Making concrete sprinkler donuts
#1
07-28-15, 06:44 AM
Making concrete sprinkler donuts
I would like to make my own concrete donuts to protect our sprinkler heads - they are not available in stores around here.
I suppose it might be best to bring one back from the States to act as a template. It might be easier for me to make a mold out of metal or maybe wood rather than plastic. Is there something I can coat the mold with to help in removing the donuts when hardened ?
How would you go about it ?
Thanks
I suppose it might be best to bring one back from the States to act as a template. It might be easier for me to make a mold out of metal or maybe wood rather than plastic. Is there something I can coat the mold with to help in removing the donuts when hardened ?
How would you go about it ?
Thanks
#2
07-28-15, 08:11 AM
Group Moderator
Grease, oil or non stick cooking spray can help prevent concrete from sticking to your mold. You could use a pound cake mold. The tapered sides would help getting the cured concrete to pop out.
#3
07-28-15, 02:57 PM
Member
And be ready to explain to the significant other why her pound cakes no longer taste the same, after you've used her pan as a concrete form.
#5
07-30-15, 01:44 PM
I've never seen a concrete ring used to protect sprinkler heads anywhere in the states. I've had sprinklers at my last 3 homes, never had them nor have I had a problem with any of the heads. I've also never seen them on any of the golf courses I've played over the years. Do you have a special situation where you need to do this?
#6
08-01-15, 03:07 PM
do what we do in atl & hilton head - use sprinkler heads that pop UP when working 
off the clock, they retract below grass height 
admittedly the bundt pan's a genius suggestion,,, i would only add using saran wrap will make cleaning the pan unnecessary before sneaking it back into the kitchen
off the clock, they retract below grass height admittedly the bundt pan's a genius suggestion,,, i would only add using saran wrap will make cleaning the pan unnecessary before sneaking it back into the kitchen
