Well pump to a press tank etc. It worked for 4 years but gradually the pump failed as it filled with sediment over time. The pump started spewing pieces of plastic and then failed. Trying to find some sort of filter system this time as I purchased another well pump.

@nicktran939 Год назад

Go-to plumbing supplier ask for y strainer use for condenser water loop. But online is cheaper. It has a metal mesh filter.

@brandonharris4916 2 года назад

I know its a lot of work but can you link the pump and system you used. Me and my wife like your set up.

@chrisdaniel1339 Год назад

After seeing your videos I have been looking for land in Missouri with a spring both for drinking water and micro hydro and I have only found one property with a discharge similar to your spring. Your spring has some serious flow, what is the GPM of your spring? Keep the great videos coming

@LoftisPartyofSix Год назад

It varies from 100 gal per minute in drought conditions to near 1000 during wet seasons.

@zeotron5938 3 года назад

That’s what kids are for

@genesiesky3756 4 года назад

Will the creek ever freeze there in Missouri? How will you keep the pipes from freezing in the cabin, or will you just winterize the cabin for the winter?

@LoftisPartyofSix 4 года назад

No the spring will not freeze. Mild winters here. Crawl space should provide the insulation needed to keep it warm.

@donohd00 Год назад

Surprised. You did not use a shallow jet pump. That’s what we use in the north east for cabins fed by spring houses

@LoftisPartyofSix Год назад

Didn’t know about it but will check into that. Thanks

@CLASSICLAT 3 года назад

Any concerns about freezing water and freezing pipes?

@healing2gether 2 года назад

Would you say this is similar to how I would get my water from Rain Caught cistern into the house for functional use?

@LoftisPartyofSix 2 года назад

No.. most who collect rain water will use a 12v pump connected to the tank holding the water.

@seapappy9183 3 года назад

I understand the desire to save some money but wouldn’t an actual well be a better long term option? The water table obviously isn’t that deep so a well wouldn’t have been hard to install. Very nice cabin, though. I’d love to have something like that!

@pang-ngiavang1956 4 года назад

The two best parts about your off grid cabin are Jerry and the natural spring:)

@LoftisPartyofSix 4 года назад

Agreed 😆👍

@michaelwebb57 4 года назад

The sanitary issue would worry me as well. I'm also concerned that you or your guests will have major freezing issues. Can't see that working, especially the lines in and coming out of the spring. I hope I'm wrong. Best of luck! It's still an amazing little get a way.

@LoftisPartyofSix 4 года назад

Explain to me the sanitary concern? Also I’m hoping it won’t freeze.. I know the spring won’t but the line coming from the water into the ground could but we did go about 12” deep which is about our frost line here in southern Missouri

@Veritas-invenitur 3 года назад

Loftis Party of Six - weROAM A lot of people are going to complain about sanitary seals and other sanitation issues but in reality you don’t actually need most of that. A settling tank, a good filtration system, and a UV sterilizer is all you really need as long as the spring water doesn’t contain any heavy metals or VOC’s. But in all seriousness PLEASE ADD A UV STERILIZER, if cost is a concern I will even buy you one and send it to you.

@jeffp6013 9 месяцев назад

frost lines should have been 30" deep or deeper. Mo frost line is that deep. Should have put a sleeve pipe of 4" or larger around the pipes for protection of rocks and dirt and help insulate them@@LoftisPartyofSix

@TheMchip 3 года назад

what about the iceing in the winter?

@LoftisPartyofSix 3 года назад

Time will tell

@willrawlings9483 3 года назад

What do you mean that your pressure tank is connected to your "1-10"?

@uusa2000 2 года назад

What about contamination?

@michaelward2869 3 года назад

Hey guys you do it your way I have idea. Submersible pump or,certrifical dry water pump . Problem if what ever the reason we say when she suck air ! Not if . When it sucks air . Now we all know anything can happen so bro I'm with you Submersible pump to your tank up higher . Put in pressure pump with ye expansion tank so the pump only pumps when the pressure drops round 65 / 70 psi in the system only then your pressure pump will start . Only use the Submersible when tank uptop is near empty . Whit ball float valve you can do it and even start the Submersible and it'll run until your tank's full and switch off .only one pump will run at a time unless you shower and the float is just about to click you shower then pressure pump will start first and when the system clicks your Submersible will also start. Hey love what your doing you have beautiful family bro . Have a think about it cause that can be done later or wherever . But you need pressure in your home the same as the Scheam water . So your washing machine works properly. So low pressure and it won't fill properly as solinoids fail to run. The computer in mother board reads no water it happend to me crap high pressure pump. Buy a davey pump's as the name is an outstanding company for electric pumps. But it's up to you how you want it . Love your work guys ,and hey remember your hand prints ???? Footing I hope you did that up on the top where you guys can look at those many years from now . That area that you said a sitting area in garden ,to take it all in, yes ! your lake = wild life in your garden duck's and birds to sit and watch maybe little bit of feeding from your hands... it's perfect for you guys .. good luck with the project . I love it to ,wild duck's in my pond in the paddock dead trees witch just set the area off .

