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by dobieharris
Mon May 07, 2007 10:25 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: co2 chamber fill
Replies: 2
Views: 943

co2 chamber fill

im in the process of building my first pneumatic and im planning to build it first with a schrader valve to fill with air,but will eventually like to modify to also shoot using co2.my question is,when i hook up a co2 tank,which will be regulated with a stablizer valve,when i shoot it once,using a sp...
by dobieharris
Mon May 07, 2007 8:52 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: sch 80 conduit pvc?
Replies: 28
Views: 4671

you need to learn how to fing read.when i asked about sch 80 conduit,i was only asking if that is the same stuff that others used as my sorry a__home depot only has this sch 80 pipe.i asked you for advice and you told me that they dont make sch. 80 conduit.well,they do and i now know not to use it.t...
by dobieharris
Sun May 06, 2007 8:03 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: sch 80 conduit pvc?
Replies: 28
Views: 4671

thanks articwolf,i do not have a guide rod and after a lot of research,talking to others,i know how to do it now.i was just trying to figure out a way around the epoxy.anyway,i guess ill be getting some jb weld.i may experiement first to see exactly which hole needs to be plugged and a better way to...
by dobieharris
Sun May 06, 2007 6:42 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: sprinkler mod
Replies: 13
Views: 3147

thanks for the info,maybe the only way to find out for sure is to try it.i have yet to build the gun,ive been doing nothing but research first.the only part i have is the valve right now.when i find the answer,i will post for all to see.i dont like the idea of epoxy,as its kinda ghetto to me,so id l...
by dobieharris
Sun May 06, 2007 6:34 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: sch 80 conduit pvc?
Replies: 28
Views: 4671

oh yeah,frankrede,your the same guy that told me that they dont make sch 80 pvc conduit,well the next time im in home depot ill take a pic and post it for you.you know,if i dont know what im talking about then i dont give an answer.im only on here to learn and to do things right.dont give me answers...
by dobieharris
Sun May 06, 2007 6:29 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: sch 80 conduit pvc?
Replies: 28
Views: 4671

well,if id get an answer to the question,then i wouldnt be asking it would i?if you dont know it,then dont respond.you know,i have yet to get a straight answer from anyone on here about any one thing.im asking about modding a valve i have,and no one can give me an answer.ive read all i can on here,n...
by dobieharris
Sun May 06, 2007 6:19 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: sprinkler mod
Replies: 13
Views: 3147

mine does not have a manual switch and i did post this with no real answer to my question.im looking for someone that knows about moding a sprinkler valve.a simple question to anyone who has experience in it:can i thread in a brass plug in place of where the solenoid is removed or do the two small h...
by dobieharris
Sun May 06, 2007 6:10 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: sprinkler mod
Replies: 13
Views: 3147

ive seen this one modified by "juicy" if you look at his topic" my tennis ball pneumatic".the black post you see sticking up unscrews with a small hole underneath it.i took the housing off and it does not use a guide rod,only a spring in the middle,directly underneath the hole i would have to drill....
by dobieharris
Sun May 06, 2007 5:46 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: sprinkler mod
Replies: 13
Views: 3147

sprinkler mod

i want to mod my sprinkler valve.does anyone know if i can just screw in a brass plug in place of where i remove the electric solenoid or do i have to cover both holes with epoxy?what if i leave the solenoid in place even though im using a blowgun mod.i dont understand if i need to cover those holes...
by dobieharris
Sun May 06, 2007 4:37 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: how to glue pvc correctly?
Replies: 4
Views: 1169

thanks,i did not see the link earlier.it answered my question perfectly.
by dobieharris
Sun May 06, 2007 4:25 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: how to glue pvc correctly?
Replies: 4
Views: 1169

i can,but i thought this forum was for questions and answers?id like to return the favor someday if i know the answer to someones question.im new to this and want to do things the right way and who better to ask then some of the experts on here.
by dobieharris
Sun May 06, 2007 4:21 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: sprinkler valve mod
Replies: 3
Views: 1019

ive read that and it doesnt answer my question.i know it says to expoxy the two holes,which i dont care for it and it could end up in the valve,so i was wondering if i can just screw a brass plug in place of where the solenoid was?i can try it by trail and error,but i thought someone would know?can ...
by dobieharris
Sun May 06, 2007 3:15 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: sprinkler valve mod
Replies: 3
Views: 1019

sprinkler valve mod

i have a 1" rainbird in line valve and want to mod it.i see juicy has the exact same one as shown in his pics on the topic of my tennis ball pneumatic.anyway,i can see how he attached the blow gun,but what exactly do i do to it to mod it?what do i do with the two small holes left open when i remove ...
by dobieharris
Sun May 06, 2007 3:00 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: sch 80 conduit pvc?
Replies: 28
Views: 4671

cool.do you know much about moding a rainbird sprinkler valve?im building my first pneumatic gun and i have a 1" inline rainbird valve in which id like to mod it so i dont have to use batteries and i think ive read it wiil be more powereful?when i remove the electric solenoid,what do i do to the two...
by dobieharris
Sun May 06, 2007 2:46 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: sch 80 conduit pvc?
Replies: 28
Views: 4671

hell of a spark i can say.