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springs and where to find them.

Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 6:03 am
by nosnik
ok guys i really need help for this. im looking for a spring i can use in a spring loaded ball valve set up and i have wrecked my brains trying to find out where i can buy one. anyone know of a cheap common (easy to find) item where i can find one?
any help will be much appreciated! :oops:

Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 7:07 am
by Crna Legija
if you live in oz bunning sells them i would say the all hardwear shops would sell them aswell

Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 7:29 am
by inonickname
Most hardware and DIY stores will carry a selection of individual springs in individual poly bags for applications like gates, doors etc. Most places will even have a board with the springs on them to make getting the right one easier.

Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 7:44 am
by nosnik
i live in singapore. ill try the hardware shop tmr thanks! :) oh and i found a pdf file that explains pvc pipe ratings. http://www.cn.piping.georgfischer.com/g ... AA8D2B66E3


[edit] ok so i found the spring! how ever i might not that the proper on . wat i found was a hammock spring its large and heavy duty. i bought it and im going to try it out. :)

[edit] ok the spring i bought was totally useless >_> 3 bucks..

Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 8:52 am
by joepage2008x2
When I once made my spring-loaded ball valve for my launcher I couldnt be bothered to look for a spring, a great alternative is the inside of bungee cord (elastic) - it worked great.

There is always ebay

Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:18 am
by nosnik
not everyone has a credit card. :cry: ill try to look for an alternative.. thanks guys.

Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:26 am
by deathbyDWV
Look at the hardware store for a screen door spring. Like this one...
http://www.thegreathardwarestore.com/Pr ... click=2744

Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:30 am
by nosnik
ohhhh!! tyty death! that would help! thanks

Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:34 am
by jackssmirkingrevenge
How about a big mousetrap:)

Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 10:26 am
by velocity3x
Lowes / Home Depot sells an assorted package of springs.

Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 10:47 am
by nosnik
LOL thanks guys! how ever we dont have home depot or lowes..

Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 3:14 pm
by clemsonguy1125