THIS IS GOING TO CHANGE EVERYTHING FOR US ON OUR ABANDONED PROPERTY!
November 19, 2023 · 24 min · 183K views · Puerto Rico
What this video covers
Matt and Kristen install a water pump system to transport water from a natural spring on their property in Puerto Rico to their living area.0:54 They use a one-horsepower pump equipped with an automatic on-off relay switch, a check valve to prevent backflow, and a pre-filter to remove debris and tadpoles.3:55 The plumbing setup uses a 200-foot run of hose to navigate the steep, muddy terrain.9:48 After initial concerns about flow rate and hose length, the system successfully delivers water up the mountainside.14:32 The couple also refurbishes existing gravel to create a walkway in front of their trailer and experiments with a miniature greenhouse for vegetable gardening.15:53 Future plans include constructing a 300-foot concrete driveway and a perimeter wall, for which they are seeking mentorship from a local general contractor.22:04
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