3 sprinkler valves?!!?!

Show us your pneumatic spud gun! Discuss pneumatic (compressed gas) powered potato guns and related accessories. Valve types, actuation, pipe, materials, fittings, compressors, safety, gas choices, and more.
d.marty
Private
Private
Posts: 17
Joined: Tue Apr 19, 2011 6:57 pm

Fri Mar 08, 2013 3:19 pm

So I am building a new pneumatic. I will eventually be buying a supah valve. However for the time being I want to get this project of the ground. So I've been doing a little research and I found a Canon on X inventions.com that has two sprinkler valves. Would there be any cons to me just throwing 3 sprinkler valves on?
jsefcik
Sergeant 2
Sergeant 2
Posts: 1138
Joined: Tue Jun 07, 2011 10:11 am

Fri Mar 08, 2013 3:26 pm

d.marty wrote:So I am building a new pneumatic. I will eventually be buying a supah valve. However for the time being I want to get this project of the ground. So I've been doing a little research and I found a Canon on X inventions.com that has two sprinkler valves. Would there be any cons to me just throwing 3 sprinkler valves on?
Sprinkler valves make a quick fun first gun , they work great for pilots but why 3 on one gun???

I would personaly suggest getting a dust collector valves little pricy but a a lot more powerful nd more powa!!!!
d.marty
Private
Private
Posts: 17
Joined: Tue Apr 19, 2011 6:57 pm

Fri Mar 08, 2013 3:27 pm

Can you point me in the right direction?
jsefcik
Sergeant 2
Sergeant 2
Posts: 1138
Joined: Tue Jun 07, 2011 10:11 am

Fri Mar 08, 2013 8:15 pm

d.marty wrote:Can you point me in the right direction?

First off, if you want something just to mess around with and have fun go ahead get a sprinkler valve non jar top mod it nd build your chamber nd barrel nd be done nd enjoy ,,

I also forgot to add it also depends on what your trying to shoot, even if you invest in a 3/4 qev they even can make a awesome little plinker gun!! Just check the forum lots of us use them


If your looking at some serious power , get your self a dust collector valve ,, if you choose to go with a dust collector valve, little bit pricy,, but you can slap the right barrel on and chamber and launch golf balls 500-600 yards with ease, they are simple nd easy to build no modding needed ,,,,,,now remember if you wanna work with anything involving compressed air try to stay away from non pressure rated pipe/ fittings, it can and will
explode, but please be careful ndhave fun!!!


Stay away from fittings that say dwv(drain waste vent)


Here is a look at a3/4 qev open a lot quicker then a sprinkler valve nd can handle high pressures
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem ... 2816661573


Here is a look at what the big monsters look like,,, first picture top left second valve in on left hand side!!

Hope this helps enjoy!


http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem ... 7108193728
User avatar
jackssmirkingrevenge
Five Star General
Five Star General
Posts: 26216
Joined: Thu Mar 15, 2007 11:28 pm
Has thanked: 576 times
Been thanked: 347 times

Donating Members

Sat Mar 09, 2013 6:48 am

A single piston valve big enough is better than any number of sprinkler valves.
hectmarr wrote:You have to make many weapons, because this field is long and short life
jsefcik
Sergeant 2
Sergeant 2
Posts: 1138
Joined: Tue Jun 07, 2011 10:11 am

Sat Mar 09, 2013 6:54 am

[quote="jackssmirkingrevenge"]A single piston valve big enough is better than any number of sprinkler

True that :)
User avatar
mattyzip77
Sergeant 3
Sergeant 3
United States of America
Posts: 1249
Joined: Tue Jun 28, 2011 12:22 pm
Location: Taxachusetts

Donating Members

Sat Mar 09, 2013 7:31 am

Dust collector valves are the way to go. I have a few for sale. Message me if interested. If you search"dust collector valves for sale" and put my screen name in as a wildcard you will find the thread I posted. A dust collector valve is 10times more powerful than a supah valve, they cost less, and they are aluminum. I have a supah valve and the tee and piston both broke after time...
Go Bruins!!!!
jsefcik
Sergeant 2
Sergeant 2
Posts: 1138
Joined: Tue Jun 07, 2011 10:11 am

Sat Mar 09, 2013 9:55 am

Here is a little bit of some advertisement matty has taken the same valve to higer pressures but still here it is

http://m.youtube.com/index?&desktop_uri=%2F
User avatar
mattyzip77
Sergeant 3
Sergeant 3
United States of America
Posts: 1249
Joined: Tue Jun 28, 2011 12:22 pm
Location: Taxachusetts

Donating Members

Sun Mar 10, 2013 12:07 am

jsefcik wrote:Here is a little bit of some advertisement matty has taken the same valve to higer pressures but still here it is

http://m.youtube.com/index?&desktop_uri=%2F
Wrong link dude....

But heres mine.....

http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/mattys- ... 23317.html
Go Bruins!!!!
Post Reply