Difference between revisions of "Cannon construction"

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* [[Solvent welding]] [http://www.burntlatke.com/weld.html correctly]
 
* [[Solvent welding]] [http://www.burntlatke.com/weld.html correctly]
 
* Using pipe of the proper pressure rating, eg. sch 80 in a [[Hybrid Cannon]].
 
* Using pipe of the proper pressure rating, eg. sch 80 in a [[Hybrid Cannon]].
* Only [[tapping|tap]] though a double layer of pipe where the pipe and a fitting is joined(for bolts, pressure gauges) .
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* Only [[tapping|tap]] through a double layer of pipe where the pipe and a fitting is joined(for bolts, pressure gauges) .
  
 
Under no circumstances WHAT SO EVER should you use [[cell-core]] or unsleeved thinwall [[PVC]] pipe.
 
Under no circumstances WHAT SO EVER should you use [[cell-core]] or unsleeved thinwall [[PVC]] pipe.
  
 
See also: [[:Category:Construction materials]], [[:Category:Construction methods]]
 
See also: [[:Category:Construction materials]], [[:Category:Construction methods]]

Revision as of 04:54, 8 November 2005

It is important to construct your launchers with care. This includes:

  • Using pressure rated (NSF-PW or NSF-61) fittings and pipe, especialy in a pneumatic cannon.
  • Solvent welding correctly
  • Using pipe of the proper pressure rating, eg. sch 80 in a Hybrid Cannon.
  • Only tap through a double layer of pipe where the pipe and a fitting is joined(for bolts, pressure gauges) .

Under no circumstances WHAT SO EVER should you use cell-core or unsleeved thinwall PVC pipe.

See also: Category:Construction materials, Category:Construction methods