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Street Custom 'Baptism' Electrified Water Cannon

A garden hose or pressure washer connected to a water supply that has been spiked with conductive salt solution, with a high-voltage electrode mounted at the nozzle. The result is a stream of electrified salt water that delivers a sustained electrical shock to anything it contacts. The Baptism is crude, dangerous to the operator, and effective only at close range — but it can incapacitate multiple targets simultaneously by spraying a conductive water stream across a group. The weapon has been adopted by defense-minded communities in Tier 1 who mount it at choke points and doorways as an area denial tool, powered by salvaged electrical panels.

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name

Street Custom 'Baptism' Electrified Water Cannon

aliases

Baptism
Shock Hose
Holy Water
The Font

category

improvised

manufacturer

Street Custom

tier availability

Tier 1+

legality

Prohibited — improvised electrical weapon

base technologies

Conductive fluid electrical delivery
Improvised high-voltage systems

specifications

range: 3-8 meters depending on water pressure
voltage: 500-2,000V depending on power source
conductivity enhancement: Salt solution in water supply
power source: Salvaged electrical panel or vehicle battery
water consumption: 5-15 liters per minute
weight: Variable — typically fixed installation
operator risk: Extreme if grounding is improper

story hooks

A Baptism system installed at a community entrance killed an intruder when the voltage source overloaded — the community faces prosecution while the intruder was carrying weapons intended for a raid.
Someone is setting up concealed Baptism systems in storm drains that activate when anyone steps in the water — the trap is indiscriminate and has injured several children.

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physical description

visual profile	A brutalist amalgamation of industrial plumbing and electrical infrastructure—heavy-duty pressure washer nozzle grafted onto reinforced rubber hose, with a crude electrode assembly bolted to the spray head. The entire rig looks like it was assembled in a basement by someone with more determination than formal training.
dimensions	Nozzle head: 12cm diameter, Electrode prongs: 8cm separation, Effective hose length: 2-4 meters (coiled or mounted), Total reach with full deployment: up to 8 meters
weight description	Substantial when pressurized—the nozzle assembly alone carries 2-3kg, but the anchored mounting and hose weight makes it feel immobile and brutishly heavy. Operator must brace or mount on fixed frame.
primary material	Salvaged industrial pressure washer body (reinforced polycarbonate and cast aluminum), braided rubber hose with conductive wire threaded through, electrode assembly from copper plating or salvaged electrical conduit
finish	Weathered matte black and oxidized copper, salt-corroded brass fittings, exposed wire wrapping held with industrial tape, rust blooms at connection points where water seeps
color scheme	Weathered black with bright copper/brass electrode contacts, acid-yellow warning tape wrapped around electrode section, faded stenciled warning text in white and red
grip texture	If handheld: rubberized grip tape over rough polycarbonate, sticky with mineral deposits and algae from constant salt water exposure. Nozzle trigger is industrial-grade metal, unforgiving
distinctive features	Dual copper electrode prongs at nozzle tip, separated and slightly bowed to maximize contact spray pattern High-voltage warning labels (faded, partially peeled) Bare copper wire visible along hose runs, some sections wrapped in cracked electrical tape Mineral salt crust buildup around nozzle—white-gray residue that looks like limestone Crude pressure gauge bolted to the side, needle often pinned or broken Grounding cable coiled at base of fixed installations, heavy-duty automotive jumper cable with missing insulation Fresh electrical burn marks on nozzle housing from arc scarring Custom solder joints visible where modifications were made, amateur-grade metalwork
manufacturer markings	Original pressure washer brand barely visible under grime (Karcher, DeWalt, or similar); crude hand-stenciled 'BAPTISM' in red spray paint across the hose length; no serial number or registration marks (intentionally removed)
condition typical	Perpetually battle-worn and corroded—salt water and electrical arcing leave constant damage. Nozzles are frequently replaced. Hose develops pinhole leaks and requires patching with industrial epoxy or electric tape wraps. Electrode surfaces pit and degrade, requiring scraping and re-tinning. Field units show heavy wear: scorch marks, mineral encrustation, missing warning labels, and improvised reinforcement bands

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Product photograph of an improvised electrified water cannon nozzle assembly mounted on industrial pressure washer body, held at angle in a chrome-gloved tactical hand against dark matte surface. Extreme close-up on copper electrode prongs showing oxidation and arc burn marks. Dramatic side-lighting with blue electrical accent light reflecting off wet salt-crusted brass fittings. Include coiled conductive hose, exposed wiring, weathered yellow warning tape, and salt mineral buildup. Neo-noir dystopian street-tech aesthetic, harsh contrast between corroded copper and matte black polymer. Gritty, dangerous, field-maintained feel. --ar 3:2 --v 6

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