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How to Build a Water Spray Rack for Testing Windows Out of PVC Pipes

Window testing spray racks are used on the outsides of buildings after the installation of a new window. Testing units like this consist of several spray nozzles that spray water at the windows from various angles to ensure there are no leaks. One way to build a spray rack for testing windows is to use polyvinyl chloride, or PVC, pipe. Use 360-degree sprayer nozzles that are used for aeroponic gardening applications. You can find all of the supplies you need to build a spray testing unit at most hydroponic stores.

Things You'll Need

  • Drill
  • Drill bit, 1/8 inch
  • 4 PVC pipes, 1 by 40 inches
  • 36 plastic spray nozzles, 360-degree, 1/8 inch
  • 4 PVC T-joints, 1 inch
  • 5 PVC pipes, 1 by 8 inches
  • 2 PVC corner joints, 3-way, 1 inch
  • 4 PVC pipes, 1 by 16 inches
  • 2 PVC pipes, 120 inches
  • 2 PVC corner joints, 1 inch
  • 7 PVC end caps, 1 inch
  • PVC hose adapter, 1 inch
  • PVC glue
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Instructions

    • 1

      Drill nine 1/8-inch holes in each 40-inch pipe so they're spaced 4 inches apart and aligned. Screw a spray nozzle in each 1/8-inch hole. Glue one end of each 40-inch pipe into the base of each T-joint so the spray nozzles are facing up when the T-joint lays flat.

    • 2

      Connect all the T-joints by gluing the 8-inch pipes in all of the top holes of the T-joints. All of the 40-inch pipes must be on the same side so they can hang down and all of the spray nozzles must be facing the same direction.

    • 3

      Glue a corner joint onto each 8-inch pipe. One hole on each corner joint should be facing the same direction as the nozzles and the other hole on each joint should be parallel with the 40-inch pipes. Glue a 16-inch pipe into each corner joint so the pair of pipes is at a right angle to the 40-inch pipes.

    • 4

      Apply glue to the 120-inch pipes and insert them into the corner joints so they're parallel with the 40-inch pipes. Glue the corner joints on each of the 120-inch pipes so they bend in the opposite direction of the nozzles and glue the last pair of 16-inch pipes into the corner joints. These are the feet to your spray unit.

    • 5

      Glue the hose adapter to one of the bottom 16-inch pipes and glue the end caps on the remaining three 16-inch pipes.

    • 6

      Set your water spray rack against the outside of your house so the nozzles are facing the window and so the top 16-inch pipes are resting against the exterior. Screw your hose into the adapter and gradually turn on the water until all of the sprayers have water coming out of them.