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How to Make a Water Gun

Water guns are fun for kids or kids at heart on a hot summer day. With a few items you may even find around your house, you can build your own water gun with an approximate water pressure of 60 PSI and a range of up to 45 feet that will shoot water for about 15 seconds. Before you postpone your next big neighborhood water war by going to the store, try making your own water gun.

Things You'll Need

Juice or soda bottle (approximately 2 liters) 2 feet of 1/4 tubing Garden hose nozzle Adapter to fit nozzle to tubing Drill Epoxy glue

Instructions

- 1
  Drill a hole in the cap of your bottle. Insert the tubing in the hole and secure with a bit of epoxy glue. Allow the glue to dry.
- 2
  Put the cap on the bottle and screw it so it is tightly connected. Insert the adapter into the hose and attach the garden hose nozzle.
- 3
  Remove the nozzle to fill your water gun, making sure the bottle is in an upright position. Replace the nozzle, aim and pull the trigger to spray your target.

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