Solar Powered Hot Water?! | Living Off-Grid ALL ELECTRIC

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@aaronjackson7657 Жыл бұрын

Riley “I’m not the one you want to see in the shower” made me spit out my water 😂 that was good

@2wheeltravel401 Жыл бұрын

I’m going in. Made me laugh. 😂

@Kyle-gq7tk Жыл бұрын

I laughed so hard at that!

@mitchellmagee6048 Жыл бұрын

I lol'd when he said that

@gavincline209 Жыл бұрын

Well done Riley, playing into it FTW! Lol

@deanhatch4179 Жыл бұрын

He is right.

@-TruthHurts Жыл бұрын

small tip: put anything in your shop on wheels/rollers from the get go..... shelves, tables, benches, waterheater, compressor, etc

@robertswearengin4020 Жыл бұрын

agree with that for sure after working in shops all my life.

@bigrikstube Жыл бұрын

Now that's a great idea. 😁

@prant8998 Жыл бұрын

Hand truck?

@googacct Жыл бұрын

Or if it is something you do not plan to move too often, make it so that it is easily movable by pallet jack.

@lauraquigley6403 Жыл бұрын

So happy to see you guys with concrete!🙏🙏🙏Blessings

@donaldfrazier5244 Жыл бұрын

Even if no one knows you,just by the way you treat your pets tells us how very cool you guys are!

@David-vd9up Жыл бұрын

When I watched your concrete pour I saw that they cut key ways in the slab for control joints. They did that when my house was built in Arizona. The one thing I wish I had done and would recommend you do is fill those key ways with a self leveling joint filler (still allows expansion) that they sell in the big box stores. You'll find sweeping up the shop floor way easier.

@carlwest859 Жыл бұрын

> Yeah the stuff comes in a calk gun tube and is very easy to use. It is used for sealing expansion joints in concrete paving and is very durable. Sitka.

@dmwi1549 Жыл бұрын

I mentioned same thing last video. Easy to do before they move stuff in.

@franksinatra9250 Жыл бұрын

@@carlwest859 *Sika ?

@Jeff-jg7jh Жыл бұрын

@@franksinatra9250 Water test the grooves. The caulk doesn't settle like water and you don't want a little dam at one end. Ask me how I know.

@dieselwelds8645 Жыл бұрын

I did that. Those tubes were like $10/$20 at Sherwin Williams. Cost me like $400 to seal all my seems! But sure was nice to clean!

@wecirclethesky Жыл бұрын

"Probably not the one you wanted to see in the shower", that was hilarious! 🤣🤣 Things are coming along great, nearly have all the comforts of home now!

@jeffreylocke8808 Жыл бұрын

That solar panel setup is massive. You could teach a lot to people who want to go solar.

@idadho Жыл бұрын

Wild Wonderful Off-Grid has far more information about going solar.

@westbygodoutdoors7036 Жыл бұрын

My neighbor has 93 panels on his roof.

@sighheinrich Жыл бұрын

Most people don't have the money to buy such a system. It's expensive!

@scottcummings8074 Жыл бұрын

@@sighheinrich I was patient and got good deals on everything. Spent 5 thousand building a system with 27 kw of battery. I can run my 220 welder and air compressor no problem.

@idadho Жыл бұрын

@@sighheinrich Actually, by shopping carefully, solar panels can cost much less. Avoid the hyped up upsellers.

@Shakkai99 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations guys, you've worked hard for this. Thanks for taking us along on the adventure.

@donalddodson7365 Жыл бұрын

There are few creature comforts, that I can think of, that compare with a hot shower in clean water under pressure. Knowing that the sun is providing the heat is even better. Well done, as always.

@christophermitchell8986 Жыл бұрын

Heads up, condensate lines freeze. So if you don't want to have a puddle molding you house insulate or use a copper line with a heated wrap.

@gregbailey45 Жыл бұрын

Good point!

@rsecord Жыл бұрын

Great point, or put your condensate to a condensate pump. Then you will not have a slow trickle that tends to freeze. The quick rush of larger volume of water will warm the plastic enough to allow it to drain before freezing in your climate zone.

