Meanwhile the broken Parkside "Performance" sprinkler got refunded (in a plastic bag because it had popped apart into multiple pieces - I guess that was it doing its "performance") and these replacements arrived.

They're metal and much better quality. They also work better with the somewhat lower pressure from our well pump.

Plus they're absolutely mesmerizing to watch.

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A genius mechanical invention really. Have you ever looked at how they work? You should.

#Garden #Sprinkler #Water #Irrigation #Homestead #Mechanics

RS-485 Sprinkler Control: Scaling Irrigation Across the Farm

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://hackaday.com/2026/05/14/rs-485-sprinkler-control-scaling-irrigation-across-the-farm/

Unbelievable piece of shit sprinkler from Lidl. And this is their "Performance" line.

It worked for two days, then it stopped rotating so I just used it that way, today it just made a sad ploink sound and fell to pieces.

Still got the receipt, so thats going back. Nothing to repair there.

#Lidl #Parkside #Quality #Sprinkler

A Guide To Using Triacs For Switching AC

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://hackaday.com/2026/01/18/a-guide-to-using-triacs-for-switching-ac/

Would someone please turn on the sprinkler so I can play in it?

Kangaroo
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

#Photography #saintlouis #missouri #zoo #stlzoo #kangaroo #sprinkler #BlackAndWhite #blackandwhitephotography #blackandwhitephoto

another melt and dissolve commission for meltingtuxedo / elegantvulpine . These creatures do not seem to mind it too much.

#mastoart #animation #animated #melt #melting #dissolve #entei #pokemon #sprinkler #aseprite #gif #misfortune