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by gadget706
Mon Feb 12, 2007 8:37 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Sprinkler Valve Help
Replies: 8
Views: 2012

The small white piece of plastic that is stuck through the side of the diaphragm is still there.
by gadget706
Mon Feb 12, 2007 8:10 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Sprinkler Valve Help
Replies: 8
Views: 2012

wait, what do you mean by mod the blow gun tip. mine never came with a rubber tip. I filled the hole where the solenoid was and i put the spring back. Also what do you mean by tap for the blow gun. i used a 1/4" barbed hose adapter with a metal ring to keep it on. the air isn't leaking through the h...
by gadget706
Mon Feb 12, 2007 7:17 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Sprinkler Valve Help
Replies: 8
Views: 2012

Thanks

thanks for the help. i think that i will take it back to the store and get a new one. the diaphram isn't up to my expectations. thanks again for the suggestion
by gadget706
Mon Feb 12, 2007 6:49 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Sprinkler Valve Help
Replies: 8
Views: 2012

Sprinkler Valve Help

Ok. I modded an Orbit Watermaster 1" sprinkler valve that didn't have a guide rod. The modding process worked. The problem was, when I went to fire the valve with the blo gun, the air just leaked right through the diaphram. I checked for any obstructions, dried the surface off, and checked to make s...
by gadget706
Mon Feb 12, 2007 10:32 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Modding A Sprinkler Valve
Replies: 191
Views: 252009

another question

Ok, I checked for obstructions, but the air is still going through. I also need to know what to lubricate the diaphram with. thanks.
by gadget706
Sun Feb 11, 2007 11:58 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Modding A Sprinkler Valve
Replies: 191
Views: 252009

help

I modded an Orbit Watermaster 1" sprinkler valve just like the video and the description says. The only problem is that when i pressure up the chamber, it just lets the air right through to the chamber. The diaphram isn't pushing down hard enough on the other piece. I put the spring back in and it s...