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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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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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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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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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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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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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