SpudFiles

hi
im new to this forum and i have been searching through the forum and i cant seen to find a post on whether u can use any sprinkler valve or do i have to use the orbit master, cause i cant find it


also is anyone can tell me where i can buy sprinkler value and a blow gun valve.? in singapore


thanks

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thanks but can i mail order this to singapore?

Probably, drop an email to sgort and find out.

thanks for the tip but i still would like to know if i can use any type of sprinkler valve for air guns.

due to the fact i have to get the stuff within 2 or 3 days.

Most types can be used for spudguns purposes, head down to your local hardware/gardening supplies store and find out which models are available, you'll get an answer from the forum

thanks~ now i need to find out which hardware shop sells this stuff... the two shops i went to did not stock sprinkler valves or blowgun valves -.-

You might want to contact limbeh, he's a forum member also in Singapore.

oh yes. i found him and did inquire about the valves. is there any other valve i can use to replace the sprinkler valve for the same effect that the sprinkler valve is used?

There are other options, you could make a piston valve which is a bit more involved, or even use a simple ball valve which can be spring loaded for better opening time and accuracy. It depends what sort of launcher you're looking to make. If it's small calibre, even using a blowgun directly can work.

It's important that you understand the operating principles, this will then allow you to transfer the designs to the construction techniques and materials available to you.

im going to make mine a single shot rifle and to hold just up to 150 - 170 psi . you think the blowgun valve will hold up? cause if so it would make my life much easier

In terms of pressure, it will hold, but what barrel will you be using? If it's airsoft/airgun pellets and you're using a long barrel then a blowgun will be just fine, but if you're planning on firing larger projectiles - golfballs, marbles etc. - you'll need something better.

nosnik wrote: you think the blowgun valve will hold up?)

The Question is whether the sprinkler valve will hold up...Your average sprinkler valve isn't usually taken much past 120psi.

yup long barrel. i did check and apparently i can use a garden hose gun as it can withstand the pressure from the air chamber of 160psi im thinking of small darts or pellets now all i need is to make a bolt loading system for the ammo

Pyro Ninja wrote:

nosnik wrote: you think the blowgun valve will hold up?)

The Question is whether the sprinkler valve will hold up...Your average sprinkler valve isn't usually taken much past 120psi.

i read some where in this forum that the average sprinkler valve can withstand more the 160 psi