@nicktran939 Год назад

Great video. So lucky to have that awesome natural water. May I ask where your air BNB is located and do you have septic tank?

@LoftisPartyofSix Год назад

In Missouri and yes we do

@dalepennington610 3 года назад

Is the wellpump buried in the spring laying down or vertical like in a well pipe?

@LoftisPartyofSix 3 года назад

Laying flat

@Offgridnfarmwitme Год назад

Did u use a filter to filter out the debris?

@LoftisPartyofSix Год назад

Yes

@DonnaBovee Месяц назад

What do you do in winter when it is below freezing ?

@LoftisPartyofSix 18 дней назад

Water never freezes since it’s spring water.. a constant 54* degrees.

@goodbyelucy1234567 3 года назад

Does the water spring frozen up in the coldest winter day?

@LoftisPartyofSix 3 года назад

@bertkelly7650 4 года назад

Didn't see the water heater. Do you have one?

@LoftisPartyofSix 4 года назад

Yep coming up in future videos

@lincoln069069 3 года назад

Did you do the cost analysis over just installing a well? How much did you end up saving? Seems all the components are the same, just a trench instead of a well drill?

@LoftisPartyofSix 3 года назад

Well would cost 10k minimum.. this was 2500

@deirdresills4000 4 года назад

How will that pump work in the winter when it freezes?

@LoftisPartyofSix 4 года назад

The water won’t freeze. It’s continually moving and our winters are mild.

@joeyd4562 2 года назад

Inspiring project. I don't understand how the pipes don't freeze. How does it work?

@LoftisPartyofSix 2 года назад

Spring water temp doesn’t change at the source regardless of outside temp

@nicktran939 Год назад

Didn't know the water temperature didn't change. Cool

@EDOGGH 3 года назад

How will freezing in the winter season be prevented?

@LoftisPartyofSix 3 года назад

Mild winters

@10tenman10 3 года назад

Did he say "fuse"?

@matthewcrum6107 3 года назад

do you have to worry about the freeze?

@LoftisPartyofSix 3 года назад

Hopefully not

@chrisroberts7573 3 года назад

I install water systems and water treatment for a living, is there a reason you haven't fitted a uv bacterial filter? Here in the UK they are mandatory for drinking water

@michaelward2869 3 года назад

That is a cool idea,and the funny thing is that I was thinking about this hour ago. I was wondering when the water is passed by the light ..... Question one... How many times dose the water have to be passed by the light to kill bacteria. The reason behind my question.... OK you know how we harvest the rain water in our tanks. With the wet system as of cause, the pipes go under ground .... once a year in the summer the water will go stagnant in only certain sections of the pipes line . In other word ,I'll dump that water in the system completely, but what happens is that I can smell good water then it goes stagnant then water smells good ,and then of course I'll smell stagnant water again until it's gone and then the lavey of mosquito's will be in the final dump so I flush freshwater through the system and dump all of it so then the pipes are clean and dry until next rain ,which I let the first rain go to drain, then I'll harvest the water as it's fresh and clean. Would the ultra violet light clean and purfie the water with one pass or would it take a few passes for purification, so that the water would be alright for let's say cooling tower water for a process so bacteria can't become air born from the fans suckung air through the water if it's stagnant. I'm just trying to use water for another use before dumping it in a soke well like blow down in air con equipment ? Sorry for being technical but just wounded if you may know The answer to my question as you work with uv light purfie like that show in thearter has the same system . That's how I heard about uv purification. Regards Michael .

@chrisroberts7573 3 года назад

@@michaelward2869 we fit all uv sterilisers after a particulate filter as particles in the water can create shadows for bacteria to hid behind. The uv is normally fitted after storage/holding tanks to save the water building any bacteria again. In your case maybe a smaller unit could be fitted before the water tower to keep that clean then a second unit after to kill anything that may be in the tank. Water only needs to pass the uv once to kill bacteria as all uv systems are sold with a maximum flow rate that they can work at.

@jimhelms1542 3 года назад

Is your hot water hooked up . Valve needs two water feeds

@LoftisPartyofSix 3 года назад

Yes

@michelledouglas6538 4 года назад

💕👍😊

@paulmaydaynight9925 3 года назад

thats odd, you have a very shallow spring full of silt and fallen rock, a digger right there, and you didnt have him take out a few extra buckets to dig out a generic 4+ foot deep pool base to help retain far more useable water reserve, and as a side benefit prevent winter freezing there.