Air Gun Mk. 2

Show us your pneumatic spud gun! Discuss pneumatic (compressed gas) powered potato guns and related accessories. Valve types, actuation, pipe, materials, fittings, compressors, safety, gas choices, and more.
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Sun Sep 09, 2007 2:43 am

holy stein grenade that is massive i like thisinvite me over after athletics
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Sun Sep 09, 2007 3:16 am

well it's not that massive,
and PM me for stuff like that
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Sun Sep 09, 2007 4:14 am

rhys_pesantsrevolt wrote:that is massive i like thisinvite me over after athletics
not talking about the contents of his underwear I hope :D
hectmarr wrote:You have to make many weapons, because this field is long and short life
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Sun Sep 09, 2007 4:24 am

jackssmirkingrevenge wrote:
rhys_pesantsrevolt wrote:that is massive i like thisinvite me over after athletics
not talking about the contents of his underwear I hope :D
Redcoat wrote:well it's not that massive,
and PM me for stuff like that
Okay, What the hell is going on here :wink:
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Sun Sep 09, 2007 4:28 am

MrCrowley wrote:Okay, What the hell is going on here :wink:
You see, *that* is why people should take the trouble to edit their pictures :D
hectmarr wrote:You have to make many weapons, because this field is long and short life
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Sun Sep 09, 2007 8:52 am

Guys, this is going way bad...please...refrain! :?

:D
really good quote/phrase here
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Mon Sep 10, 2007 5:16 am

jackssmirkingrevenge wrote:
rhys_pesantsrevolt wrote:that is massive i like thisinvite me over after athletics
not talking about the contents of his underwear I hope :D
That is a classic LOL. You make me laugh.No it soesnn't have anything to do with the contents of my underpants.

And yes this is drifting off-topic.

AND THERE NOT MY UNDERPANTS THEY ARE MY PYJAMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!! :evil:
(They're just in a curled up pile).
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Mon Sep 10, 2007 5:36 am

Redcoat wrote:AND THERE NOT MY UNDERPANTS THEY ARE MY PYJAMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!! :evil:
(They're just in a curled up pile).
There's a lesson to be learnt here children, and I shall state it in netspeak so all will comprehend:

CROP UR F0T0Z & NO 1 WILL THINK U R GAY LOL!!!11!!11eleven!!

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hectmarr wrote:You have to make many weapons, because this field is long and short life
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Tue Sep 11, 2007 3:22 am

yes, well can we please get back on topic? :roll: .

A quick question.

What would the life expectancy of a sprinkler valve be?

Bearing in mind that the one I'm using is about 8 years old and i practically dug it out of the ground to get.(I had to clean it).
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Tue Sep 11, 2007 4:10 am

What I'd be concerned about it the integrity of the diaphragm, but as long as you keep it clean and lubed it should last you quite a few more firings.
hectmarr wrote:You have to make many weapons, because this field is long and short life
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Tue Sep 11, 2007 4:42 am

jackssmirkingrevenge wrote:What I'd be concerned about it the integrity of the diaphragm
Well that is what I'm also concerned about, so i unscrew the sprinkler valve and inspect and clean it regularly.
I just wanted to know the lifespan.
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Tue Sep 11, 2007 4:47 am

I'd say at least a few years if you keep it under 135psi.
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Tue Sep 11, 2007 5:12 am

well i do.
BTW, is that the actual rating for the sprinkler valve?
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Tue Sep 11, 2007 5:19 am

They are different between models. Mine is rated to 1mPa, which is 10BAR, which is 1000kPa, which is 100,000Pa which is 145psi :P
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Tue Sep 11, 2007 5:21 am

Cool, I might try and read the small writing on the side of the sprinkler valve and see what mine is.
I have never actually taken it up further than 70psi.
At 70psi it leaks slightly so i try to avoid going higher,besides you get enough carnage :twisted: .
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