by Nick Meissner | Off Grid Water
To measure the vertical fall of your water source, you will need some form of a level. The preferred instrument is an optical sight that has a level built into it. This device allows one to sight a level line while looking through the optical sight. One such level is...
by Nick Meissner | Off Grid Water
Water Usage How much water does the typical family use? Probably a lot more than they need to. What sort of things do you need to consider for your homestead water system? Lets start with how much water you need. Here are some estimates of the typical water usage:...
by Nick Meissner | Off Grid Water
Springs are an excellent source for some of the finest water systems available. But they can also have their drawbacks. Many springs are seasonal, meaning they disappear during dry times of year. Some are normally year-round but may not be reliable during droughts....
by Nick Meissner | Off Grid Water
This article is for those of you who get your water from a well, which brings the unique challenge of pulling water up from a deep and skinny hole in the ground. Doing that can become very interesting if you do not have electricity. We try to focus on good,...
by Nick Meissner | Off Grid Water
This truly revolutionary pump could be your ticket to a completely independent water system that is not reliant on electricity or fuel. A ram pump uses the pressure of gravity on water to pump the water uphill. It generally needs a water source with at least 5 feet...
by Nick Meissner | Off Grid Water
Pumps do not like to pull (or suction). They are much more effective at pushing. For this reason, we have two main categories of pumps--submersible and surface (along with the numerous subcategories for each). Because the water level in wells is often greater than...
