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Inside of a Regulator

Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 5:38 pm
by mark.f
This post is just to stir up a few ideas, but this is what the inside of a cheap pressure regulator looks like.

Remind you of anything? Here's a hint: Hubb should know best. :wink:

Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 5:45 pm
by deathbyDWV
It looks like the inside of a sprinkler valve. Are you suggesting using it as one? If so, aren't they really small? Also can you post some pics of the other pieces?

Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 6:00 pm
by mark.f
*Ding ding ding ding ding*

For your insight, I will grant your request. :D

Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 6:33 pm
by deathbyDWV
Thanks but would it work as a sp valve with the parts it comes with or would you have to make some? I know it would take at least some modification.

Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 7:32 pm
by mark.f
Yes, you'd have to make a piston for it, most probably, or modify the diaphragm that comes with it.

Also, you'd have to cap it off with a cap made for pressure. I've found that 1" NPT caps fit on the external threads decently, and with some teflon should seal, but I haven't tested this at pressure yet.

Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 7:35 pm
by deathbyDWV
Ok thanks for the info. I might try this soon. :D

Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 7:43 pm
by mark.f
Just be careful with the cap. Like I said, all of this is untried.

Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 7:59 pm
by jonnyboy
I know spudding is innovation but the cheapest regulators I've seen are 15~20 dollars so you could get a sprinkler valve cheaper...

Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:17 pm
by deathbyDWV
The have cheap off-brand regs for five bucks sometimes. They are also alot smaller than sp valves and would be good for bb guns.

Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:43 pm
by theBOOM
I know spudding is innovation but the cheapest regulators I've seen are 15~20 dollars so you could get a sprinkler valve cheaper...
I got one for 8 dollars at my local plumbing shop :D

Btw thanks markf for this discovery I might try and see how this works :P

Re: Inside of a Regulator

Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 12:05 am
by THUNDERLORD
mark.f wrote:...Remind you of anything? Here's a hint: Hubb should know best. :wink:
I was going to say the carpet reminded me of a rice crispy treat at first.
Then I realised it was just nice berber(?) carpet. :( :P

Pretty cool find, somehow it could be modded into a high pressure valve(?) 8)

BTW, @Jonnyboy awesome sig!!! although a little spooky. :P 8)
EDIT: I recently had to get into a program(s) because of an assualt charge I hopefully won't go to jail for, and on the stupid paperwork, it had boxes for male, female, or "transgendered" :shock:
It was almost more shocking than the local yellow pages full page ad with bold letters that boast "Abortions up to 24 weeks"...I hate the stupid city I live in...But the law is like the three legged creatures of "war of the worlds" (not very good movie but...)... [/rant]

Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 12:46 am
by daccel
I just picked up one very similar today, then logged in to find this. Great minds must think alike 8). Hadn't thought about using it as a valve though. I wonder how much pressure it can take (minus plastic of course)?