How to Make a Lawn Sprinkler
Looking to make a one of a kind lawn sprinkler? It's easy, affordable and can be up and running in no time. Create your own design or look for inspiration to make a sprinkler that works for your yard and lawn area. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- PVC
- Elbows
- PVC glue or sealant
- Adaptor to connect to hose/facet
- Drill
- Small bit
- Hand Saw
Instructions
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Create a design or blue print of a sprinkler. Sketch out your idea on a piece of paper to see your idea come to life.
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Determine size, shape and how you want your sprinkler to function.
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Get PVC from your local hardware store or use pieces that you may have left over from another project.
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Cut PVC to size with a hand saw according to blue print.
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Make holes in the PVC. Take each piece and drill holes approximately 2 inches apart on one side of the length of PVC.
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Layout PVC into shape that you have designed.
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Take PVC elbows and attach them to the corners of your design to piece all of the PVC together.
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Seal around the elbow joints to secure the entire sprinkler together.
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Allow sealant to dry.
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Add an adapter to the connect to the hose.
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Connect and turn on the water and watch your creation sprinkle the yard or even entertain the kids.
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