Living off the grid

[Looni2ns]

Originally Posted by wildchild

we use a similar cabin for hunting up north. I have considered trying it fulltime and yes I would jump on it if you have the chance. for water what about a spring system. had one explained to me in NC. they use them up in the mountains there.
running water would make it perfect

You mean a deep water well that uses natural pressure v. an electric pump and reservoir?

[wildchild]

Originally Posted by Looni2ns

You mean a deep water well that uses natural pressure v. an electric pump and reservoir?

I never got the specifics of how it worked but they called it a spring system, I doubt it was a drilled well though in the mountainous rocks. I think it fed straight from the streams. like i said totally unsure though

[Gas Man]

Originally Posted by Looni2ns

You mean a deep water well that uses natural pressure v. an electric pump and reservoir?

This. I would check out ways to do a water well.

[Looni2ns]

I googled the spring system. Seems like a lot of upkeep and hassle. It uses surface water from a spring that is piped all the way from the spring to the house. There there are all of these containers and spirals, and a holding tank. I think I'd rather have someone come in, drill a decent well, use a hand pump or windmill to pump, and not drink surface water.