Barrel Sealing Piston Valve Question

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M.J.P.
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Fri Aug 14, 2009 9:11 pm

OK thanks guys.
AngryChauncey wrote:Ok yeah that makes sense. I went ahead today and used the 1" sprinkler valve just to be safe. But now I can't get the piston to seal. :?
You might be having the same problem as me.

Also would an extra rubber seal on the seat help or probably just get blown off (with approx. 120 PSI)?
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Fri Aug 14, 2009 9:22 pm

id say the more the better ,a thicker rubber at the base will result in less stress when the piston hits back
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Sat Aug 15, 2009 8:34 pm

I went over to my nieghbor's house who is an engineer and he made it as close to 90* as it's ever going to get. I'm still waiting on the glue to dry to try it out, and yes I have a compressor so I hope the sealing face makes a big difference. Thanks for all the advice :lol:
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