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Propane ratio

Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 12:39 am
by patchystar04
I have a new gun and I hate cleaning hairspray :( so i want to use propane My dad won't trust me with a metered system cuz then the tank is with the gun so i have to do manual injection (welding torch in chamber) so how long would i need to hold the thing in there (in seconds)if my chamber is 3''X13.5'' and the barrel is 1.5''X36'' help would be much appreciated :D

Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 3:13 pm
by frankrede
About 10 seconds.
Your dad is not thinking right.
You need a ball valve atleast for a direct injection.

Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 3:32 pm
by MisterSteve124
What he's trying to say is his dad doesn't want the propane tank to be attached to the gun incase his explodes which is reasonable.

Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 5:17 pm
by patchystar04
absolutly Mr steve yup after a couple tries i found 6/7 seconds works perfect Way more powerful (and cleaner) than dumb old hairspray
PS i used a camppping type gas thingy and a valve from this little gas grill so if you used a real torch it may be different

Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 8:31 pm
by boilingleadbath
I point out that you could build an off-boardp (detached) propane meter... many people have done so, as it can provide services to multiple launchers (thus saving money).

Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 7:19 pm
by patchystar04
aahhhh idk this direct inject. works fine and i use it on my mini too so its fine are you talking about the thing with the shrader? valve on it?? i thought of that but don't wanna drill any more on it??? is it worth it ???