New 500psi Pump
It's been a while since I've built something so I thought I'd make a new pump that should take me past the 500psi mark. I wanted to create a simple check valve that I knew would work. I used to have blowouts at about 300ish psi with my old pump due to the check valve I made with washers, o rings and bolts.
As all of the old spudders know, I use compression fittings for just about everything so I thought I'd put that to use in the new check valve. I got a schrader valve and sleeved it in 12mm aluminum tubing. I just trimmed the rubber off the back and squeezed it in so it was an air tight fit. I drilled a nail through the back of the aluminum tubing and through the brass tubing inside the valve to prevent a blow out.
It was by far the quickest build I've done for a check valve. Because of it's simplicity I shouldn't have any problems (Don't jinx myself! )
Nothing much can be said about the pump head. I wanted to do the piston head out of aluminum rod but I had none around so hard wood did the trick
Thanks guys!
As all of the old spudders know, I use compression fittings for just about everything so I thought I'd put that to use in the new check valve. I got a schrader valve and sleeved it in 12mm aluminum tubing. I just trimmed the rubber off the back and squeezed it in so it was an air tight fit. I drilled a nail through the back of the aluminum tubing and through the brass tubing inside the valve to prevent a blow out.
It was by far the quickest build I've done for a check valve. Because of it's simplicity I shouldn't have any problems (Don't jinx myself! )
Nothing much can be said about the pump head. I wanted to do the piston head out of aluminum rod but I had none around so hard wood did the trick
Thanks guys!
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- spudtyrrant
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nice job first of all.
but i have used my copper 3/4 inch pump that i built last week to 450psi and haven't had a blowout yet it is the pump from gippetos tutorial.
also i'm wondering how your nail set-up prevents blowouts could you show me a diagram please.
btw what time is it there it's 12 o' clock where i live
edit: omg i'm stupid maybe i should pay attention to the drawings
but i have used my copper 3/4 inch pump that i built last week to 450psi and haven't had a blowout yet it is the pump from gippetos tutorial.
also i'm wondering how your nail set-up prevents blowouts could you show me a diagram please.
btw what time is it there it's 12 o' clock where i live
edit: omg i'm stupid maybe i should pay attention to the drawings
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Nice work, love the simplicity of the check valve
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yes i love the check valve idea its 11:01 pm here yea its late
My first 300 spud bux.
Thanks very much for the nice words .
I've added a diagram of the valve to the top of the page above the other pictures. Hope it helps!
Spudtyrant, The compression fitting keeps the aluminum tubing (outside of the valve) firmly in place but I was worried about the schrader valve blowing through the the tube. The nail is to prevent that from happening.
Cheers
I've added a diagram of the valve to the top of the page above the other pictures. Hope it helps!
Spudtyrant, The compression fitting keeps the aluminum tubing (outside of the valve) firmly in place but I was worried about the schrader valve blowing through the the tube. The nail is to prevent that from happening.
Cheers
Haha have to wait until pay day on wednesday then see how much I have left after paying my mechanic before I can hit bunnings to start it.
Im going to get myself a fridgy for a pump I think. Wow thats sick I have only ever seen copper there before. Is it in the plumbing section?
Btw your piston is a stunner mate congrats
Im going to get myself a fridgy for a pump I think. Wow thats sick I have only ever seen copper there before. Is it in the plumbing section?
Btw your piston is a stunner mate congrats
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Hey Mitch.
Nice job, ... as usual. 8)
Nice job, ... as usual. 8)
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I like the check valve design. Could i borrow the idea for my old pump? I have to make a new one seeing as though the pump shaft is sticking in my ceiling!
Yeah, it's that important.
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lol that SUX just make the check from gippeto's tutorial i have taken it to 450psi and let it sit over night more than once with no failure in the check or any leaks
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Maybe you guys remember the front teeth-broken upper jaw incident I had with a similar pump...
Still carry the mark of the nut in my cheek..\
That checkvalve used similar material to the olive to keep the checkvalve in position...It blew..
In my opinion the aluminium section could be blow right trough the fitting if the olive looses it's grip.
Well...I know compression fittings can hold quite a lot of pressure...just...make sure the entire aluminium section has NO way of blowing out.
I love the retro wooden piston!!
Still carry the mark of the nut in my cheek..\
That checkvalve used similar material to the olive to keep the checkvalve in position...It blew..
In my opinion the aluminium section could be blow right trough the fitting if the olive looses it's grip.
Well...I know compression fittings can hold quite a lot of pressure...just...make sure the entire aluminium section has NO way of blowing out.
I love the retro wooden piston!!
Gun Freak wrote:
Oh my friggin god stop being so awesome, that thing is pure kick ass. Most innovative and creative pneumatic that the files have ever come by!
Can't ask for a better compliment!!
Oh my friggin god stop being so awesome, that thing is pure kick ass. Most innovative and creative pneumatic that the files have ever come by!
Can't ask for a better compliment!!