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by redchigh
Sat Oct 06, 2007 11:24 pm
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: Seperating pure Ether from starter fluid-
Replies: 27
Views: 16097

Actually, I modified a spray nozzle to release close to a specific amount of liquid in the chamber, close the lid, fan the chamber, and BOOM. Lately though, I dont seperate it. I just take the CO2 out of the can and use the heptaine/ether mix. Actually, the ether forms oxides (it reacts with oxygen ...
by redchigh
Sat Sep 29, 2007 4:52 pm
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: Making the process a bit easier
Replies: 22
Views: 5521

A computer exhaust fan on a 9volt battery works great for me *shrug*
by redchigh
Sat Sep 29, 2007 4:40 pm
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: Seperating pure Ether from starter fluid-
Replies: 27
Views: 16097

Well I actually got the directions from a drug-use web site... and thats how they seperate the ether to get a high off of it... I hate to say it, but drug-users are ingenius when it comes to their drugs... (If only they would quit the drugs and turn to a more productive thing like spudding [like me ...
by redchigh
Sat Sep 29, 2007 8:25 am
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: Seperating pure Ether from starter fluid-
Replies: 27
Views: 16097

Seperating pure Ether from starter fluid-

I've had questions, so here you go. I spray starter fluid in a clear bag with cold water- The hexane/heptaine mixes with the water. Tie off the bag, and cut the bottom corner. Drain out the BOTTOM layer, the clear liquid in the middle is Ether. Here's a diagram. ------------------------- | C02 (or p...
by redchigh
Sat Sep 29, 2007 8:21 am
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: What's your FoC? (Fuel of Choice)
Replies: 10
Views: 2282

What's your FoC? (Fuel of Choice)

No oxygen allowed, whats your favorite (reasonably economical) fuel?

List your favorite fuel, and why.

I like Ether.
See the link here-
http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... tml#121837
by redchigh
Thu Sep 13, 2007 3:19 pm
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: Pure Ether as fuel... Dangerous?
Replies: 14
Views: 3120

Pure Ether as fuel... Dangerous?

Okay- I think I know how to seperate Ether from Starter Fluid, and put it in a pump spray bottle.
The starter fluid is propelled by CO2 and I think aerosol is screwy (to measure). Would it be Suicide to use it in a cannon?
by redchigh
Thu Sep 13, 2007 2:46 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: Free Asetlyne and Oxygen tanks :)
Replies: 10
Views: 2429

Be gentle with them. You don't know how old they are and weather can take a toll on the metal. Wouldn't want ya to blow yourself up.

(If you do, can I have your cannon?)
by redchigh
Sun Sep 09, 2007 3:28 pm
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: blowdryer = spudgun chamber fan and ignition source?
Replies: 4
Views: 1439

Well the blowdryers are gonna be sold in a yard sale for 2.00.... so I'm not losing anything :)

Would anyone know how to modify (or where to find information on modifying) the ionizer.... What would I need to do to make a spark gap out of an ionizer?
by redchigh
Sun Sep 09, 2007 2:18 pm
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: blowdryer = spudgun chamber fan and ignition source?
Replies: 4
Views: 1439

blowdryer = spudgun chamber fan and ignition source?

Alright. I'm making these topics because I have a couple extra hairdryers and I was gonna shred one if it would work. I think converting it to DC would be easy, but would the fan work? (I have a 2-ft long 4'' diameter combustion chamber, so I think a fan would help.) I don't know if it's brushless- ...
by redchigh
Sun Sep 02, 2007 8:02 pm
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: Flex-Lighter: Simple $9 ignition method?
Replies: 3
Views: 1583

Flex-Lighter: Simple $9 ignition method?

My mother-in-law used to have one of these, and I remembered it... I recently saw it in wal-mart for 9.00. I figure it would be easier to click than a BBQ ignitor... Might keep the BBQ as a backup... I was thinking, drill a hole in the chamber (middle for power or end for safety) Epoxy the end for a...
by redchigh
Tue Aug 21, 2007 9:39 pm
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: A few questions- (a new fuel?)
Replies: 4
Views: 1310

Oh one more thing- will tape (I was thinking heat-resistant foil tape or high-strength duct) keep pvc from shattering in as many splinters?

I'll probably do it anyway to keep sunlight from it (I heard it degrades PVC)
by redchigh
Tue Aug 21, 2007 9:28 pm
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: A few questions- (a new fuel?)
Replies: 4
Views: 1310

A few questions- (a new fuel?)

I was looking around wal-mart and saw something called 3-2-1 Dry. It's used to dry nail polish, fake nails, etc. It's three main ingrediants are: Propane, Butane, Alcohol. Think it would work as a fuel? :twisted: My friend reccomends Carb starter fluid- think it will burst the gun? What would you re...