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Epoxy vs oily barrel
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:27 am
by josephlys
Without putting too much thought into it, I epoxied a check-valve in my air-chamber without first cleaning the grease out. I did casually wipe it with my fingers though, but I don't think that counts. Can it still take 100psi without coming lose, it seems to be sturdily stuck in place but I'm not 100% sure it will effectively handle the high psi. What do you think??
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:46 am
by jackssmirkingrevenge
if you epoxied a threaded or heavily roughened part, it shouldn't be that much of a problem. If not, I would redo it.
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 11:08 am
by cammyd32
Do a hydrostatic test of it before using it for gas, and if it moves at 100psi then you know it isn't up to the job
But strength of the joint really depends on what epoxy you're using though, have a careful look at the packaging or Google the brand etc, that might yield some answers as to it's strength.
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 11:33 am
by josephlys
It's a set in 5min Steel epoxy. Would pressing down with 100lbs body weight simulate the 100psi?
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 5:18 pm
by Gun Freak
Just pressurize it while standing on the other side
Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 6:05 pm
by Marffy
Yeah. Just remotely fill it to at least 100 (150 or 200 to test its limits) and see if it shoots out