Ryobi battery powered water pump

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I purchased a rain barrel but soon discovered the volume was so low that watering my garden became nearly impossible. I took matters into my own hands by designing a housing for a Ryobi battery, which now powers a cordless water pump. The pump delivers an impressive amount of water, making it easy to hydrate my garden. I printed the parts in ABS plastic, as PLA would warp and become unusable in the scorching summer sun within minutes. My design consists of four essential components: the housing, two adapters for US garden hose threads, and a hanging adapter for when not in use. To assemble this project, you'll need: * 4 x 10-24 screws with thin washers and lock nuts * 2 x 4-40 screws * 2 x #4 ring terminals * 2 x battery spring contact plates * 1 x kink-free hose adapter * 1 x R13-423 switch or any switch rated for 2A or higher * Teflon tape * 1 x Pump DC50E-1250, a 12V water pump with 90-degree fittings and ½" connections * 6 inches of 18 awg wire (the pump should come with enough) Connections are crucial: ensure the positive terminal of the pump is connected to the positive side of the battery. I linked my setup as follows: negative battery terminal to pump negative, pump positive to switch terminal, and other switch terminal to positive battery terminal. Although the pump's documentation states it can operate on 12V-24V, I've only used it for short periods (30 minutes or less) without any issues.