Installing An Off-Grid Foot Pump Style Sink

January 15th. A bittersweet goodbye to the bucket today. As frustrating as it could be at times, washing dishes that way was a good reminder of how little you actually need to get by. Still, I finally got around to installing my kitchen sink. Since I plan to keep using jug water—for easy refills at springs and in town—I decided on a foot-pump sink. It feels like the best way to stay mindful of water use when resources are scarce. An electric pump makes it too easy to forget yourself, to treat the sink like one in a conventional kitchen… right up until the water runs out. The install itself went smoothly - at least, I thought it did. When I primed the pump and sent the first water through the system, I quickly found my mistake. One section of silicone tubing had slipped onto the barbed fitting a little too easily. I’d assumed a hose clamp would keep it watertight. It didn’t. The first pump sprayed water everywhere. A mess. But I suppose if you do enough projects, a few upsets are inevitable. I made a trip to Lowe’s and found the proper-sized nylon fitting (I wanted brass, but none were in stock). That’s when I realized the error: I’d bought a 3/8” barb when I needed a 1/2” and somehow never caught it. The new fitting solved everything. The sink is officially ready for dishes. January 16th. Put the sink through its paces this morning with a solid load of dishes. There’s a bit of a learning curve - almost like rubbing your head while patting your stomach. But I can tell it’ll become second nature before long. And it really is nice to have a sink. Instagram:   / heyjonmoore   Watch the full series:    • Full Series   Affiliate links: Fresh Water Jug: https://amzn.to/45YXuSn Foot Pump: https://amzn.to/4qWyseI Silicone Hose: https://amzn.to/45IMkBa Jug Quick Connect: https://amzn.to/3NmvYbb Hose Quick Connect: https://amzn.to/4pBRNAN T-Valve: https://amzn.to/45ikCuR Adapter: https://amzn.to/4qXdTio Camco P-Trap: https://amzn.to/3NnSQHg Hose Clamps: https://amzn.to/45hJGCl Plumbers Putty: https://amzn.to/4pOutQx Teflon Tape: https://amzn.to/49XESEJ Sink & Faucet: https://tinyurl.com/2mkbyu7s Water Lines: https://amzn.to/3LEQanZ - Mirror: https://amzn.to/4pFIy2C Shelf Brackets: https://amzn.to/4aRjx0K Hanging Produce Basket: https://amzn.to/3NgXQ0m Cooktop: https://amzn.to/3Lx2BC0 Kettle: https://amzn.to/4epHOJz Cups: https://amzn.to/4e8AzoY Pour Over: https://amzn.to/4fi0Ke8 Crockpot: https://amzn.to/4nOlD4l Composting Toilet: https://compocloset.com/?ref=ovamdfdv Bed Frame: https://amzn.to/4iSTZlC Mattress: https://amzn.to/4aMiTBv Sheets: https://amzn.to/3MDUMeg Comforter: https://amzn.to/4rSbwi3 Duvet: https://amzn.to/497H4ZV Sawhorse: https://amzn.to/4mBLETJ Electric Kettle: https://amzn.to/48QSWOP Coffee Pour Over: https://amzn.to/4rUBIsu Plates: https://amzn.to/4f7cJv7 Bowls: https://amzn.to/3NRnmGg Spatula: https://amzn.to/4ft8zOa Supoon: https://amzn.to/3UxnjDz Sharpener: https://amzn.to/3Yv2auU - Clamps: https://amzn.to/3IJ8VFv Pocket Hole Jig: https://amzn.to/48a5LDo Sharpening Oil Stone: https://amzn.to/3XgbuT8 Leather Strop: https://amzn.to/4o5BcVf Bucket Tool Organizer: https://amzn.to/3GajTSD Hammer: https://amzn.to/3EaTFPq Super Bar: https://amzn.to/4i10wZx Tape Measure: https://amzn.to/4jkwKQw Speed Square: https://amzn.to/4llsouo Drills: https://amzn.to/3KphJAU Screw Bits: https://amzn.to/4co3rdB Drill Bits: https://amzn.to/3FVG5js Hand Saw: https://amzn.to/43DIDwx Battery Saw: https://amzn.to/4mBSt81 Saw Guide: https://amzn.to/4nOhxcK Jig Saw: https://amzn.to/3IkhQgA Tin Snips: https://amzn.to/4m68en7 Paint Scraper: https://amzn.to/3I6tviN Ladder: https://amzn.to/4i9FHvd Four Foot Level: https://amzn.to/483fUTS Bottle Jack: https://amzn.to/4naO3pg Husqvarna Weed Whacker: https://amzn.to/466pB1b Flat Shovel: https://amzn.to/4g8R6vI Round Point Shovel: https://amzn.to/4gk43TK Mattock: https://amzn.to/428uzcI Steel Digging Bar: https://amzn.to/3VxVye2 Tamp: https://amzn.to/3K97rob Best Wheel Barrow: https://amzn.to/4n98N1b Shop Vac: https://amzn.to/41IoLXb Leatherman Free P4: https://amzn.to/3NSdzjv Shellac: https://amzn.to/4owWjRb Mini Split: https://amzn.to/3IGEdwT Line Set Cover: https://amzn.to/471DPkv - Camera: https://amzn.to/48StcD7 Lens: https://amzn.to/4o3GIYR Mic: https://amzn.to/4mPtUnV Tripod: https://amzn.to/4osSnB1 VND: https://amzn.to/4gWOGke This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I'll receive a small commission. So thank you! #shedtohouse #tinyhome #diy