Clear Combustion [new pics]
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 2:24 pm
So I haven't finished one of these in years but I finally decided to do so. I finished it just yesterday after well over a year and a half of "construction."
Here's some info and a parts list:
Chamber
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12" x 4" Clear sch40 PVC
4" Female Adapter
4" Female Coupling
4" x 3" Bushing
3" Cleanout Adapter
Barrels
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3' x 3"
3" Male Adapter
5' x 2.5"
3x2.5" Modified Bushing (No Lip for Breech Load)
3" Male Adapter
2" sch40
3"x2" Modified Bushing (No Lip for Breech Load)
3" Male Adapter
(The following three need to be completed, but will not be difficult)
1.5" sdr-21
1.5" sch40
1.25" sch40
LP Meter
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(2) 1/4" Close Nipple
(2) 1/2" x 1/4" Bushing
1/2" St Elbow
(2) 1/2" Ball Valve
1/2" x 6" sch80 clear PVC for the meter pipe
1/4" Tee
1/4" NPT 100psi Gauge
1/4" Male Hose Barb
1/4" Clear Braided Tubing
1/4" Male Q.D.
Ignition
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Stun gun
Alternate Pushbutton wired to custom Handle
(2) 2.5" x 5/16" NC Steel Bolts
(2) 3/8" Ring Terminals
(2) 5/16" Steel Washers
(2) 3/8" Neoprene O-Rings
(2) 5/16" Neoprene O-Rings
(2) 5/16" NC Steel Nuts
Features
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80mm Blue LED chamber fan
1/8" NPT Brass Plug w/2 holes to run wires
Toggle Switch Built into handle
LP/MAPP holder attached
***NO Hose Clamps***
Custom Handle
And finally some pictures:
Here we have a picture of the LP/MAPP meter, clear meter pipe, and chamber overall.
Notice the custom built handle
This Image really shows the blue light from the fan.
This thing is pretty heavy
Additional Views
A closeup of the electrodes. Notice the O-Rings that fully seal the chamber. Also, the bolts were ground to points.
Another view of the electrodes
Wouldn't YOU be smiling if you were holding it?
Please leave comments/suggestions.
Possible Future Upgrades
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Quick Connects for the Barrels
Shoulder Strap (Very likely considering how bulky and heavy it is)
Finish Extra Barrels (2"/1.5"/1.5" SDR-21/1.25")
Quick vent method (replace meter elbow with a tee and attach small ball valve)
(edit) I need to finish painting the other two barrels ill update the page when they are done. The one pictured is 3"
UPDATE
This is the 2.5" x 5' barrel for tennis balls. It is breech loaded. Red flames on a blue background.
Here's some info and a parts list:
Chamber
-----------------------------------------------------------------
12" x 4" Clear sch40 PVC
4" Female Adapter
4" Female Coupling
4" x 3" Bushing
3" Cleanout Adapter
Barrels
-----------------------------------------------------------------
3' x 3"
3" Male Adapter
5' x 2.5"
3x2.5" Modified Bushing (No Lip for Breech Load)
3" Male Adapter
2" sch40
3"x2" Modified Bushing (No Lip for Breech Load)
3" Male Adapter
(The following three need to be completed, but will not be difficult)
1.5" sdr-21
1.5" sch40
1.25" sch40
LP Meter
-----------------------------------------------------------------
(2) 1/4" Close Nipple
(2) 1/2" x 1/4" Bushing
1/2" St Elbow
(2) 1/2" Ball Valve
1/2" x 6" sch80 clear PVC for the meter pipe
1/4" Tee
1/4" NPT 100psi Gauge
1/4" Male Hose Barb
1/4" Clear Braided Tubing
1/4" Male Q.D.
Ignition
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Stun gun
Alternate Pushbutton wired to custom Handle
(2) 2.5" x 5/16" NC Steel Bolts
(2) 3/8" Ring Terminals
(2) 5/16" Steel Washers
(2) 3/8" Neoprene O-Rings
(2) 5/16" Neoprene O-Rings
(2) 5/16" NC Steel Nuts
Features
-----------------------------------------------------------------
80mm Blue LED chamber fan
1/8" NPT Brass Plug w/2 holes to run wires
Toggle Switch Built into handle
LP/MAPP holder attached
***NO Hose Clamps***
Custom Handle
And finally some pictures:
Here we have a picture of the LP/MAPP meter, clear meter pipe, and chamber overall.
Notice the custom built handle
This Image really shows the blue light from the fan.
This thing is pretty heavy
Additional Views
A closeup of the electrodes. Notice the O-Rings that fully seal the chamber. Also, the bolts were ground to points.
Another view of the electrodes
Wouldn't YOU be smiling if you were holding it?
Please leave comments/suggestions.
Possible Future Upgrades
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Quick Connects for the Barrels
Shoulder Strap (Very likely considering how bulky and heavy it is)
Finish Extra Barrels (2"/1.5"/1.5" SDR-21/1.25")
Quick vent method (replace meter elbow with a tee and attach small ball valve)
(edit) I need to finish painting the other two barrels ill update the page when they are done. The one pictured is 3"
UPDATE
This is the 2.5" x 5' barrel for tennis balls. It is breech loaded. Red flames on a blue background.