@keithcress1335 Жыл бұрын

@@rsecord Yes! And, you slope the plastic line down so it self drains when the condensate pump stops.

@MrBblhed Жыл бұрын

Agreed, either drain the condensate into where the waste water form the house goes, or collect it in a bucket and recycle it. In winter that line through the wall will freeze, ask me how I know.

@MikrySoft Жыл бұрын

@@rsecord Does it even need to be a pump? A simple siphon, or a Pythagorean Cup, would let you to dump the condensate in batches, all without any moving parts

@edmikula9637 Жыл бұрын

Cover all your exposed hot water lines with that black pool noodle insulation, it makes a big difference in the winter. There is a pretty big heat loss in pipe runs through unheated spaces. That poly tube will still have a pretty big heat loss though nowhere nearly as large as copper or steel.

@mikeconnery4652 Жыл бұрын

So true wrap both lines

@perry9492 Жыл бұрын

Also in the winter not a bad idea to run water periodically or let it drip some to keep lines from freezing. You probably already have dealt this in the winter. I have been living in a travel trailer and everything freezes in the winter.

@jayce2471 Жыл бұрын

Great recommendation

@johnkammerer8872 Жыл бұрын

You two are nailing the whole off grid while running a KZfaq channel. I love the channel and watching your fearless approach to any challenge. You make it look so easy, and anyone that has done even a couple of your projects knows how much work it is. Great job, and keep amazing us.

@gregbailey45 Жыл бұрын

I know you are not a "how to" channel, but I am in awe of the way you two solve problems together and always find the best, most practical solutions to all the problems you encounter! You are an inspiration!

@elainek1234 Жыл бұрын

Riley, Courtney, I watch two other highly rated off grid ‘homestead’ channels. One from Texas and one from West Virginia. Each of you have displayed extraordinary intelligence and strength in figuring out all aspects of creating a beautiful home. I am in awe! Thanks for great content! I always look forward to your channel!

@michaelpayne1737 Жыл бұрын

Oh I think I know who yer following in West Virginia. Lol

@jackiejones8829 Жыл бұрын

I know the one in WV, who is the one in TX?

@jackiejones8829 Жыл бұрын

Wild and wonderful off grid

@elainek1234 Жыл бұрын

@@jackiejones8829 it’s called Life Uncontained, because they built an absolute dream home out of two shipping containers. Start to finish. It’s Mackenzie and Spencer and their lil girl and lil boy that they had while filming 4 years of working on their home.

@michiganengineer8621 Жыл бұрын

Another good one is Martin Johnson - Off Grid Living . They're in Sandpoint Idaho so similar climate.

@blurglide Жыл бұрын

Don't duct the cold air outside in the winter, because outside air will get sucked into the shop to make up the lost volume. That air will probably be colder than your heat pump exhaust, at least at night.

@rickperalta1921 Жыл бұрын

In the cold weather the "make-up" air could be cooler than the exhaust. In the warm weather it would dehumidify the shop. On the minority case the makeup would be a thermal win. Where this is in the shop, an extra air filter might be prudent. Thanks for sharing!

@slaveofjesus3878 Жыл бұрын

A HRV or ERV unit is a good thing to look into. If installed I wonder if that would be a good thing to duct your water heater make-up air into.

@ricklearned1686 Жыл бұрын

But you can run the air intake to the high point of your building to where the warm air rises. A HPWH is all about moving heat so take advantage of the physics of heat rising and get your heat from there. That will really make a difference in summer.

@dineguru Жыл бұрын

Hey guys. So glad you two are ok. When you didn’t post yesterday I thought, what if something happened to one of you. Working off grid with heavy equipment anything is possible even with people who are extra careful. So I’m grateful to see you both are good and everyone has still got all their digits. 😉

@marklar7551 Жыл бұрын

They were in the shower 🤣👽

@garthhardmeat9655 Жыл бұрын

Between Courtney’s sound effects when Riley was fitting the end to the poly water line and the shower scene I think you should have audience rated this video. My wife was snoozing beside me and thought I was up to no good. Great content as always, thanks for the entertainment. You guys are awesome.

