Thanks for sharing your experience. I work on cisterns for a living and have for several decades. A couple things to note: 1) Chlorine really is only effective on pH balanced water, between 7.2-7.8. Most of the time, cisterns that are made from concrete are going to have higher pHs, even though rainwater itself tends to be acidic. While chlorine is a good oxidizer, it is not ideal for cisterns, which is why we recommend ozone for water treatment in the cistern and UV for inside filtration 2) For those using carbon filters, beware: Carbon filters without bacteria control will actually cause bacteria to colonize inside the carbon media. To use carbon, you must also use bacteria control like UV. 3) In order to use UV, you must filter down to 5 micron level. Not all UV systems are of equal quality. We shoot for a dosage of 40 mJ/cm2 at the flow rate of the pump that supplies the house I appreciate you making this video, but chlorine alone is not safe, especially given the large amount of sedimentation inside cisterns (which, if you’ve ever cleaned a cistern, you’ll discover). Our recommendation is a good quality pre-filter, a floating intake on the pump, two to three stages of sediment reduction down to 5 micron, and UV sterilization. Chlorine tablets (NSF-rated to ensure safety for drinking water systems) are good as a maintenance dose only and should not be used as the sole means of cleaning the water, in my opinion/experience. Thanks for making the video!

Thank you for the clear and helpful video. Your power company is insane.

great system and great demonstration as always.

Haha! *shows black screen* “check it out, the street light is completely out”! -new sub.

That is good to know!! Thanks!

I just bought some 'big blue' water filters on ebay to install on our system. I bought the 24 inch ones, which I think was overkill. I got some 1 micron, 5 micron and carbon filters, so I should be good. Plus we use the pool chlorine if needed. It's unnecessary because it's good well water, but I went overboard just in case things got ugly and we had to use surface water or something. IDK. Contaminated water will take you down fast and hard.

Maybe I'm a daredevil but I'd probably only use a charcoal filter and call it a day

Thought I’d come back and watch this again. My well is down right now and I’m having to use water from the irrigation district, which comes from a huge concrete canal. So to fill my tank, I ran the water through a 10 micron filter, then a 1 micron filter, then an activated charcoal filter, then a UV sterilizer, then into the tank. So I thought I’d be good, but after about 3 days the tank started to turn green and smell. Lol. So I guess it’s chlorine for me. I’m sure the water is fine, and we’ve been drinking it, but it’s just not right. My concern is that the shock lists the hyperchlorate, but then just says “other ingredients “ . What other ingredients and do I want them in my drinking water?

Sundays are supposed to be a day of rest Could you video this during the day as I could not see anything :-) Interest system. Simple and effective

Great system Luis! What is the pH of your rain water? My understanding is that rainwater usually is slightly acidic with about a 5.7 pH, but if there are (for example) soil dust particles in the air from a long drought or from agricultural activity, then the rainwater that falls in that area could have a slightly higher pH :-)

Sensible with mosquito eggs, algae and bacteria. One needs the water to stay healthy.

Do you stir it? Do you still filter the water?

The Foco street light is out? Berkeley snob because of Huples. I’m just busting your gums because I have still haven’t bought one.