KidWash 2 : PVC Sprinkler Water Toy

Step 1 Get your parts

Head to your local hardware store for the following 3/4" pipe and fittings:

2 ten foot lengths of PVC
3 end caps
1 threaded female hose connector (slip fit)
2 elbow joints (90 degree)
2 T connections
1 pack quarter circle mister jets (12 count)

If the option of chaining your KidWash with other water toys interests you, just pick two end caps and add:

1 threaded male hose connector (slip fit)
1 hose cap

Note: you want the PVC hose connectors, not the more expensive metal fittings. Don't give up if they're not with the other PVC fittings, I found them by the sprinkler parts.

The misters used here are from www.mrlandscaper.com, a brand carried by Lowes.

Comments

[JustModIt]

where would you get the mister jets?

[m32825]

Here's one source: http://www.mrlandscaper.com/mlquarcirmis.html

[icebird]

None of our area Lowe's stock these, and they want $10 shipping online, $8 shipping from mr. landscaper himself. Ugh.

[jimsimm]

I can't find that female hose connector anywhere! I tried 2 Lowes', 1 HD, and an Ace hardware.

[heartsparkdollar]

try tractor supply if you have one in your area

[smasumur]

I think I've bought just about every adapter in my immediate area. I ended up using two adapters from Lowe's (part # A673/PBGH5 and 436007RMC) along with 3/4" PVC overall. Incidentally, I did build a rectangular Kid Wash (v 2.1?) that will disassemble to pretty close to flat for winter storage. Still gotta work on a cover so it can double as a fort. Meanwhile, the boys seem to enjoy it.

[YoChuck]

Me either. I rigged mine with a couple of different parts pieced together cause I'm impatient like that... :) I was able to find the part on Ebay and ordered 5 of them. Just search for "3/4 fht 1/2 slip" or "3/4 mht 1/2 slip" if you're searching for the male hose connector for linking more together. The "1/2" will be the diameter PVC pipe you're using. If you're going with a different size, just substitute that for the "1/2"... Best of luck!