@AndyJarrell Жыл бұрын

I remember when y’all were walling up the bathroom and adding doors you made the comment that nobody wanted to see Riley pooping. That still holds true and seeing Riley showering is way better than seeing Riley pooping. 😂 Its so amazing to see the progress and I’m so happy the changes are making your quality of life so much better. I’m still in awe of all you both have done in such a short amount of time.

@Kneemako Жыл бұрын

I love both of you. You have motivate me to become a Pilot and a Flight instructor at my age of 64. I believe that if you can do this I can do my Dream. Thanks

@dahur Жыл бұрын

That's the exact same heat pump hot water I put in two years ago. It's been great. I like I can see on the app how much electricity it's used. I average

@coreygaydos1 Жыл бұрын

Just remember that you should always have a metal stand-off pipe, copper, black iron etc. on the tanks inlet and outlets. I bet is even says it in the paperwork. It may not be code where you guys are but it is everywhere that I know of. Glad to see the concrete floors that’s awesome, and love the dozer looks fun.

@davedammitt7691 Жыл бұрын

Nice to hear you refer to it as a water heater. One of my pet peeves is people calling them 'hot water heaters'. Hot water doesn't need to be heated. 😆😝 Also nice to see the pup being trusted off of a tether.

@jamescopeland9147 Жыл бұрын

I worked for American Water Heater and that was of the 1st thing I got drilled in, its a WATER HEATER.

@samjubilee6593 Жыл бұрын

"hot water" heater is fine - it simply tells what kind of a heater it is. It's not a hot air heater, or a glue heater, or... (We seem to be wasting copious amounts of hot air on this subject. I'll go away now.)

@cameronhamer9432 Жыл бұрын

I usually call them a hot water tank 👍🇨🇦

@tiny9614 Жыл бұрын

I am now researching electric water heaters because we signed up for solar on our house. Now we are researching battery back up solutions too. I love learning new things through y’all and you have influenced a lot of decisions we have made on our home lately. Thank you for opening our eyes to new things!

@tomcharron6671 Жыл бұрын

Hey Brian, check into a standard water heater, change the elements to 12 volt get a harbor freight 100watt solar set and 2 golf cart 6volt batteries, if you super insulate the tank (10"to12")of the pink stuff, you will have more hot water than you can use

@slaveofjesus3878 Жыл бұрын

@@tomcharron6671 We don't know his water volume needs. Sounds like a good idea for those that use very little water.

@MountainMapleRanch Жыл бұрын

We have a tankless water heater, but this is a great video:) showing another way to get hot water.

@LarsDennert Жыл бұрын

Heat pump is the way to go. They use a third to a fifth of power any other electric WH. Resistive elements suck way to much power.

@BrianKrahmer Жыл бұрын

it's not an "electric water heater" that he showed, it's a heat pump, which is electrically powered. big differences. i have a model in the same series as theirs, and unfortunately, mine's been very buggy

@goptools Жыл бұрын

You guys are such great problem solvers. It is really enjoyable and impressive to watch as you overcome every obstacle. Thanks for the video!

@cybertrk Жыл бұрын

You guys are doing it right… so many other channels under engineer their solution and end up constantly chasing their energy needs wasting time over and over in a distraction of labor.

@chrisstone6548 Жыл бұрын

I buy a lot of tools, I upgrade all the time. I look at it as I am buying time, as I have more time to do what I enjoy if my chores take less time. I enjoy your content. thanks.

@ahorseman4ever1 Жыл бұрын

Very cool system! with all the water seeps on your mountain think about developing a spring box. im glad you guys are well.

@motofunk1 Жыл бұрын

You really should build a second set of stairs on the outside just for an emergency egress. If you have a fire in that garage your stairs lead right into a corner farthest from both first floor exits. Not sure what you will be keeping in that garage, but a car fire would really put you in a bad situation if the current stairs are your only exit. Forgive me if I missed another exit that you have. Just want you two to enjoy what you have built and stay safe.

@randyclyde4939 Жыл бұрын

They have 1 and 2 story immediate deployable ladders that can be mounted on the inside of the window. At about $100, that’s quicker and less costly than building another staircase.

@motofunk1 Жыл бұрын

@@randyclyde4939 That's good, I was hoping that they had a plan.

