Gear We Use — Design Preview
Gear We Use — Design Preview
A preview of the off-grid water equipment layout for Hideaway Homestead Ranch. These are products we've used or tested while building our off-grid water systems.
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Off-Grid Water Gear
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VEVOR Water Pressure Diaphragm Pump
Used as the main pressure pump in our upgraded trailer water system to provide stronger, more consistent flow.
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iSpring Sediment Water Filter
Part of our water-filtration setup for removing dirt, sand, and sediment before water reaches the rest of the system.
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SEAFLO Accumulator Tank
Helps smooth pressure fluctuations and reduce the rapid on-and-off cycling common in small water-pump systems.
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EFIELD PEX Pipe Kit
We used PEX while upgrading the trailer plumbing for a more durable, serviceable water system.
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IBC Tote Lid Filter
A simple accessory for helping keep debris, bugs, and larger contaminants out of an IBC tote while filling.
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IBC Tote Cover
Helps block sunlight from the tote, which can reduce algae growth and protect stored water from UV exposure.
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Garden, Soil & Compost Gear
VEVOR DWC Hydroponics Grow System
The deep-water-culture system we tested as another way to grow food while learning what fits our off-grid homestead.
Solar Drip Irrigation System
A solar-powered irrigation option we have used in the garden to automate watering without adding another conventional electrical connection.
REOTEMP Compost Thermometer
A long-probe thermometer that lets us check temperatures deeper inside the compost pile instead of guessing from the surface.
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Off-Grid Living Gear
ROVSUN Portable Washing Machine
The portable washer we use to handle everyday laundry at the homestead without a traditional full-size laundry setup.
EUHOMY Compact Dryer
A compact dryer that gives us another practical option for laundry while living in the camper and building the ranch.
T-fal 22-Quart Pressure Canner
The pressure canner featured in our off-grid meat-preservation article.
Canning Supplies Starter Kit
A basic set of canning tools used alongside the pressure canner for handling jars safely and efficiently.
LIBRA Heavy-Duty Telescopic RV Stabilizer Jacks
We tested these on our camper trailer to create a more stable long-term setup on the property.
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Solar & Power
Our solar and backup-power systems are an important part of the ranch, but we are not currently directing purchase traffic through affiliate links for those systems. You can still read the projects and see what we use.
Our Firman generator article →
Our Anker portable-power article →
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Tools, Fencing & Ranch Equipment
We have plenty more equipment in active use around the ranch, including sawmill, chainsaw, fencing, auger, hauling, and land-management gear. We will add purchase links here only when we have a source or affiliate relationship we actually want to recommend.