Pneumatic Cannon Help!

[jackssmirkingrevenge]

Also is there any way of improving a ball valve as the sprinkler valves are a lot more expensive?

Spring loading.

Have a browse through the , will probably answer a lot of basic questions.

[nathanhd123]

Is PVC-U the same as sch40 PVC? Also as the pressure ratings are for water I presume does this mean you must go a lot lower than the pressure rating?

[jackssmirkingrevenge]

Pressure is pressure. 100 psi of water is putting the same stress on the PVC as 100 psi of air.

[mattyzip77]

first off, use the edit button, and try not to double post. the moderators will jump all over you about it. second, sprinkler valves are plastic, not metal, and even if they were, you can interchange pvc/metal fittings, thread them together. a sprinkler valve where I live costs about 12 to 15 dollars. a 2 inch ball valve I would think costs much more than that, weather it be pvc or brass!!! the only thing you can do to a ball valve to make it open faster is lube it with grease, oil, etc., or attach a sping to it some how. a sprinkler valve has much more opening time than both I just suggested!!

[mattyzip77]

my opinion is abs is brittle, and very thin compared to pvc

Wow.

You may find some ABS that is thin, just like you can find PVC spouting but in a lot of cases non-pressure rated ABS is actually better (ABS isn't really brittle by the way) than pressure-rated PVC due to its ability to absorb shock, withstand more extreme temperatures and it's tearing failing characteristic.

Mr C. did some research, and just wanted to say, as much as I hate to admit it, you are right.

[Technician1002]

I've tested non pressure rated ABS DWV pipe. My results are in my sig below if you are interested. Conclusion, it works.

[Mr.Tallahassee]

What was that about double posting matty? Don't anger the mods!

[Gippeto]

What was that about double posting matty? Don't anger the mods!

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[Mr.Tallahassee]

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[nathanhd123]

Does anyone know where I can get a cheap sprinkler valve in the uk?

[jackssmirkingrevenge]

How cheap is cheap? One of our sponsors used to do a pretty good deal, probably plus postage it will be cheaper than buying locally in rip-off Britain

[Willdebeers]

How cheap is cheap? One of our sponsors does a pretty good deal, probably plus postage it will be cheaper than buying locally in rip-off Britain

I got one off amazon for £20.


Buy a QEV if you live in the UK. Here: http://www.technobotsonline.com/pneumat ... alves.html

You will want a 3/4" one.

Also, buy here for cheap pressure rated PVC in the UK: http://www.hendersons.co.uk/pipework2/

-Will

[jackssmirkingrevenge]

Buy a QEV if you live in the UK. Here: http://www.technobotsonline.com/pneumat ... alves.html

You will want a 3/4" one.

That will cost you £16.45 not including P&P

This one is £12 posted

Alternatively I hear you can get a pretty damn good custom made piston valve for just £49.99

[MrCrowley]

How cheap is cheap? One of our sponsors does a pretty good deal, probably plus postage it will be cheaper than buying locally in rip-off Britain

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