@ephjay6t87 Жыл бұрын

Just thoughts. Put your cisterns on the back of your garage using earth berm (flywheel effect) to prevent freezing (maybe another shipping container?) Use solar water heater (ethylene glycol) to pre heat water before the water heater. I understand you live in a colder climate but maximizing your opportunities on every level during the building should pay off. You are doing a great job. If you can capture the water off the roof of the shop, it should be plenty. As smart as you are, you probably already thought of what I proposed. I am inspired by Mike Reynolds's concepts learned building Earth Ships. Water is life, this is the most important part of being of grid. You got to do what you can for you, just ideas.

@Mofm-tl8ov Жыл бұрын

Solar hot water is very efficient and a great idea. Even at very low outdoor temps

@tomandpeg4818 Жыл бұрын

Wow - another innovative solution. We had never heard of a heat-pump water heater, but are familiar with the technology. (We installed a mini-split HVAC system in our house last year to handle heating and cooling - works great.) We always look forward to your next video. Keep up the good work!

@tylerandtodd Жыл бұрын

Hey you two!! Just wanted to quickly say thank you for sharing this...totally on the same page about relying on solar rather than propane. Every "plumbing expert" we've talked to has tried to steer us away from the Rheem and go either instant propane hot water or solar hot water. This really seems like the best all around option!

@gregbailey45 Жыл бұрын

Heat pump is definitely the way to go!

@hamop78 Жыл бұрын

I installed a Rheem heat pump hot water heater (same model) it cut my water heating cost by 80% from a conventional electric. My only complaint with it is the noise it makes (49 dba while it’s running). It’s programmable so you can change the schedule if it bugs you 😊😊. It has not had any issues during the year and half it’s been in operation

@mrfarmer532 Жыл бұрын

As I sit here in Florida with no power , the Casey Way is sounding better every day ! I love this channel and this great couple. ❤

@AmbitionStrikes Жыл бұрын

We hope your power is restored soon!

@rtshort Жыл бұрын

Missed you yesterday (Sunday). :)

@AmbitionStrikes Жыл бұрын

It's a surprise Monday! 😉

@MrClivelupo Жыл бұрын

Spending time in a well thought out plan ahead with the oppurtunities you have, makes a big difference in all your descions. In the first run it looks very expensive, but in the long run it´s rewarding and sometimes giving you more back then you payed for. You two are a very smart couple.

@AryaEbrahimi Жыл бұрын

It will be interesting to see how the heat pump aspect works in winter. If you're keeping the shop above ~40°, it will be fine, but if you drop much below that I think it will lose efficiency quickly.

@leifhietala8074 Жыл бұрын

The beauty of heat pump water heaters is that if you place them in an area that gets hotter than you'd like, you can condition that space and retain the heat for your own use: garage, workshop, attic, etc. It's like having the water heater that you need regardless, and getting air conditioning in your workshop for free, and it doesn't cost any extra to provide that air conditioning.

@jimkoplin7302 Жыл бұрын

Garage looks great! Please keep these videos coming.

@poppascoop Жыл бұрын

On the water issue ; Wondering if y'all have looked around your property for a natural spring. if you could find one above your house you could put in a spring box and gravity system....Anyways always enjoy your vids, keep living the good life

@rossmackintosh7683 Жыл бұрын

I find it fascinating that folks that do what we do manage the project very different. First weekend after settling on the property I had a road cut and a septic tank installed with 3 inlets for RV dumps. Then the solar panels went up for RV, ATV and devices. Water we also hauled until October when our harvesting came on line after the shop was complete. Ours has been a super fun project, I see yours has also been a blast! Enjoy!

@gods_soldier971 Жыл бұрын

What an amazing check mark on the list, you two!! Congratulations! This story has been amazing so far!! God Bless

@thtadthtshldntbe Жыл бұрын

nice to see you guys getting things moved along. One thing, every time you put a 90 in a pex (or any other) line, you cut the water pressure. Its better to just keep a gently curved loop of pex in most circumstances.

@Z71hosestretcher Жыл бұрын

Man it drives me nuts to see all the KZfaqrs putting 90’s every few inches. They waste time money and volume.

