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PVC sprinkler = summertime fun

Kidwash

Carl Morris from Orlando combined misting water jets with ever-versatile PVC pipe to create 100% brushless Kidwash 2 - Keeps kids clean and refreshed! - KidWash 2 : PVC Sprinkler Water Toy

Check out the instructable for the lowdown on how to build your own - KidWash 2 on Instructables

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Posted by: Stephen Gentle on July 3, 2008 at 5:36 AM

Illegal...

This is illegal where I live! You are not allowed to wash cars, windows, or water gardens (actually, maybe just with buckets) either - ever since our dams dropped lower than 20% capacity.

They've since doubled in total capacity, but we still have restrictions until we have another 20% - which could be a long time given the state of things.

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Posted by: Anon on July 3, 2008 at 8:51 AM

Bummer, dude

Bummer for you, Steve. The rest of you, build on!

I'm thinking of building one and charging kids a nickel to drive thru it.

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Posted by: t on July 3, 2008 at 10:36 AM

bummer to be anon

really stupid comment anon. there's a worldwide water shortage and wasting water with this kind of contraption is unbelievable. it usually takes some time for some people to realize that everybody has to participate - it's not only "other people's problem". if you don't believe me, we'll talk again in 10 years. in the meantime, conserve water!
i thought makers and dyi'ers would be a bit more sensitive to these issues.

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Posted by: Anon, again on July 3, 2008 at 7:21 PM

Oh, puhleeze

Spare me. How many electricity-wasting, waste-heat-generating projects are posted here every day? Who really needs a multiple-color-cycling LED, anyway?

You want green projects, there's probably a more appropriate place for you online. Drop us a line here when you find it.

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Posted by: anon anon on July 3, 2009 at 9:17 AM

the nanny state

the concerns about legalities for this 'totally fun looking' project might be circumvented by calling it a pet cooling station (irrespective of the dimensions). My dogs would love it!

cheers!

kids having fun, oops

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