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safety levels using pvc Pipe
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 8:11 am
by jsefcik
For us who have built cannons using pvc pipe as an air chamber, and i know they are as safe as you make them, and pvc pipe isnt like metal and cant take super high pressures, Whats the highest amount of pressure some of you have put into pvc pipe? Or have tested in a safe matter(in a lab or another safe way) just curious thanks guys
Re: safety levels using pvc Pipe
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 12:52 pm
by vng21092
I've gone up to 400 PSI with schedule 40 1/2'' PVC and nothing happened. Though on the side of it, it says its rated for 700 but I never tested it to that extent.
Re: safety levels using pvc Pipe
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 6:16 pm
by jackssmirkingrevenge
Stick to rated pressures.
I made an 8x hybrid using 3/4" PVC pipe, it didn't blow up but I still wouldn't recommend it.
Re: safety levels using pvc Pipe
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 7:48 pm
by jsefcik
Im just curious cause i built a compressor from an old fridge and i have 1 1/2 pvc chamber for my one small gun i wanted to see how high i could go but i wanted to know from others ahead of time, i go no higher then 100 on my all my guns im a safety freak