@thtadthtshldntbe Жыл бұрын

@@Z71hosestretcher you would be surprised how many professionals do it to. All of my plumber uncles are dead or retired but even back in the all copper days, they used get for example a new customer who complained about water pressure and they found that the previous plumber who did the house did things like adding 90s to make it "look good" and so on.

@johncooke1386 Жыл бұрын

I love the concrete pad, but I LOVE seeing the handrail on the stairs!!! I afraid that something bad was gonna happen when you both moved things up the stairs. Love the videos. All the best, John Cooke

@joe-tr6wl Жыл бұрын

Riley when I watch your videos of you hooking things up I think of a mad scientist in a lab .man you two get things done enjoy your hot water

@steven7650 Жыл бұрын

I've had that water heater installed for almost 2 years now. I installed a thermal mixing valve and during the warm months set the water temperature to 140 to kill listeria and ducted it into the kitchen for the 'free AC'. In the winter it just cools the basement and i turn the temp down to 120. Whatever you do, don't duct it outside, you will have to heat that space, it only works on ambient air down to about 40 degrees and exhausting it outside would create a negative draw and pull the even colder outside air in. In total it burns about 1.3kW/day just sitting at 120 even if you're not home and it's in heat pump mode. With a mixing valve set at 120 and the tank at 140, with incoming water at 68deg, I was able to get about 97gallons out of it before the water went cold.

@crazycgames Жыл бұрын

My water heater is at least 13 years old and it's time to replace. I didn't even know about these, and living in Florida, after doing research on these now (thank you!), I'm SOOO getting one of these to help cool my house AND be a lot more energy efficient. Thank you!

@MountainMapleRanch Жыл бұрын

We have a tankless and was looking into this option, we off grid with kids so I wonder if it would work for our family.

@diecastdungeon8970 Жыл бұрын

Your shop is amazing guys!! Can't wait to see it more or less done ... Courtney, I would like to compliment your backing skills with the water trailer. Ryan would be an old man (like me) waiting for me to back it up! GREAT JOB!! GREAT to see Boone and Bailey again ... It was a hoot see Boone hit the dog bed and keep an eye on the progress. 👏🇺🇸

@marklevi3723 Жыл бұрын

Great information on the water heater. I need a new one and will check that one (or similar) one out. Thanks

@Luzeon Жыл бұрын

The team effort is why I’m here! Inspiring and educational. Thx! Can’t wait for an hour video.

@jefflynch9559 Жыл бұрын

You Guys are getting there. Awesome to see the off grid,

@marshy1950 Жыл бұрын

ANOTHER fantastic vlog, giving us an insight into 1. what it's like to be off-grid and 2. your joint ingenuity into solving issues, which to you are easy and logical and to me are impossible and must be linked to the dark arts!!

@da7heaven Жыл бұрын

Worth the wait and bonus feature of awesome backing up skills!

@donaldfrazier5244 Жыл бұрын

Totally awesome watching you guys living your dream,thanks for sharing this achievement!

@duane4972 Жыл бұрын

I've been following y'all since you built the overland camper. I believe you two can do anything you want to.

@georgevangordon9728 Жыл бұрын

Pretty exciting progress this month.. nice work guys 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@bulliesboy Жыл бұрын

Well done guys, you have certainly achieved a lot and learnt a lot, from building to mechanics and everything in between. I am very impressed with your reversing skills Courtney, a lot of men I know couldn't have reversed that trailer all that way. Thanks for letting us all into your lives

@kingrafa3938 Жыл бұрын

You guys are really good at finding solutions on any obstacles that come in your way. It's worth the wait for this video to come out 👍

@virgilbowman279 Жыл бұрын

Looking great guys! It’s all coming together very nicely.

@garyfraser3334 Жыл бұрын

Just found this channel today and binged the last 15-20 videos. Brilliant stuff. Keep it up!

@calarndt Жыл бұрын

Good job guys! I didn't even know that type of water heater even existed! No brainer install, love your work! Thanks for the video!!!

