I like that you showed clearly what "anyman" can do given the ability to think outside the box. How many people trash those lights when the bulb goes?
Wonder how many it would take to equal one large solar panel?
Would it be a statement to cover my roof with solar light caps? ;-)
Some suggestions. DITCH the inverter. Very inefficient. go with a 12v to USB adapter and get USB charge cables for your phones. far far less "loss"
also add that extra barrel and then add a SECOND LEVEL of barrel's on top of it!! your going to be shocked how much even a small roof will capture in rain water.
the little panels are doing nothing. you need to serial enough of them to get to 14v.
Fabian, I really like your system. I'd like to install a 12V pump on my system as well, but haven't quite thought it all the way through yet - I'll be anxious to see what you decide to do, as it sounds as though you know more about batteries, electricity, and pumps than I do. Really nice job & I hope I was able to help out with your tank valve question.
your rain barrel system has great potential. The only problem I see which might not even be a problem is when you use your hose. there water pressure will not be as powerful as your barrels are horizontal. If they are vertical it will create my water pressure hopefully making the water reach the end of the hose. I got the same problem but I am trying to figure a way to add pressure to the system.
you need to paint your white pipes or use UV PVC ( gray or black), the sun will deteriorate the white.
tailgator113 2 weeks ago
DON'T LET THA DOG DRINK IT. HE'LL BE BLOWING SOAP BUBBLES WHEN HE BARKS! HA HA. NICE VID.
DEANWARREN43 2 weeks ago
I like that you showed clearly what "anyman" can do given the ability to think outside the box. How many people trash those lights when the bulb goes?
Wonder how many it would take to equal one large solar panel?
Would it be a statement to cover my roof with solar light caps? ;-)
CrowsNest2012 3 weeks ago
looks good, like the black barrels to
ArizonaAdventures 2 months ago
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These systems are great but if only they weren't so damn ugly!
kmburss 3 months ago
You should continue your deck over the top of the rain barrels so that you dont have to look at them and will use that space! Awesome set up!
NeighborhoodFarmer 4 months ago
Can you delete this from YouTube? Others might be influenced to use your methodology and do things this way ...
JeffreyDBall 5 months ago
Why are the barrels connected at the top? You don't need that to fill them up. The water will level out equally through the bottom pipes alone.
Nice system.
TheBushdoctor68 7 months ago
Cool, thanks for the ideas!
DerGeist93 9 months ago
those are nice barrlesz! where did you get them??
Deathragous 9 months ago
Some suggestions. DITCH the inverter. Very inefficient. go with a 12v to USB adapter and get USB charge cables for your phones. far far less "loss"
also add that extra barrel and then add a SECOND LEVEL of barrel's on top of it!! your going to be shocked how much even a small roof will capture in rain water.
the little panels are doing nothing. you need to serial enough of them to get to 14v.
Great job so far man can't wait to see more !!
nerys71 11 months ago
Fabian, I really like your system. I'd like to install a 12V pump on my system as well, but haven't quite thought it all the way through yet - I'll be anxious to see what you decide to do, as it sounds as though you know more about batteries, electricity, and pumps than I do. Really nice job & I hope I was able to help out with your tank valve question.
swestleyj60 1 year ago
yes that was just a trial setup i purchased two 330gallon tanks for the spring
peeinginthewind 1 year ago
Has yet to be installed !!! Sorry.... I'll post one once it's complete....
peeinginthewind 1 year ago
can we see the pump plzzzzzzz.
foggy12346 1 year ago
what happen about the pump.
foggy12346 1 year ago
what happen to the pump.
foggy12346 1 year ago
The plan is to add a 12 volt RV ondemand water pump that will give me pressure something along the lines of 4.9gpm @ 45psi
peeinginthewind 1 year ago
your rain barrel system has great potential. The only problem I see which might not even be a problem is when you use your hose. there water pressure will not be as powerful as your barrels are horizontal. If they are vertical it will create my water pressure hopefully making the water reach the end of the hose. I got the same problem but I am trying to figure a way to add pressure to the system.
ProBMan5 1 year ago
Thanx very much!!!
peeinginthewind 1 year ago