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by ThumbzUpTheoden
Thu Jan 01, 2009 9:37 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Two questions from a new cannon builder
Replies: 34
Views: 6049

That is an ingenious design for a lower power compressor, as most people will be able to use it. The only reason I have an air compressor is for pressurizing my in-ground sprinkler system and filling tires, oh yeah, and shooting spuds...
by ThumbzUpTheoden
Thu Jan 01, 2009 9:32 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Pressure needed
Replies: 1
Views: 684

Pressure needed

I recently made a golf ball barrel for my pneumatic and was wondering at what different pressures people shoot golf balls at.
by ThumbzUpTheoden
Thu Jan 01, 2009 9:29 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: CO2 Gauge?
Replies: 14
Views: 2298

Co2 in a 12 gram cylinder is NOT even close to 900psi. What are you guys smoking??? Even the paintball cylinders are well below that. Edit by MrC: After a few hateful emails from this guy, he has finally acknowledged he is wrong. Apparently he made the above claim on a whim with no evidence or knowl...
by ThumbzUpTheoden
Thu Jan 01, 2009 9:25 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: problem with sprinkler valve
Replies: 6
Views: 1220

If it still leaks after you connect it to the compressor, try making the equalization hole smaller. I put epoxy over mine and then made the hole with a pin in the epoxy before it hardened.
by ThumbzUpTheoden
Thu Jan 01, 2009 9:18 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Leak problem
Replies: 9
Views: 2406

If that is an end cap(which it looks like one) cut it of get a reducer bushing(looks like it is 2" to 1") and put the barrel in that. Then it won't leak.
by ThumbzUpTheoden
Thu Jan 01, 2009 9:09 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Soda bottle or PVC?
Replies: 35
Views: 7043

sch.40 PVC does NOT explode at 100psi first of all. If you will be operating the gun at higher than maybe 25 or 30 psi, you really should be using a PVC airtank. I shoot potatoes out of mine and I have about a 3.5ft 2" chamber that REALLY puts a lot of air behind the spud. 1ft of 2" PVC is not enoug...
by ThumbzUpTheoden
Sat Sep 27, 2008 1:57 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Sprinkler Valve Trouble
Replies: 6
Views: 1616

I fixed it. It was because the equalization hole was way to big. Now my cannon works like a charm. Powerfull as hell
by ThumbzUpTheoden
Thu Sep 25, 2008 9:42 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Sprinkler Valve Trouble
Replies: 6
Views: 1616

Sprinkler Valve Trouble

I've read the entire topic on sprinkler valve troubleshooting and still my modded valve leaks all the air out of the blowgun. Any other ideas would be much appreciated because I am using a 1" ball valve in the mean time and it isn't phenomenal. :?