Sprinkler Catch Bin / Lawn Watering Gauge

Keep your lawn green and your water bill low! This simple, easy-to-print sprinkler catch bin helps you measure exactly how much water your lawn is getting, ensuring you aren't overwatering or leaving dry patches in your yard.

Perfect for calibrating irrigation systems, testing sprinkler coverage, and optimizing your watering schedule for a healthier garden and lawn.

Recommended Print Settings

• Material: PETG is highly recommended for UV and weather resistance, though PLA will work perfectly fine for quick, short-term testing.

• Wall Loops / Perimeters: 3 to 4 walls to ensure a watertight seal.

• Infill: 15% to 20% is all you need.

• Layer Height: 0.2mm provides a great balance of speed and quality.

• Slicer Tip: If you are dialing this in using Orca Slicer, double-check your seam gap settings and flow rate to guarantee the walls don't leak.

How to Use

1. Place a few of these bins in different zones around your yard or garden beds.

2. Run your sprinklers for a set amount of time (e.g., 15 or 30 minutes).

3. Check the water levels in each bin to see if your coverage is even and to calculate how long you need to run your system to hit the recommended 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week.

Happy printing, and enjoy the green grass!