Features
- MADE IN THE USA - Pop-Up body manufactured from structurally foamed High Density Polyethylene (HDPE).
- UV stabilized to protect from sun degradation.
- USE : Cover rises 1/2” to discharge excess water in system. Spring automatically retracts cover to flush position after excess water is discharged. Can be used in both vertical and horizontal position.
- PVC elbows (where applicable) include a 1/4” drain hole to eliminate standing water.
- Stainless steel spring to prevent rusting.
Specifications
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This pop-up drainage emitter fits 3-inch landscape drain fittings and discharges excess water by lifting its cover about 1/2 inch; a stainless-steel spring automatically retracts the cover to the flush position after discharge. The structurally foamed HDPE body is UV-stabilized for sun resistance, installs vertically or horizontally, and the included PVC elbow has a 1/4-inch drain hole to prevent standing water.
Project Ideas
Business
Prebuilt Self-Draining Planter Kits
Design and sell kits for hobby gardeners and urban growers that include the pop-up emitter, PVC elbow, fittings, installation template, and assembly instructions. Market tiers (small balcony, raised bed, commercial planter) and emphasize features: MADE IN USA HDPE body, UV stabilization, stainless spring, vertical/horizontal install options, and the 1/4" elbow drain hole that prevents standing water.
Landscaping Drainage Niche Service
Offer a specialized landscaping service focused on discreet, low-profile overflow solutions using pop-up emitters for residential properties: patio planters, retaining walls, rain gardens, and water features. Bundle installation with site evaluation, grading adjustments, and a maintenance contract. Promote the benefits of a flush look with automatic discharge and rust-proof internals.
Aftermarket Decorative Caps & Adapters
Develop a line of decorative caps, bezels, and adapter collars that fit over or around the emitter for homeowners who want a finished look (stone-look rings, metal trims, faux-grass covers). Sell them as add-ons to contractors and garden centers; position as premium upgrades to hide functional hardware while keeping the emitter's pop-up functionality intact.
Workshops, Content & DIY Kits
Run in-person workshops and online video courses teaching DIY projects that use the emitter (self-draining planters, mini-ponds, sculpture). Monetize through ticketed classes, downloadable plans, and branded DIY kits (emitter + fittings + materials list). Use social content to showcase before/after installs and build demand for the physical kits and local installation services.
Creative
Hidden Overflow Planter
Build raised planters with the pop-up emitter recessed into the side wall so excess irrigation or rainwater automatically discharges and then retracts flush. Use the UV‑stable HDPE body and included PVC elbow to route overflow to a rain barrel or drywell; the 1/4" elbow drain hole prevents standing water. Finish the exterior with cedar slats or stone veneer so the emitter is discreet but functional.
Self-Draining Birdbath / Small Pond
Integrate the emitter into a backyard birdbath or small decorative pond as an automatic overflow drain. Install vertically or horizontally depending on basin design; when water level rises the cover pops 1/2" to discharge, then the stainless steel spring retracts the cover to hide the drain. This keeps water fresh and prevents flooding during heavy rain while maintaining a clean look.
Kinetic Garden Sculpture
Create a modular outdoor sculpture composed of several emitters mounted under small domes or faux-stone caps that 'pop' slightly when irrigation runs, adding subtle movement and sound. Paint or wrap the HDPE bodies to match materials, and use the emitter's automatic retraction to create an intermittent, self-resetting kinetic installation that reacts to the watering schedule or storm events.
Mobile Self-Draining Grow Box
Convert a wheeled planter or upcycled container into a mobile grow box for patios that won't get waterlogged. The pop-up emitter becomes the overflow and drainage control — install the PVC elbow with a short hose to a catch container for reuse. Because the body is UV‑stabilized and rust-resistant, the system works outdoors and is low maintenance.