Here a pic with 3 layers paint and 2 layers of clearcoat.
I've modified the 3/4" union. I've flatten one side so it can get farther into the other side of the union.
For sealing I will use a O-ring. Perfect airtight.
The next thing I will do is searching a way to mount the tazer in place. I will also sleeve the ignition wires in black. I've got some sleeving over from casemodding.
Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2012 5:07 pm
by MrCrowley
You might find it easier to swap the union around as it is generally better to have the 'flat surface' half attached to the barrel. It will give more area for the burst disks to grip against and stop them from slipping out of the union.
That third gauge on the chamber, the one that reads 60 bar (presumably), is a waste as I'm pretty sure you wont be able to read peak chamber pressure with it. I remember DYI talking with another member (or was it you?) about it recently.
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 5:06 am
by airpress
Thx mr crowley for the tip. But do I have to swap the union? Because it works great now too.
I definitely need some ear protection. I did a 2x mix with 2 layers of cardboard. The bang is massive.(without barrel)
Vids and more pictures of building as soon I have time.
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 7:23 am
by Labtecpower
looking good there!
I definitely need some ear protection. I did a 2x mix with 2 layers of cardboard. The bang is massive.(without barrel)
watch out for your ears, things can get even louder when you up the mix
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 8:05 am
by airpress
A little video.
First i'm adding 2 times (pressure metered)propane(around 0.15bar if I remember correct) and then 1 bar of air. (2x mix)
I've mounted the barrel on and the bang is quieter.
After filling the cannon I was loosing my double quick connection. After some searching i've found it.
I definitely need to clean the gardenhouse.
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btw: I tested indoors because it was raining here
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 10:34 am
by Petitlu
cool!
you put the rupture disc that I advised you?
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 11:23 am
by airpress
Nope. I was using 2layers hard cardbord. I will use your type of disk when i go higher in mixes.
Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2013 5:21 am
by airpress
Hmmm, i'm thinking to throw this cannon away and start from the beginning.
The only 2 things I can say:
- the chamber will be 2" steel pipe 25cm long
- high voltage ignition
Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2013 1:52 pm
by mobile chernobyl
What ignition source do you think you will end up using?
