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pneumatic end cap question

Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 4:00 pm
by pat123
is it ok to use screw in fittings for the bushings and the end cap on a pneumatic gun. all I have seen people use are the slid in fittings.

thanks

Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 4:08 pm
by turbohacker
If I understand you correctly, than yes. You do mean a male treaded adapter with a plug, right?

If I misunderstood than please enlighten me with some pictures, Im a pretty visual person.

Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 4:14 pm
by pat123
yes that is what I mean thanks for the quick reply i just did not know if they could hold that much pressure

Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 4:14 pm
by Modderxtrordanare
If I understand your question correctly, then yes, you can use threaded plugs and fittings. Just make sure to apply some teflon tape or pipe dope of some kind to retain pressure. :)

Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 4:18 pm
by paaiyan
Yeap, you should be good to go, just use teflon and some kind of sealer would help as well.

Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 6:29 pm
by potatoflinger
Just remember not to use dwv, because that is what most cleanout caps are.

Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 6:30 pm
by Modderxtrordanare
potatoflinger wrote:Just remember not to use dwv, because that is what most cleanout caps are.
Correct, make sure you use NSF-PW threaded plugs. (or caps)