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| spudnik11 |
 Posted: 12/28/2007 19:49 PM Post subject: |
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| Sorry if this is a late post, but if you dont want to stick a hose in it, do you just put a blowgun in there? Sorry if this sounds like a stupid question. |
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| MrCrowley |
| Posted: 12/28/2007 21:27 PM Post subject: |
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| spudnik11 wrote: | | Sorry if this is a late post, but if you dont want to stick a hose in it, do you just put a blowgun in there? Sorry if this sounds like a stupid question. |
It's alright to post in a dead topic like this if you have something useful to say. Since this topic probably will never die, asking questions is fine.
If you had looked at more then 5 pneumatic guns that use sprinkler valves, you would have your answer. Which is yes, you just tap the blow gun straight in. |
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| TwitchTheAussie |
| Posted: 01/01/2008 23:08 PM Post subject: |
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| My question is I have one that has a guide rod straight down the middle and its attached to the top. Do I just drill straight through it or something else? |
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| Carlman |
| Posted: 01/01/2008 23:13 PM Post subject: |
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| did u get it from Bunnings for like 20$, i just drilled to one side of it, but remember to make the inside of the blowgun thread flush with the inside plastic as i didnt do this on my first and it cut the diaphragm |
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| TwitchTheAussie |
| Posted: 01/01/2008 23:54 PM Post subject: |
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Yep bunnings for $24.95. And thanks mate. Appreciate it  |
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| The_Crow681 |
| Posted: 02/27/2008 16:48 PM Post subject: |
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| Howmuch does that model of Orbit sprinkler valve usualy cost? AUD that is. Because I don't seem to be able to find one anywhere so I was thinking of buying one online, and I dont have any price comparisson. |
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| The_Crow681 |
| Posted: 02/28/2008 4:30 AM Post subject: |
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| I know i will probably get blasted for this, and the answer is really obvious but i couldn't find it so here goes. What is the purpose of a sprinkler valve? Why not use a ball valve? I noticed it is electrical, how do you use it? I hope you can be nice to a noob and help me out |
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| Hubb |
| Posted: 02/28/2008 4:33 AM Post subject: |
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You couldn't find it? WTF?
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The purpose of said valve is to increase open time. It allows for a much faster opening time than a ball valve. It can be modded to increase it even further.
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| jackssmirkingrevenge |
| Posted: 02/28/2008 4:36 AM Post subject: |
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| The_Crow681 wrote: | | What is the purpose of a sprinkler valve? Why not use a ball valve? I noticed it is electrical, how do you use it? I hope you can be nice to a noob and help me out |
*blast*
you could have checked the Wiki.
You can modify a sprinkler valve to be actuated manually instead of electrically, and in turn give much better performance. The major advantage over a ball valve is much better opening time which translates into better performance. It's also much more comfortable to use if you want to actually aim your launcher at something. |
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| The_Crow681 |
| Posted: 02/28/2008 22:30 PM Post subject: |
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Thankyou guys very much, it's been a great help. I am just generally not very good at looking for things... But I understand now - It's much appreciated  |
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| bigbob12345 |
| Posted: 02/28/2008 22:36 PM Post subject: |
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| there is another member that I dont know is active anymore with the same avatar called spudthud i think. |
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| LikimysCrotchus5 |
| Posted: 02/28/2008 22:41 PM Post subject: |
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Spudthug, to be correct.
he hasnt been here for a while. |
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| NO_NAME |
| Posted: 02/28/2008 23:20 PM Post subject: |
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| I finnaly got around to modding my sprinkler valve and it made a hella lot of diffrence. |
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| Shango |
| Posted: 03/07/2008 15:34 PM Post subject: |
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I wonder if anyone out there can assist me
I went to my Rainbird dealer, here in Buffalo (No one else carries these valves) and he could not help me without a part number (He showed me a wharehouse full of yalves and fittings).
Neither can the Watermaster web site, they also need a part number.
Would those of you who have used these recommended valves be so kind as to lookup the p/n for me?
Thanks in advance, Spudsters!
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| BigGrib |
| Posted: 03/07/2008 16:34 PM Post subject: |
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| Go look up Irritol Valves. How can you not find a sprinkler valve, walk into your local home depot go to the irrigation section and find the sprinkler valves dude very very simple |
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