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question for a sprinkler valve

Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 2:50 pm
by pat123
if i have a 4" chamber go into a 1" sprinkler valve and then a 2.5" barrel
will the valve be able to release the pressure fast enough?

ok thanks i just wasn't sure if it woud release air fast enough since it is only 1 inch

1in is the biggest I have seen

Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 2:54 pm
by jrrdw
Yes, s prinkler valves make pretty good main valves, you should mod it for better preformance, and a cooler looking trigger.

Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 4:08 pm
by benstern
A 1" valve most likely will not be sufficient. Try at least a 1.5" valve.

Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 4:18 pm
by allthingsgo2
The bigger the valve the better the flow so bigger is way better.

Good luck & Happy Shooting

Colin

Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 4:21 pm
by A-98
well, there isnt much of a diff in the internals of a 3/4 vs. a 1", the only diff is the porting.

but i would go for a 1.5 like ben said.

Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 4:24 pm
by lukemc
do sprinkler valves fit pvc or copper pipe?

Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 4:45 pm
by pyromaniac
they should fit both. i have mine on pvc.

Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 4:49 pm
by lukemc
so you can just solvent weld them and it will work fine? they dont sell them i 1/2'' do they i looked but couldnt find em

Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 4:53 pm
by pyromaniac
no sprinklers don't come in 1/2. you don't solvent weld a sprinkler you put teflon tape around 2 male treads. thread em in and solvent weld those to your pipe.

Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 10:31 am
by Matheusilla
Use two 1" modded valves, that would look cool.