Sunday, May 27, 2018

Summer project: make one


I got a couple bags of Quikrete in the garage, which should do the trick.

But, should I set it up with a little water pump that sucks from the bottom and attaches to a small hose and then to a pipe that discharges a constant small stream into the pool?  I'm thinking the sound of tinkling water would be worth it.











8 comments:

  1. You need to have the "right" place to put it when you're finished. That's more difficult than the construction.

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    1. I got it! There's a spot near the front door where everyone coming into the house will see and hear it. Roses hanging over it. Nice.

      Now, I got to set up a schedule to make it happen.

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  2. Yes, a small pump. Use a valve in order to get the right kind of drop rate, and use a piece of soft tubing so you can pinch it off to get the right size drops. Plus the right target for the drops for a sounding stone (or plate).

    Getting those three right is a BITCH, but it is worth it.

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    1. I'd put a shishi odoshi in it - those Japanese deer scarers where the water gradually fills a bamboo tube and then tips it to spill out, making a splash and a knocking sound.

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  3. Both Lowes and Home Depot have small fountain pumps (110 VAC) that will do this (some have adjustable flow rate as well) and they come with a 3 year warrant. But if you do a quick trawl you will also come across similar pumps that come with a solar panel as a full kit. These are nice too. I've never had a Lowe's pump last 3 years, and never seen them fail to honor the warranty either.

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  4. I got the pump but I kind of need it for pumping out the basement.

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  5. Can hardly wait to see your finished deer scare.

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