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Wed Jun 27, 2007 11:32 pm

I bought some 4" sch.40 PVC and it is pressure rated at 110psi. Im wondering if anyone knows if that is just the standard for clear PVC and if thats enough of a pressure rating for a propane fueled launcher?
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Wed Jun 27, 2007 11:41 pm

That will be fine for a combustion cannon. BTW I love your username!
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Wed Jun 27, 2007 11:41 pm

as long as its a standard combustion (not a hybrid) the peak pressure should be about 60psi, so your pipe should be just fine. now i dont know if thast the standard rating for clear pvc. i think my normal 4" pipe is rated to 220psi if thats any help to you
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Wed Jun 27, 2007 11:46 pm

Cool, I figured it was fine but I want to be 100%. Thanks for your help.
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Thu Jun 28, 2007 2:35 am

I have an all clear combustion made from acrylic, hasn't missed a beat.
Your pvc should be fark loads stronger than acrylic>

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Thu Jun 28, 2007 10:34 am

Where did you get clear pvc? I want some of that for my cannon (when it gets built :roll: ).
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Thu Jun 28, 2007 10:48 am

Spedy wrote:Where did you get clear pvc? I want some of that for my cannon (when it gets built :roll: ).
just google it there are tons of sites out therer that sell it
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