This guy made a well on his homestead and how it turned out is amazing!
Many homesteaders build homes, grow gardens, and cure meat. They might even have their own livestock. Living off the grid has its perks, and many are being self-sufficient and making meals and not having to rely on anything but the land.
However, many people might not have their own water source because this can be a bit challenging. This can mean people are likely spending tons of money on water when they don't need to.
However, with a lot of time and effort and several tries it can be done!
The video on the next page shows how one guy managed to do it. It may even inspire you to build a well so you can save some money while bugging out too!
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This only works if your water table is high. Anyone have tips for a water table at 163 ft. or will I just have to hire someone to drill a borehole?
Josh Constant
John
Question: If he had enough water to run a garden hose, why did he need a well….and the reverse question: If you don’t have a water supply already (thus needing a well dug) then how do you dig a well this way?
Mark Sachjen
Can only be done in an area with a very very high water table like he has in Florida, that’s ground water he’s hitting which is better than nothing I guess.
David Hamm
I helped dig two wells by hand when I was akid. Used afour foot two by four to keep t straight. I wasskinny so they lowerd me with a rope jig and I used sawed off pick and shovel to fill the bucket they pulled out and dumped. dint know better, dint care. not recommended.
most wells here are 350 to 450 feet deep. not real practial where i live