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Tag: Water deposits

Water bag take off

August 17, 2026

We started using the water bag. The end of dragged out first step towards a new water supply for the house. … More Water bag take off

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Water bag filling up

August 16, 2026

A time lapse video of the water bag receiving water. … More Water bag filling up

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The tube reached its destination

August 15, 2026

The last progress update on connecting the water bag to the house. … More The tube reached its destination

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Those support beams

July 24, 2026

Yet another obstacle to drill through? Not this time. … More Those support beams

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Just drilling a way through the garden and the house

July 20, 2026

Connecting the water bag to the house and it’s system of tubes, is a bit of an understatement. … More Just drilling a way through the garden and the house

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Connecting the water bag to the house

July 17, 2026

A progress update on the water bag project. With apologies to ‘Robert’ … More Connecting the water bag to the house

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Installing the water bag ( 3 )

June 15, 2026

The bag is connected to our main water supply line, but it still needs connecting to the house. … More Installing the water bag ( 3 )

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Capitulating to the pipe cutting tool

June 13, 2026

Once again, I had to reconsider my alternative pipe cutting tool. … More Capitulating to the pipe cutting tool

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Installing the water bag ( 2 )

June 11, 2026

Adding more tubes and connectors to the water bag. It is going slow, but I am getting the hang of it. … More Installing the water bag ( 2 )

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Pipe cutting tools revisited

June 7, 2026

Previously, I identified the big branch cutter as the best alternative. Unfortunately, I did not think that through entirely. … More Pipe cutting tools revisited

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