Alright folks, let me tell you about my weekend project – building an attachment for my pressure washer. I was tired of the standard nozzle patterns and needed something more... custom.

First things first, the planning stage. I spent a good hour just staring at my pressure washer, trying to figure out the best way to tap into the water flow. I knew I wanted something that could rotate and fan out the water in a wider pattern than the stock nozzles allowed.

Next up? Hitting up the hardware store. I grabbed a bunch of PVC pipes of varying diameters, some elbows, a rotating sprinkler head (the kind you stick in your lawn), and a whole lot of pipe clamps. The idea was to create a rotating arm with multiple nozzles.

The build itself was pretty straightforward. I started by cutting the PVC pipes to the lengths I needed. Then, I glued the pipes and elbows together to form a U-shape. I attached the sprinkler head to the top of the "U," making sure it was securely fastened. This was the part I was most worried about – leaks are a pain!

Now, for the connection to the pressure washer. I found a brass fitting that matched the pressure washer’s quick-connect fitting. I had to use a bit of Teflon tape to ensure a tight seal. Then, I connected the brass fitting to the base of the PVC "U."

Time for the moment of truth – testing! I hooked up the pressure washer, turned on the water, and braced myself. At first, it sputtered a bit, which had me worried. But then, the sprinkler head started rotating, spraying water in a nice, wide arc. Success!

Of course, there were some issues. The PVC wasn't quite strong enough to handle the full pressure, so I had to reinforce it with some metal straps. And the rotation speed of the sprinkler head was a bit too fast, so I added a small restrictor to slow it down.

But after a few tweaks, I had a working pressure washer attachment. The result? A wider, more even spray pattern that's perfect for cleaning large surfaces like my driveway and patio. Plus, it was a fun project that kept me busy for a weekend.

What did I learn? PVC isn't as strong as I thought, and Teflon tape is your best friend. Also, sometimes the best tools are the ones you build yourself.

• PVC Pipes
• Sprinkler Head
• Brass Fittings
• Teflon Tape
• Pipe Clamps

Give it a try yourself! Just be careful with the water pressure – you don't want to damage anything (or yourself!).