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A '''schrader''' valve, often called a "tire valve", "tank valve" or "sniffler valve" because schrader is a brand name, is used in [[hybrid launcher|hybrid]] and [[pneumatic launcher]]s to allow you to fill them with air. They are also used, less frequently, in [[combustion launcher]]s, to allow you to [[venting|vent]] them. | A '''schrader''' valve, often called a "tire valve", "tank valve" or "sniffler valve" because schrader is a brand name, is used in [[hybrid launcher|hybrid]] and [[pneumatic launcher]]s to allow you to fill them with air. They are also used, less frequently, in [[combustion launcher]]s, to allow you to [[venting|vent]] them. | ||
| − | These valves can be mounted in various ways, depending on the sub-variety that you purchase: | + | These valves can be mounted in various ways, depending on the sub-variety that you purchase:<br> |
| − | 1) Threaded into a [[tapping | tapped]] hole. | + | 1) Threaded into a [[tapping | tapped]] hole.<br> |
| − | 2) Clamped on both sides of the workpiece (as with some automotive valves). | + | 2) Clamped on both sides of the workpiece (as with some automotive valves).<br> |
| − | 3) Epoxied in place (as with weird or salvaged valves). | + | 3) Epoxied in place (as with weird or salvaged valves).<br> |
They accept the standard air chuck used to fill tires, allowing you to fill them with a standard bicycle pump. | They accept the standard air chuck used to fill tires, allowing you to fill them with a standard bicycle pump. | ||
Revision as of 21:19, 14 May 2007
A schrader valve, often called a "tire valve", "tank valve" or "sniffler valve" because schrader is a brand name, is used in hybrid and pneumatic launchers to allow you to fill them with air. They are also used, less frequently, in combustion launchers, to allow you to vent them.
These valves can be mounted in various ways, depending on the sub-variety that you purchase:
1) Threaded into a tapped hole.
2) Clamped on both sides of the workpiece (as with some automotive valves).
3) Epoxied in place (as with weird or salvaged valves).
They accept the standard air chuck used to fill tires, allowing you to fill them with a standard bicycle pump. Alternative valves exist, most notably the quick disconnect which is more expensive, but has a higher amount of flow.
