The Bird Spa Parts List and Tools

The Bird Spa Parts Checklist and Cost Materials can typically be found locally at home improvement stores, centers, farm supply, pet supply, supply retailers, or can be found online. HINT: Read this guide completely once before shopping. c Rock for Birdbath = 1 (40 to 85 Lbs. • ~18” x 24” and ~3” thick) ...... ~$25.00 if bought c Medium Flat Rocks = ~18 to 24 (to cover base) ...... ~$75.00 if bought c Medium Tall Rocks = 4 (pier support rocks • ~6” to 10” tall and wide) ...... ~$25.00 if bought c Plastic Storage Bin with Concave Lid (~25 - 40 gallons • size to hold filter box and de-icer) ...... ~$15.00 c Filter Box (about ~6” x 12”) ...... ~$15.00 c Submersible Water De-Icer (rated for plastic tubs with surrounding heat guard, thermostatically controlled) . . . . ~$50.00 c Water Pump (~4 Ft. plus maximum height • about 300-325 GPH @ 1 Ft.) ...... ~$50.00 c Plastic Water Hose (~6 Ft. of 1/2” or diameter to fit pump connection) ...... ~$5.00 c Steel Rebar (2 rods of 3 Ft. x 3/8” or 1/4”) ...... ~$8.00 c Vegetable Strainer (5” diameter • stainless with loops and handle) ...... ~$5.00 c Clear Shower Curtain or Heavy Gauge Plastic or Material (about 4 Ft. X 6 Ft.) ...... ~$5.00 c 1/4” bolts, 3/4” or 1” long, nuts and washers (galvanized or stainless • 3 nuts, 3 bolts and 6 washers) ...... ~$3.00 c Extension Cord - Heavy Duty Outdoor Rated (2-3 connections • Bird Spa to outlet distance in length) ...... ~$15.00 c Zip-Ties (6 - 10 • small size) ...... ~$8.00 c Copper Pipe (Soft) or PEX (6” to 12” long x 1/4” Inside Diameter) ...... ~$6.00 c Sink Shut-off Valve (one end BARB connect, other end 1/2” PEX tubing (item 3, Step 16, Pg. 8) ...... ~$9.00 c Refrigerator Icemaker Kit Connector Kit (with polyethylene or copper line) ...... ~$10.00 c Stainless Steel Adjustable Ring Clamps (4 to 6 small clamps • 1/4 inch x 5/8” long) ...... ~$3.00 c Shepherd’s Cane (~five foot long minimum) ...... ~$12.00 Cost: ~$225.00 if you have your own rocks, or ~$325.00 if you have to buy rocks (~300 lbs total @ $0.30 per lb = $100.00).

Estimated Installation Time Once all of the materials are purchased, this can typically be assembled and installed in about a half-day.

Tools: • Shovel and Garden Rake • Phillips-head Screwdriver • Wheelbarrow and/or Tarp • Tape Measure • Drill and Drill Bits (1/2”, 5/16” and 1/32”) • Adjustable Wrench • Marker Pen • Hacksaw • Utility Knife or Heavy Scissors • Flat-blade Screwdriver • Level • Pliers

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