PVC Garden Hose Connected Sprinkler

Irrigation is a crucial aspect of keeping the yards of many living in subdivisions and other neighborhoods green. PVC can be used for various projects including irrigation. The creation of sprinkler systems is often done by connecting rotor sprinklers (of various brands) using PVC pipe. Irrigation systems, however, can often be expensive and require weeks of extensive labor.

This simple PVC sprinkler system can be a cost-effective solution for people with a small/medium size yard. The creation of this hose-connected PVC sprinkler consists of a T shape PVC stand, a connection to a water hose with a 3/4-inch hose adapter, and a sprinkler rotor.

Supplies

Supplies:

(1) 24-inch piece of 1-inch PVC

(2) 1-inch T's

(2) 1-inch caps

(1) 1-inch coupling

(1) 3/4-inch riser

(2) 1-inch to 3/4-inch threaded reducer

(1) Sprinkler rotor (with 3/4 inlet)

(1) 3/4-inch hose adapter

(1) 8-ounce container of Blue PVC cement

(1) pair of PVC cutters (brand of users choice)

optional: (1) pipe wrench (brand of users choice)

Step 1: WARNINGS BEFORE STARTING

Avoid wearing or conducting this project in areas where you do not want stains.

PVC cement can be dangerous on skin contact and ingestion. Do not allow operation by children and avoid contact with the body while operating.

PVC cutters contain a sharp edge/blade and requires caution while operating.

Rotor sprinklers can have a lot of pressure and being sprayed can be painful.

Step 2:

Cut the 24-inch PVC pipe into two 12-inch segments using a pair of PVC cutters.

Step 3:

Cut one of the two 12-inch PVC pieces into two 6-inch segments using PVC cutters.

Step 4:

Cut the other 12-inch segment into a 4-inch and 8-inch segment using the PVC cutters.

Step 5:

Using the PVC cement, loop the brush of the cement around approximately 1 inch of the edge of one of the 6-inch pieces of PVC several times. The cement should be evenly and thoroughly spread along all of the edge of the piece of PVC. Dip the brush back in the PVC cement and coat the inside of one of the 1-inch caps with the PVC cement. Connect the cap and the 6-inch piece of PVC. Repeat this step for the other piece of 6-inch PVC and other 1-inch cap.

Step 6:

Using the PVC cement, coat the edge of the other end of the 6-inch PVC pipe (which should now contain a cap). Dip the PVC cement brush back in the PVC cement and coat the inside of a 1-inch T. Insert the piece of 6-inch PVC with a cap into the 1-inch T (PVC cement on PVC cement) as far as possible. Repeat for the other piece of 6-inch PVC with a cap on the opposite end of the same 1-inch T.

Step 7:

Coat the edge of the 4-inch piece of PVC with PVC cement. Coat the inside of the last hole of the T connected to the two 6-inch pieces of PVC with caps with PVC cement. Insert the 4-inch piece of PVC as far into the last hole as possible.

Step 8:

Coat the other edge of the 4-inch PVC with PVC cement. Coat the inside of the other 1-inch PVC T. Insert the 4-inch PVC piece into the 1-inch T making sure that the top whole is facing straight up and is not crooked.

Step 9:

Coat the the edge of the 1-inch to 3/4-inch threaded reducer with PVC cement. Coat the inside of the top hole of 1-inch T that is connected to the remainder of the stand with PVC cement. Insert the coated reduced into the coated portion of the 1-inch T.

Step 10:

Using the PVC cement, coat the remaining hole of the 1-inch T connect to the stand and one of the edges of the 8-inch piece of PVC. Insert the 8-inch piece of PVC into the coated region of the T.

Step 11:

Coat the other end of the 8-inch PVC with PVC cement. Coat the inside of one of the ends of the 1-inch coupling with PVC cement. Insert the PVC into the coated side of the 1-inch coupling.

Step 12:

Coat the edge of the remaining 1-inch to 3/4-inch threaded reducer with PVC cement. Using the PVC cement, coat the inside of the other end of the 1-inch coupling (which should be connected to the stand). Insert the reducer into the coupling.

Step 13:

Screw the 3/4-inch riser into the reducer connected to the 1-inch T. Tighten as tight as possible using a hand and a pipe wrench if necessary.

Step 14:

Screw the rotor onto the 3/4-inch riser as tight as possible

Step 15:

Screw the 3/4-inch hose connection into the reducer connected to the stand by the 1-inch coupling. Tighten as much as possible by hand and use a pipe wrench to tighten further if necessary.

Step 16:

Screw a garden hose into the hose connection of the stand.

Step 17:

Follow instructions on the package of the rotor sprinkler head in regards to flow rate and adjustment to allow full rotation or partial rotation of the rotor sprinkler head for water coverage.

Step 18:

Connect the hose to a faucet. Once desired rotation and water output have been changed for the rotor sprinkler head, place stand connected to garden hose in the desired watering region. Once out of range and/or out of starting position of the rotor sprinkler head, turn the water on. Water desired area for the preferred amount of time. When finished in the desired location, turn the water off and move the sprinkler head to the next location, and repeat as before.

Step 19:

When finished with watering, turn the water off. Disconnect the stand from the water hose and store it in the desired location.