Magic Watering Can

Cindy was here--YIPEE!  The kids had a blast and I couldn't tell if the Magic Watering Can or the Hammock was the biggest hit.  I have a hunch it was the Magic Watering Can because we had a rain forest under the deck as a result of those inquiring minds trying to figure out how I did it.

Cindy, Michael really wants to know how to do it.  I mean, REALLY.  Even after I showed him the pump, the clear pipe, and the electric cord running out the back, he kept saying, but how does it work?  Here you go:

• Equipment Needed:
  --Watering Can (preferably metal)
  --Pump, regular fountain pump.  (Get smallest power)
  --Clear PVC Pipe (plastic-I had to get it at a sprinkler store).  VERY IMPORTANT to get clear
  --an outdoor faucet, that will fit over the clear pipe
  --drill
  
  To Do:
• Drill a hole in the back of the watering can, as small as possible, to fit the electric cord for the pipe through
• The PVC clear pipe I got was 3 ft, so I cut it to 18 inches
• Put the pump in the bottom of the watering can, feed the electric cord through the back (hole you drilled)
• Put the clear plastic pipe on top of the pump
• then, put the outdoor faucet on top
• Fill the watering can with water, and turn it on!
• Ta-da!  Magic Watering Can!!!!!

It cost about $20, the pump was the most expensive thing.  Make sure you get a low power pump or you'll have water spraying all over.  Please remember us frantically moving the banquet table that was directly under the deck holding my magic watering can.  :)


For more detailed instructions, go here: http://www.ehow.com/how_4516784_build-water-can-fountain.html

Since Michael was so into it, and I believe that Christmas might be quite warm for you.  It might be something to think about.