Before the rain comes....

Filter box

I have been working on building a filter box for our power and water system here on the Quinta. It is not exactly tiny house work, but as we rely on the energy from our off grid supply, it is an essential part of our functioning and well being here. The river is very low at the moment. Apparently the rain is coming and so in order for our water supply not to be totally submerged in the deluge of debris that comes with all the water I have designed, I think, a good solution. Time will tell of course, but for know it seems to be looking good. I just hope the weather holds out a bit longer so we can get some of the frame built on the house!!

Here are some pictures to give you an idea:

This is the "mk 1" 

It worked, but needed some improvements. 

'Mk 2' With improved mesh and increased angle. The idea is that any debris gets washed off the mesh. 

Close up of the mesh.

With some help from Floris, we put the box in the flow of the stream.

It is pretty cold in the water and Floris had holes in his boots!! He worked on with wet feet and no complaining, Trooper!!!

A few adjustments.

Here it is in position. 

How it works: As the water runs over the back of the box and mesh, it enters into the box and then flows out of the black pipe at the end. We will then connect this pipe on to our main water supply. The mesh prevents any large debris coming into the box and pipe, and because it is at an angle, the force of the water washing over it washes anything that might block and cover the mesh.

So far, so good! We will see how it works tomorrow when we connect the pipe up.

Stay tuned....