@northerntrouble Жыл бұрын

As always, great video glad to see you guys getting better prepared for winter and getting a more permanent water solution worked out!! I’m glad things came together so you could get your video out this week!! Always better to be late than miss out all together.. I hope there is proper connections to the water heater now!! 😜😜

@jackcoats4146 Жыл бұрын

We got a similar hot water heater last year. We love it and it is great! We got a lemon in the beginning, the refrigerant leaked out but the mfgr replaced it for free under warranty. AOSmith is great, but Reehm is a great product too. Like you we got the one on the shelf. ... Congrats on all you do.

@davidschultz9980 Жыл бұрын

Awesomeness you two. That water heater is amazing. Those numbers will work well with the solar/battery system. Keep up the adventure. It is a joy to watch you! 👍

@preparedbear5727 Жыл бұрын

looking at everything youguys have accomplished so far is totally amazing!

@mkollander99 Жыл бұрын

Perfect husband and wife project. Thank you for sharing

@Rickmakes Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you using a hybrid electric water heater! I have gas at my house but I love the idea that one appliance acts as a water heater and dehumidifier/AC. It's a win/win.

@CptnSavage Жыл бұрын

Congratulations you two on getting the hot water heater installed. It was clever playing 'telephone' with the pipe to figure out which pipe was which. I never would have thought of that. Glad things are improving for you two. Thanks again for the video update.

@10p6 Жыл бұрын

Nice. In winter change the temp to about 102 degrees, and just use the hot tap. You will save a boatload of electric.

@jeremyswanson2708 Жыл бұрын

I am so jealous of your guys living situation! Love the videos and updates. You're living my dream situation, thanks for sharing with us.

@davemchugh7187 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for keeping it clean and Riley showing the shower. I'm glad for your progress.

@jamesheidema Жыл бұрын

Once again, nicely done guys! Loving your concrete floor!

@roverdogs_keithwhelchel Жыл бұрын

Looking good and very energy efficient on heating water. Have to say been watching this channel and very inspiring keep up the great work

@CDNBVR1 Жыл бұрын

I love your setup. I am looking forward to seeing what you do next. Keep up your great work.

@waynebfr8953 Жыл бұрын

You two have done such a great job since you got your block of land well done! It must be so peaceful there of a night ect 👌🏻

@MelloBlend Жыл бұрын

Man, you guys done done it again. By the way, I love the music selection. You guys rock!!!

@norcoredneck Жыл бұрын

Man that’s HOT!😂Was bummed on Sunday that you had not posted a new video. Let’s not make a habit of that. Worried something was wrong.

@playball1829 Жыл бұрын

I feel so inpired by you guys. Seeing your videos when I am at home geting some rest right before to sleep is a very good moment to me and I enjoy every single minute because I would love to live offgrid and do many things like the ones you do. Thank you!

@jameshorrocks2939 Жыл бұрын

We installed the exact same water heater a year ago. Absolutely love it.

@98grand5point9 Жыл бұрын

You might think about plumbing the condensate into a tank with an overflow. Don't forget to put a heat tape on it too for winter. You might consider mounting it as high a possible when you make it permanent so that it is in the warmest possible air.

@TrzCharlie Жыл бұрын

You guys are nothing short of amazing. I really love your approach to making the homestead a home. My wife and I considered building a Yurt a few years ago, but ultimately decided against if (I'm not sorry). Anyway, KUDOS and keep up the amazing build.

@icedout2322 3 ай бұрын

I love those days where you worked ALL day (or sometimes 3 days due to previous plumbing "fixs") just to get a hot shower late in the day. After redoing all the plumbing or wiring for a new water heater or electrical snake pit on an old house that needed desperate repair. That is the most satisfying shower you will get in your whole life.

@vagsg8896 Жыл бұрын

Congrats for both of you , great job with the heater!

@eliervazquez2322 Жыл бұрын

Love the videos I enjoy watching them everytime they come out. I’m glad to have found this channel. Can’t wait to see what’s next.

@AmbitionStrikes Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jacktime9228 Жыл бұрын

There is nothing better than a hot shower after a long day of looking for your plumbing parts. LOL. Great job. BTW, I love the moondust that you guys have up there.

@kennethgibbons366 Жыл бұрын

This system is so impressive!! Love how you have set it up and wondering what it will look like without pipes trailing all over your solar setup. Well done guys.

