Have
a broken copper sprinkler in need of repair? We've never had a Dream
Sprayer fail, and we don't repair competitors broken sprinklers. If
your broken sprinkler is made with 1/2" dia copper, the Dream Sprayer
bushing should work. You can buy the Kit, repair your sprinkler, plus
make 3 more. We don't sell individual bushings/swivels except to our
Kit customers. To show all the broken sprinklers we've been asked to
repair would take another website the size of this one. Here's some
requests typical of the problems with the 'other' sprinkler swivels;
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Hello
- Several years ago we purchased a copper sprinkler (similar design to
"Many Moons"). Company has disappeared. Our sprinkler is in need of
repair. Connections are leaking. Do you do repairs? Do you know
anyone who does? Julia S.
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Dear Dream Sprayer, My mother asked me to repair her copper sprinkler
that she is very fond of. I quickly realized the bushing is of very
poor quality. I think that if I could purchase one of your kits I could
put humpty dumpty back together for her. I could not find anywhere on
your site to buy just one swivel. Thanks, Joe G
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  I
spoke to you yesterday about an old copper sprinkler that came apart.
Attached are photos of what it looked like. The upper connection is
basically 1/2 copper tubing with what looks like an O-ring on the
inside. I would love to be able to repair this. Thanks! Trent B
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I'm looking for the spinner part for a copper sprinkler since my wife's
seized up. The sprinkler looks like this: The tubing is 1/2 inch all
around and as you can hopefully see, the old spinner had four outlet
ports all in the same plane. Would you happen to have a spinner that
would work? If not, any ideas where I could look. Thanks. Kent F
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Hi - Did you sell a counter-rotating copper art sprayer through Costco
a few years ago? We have one and the nylon bushing is broken. It has an
outer rotating copper tube ring, an inner counter-rotating wavy
or lobed tube ring and a 1/8" copper tube center post with six copper
leaves on it. It is a beautiful piece of art but I don't know where to
find parts or who made it. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks,
Rich S
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 Not
sure who the manufacture of my sprinkler is, but there is a clear
plastic sun in the middle of a circle, and it spins around. Here is a
pic of it. The attachment of it to the stem has come apart. Do you
provide repairs to this type of copper sprinkler? Robert V
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Extra Parts Needed by Frustrated Sprinkler Owner:
Over the years I have purchased several rotating copper sprinklers
(some by local artisans, others commercially made). My frustration
results from the fact that the bearings inevitably fail and all I have
is a bunch of (non-functioning) garden ornaments. The other day I
noticed my friend had a copper sprinkler and (always interested in any
copper sprinkler that still works) I examined it. It was of very simple
construction (no o-rings or fancy plastic seals that eventually wear
out); apparently it seals fairly well and the water acts as a
lubricant. He got it at some fair a few years ago and says that it
works fine (O fortunate gardener!) but, of course, he has no idea of
the name of the source. Can you suggest a place where I might purchase
this bearing? Any relief which you could provide would be greatly
appreciated. Thanking you in advance, I remain, Yours very much in need
of assistance, Andrew W.
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Andrew - what you describe sounds like a Dream
Sprayer bushing, but extra bushings are only available to Kit
customers.
We've been making sprinklers since 1999 with no failures. We've seen
many attempts, including swaged copper, o-rings, air tool fittings
(steel rusts)
and plastic washers. There's many complex designs
for the bushing, from injection molded nylon, to force fit rubber
retainers. Read what others say: I have to admit, I could find no
subsitute for your
swivel. I was impressed to see your use of the KISS
concept. The Dream Sprayer Kit is GUARANTEED
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SALE! #4 Deluxe
Kit - only $116.40 plus $8.60 Shipping = $125.00
Includes
6 Bushings, 4 Bases, 2 Cross, 4 Elbows.
Click on
#4
on the Order Page.
This
includes everything you need to make 4 sprinklers (2 doubles like the Paradox model, and 2 single hoop models) except
for
the items you can purchase more economically near your home. NOTE:
while all copper and brass has skyrocketed, we have not raised prices
for many years. A price increase will be coming soon.
Kits are now available to Canada for US$140 (extra shipping cost)
via PayPal above.
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 The
elbow we've always recommended for the finest looking assembly has been
discontinued at many stores ($6.69 to $8.89 each). We made a large
purchase and pass the savings on to you ($4.30 ea.). Now the Kit is
even more convenient because it includes the 4 elbows. You save time
searching for the hard to find elbows, make the finest sprinklers, and
at the best prices too.
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 An excellent
project for Middle School, High School, and Technical Schools. We
have many satisfied schools as customers. Just send an email with your
purchase order information, or fill in the
order form and choose 'Personal Check, Money Order, Cashier's
Check' where it says 'Please select your method of payment'. Go to the order page, or
call Jon at 715-758-6557.
    
"I would send more pictures but the students took their sprinklers home
to give them to their Mothers
for Mother's day." Adam K. - Technology Education -
Westby Area High School - Westby WI
This
is an excellent venue for artistic expression, everyone has a different
idea for their sprinkler.
