schrader valve install

[NoHands]

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Gday guys
I'm looking to make a bait castor cause i'm a quadriplegic and I need carers to cast for me, I have made this (not glued yet)
I don't know how to put the schrader valve in any advice would be great.

Shane
http://www.higherthansuperman.com

[NoHands]

would this be sutible

[matti]

Welcome to spudfiles !

That schrader valve looks to be ok for at least up to some pressure. I believe most prefer to use threaded ones and tap a hole to part of the chamber in a place where there is a fitting and pipe so a double wall thickness area. This requires a drill + (probably) 1/8" pipe thread tap, so it requires more work and tools.

Edit: Here is one example of placing a schrader valve (it has threaded schrader valve):

https://www.spudtech.com/detail.asp?id=52

[cammyd32]

I have used schraders like that up to pressures far in exceeding what would be safe for PVC, so yes I believe it would be suitable, just make sure you tighten it up tight.

[Gun Freak]

Easiest way is to get a threaded (1/8" or 1/4" commonly) from a hardware store, then use the proper fittings, adapters, and bushings to get down to that size from your pvc!

Also, double check your fittings are NSF-PW and not DWV, especially that big reducer.

[NoHands]

how can I check that mate (the nsf-pw)

my old mans got me worried bout the thing blowin up but it should hold 70-100 psi fine shouldn't it?

[matti]

how can I check that mate (the nsf-pw)

my old mans got me worried bout the thing blowin up but it should hold 70-100 psi fine shouldn't it?

I don't know about your fittings because here in Finland we have different ones, but at the end of fitting there is normally a text that says if it's pressure rated etc.

[Gun Freak]

Like Matti said, check the end of the fittings on the small edge portion. It will say on there. I know a guy whose chamber blew in that pressure range because he was using DWV, so make sure it isn't. Those bell reducers aren't typically meant for pressure.

[NoHands]

hi @gun freak
what do you use instead of the bell reducer?
put on a end cap n screw into it?
thx

[matti]

hi @gun freak
what do you use instead of the bell reducer?
put on a end cap n screw into it?
thx

I know you pointed the question to Gunfreak but I'll just say that there is two type of reducers 1 is the bell reducer and second is a bushing reducer. Bushing reducers are the common type in pressure rated fittings.

Look this: https://youtu.be/WDd0jNj7kWE

And

Example of use: https://www.spudtech.com/detail.asp?id=52

Hope this helps 8)

[jackssmirkingrevenge]

Awesome project!

If you intend to use relatively low pressures (say 50 psi) you can install it the same way it's installed in an automotive tire.

Can I also suggest using a sprinkler valve instead of a ball valve, since it can be fired electronically you could rig up a switch that is much easier to activate.