how well does non-pressure rated sch 40 pvc do?

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Fri Feb 09, 2007 1:46 am

im wondering if non pressure rated coextruded pvc is alright in pressure capabilities. i imagine it to be better than abs, but does anyone know about how well it can preform, and how much pressure does an average size combust cannon make?
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Fri Feb 09, 2007 2:06 am

40psi. It should be fine on a basic combustion if its thicker then DWV. But do not use it on a pneumatic
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Fri Feb 09, 2007 3:21 am

thanx man, do u know how much psi a reg combust might make, would using propane or butane be too much?
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Fri Feb 09, 2007 4:04 am

A basic combustion with hairspray your looking at 30-40psi. Thats why I put 40psi in my first post :P
A propane cannon with perfect fuel air ratio will spike at about 80-100psi.
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Fri Feb 09, 2007 5:50 am

lol, ok man, dont make me look too stupid
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Fri Feb 09, 2007 6:27 am

Was it the underlining? I just underlined them to make sure people read correctly and carefully. :P
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