Desert Water Guzzler

[DesertDug]

Finally got my water guzzler in out at my Terlingua property.
Have 16x18 catchment roof area plumbed to 300 gallon tote feeding 1/2" pex pipe 200' in length and close to 45' elevation change.

Elevation change caused too much water pressure on the line for the Tractor Supply tank float valve, so I had to wire a water bottle to the float to get it to seal. I have a solar water fountain pump set in it to break the surface tension and keep water fresh. Game cam is set on it, thanks to "Hill of Texas" member here.

Will post pics when I get back out there to get the card. Thanksgiving time I am hoping.
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you can see the catchment structure up on top of the hill.

This is intended for all wildlife, however I hope that some of these free range aoudad stop in for a drink.

[DUKFVR]

Looks good! Critters are gonna love you!

[knighttime]

I dont care what people say...that is some amazing country out there! Spent a month in Terlingua for my summer geology field camp class, had an absolute blast!

[Puncher51]

Oh man this should be good!! I can’t wait to see what you have pictures of.

[hog_down]

Very nice! I graduated from SR, so I spent some time in Terlingua. I would think water in that country would bring in ALL the wildlife. Post more pics when you can.

Also, FYI, I don't think Pex can be exposed to sunlight for long periods of time; I think the UV rays slowly do some damage.

[bowaddict40]

This is awesome. I did something similar at one of my leases years ago. They work great although I did have hogs bathing in it once in a while. I hope you stacked rocks around that hose sticking out of the ground. If not it will get chewed on.

[MAP]

In that remote area and checking the property a few times a year, your going to need something built more solid that that hose and water bottle. The animals are going to be very appreciate of your work and that water, but I'm thinking it will be broken when you get back.

[DesertDug]

This is awesome. I did something similar at one of my leases years ago. They work great although I did have hogs bathing in it once in a while. I hope you stacked rocks around that hose sticking out of the ground. If not it will get chewed on.

Yes did get rocks covering the pipe and buried along the ground. It is however exposed along the slope of the drop but hope to get it covered with rocks.
I was not aware that UV was bad for pex

[DesertDug]

In that remote area and checking the property a few times a year, your going to need something built more solid that that hose and water bottle. The animals are going to be very appreciate of your work and that water, but I'm thinking it will be broken when you get back.

let's hope not. I do have my reservations and know how things can go wrong.

[AntlerCollector]

In that remote area and checking the property a few times a year, your going to need something built more solid that that hose and water bottle. The animals are going to be very appreciate of your work and that water, but I'm thinking it will be broken when you get back.

I was thinking the same thing.

[Mule Skinner]

Very cool but it will get filled in with rocks and dirt quickly.

[SaltwaterSlick]

Yep, and to add to that, some of the pex products are made with a soy-based resin that smells like food to rats! Don't be surprised if your pex line is full of holes when you get back...
There's a good reason ranchers make trough's out of concrete and cover the float/valve assemblies real good... I hope you get some great pics from your camera... until the system stops working, water should draw all kinds of critters, large and small.

[DesertDug]

I sure hope I am able to prove the nay sayers wrong but now my confidence is starting to fade away as I felt I solved the task at hand. Well there is always “ back to the drawing board” approach available.

[Hills of Texas]

Well I like it. So what if it gets banged up. Easy fix next time your out.

[AntlerCollector]

I sure hope I am able to prove the nay sayers wrong but now my confidence is starting to fade away as I felt I solved the task at hand. Well there is always “ back to the drawing board” approach available.

Not so much naysayers just people wanting you to succeed long term. If you have hogs, coons, and Aoudad, they will be all over that float. I hope the bottle stays in there, but it may be time to go ahead and start drawing up plan B just in case.