pilot valves

Cannons powered by pneumatic pressure (compressed gas) using a valve or other release.
squidchicken
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hey guys I tried searching this up but probly noobed out and couldnt find anything related. need to know if i would get a good performance increase if I had a faster pilot valve, currently im using a ball valve, but i think its kinda weak. Any suggestions on the pilot valve, was thinking about a qev but i knda wanted something like mrr's DCV valve
http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/the-big ... 18897.html
but you need a rod and I dont have that sort of equipment to make one. any suggestions on a good pilot valve
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What type of gun are you trying to pilot? A ball valve should suit you fine on most things unless it a giant 4inch porter. What size is the gun and ball valve that you are using now?
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How much advantage depends on your main valve. A small ratio valve will remain closed until the pilot pressure is very low so it will pop open. A wide ratio valve needs a high flow pilot valve to prevent the valve from partially opening or closing right after it opens.

In a narrow ratio valve, too small of a pilot volume can hinder it opening all the way.

See the Wiki page on Piston valves
http://www.spudfiles.com/spud_wiki/inde ... ston_valve
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mmmm looks like I probly wont find any increase in performance then, mine only has a 15mm port so probly wont find any increase, thanks for the help
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