Here are a few pics of the first prototype. I have temorarily put a Shrader valve in the back of it to fill it up to 100 psi with my tire inflator air compressor. The PVC is all schedule 40 rated 220psi or above. I am just waiting on one final thread adapter to hook up my Palmer rock reg with a CO2 tank.
So far, filled to 100 psi, I can fire a potato chunk about 150 yards into the ocean. So, for my paintballing purposes, I will probably chrono it filled with 50 paintballs in a Sabot and then with a medium sized paint grenade as well. I am guessing I won't need much more than 80 psi, judging by the muzzle velocity I got on that potato.
If anyone is wondering, I am using the Orbit Jar-top 1" sprinkler valve trigger modified as according to this excellent guide here:
http://thehalls-in-bfe.com/GGDT/library ... 1_mod.html
Not sure who made that guide, but it is perfect and I wouldn't be surprised if they are a member here...
Best (or cheapest and easiest) way to regulate a 20oz CO2
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The man, the legend.Humancarpentry wrote:Not sure who made that guide, but it is perfect and I wouldn't be surprised if they are a member here...
Basic but well put together

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I'll likely encase the grenades in a very simple cardboard sabot. With my old combustion cannon, I just used a dixie cup, which worked well. Most paint grenades are pretty durable as they are made from latex tubing.