@johnanchovie2b Жыл бұрын

Golly, that is a very clever set up. I sit in awe of you two once again.

@autoglassmike Жыл бұрын

Great job guys your making it happen powered by the sun and hard work

@3069mark Жыл бұрын

Courtney & Riley -- Just wanted to give you guys a tip that might help your new water heater last longer. When I installed my new water heater in the closet I put a new deep metal water heater pan under it and I put 3 bricks in a triangular formation inside the pan and under the water heater and I cut pieces out of an old inner tube to go on top of the bricks to act as a cushion. I did it this way so that in case the water heater relief valve ever fills the pan then the water heater will be up out of the water and the burner and controls of the water heater will not rust and stop working. I have a drain line connected to the pan that drains to the outside of the house. Other than that your installation looks great!

@ricklearned1686 Жыл бұрын

It is a heat pump water heater so no burner but raising it above the pan is a good idea. I think I will do that when I replace my gas water heater with a HPWH

@niellangner3668 Жыл бұрын

Worth the wait! Good work guys. Super interesting as always.

@leol1682 Жыл бұрын

Very good for you. having hot water .

@ricklarouche4105 Жыл бұрын

Great job as usual, your efforts are beginning to show.. 👍

@roxannabloom1540 Жыл бұрын

I'm always so impressed by what you do. I don't think there's anything that you can't do lol.

@canifixit3504 Жыл бұрын

You guys need to put rain gutters on both end sides of your garage elbow it into a collection in The Collector water from your roof you got your morning dues that slowly drips down eventually it end up with a full container

@GavinStoneDIY Жыл бұрын

I installed the same water heater right before I built our solar system. It does an amazing job even with our family of 5. I think it pulls around 750 watts on heat pump mode, and and the element are standard water heater elements. So in high demand they pull around 4.5kw. But they rarely kick on. And if someone wanted to really be stingy they could leave it in heat pump only mode. Over all it’s a great choice for solar.

@kronos0316 Жыл бұрын

Ok, we got a video everything is okay with the world now

@AmbitionStrikes Жыл бұрын

Thanks for being patient with us!

@sighheinrich Жыл бұрын

Water heater temperature: watch out with only having the heater set to 120f ! Legionella bacteria thrive between 86f to 122f so I would advice to keep the water heater at a slightly higher temperature.

@chrissmyers2884 Жыл бұрын

yep, I was coming here to comment on that also. Those new heat pump Wh's are pretty well insulated, so keeping the water at 130F degrees would be negligent in power consumption.

@solexxx8588 Жыл бұрын

It has an automatic legionella prevention cycle.

@bnewton5922 Жыл бұрын

That water heater is very impressive. Nice that you can control it from your phone app. The concrete floor is a life changer. Looking forward to seeing more projects thanks for sharing. Stay safe

@jeffreykbevins7116 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, and lots of information on how that you did this and made it possible . The both of you are great people and work so good together . Enjoy the new water heater !!! 🤗👍💖💫

@OriginalJetForMe Жыл бұрын

This is so cool. I’m electrifying everything in my house. I’ll be switching from a tankless gas water heater to a heat pump water heater, so it was really cool to see your install. How much did Rheem say it would consume for the family of four?

@MountainMapleRanch Жыл бұрын

We are off grid too and have a tankless, and this system is awesome makes me rethink some things. Good video

@jabon13 Жыл бұрын

Water storage in the electrical shed with lithium batteries? Li and H2O don’t mix well. Make sure you have some way of ensuring any punctures and leaks do not get to the electricals, especially the batteries. BTW - I have the same water heater and love it.

@EEDSPELL Жыл бұрын

My thought too. Also I wonder if you considered condensation issues with the electrical system when the shed is stocked with six tanks of water. A vapor barrier wall between the electrical and water installation parts might be an idea to consider. It's so fun and inspirational too see your progress and solutions. Good life!

@ultra4suzukisamurai679 Жыл бұрын

I love what you guys are doing. I lived off grid as a kid from 84 to 93. Everything we did was half ass or uh I mean temporary. It was hard at times but I miss it and am so glad I grew up that way. I learn😮Ed to be self sufficient. The ultimate freedom. Keep it up, love you guys!