Tire Tank with Solar bubbler

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5 жыл бұрын

So Im hoping I can help others out there that have had the same issues I have had with chopping ice during the winter months. I have Large tire water tanks for my cows and the water source is rural water. I don't have electricity on the farm so everything is solar. In 2017 all my cows were over at a neighbors farm for the winter and during the cold months we would chop ice to in our tire tanks. This year I have our cows on our farm and I didn't want to worry about the water so I came up with a plan. I first made a lid for my tank out of treated plywood and then I added the Mr Bubbler and a solar panel with a solar charger to keep my 12 volt deep cycle batter charging. Hopefully this will help others. If you have suggestions just leave me a comment.
I made an update to this video! Go watch it here: • Update to livestock Wa...

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@rafterh2181 6 ай бұрын

That looks like a brand new tire!

@tylerdavis9066 6 ай бұрын

These are used tires or they have defects in them.

@ntn4ntn52 Жыл бұрын

Nice work!

@gregm.857 3 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea and nicely done. Good choice of battery, too. I have a suggestion concerning the solar panel. It will be MUCH more efficient if it's aimed correctly. Aimed straight up at the sky, as you have it, is very inefficient (unless you live at the equator). The sun is pretty low in the winter, so here's a simple setup procedure. Start with the panel itself vertical (in other words the face of the panel aimed at the horizon) and orient it so it is facing due south (where the sun will be highest in the northern hemisphere). Finally you need to tip the panel so the face is aimed slightly above the horizon, where the sun will be on the shortest day of winter (when you need the most solar gain). The angle above the horizon is calculated as follows: (elevation angle) = 90º - (your latitude) - 23º. The face of the panel should be aimed that many degrees above horizon, and of course still toward due south. For example, latitude of Billings, Montana is roughly 46º. Elevation angle = 90º - 46º - 23º = 21º above horizon. Salt Lake City's latitude is roughly 41º. Elevation angle = 90º - 41º - 23º = 26º above horizon. If you aim the panel accordingly, the solar energy might keep the battery charged, so you don't need to take it back to the house for charging. Also, snow will be less likely to accumulate on the panel, so you won't need to sweep it off nearly as often.

@tylerdavis9066 3 жыл бұрын

Greg, Thanks for your comments!!! As of now Im at the farm all the time feeding the cows so changing the battery isn't to big of a deal. I will think of a way to change the angle so I can get the most out of the solar panel but that will have to be on my next video update! lol

@gregm.857 3 жыл бұрын

@@tylerdavis9066 Tyler, thanks for your reply. *IF* you don't have obstacles between the panel and the southern sky, I think you may see almost 50% increase. I see various aiming instructions on different websites. They all end up with the same result. But the explanations are a bit confusing. Some talk about the angle between the panel itself and vertical. Some talk about the angle between the panel itself and horizontal. Also, some sites aim for maximum total annual output (e.g. for home electricity), not maximum *winter* output. All these numbers will be different. If you just go to a random website and look up the angle they recommend, it can be very confusing. The formula I gave you is for maximum output during the shortest days of winter, when you need it the most for your bubbler. I describe it as the angle the panel is *aimed* (where the face of the panel is pointing) above the horizon. That will be the same as the angle between the plane of the flat panel itself, and vertical. The math (which I sent previously) is pretty easy. If you give me your zip code or latitude, I can double check the angle for you. I would send a sketch, but I don't know if I can attach one to a youtube reply.

@tylerdavis9066 3 жыл бұрын

@@gregm.857 Thanks Again Greg! I did search the angle for my area and its 58.8*. I'll have to make some sort of bracket at that angel and then screw it to the top of my black box. I'll post an update and let you know how it goes! I did make another video with a couple updates. I see if I can post a link here: I made an update to this video! I added a link in the description!

@gregm.857 3 жыл бұрын

I assume you mean the plane of the panel is 58.8 degrees above horizontal. In other words the panel is tilted 31.2 degrees from vertical. Which means the face of the panel is aimed 31.2 degrees above the horizon. Using my calculations for shortest day of winter, that would be for a latitude of 35.8 degrees north. Is that roughly your latitude? I'll look for your link to see your updates.

@tylerdavis9066 3 жыл бұрын

@@gregm.857 I was off a little! lol My numbers are more like this: 90 - 39 - 23 =28* So the angle that I would need to set the panel at isn't as bad as I thought! Thanks for walking me threw this!

@PrivatelyHanging 4 жыл бұрын

Damn good idea brother! Very intelligent, will steal 😂

@Sayanbaetov 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing 👍👍👍

@ryry8210 5 ай бұрын

Please reconsider using this due to the possibility of chemicals from the tire leaching into the water, especially when exposed to heat and sunlight 😬 Exposed steel wire used in the tires construction if ingested, can lead to the potentially fatal hardware disease. The wire can also cut or poke the cattle.

@erincapp4260 2 жыл бұрын

I'm tryin to do the same thing except I have a wood fired tank heater . Trying to figure out how to cover my tire tank with the heater in it , and give myself access to the heater and also give it enough space not to get hot and burn my cover. Suggestions are welcome guys 😁

@BlackKettleRanch 2 жыл бұрын

How much did the entire setup cost? Thanks.

@GrazingAcresFarm 5 жыл бұрын

You are the man, Tyler! That is awesome! I did a search and found the bubbler you used but where did you get the control unit? Also where did you get the plastic box? I just setup my bubbler at the farm yesterday and was excited to check it this morning. Sadly though the water still froze but I think I need to insulate my tank to boost the odds.

@tylerdavis9066 5 жыл бұрын

Lol Thanks Jason! The real test will be when its negative below for a couple weeks! I picked this bubbler because of the amount of bubbles it was producing and plus it runs on 12 volt and only uses .5 amp. Having 2 lines in my tank was great also especially with the size of my tank. I was hoping the solar panel would keep the battery charged but its not so I assume I would need a larger panel. Like I said Im still working on this! :) So Ill try and break the cost down for you: Members Mark 22 inch Safety Protective box: Sams Club: $30(our Sams had them on sale, normally they where $70) 12 volt Mr Bubbler: Academy Sports: $27 10 amp Charge controller: Amazon: $8 12 volt deep cycle battery: Battery plus: $90 ECO-WORTHY 12 Volts 10 Watts Solar panel: Amazon: $30 Total $185 So yes the project added up but I don't live on my farm and I don't make it up everyday so I don't want to worry about my water freezing! The best part is I will be able to take it apart and store it for the summer and use it for the next several years to come. So yes the initial cost is a lot more up front but over time it should worth it! :)

@GrazingAcresFarm 5 жыл бұрын

@@tylerdavis9066 I appreciate the breakdown on the parts. I can relate with you as we lease our farm, it's only 1/8 mile away but I know how it is to not be there all the time. Last winter was brutal battling the frozen stock tanks, like you I want to avoid doing that ever again. Keep us updated on the progress if anything changes.

@tylerdavis9066 5 жыл бұрын

@@GrazingAcresFarm I will keep everyone updated and if I make any changes to the design. Im about an hour from the farm and for the next 10 days we will be in the 40* so Im ok with that! :)

@Meme-pq1uz 4 жыл бұрын

So..... you used a brand new tire?

@tdracerkc 4 жыл бұрын

Nope ... these are used tires or they have defects in them. Look on Craigslist and search “tire water tank” or something like that. If I remember right the tire was about $150 each. I hope that helps!