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Artists sell far more
sprinklers at the local arts
and crafts festivals, shows, and fairs than
they ever do online. If you're looking for a craft or hobby that
you can make some extra income with, you've found it. Local copper
sprinkler artists always sell out at the arts and crafts shows. That's
because buyers want something unique made by friends and local artists!
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"I ordered a kit from you a
few months ago and have just got around to building my first sprinkler
as a Christmas gift and I have to say that I was very excited about how
it turned out. I built one similar to the "Paradox" and couldn't
believe I actually got it to work. I would like to build a few more for
some friends, and need some more parts." Doug H. New
Orleans LA
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"Jon, thanks for the tip, I'll
try it. Your kit saved me hours of design, thanks. I enjoy surfing your
website,
and admire your open philosophy towards artists. I'll send you
some pictures of the sprinklers.
They make great gifts, and YOU DON'T
HAVE TO SHOP." Jim C. Chicago IL
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"Dear Jon, Thanks for the
info. What a help. I've tried everything from using the automotive
parts called for in a book on
making sprinklers, to having a tool &
die guy make the bushings but I find myself back on your website buying
more from you. Your bushings come complete and I don't have to worry
about anything not fitting. The directions with the first kit were
complete and I found everything I needed the first time. Thanks for all
the tips." Julia L. Wixom MI
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 "My
wife's side of the family decided to build Christmas gifts this year,
instead of buying. It was interesting, challenging and quite a learning
experience. Thought it was going to be easy to build. The hardest part
was the design. I wanted something special for my niece. The ball in
the middle I found at the local scrap yard, and the fittings at a local
wholesaler. The outside oval turns clockwise, and the inside oval CCW.
I used emery cloth and small files to clean it up. It turned out nice
and my niece loved it." Rich V. Sandusky OH
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The most frequently asked question is how do I
make the hoop? The 1/2" soft copper tubing already comes in a roll.
Just shape it around something round like a 5 gallon pail. Cut it to
the desired length. Grab the ends of the hoop like the horns of a bull,
with the horns up. Push down both horns until you get them to be across
from each other. It's made into an oval, but you can slide the tee
right on to both ends. Now solder it together. When it's cool, make the
oval shape back into a circle using your original form as a guide, or
sculpt your design free-hand. Jon's method is shown to Subscribers,
or
look on the Artists
page and see what Jason used - an old movie projector reel!
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"I use MAPP gas for most
works,
it comes in a small bottle like propane, burns much hotter and takes
less than half the time to make the joint. The MAPP gas does cost a
little more than propane, but it will go three to four times farther
and in less than half the time." Garden Designs By
Kiley - Red Cloud NE
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"Many Thanks for your prompt
attention and service, you truly are a model of good customer service."
Neva G. Lake Forest IL
"This is just perfect and really looks great. What an artisan you are.
I appreciate your attention and promptness." Thank you!!! Kathy R. Waukesha WI
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 "Here's a tree
stand I use for
a hoop bender. I found it on sale for 79 cents after Christmas. The
base is twenty inches in diameter. I've only used the top three green
steps, and they bend hoops at 12, 14, and 16 inches in inner diameter.
I also do not unbend my copper. I've written the measurement of each
hoop on the stand, and I measure with a flexible quilting tape (walmart
$2.17). I think my hoops show less wear that way. I just cut off the
roll and it's already a hoop." Joaquin M. Ocean
Springs MS
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"I sure wish I would have
known about your web site a year ago. I saw a copper sprinkler in a
store but could not justify paying the high price for something that
was made by a machine. I set out to make them on my own. It only took
me a year and a lot of running around to finally figure out how to do
it. If I'd only known then.... Anyway, thanks for the ideas and I hope
to be able to share some of mine with you!" Kraig M.
Milwaukee WI
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"You not only provide an
excellent product,
precise directions and prompt delivery, you also go far, far out of
your way to help us make the very best sprinklers we can. Your personal
service and genuine interest in our efforts really says a great deal
about the kind of person you are - a decent man who cares. Kudos to
you Jon, you are in a league of your own!" Vicky O.
Gambrills, MD
Still want to make one with parts found at
the local hardware store?
Convince
me some more, or try it with the cheap impulse
sprinkler parts.
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  Was
a rained out weekend, so I was looking around the cellar for something
to do and found some extra copper. So I came up with Spike, he's my
latest sprinkler. Beginning of last summer I was on your site and saw
the trellises, I really liked them and made one for our house. Notice
the witches ball? Moved it from the original sprinkler I made... have
to come up with some other idea for that one... next rainy weekend. Tim
K. Scotia, NY
Click
on pictures to enlarge.
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Two Cross fittings included with each Kit used to
make the 'Paradox'. Requires 2 Bushings (included).
Four 3-prong bases are included in the Kit
so you can spend the time making the art for inside the circle.
#6 Underground Connector option. Set of 4
= $8. Screw on attachment for 1/2" CPVC pipe. Pipe not
included.
