PVC Garden Sprinkler

Tools needed

1.       Hammer

2.       Hacksaw or pipe cutter

3.       Scissors

4.       Rubbing Alcohol

5.       Piece of 400 grit sandpaper

6.       PVC primer

7.       PVC cement

8.       Teflon pipe tape

9.       Cloth towel

Materials needed

1.       5 feet of ½ inch pvc pipe (schedule 20 or 40)

2.       Two connectors  ½ slp/male thread

3.       Spike base

4.       Sprinkler head

Cut pipe to desired length.   It comes as a 10 foot length, I like cutting two five foot length  Sandpaper  ends of pipe lightly and clean with rubbing alcohol on cloth.  Apply primer to slp end of connector and allow to dry for 2 or 3 minutes.

This step happens very quickly.  When the cement touches the primer it forms a nearly instant bond.  Apply cement to the outside of one pipe end.  Lightly attach slp end of connector to pipe and tap in place with hammer.  Wipe off excess cement.   Repeat for other end of pipe.

Cut enough teflon tape for about 4 or 5 turns on the male end of connector.   Wrap tape clockwise as seen from the end.

After allowing cement to dry.  Attach garden hose and check for leakage.

For this instructable I used an Orbit 1/2 inch zinc spike and a Rain Bird Sure Pop 600 Series SP25F sprinkler head.   This head creates a fine misting effect like a gentle rain to stimulate plant and leaf growth.   The spike has open ends allowing you to use several spinklers in line from a single faucet.   This sprinkler is less than $10 in materials and will last a lifetime.