We don’t have a pool but here in AZ we need some water fun! I have seen some PVC water sprinklers before, but the husband and I wanted to take it to a whole new level. For around $30 we were able to create this water tunnel that will keep us cool through out the summer.
Kyle, my husband used:
100′ of 1/2″ Schedule 40 PVC Pipe
1- 1/2″ solvent by 3/4″ male PVC adapter
1- Brass 3/4 female N.P.T. by female hose bib adapter
7- 1/2″ PVC Tee’s
10- 1/2″ PVC 90’s
2- 1/2″ PVC 4 Way Tee’s
Clear PVC Glue
PVC Pipe Cutters
Teflon Tape
Tape Measure
Drill with 5/16″ drill bit
The 100′ of pipe may be a little more or less than you need depending on how high, long, and wide you choose to make the sprinkler. Its always a good idea to buy a few more of each fitting for mistakes and any changes you may want to make.
My girls and all the neighborhood kids are having the best time with this new toy! This project took about an hour total to put together and then an hour for the glue to dry!
Everyone needs to build one of these!
Enjoy!
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43 Comments
Color-Block
May 3, 2012 at 6:32 pmso nice and funny..
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Tabitha
May 3, 2012 at 9:29 pmI am a new follower, I just found your blog through Pintrest. This is an awesome idea! I can’t wait for my husband to get home so I can show him and we can hopefully get started on it soon 🙂
Jen
May 3, 2012 at 5:37 pmwoah! that looks like so much fun!!! Can’t wait till it gets warm enough to do that here!!
the Sweetest Memory
May 4, 2012 at 4:03 amI too live in AZ and feel your pain! Unless it is around water in the summer it is impossible to be outside. This is very clever!
Kari
Barb@Secondchancetodream.com
May 5, 2012 at 1:41 amWhat a GREAT idea! Very clever idea.
Paula
May 5, 2012 at 12:57 pmLove this idea. Do you have a pump attached somewhere, or do you just have great water pressure? My sister and I want to make one for all the kids, but I’m not sure that we can get the water “up” the pvc!
The House at Bluebird Lane
May 5, 2012 at 2:31 pmWhat a fun idea and so clever! Perfect for keeping the little and not so little ones cool this summer. My kids would love this. Thanks so much for sharing!
Kaysi @ Keeping it Simple
May 8, 2012 at 2:11 amThis is so awesome!!!! I really want to try this with my kids!!
Debbi
May 18, 2012 at 10:41 pmYou have a very handy hubby. Love yr blog.
Stacey
May 31, 2012 at 12:30 amCool beans! LOve this idea!
I would love for you to come by my party and link it up – the party just opened!
Stacey of Embracing Change
http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com
tootsie@ thetootsiewootsie
June 2, 2012 at 5:10 pmNow this makes me wish i had a backyard! how fun and cheap this is!!! Totally would make me one!
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Michelle@Somedaycrafts
June 2, 2012 at 3:22 pmMy kids would LOVE this! I think this will be part of their big summer birthday party! Thanks for the idea. I am featuring this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com.
MuseBootsi
June 4, 2012 at 3:44 pmI’m gonna have to make one for my boys! I bought a sprinkler octopus and it broke on the first use…sad face. They will freak out about this!
Kassi @ Truly Lovely
June 4, 2012 at 6:44 pmThat is SO neat! It’s like the ultimate sprinkler!!! haha! Stopping by from your feature at I heart naptime!!!
Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers
June 6, 2012 at 5:40 amThis is so awesome! I want one! I wanted to let you know I featured you today! Thanks for sharing.
http://designdininganddiapers.com/2012/06/top-10-tuesday-summer-activities-for-kids/
Kristi
June 6, 2012 at 4:55 pmAre you able to take it apart for storage or is it permanently glued at all joints? I’d love to have my husband make one for a party this weekend!
Rachel@oneprettything.com
June 7, 2012 at 8:38 pmOh WOW! I love this idea! I would also LOVE to share you link with my readers if you didn’t mind!
Krystal Meldrum
June 11, 2012 at 3:56 pmI have never thought of this before. I am going to go buy the products to day and make this. My kids are going to die when they see this. Actually I will have my husband make it!
Thanks,
Krystal
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LuckyStarCreator
June 26, 2012 at 6:49 pmlove this. i wish i had a yard to try it. saw this on tip me tuesday
April S.
July 2, 2012 at 6:10 pmI love it! Now following from the Outdoor Spaces Link Party!
Althea Tumlin
July 30, 2012 at 7:03 pmYour daughter is surely going to have fun with those sprinklers. 😀 Water is a really amusing to play with, much more if you add a twist to it. How did you come up with that idea, anyway? I think that would be easier to maintain than those which are on ground level.
Althea Tumlin
Blythe
October 13, 2012 at 1:41 amThis is great year round here in Florida! Thanks for sharing. Stopping by from TT&J.
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Amy
August 8, 2020 at 4:22 pmHello-
We love this idea but have been unable to recreate it because I don’t see actual step by step directions. Am I missing this somewhere? Such as where each tee goes, where to use the elbows, where to use the 4 ways, the length of each piece, etc.
This would be extremely helpful. Please advise.