Step 1: Parts Step 2: Assembly Step 3: Compressor Step 4: Washer Step 5: Snowmaking

Step 1

Complete Parts List & Where to Find Them

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1/4" Galvanized Threaded "T"

Quantity Needed: 4

    » Plumbing Fittings Direct - $2.20/each (link to item)
    » Home Depot (#456834) - $1.92/each (Plumbing Aisle)
    » Lowes (usually not available at Lowes stores)

1/4" Galvanized Threaded 90° Elbow

Quantity Needed: 1

    » Plumbing Fittings Direct - $1.71/each (link to item)
    » Home Depot (#456834) - $1.66/each (Plumbing Aisle)
    » Lowes (usually not available at Lowes stores)

1/4" x Close Galvanized Pipe Nipple

Quantity Needed: 3

    » Plumbing Fittings Direct - $0.81/each (link to item)
    » Home Depot (#456834) - $1.24/each (Plumbing Aisle)
    » Lowes (usually not available at Lowes stores)

1/4" x 2" Galvanized Pipe Nipple

Quantity Needed: 2

    » Plumbing Fittings Direct - $0.96/each (link to item)
    » Home Depot (#456834) - $1.54/each (Plumbing Aisle)
    » Lowes (usually not available at Lowes stores)

1/4" Theaded (Female-Female) Brass Ball Valve

Quantity Needed: 1

    » Amazon - $7.35/each (link to item)
    » Plumbing Fittings Direct - $8.48/each (link to item)
    » Home Depot (usually not available at Home Depot stores)
    » Lowes (#456834) - $6.85/each (Plumbing Aisle)

1/4" 4002 MEG Nozzle

Quantity Needed: 3

    » WindTrax (1/4MEG-4002) - $2.94/each (link to item)
    » PressureTek (3235) - $3.89/each (link to item)
    » Jack's Small Engines (3235) - $6.08/each (link to item)

1/4" 2505 MEG Nozzle

Quantity Needed: 1

    » WindTrax (1/4MEG-2505) - $2.94/each (link to item)
    » PressureTek (1121) - $3.89/each (link to item)
    » Jack's Small Engines (1121) - $6.08/each (link to item)

1/4" MPT (Male) Quick Connect Plug

Quantity Needed: 2

    » PressureTek (1993) - $0.53/each (link to item)
    » Jack's Small Engines (1993) - $1.01/each (link to item)
    » Pressure-Washer-Parts.com (AAC-1885) - $1.19/each (link to item)

1/4" MPT (Male) Quick Connect Body

Quantity Needed: 1

    » PressureTek (5655) - $2.04/each (link to item)
    » Pressure-Washer-Parts.com (AAC-1913) - $2.75/each (link to item)
    » Jack's Small Engines (5655) - $3.61/each (link to item)

1/4" FPT (Female) Quick Connect Body

Quantity Needed: 1

    » PressureTek (3719) - $2.04/each (link to item)
    » Pressure-Washer-Parts.com (AAC-1915) - $2.75/each (link to item)
    » Jack's Small Engines (3719) - $3.61/each (link to item)

22mm Adapter x 1/4" FPT (Female)

Quantity Needed: 1

    » PressureTek (6315) - $2.15/each (link to item)
    » Jack's Small Engines (6315) - $3.17/each (link to item)
    » Pressure-Washer-Parts.com (AEU-215) - $3.56/each (link to item)

Teflon Tape

Quantity Needed: 2

    » Amazon - $0.46/each ()
    » WindTrax (16-31202) - $0.76/each (link to item)
    » PressureTek (1492) - $3.85/5-roll pack (link to item)
    » Jack's Small Engines (1492) - $0.56/each (link to item)
    » Home Depot / Lowes - $1.02/each (end caps of plumbing aisle)

Total Cost: About $40.71 (before tax / shipping)

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