sprinkler valves.
hi
im new to this forum and i have been searching through the forum and i cant seen to find a post on whether u can use any sprinkler valve or do i have to use the orbit master, cause i cant find it
also is anyone can tell me where i can buy sprinkler value and a blow gun valve.? in singapore
thanks
im new to this forum and i have been searching through the forum and i cant seen to find a post on whether u can use any sprinkler valve or do i have to use the orbit master, cause i cant find it
also is anyone can tell me where i can buy sprinkler value and a blow gun valve.? in singapore
thanks
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You can visit one of our benevolent sponsors for a very good deal on a ready modded valve
hectmarr wrote:You have to make many weapons, because this field is long and short life
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Probably, drop an email to sgort and find out.
hectmarr wrote:You have to make many weapons, because this field is long and short life
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Most types can be used for spudguns purposes, head down to your local hardware/gardening supplies store and find out which models are available, you'll get an answer from the forum
hectmarr wrote:You have to make many weapons, because this field is long and short life
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You might want to contact limbeh, he's a forum member also in Singapore.
hectmarr wrote:You have to make many weapons, because this field is long and short life
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There are other options, you could make a piston valve which is a bit more involved, or even use a simple ball valve which can be spring loaded for better opening time and accuracy. It depends what sort of launcher you're looking to make. If it's small calibre, even using a blowgun directly can work.
It's important that you understand the operating principles, this will then allow you to transfer the designs to the construction techniques and materials available to you.
It's important that you understand the operating principles, this will then allow you to transfer the designs to the construction techniques and materials available to you.
hectmarr wrote:You have to make many weapons, because this field is long and short life
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In terms of pressure, it will hold, but what barrel will you be using? If it's airsoft/airgun pellets and you're using a long barrel then a blowgun will be just fine, but if you're planning on firing larger projectiles - golfballs, marbles etc. - you'll need something better.
hectmarr wrote:You have to make many weapons, because this field is long and short life
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The Question is whether the sprinkler valve will hold up...Your average sprinkler valve isn't usually taken much past 120psi.nosnik wrote: you think the blowgun valve will hold up?)
Pyro Ninja wrote:The Question is whether the sprinkler valve will hold up...Your average sprinkler valve isn't usually taken much past 120psi.nosnik wrote: you think the blowgun valve will hold up?)
i read some where in this forum that the average sprinkler valve can withstand more the 160 psi