Aerosol - Revision history

Benstern: added and fixed links

2008-06-01T14:19:45Z

added and fixed links

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	'''Aerosol''' propellants come in cans, you can buy them at any grocery or department store, and they do not need any auxillary hardware (like a [[fuel meter]]) to use. As such, they are quite popular.		'''Aerosol''' propellants come in cans, you can buy them at any grocery or department store, and they do not need any auxillary hardware (like a [[fuel meter]]) to use. As such, they are quite popular.

	It is recommended that you avoid using hairspray, as it will leave an undesirable residue in the combustion chamber. Deoderant is much better - "Right Guard" in the brown can was the generally recommended aerosol fuel until recently, when the formula was changed to use a non-combustible propellant. Any spray with flammable propellants will work, look for compounds such as [[propane]], [[butane]], isobutane and/or [[starter fluid\|ether]]).		It is recommended that you avoid using hairspray, as it will leave an undesirable residue in the combustion [[chamber]]. Deoderant is much better - "Right Guard" in the brown can was the generally recommended aerosol [[fuel]] until recently, when the formula was changed to use a non-combustible propellant. Any spray with flammable propellants will work, look for compounds such as [[propane]], [[butane]], isobutane and/or [[starter fluid\|ether]]).

	Because the amount of fuel cannot be measured accurately (the usual procedure is timing the spray duration by feel), it does not yield the performance that ~~[[fuel meter\|~~metered propane]] does - the pressure generated during a [[closed chamber]] firing is estimated to about 30-40 [[psi]], as compared to 40-50.		Because the amount of fuel cannot be measured accurately (the usual procedure is timing the spray duration by feel), it does not yield the performance that metered propane does - the [[pressure]] generated during a [[closed chamber]] firing is estimated to about 30-40 psi, as compared to 40-50.
	If your cannon is not firing, or is firing weakly and you have a flammable fuel (verified by spraying over a flame): check the [[ignition source]]. If you are getting a spark, you are most likely spraying too much fuel in; experiment with varying amounts of fuel until successful results are achieved. And always remember to [[venting\|vent]] the combustion chamber between successful and unsuccessful ignitions.		If your cannon is not firing, or is firing weakly and you have a flammable fuel (verified by spraying over a flame): check the [[ignition source]]. If you are getting a spark, you are most likely spraying too much fuel in; experiment with varying amounts of fuel until successful results are achieved. And always remember to [[venting\|vent]] the combustion chamber between successful and unsuccessful ignitions.

	[[category:fuels]]		[[category:fuels]]

BillyBobJoe at 20:11, 4 February 2007

2007-02-04T20:11:32Z

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	'''Aerosol''' propellants come in cans, you can buy them at any grocery or department store, and they do not need any auxillary hardware (like a [[fuel meter]]) to use. As such, they are quite popular.		'''Aerosol''' propellants come in cans, you can buy them at any grocery or department store, and they do not need any auxillary hardware (like a [[fuel meter]]) to use. As such, they are quite popular.

	It is recommended that you avoid using hairspray, as it will leave ~~a sticky~~ residue in the combustion chamber. Deoderant is much better - "Right Guard" in the brown can was the generally recommended aerosol fuel until recently, when the formula was changed to use a non-combustible propellant. Any spray with flammable propellants will work, look for compounds such as [[propane]], [[butane]], isobutane and/or [[starter fluid\|ether]]).		It is recommended that you avoid using hairspray, as it will leave an undesirable residue in the combustion chamber. Deoderant is much better - "Right Guard" in the brown can was the generally recommended aerosol fuel until recently, when the formula was changed to use a non-combustible propellant. Any spray with flammable propellants will work, look for compounds such as [[propane]], [[butane]], isobutane and/or [[starter fluid\|ether]]).

	Because the amount of fuel cannot be measured accurately (the usual procedure is timing the spray duration by feel), it does not yield the performance that [[fuel meter\|metered propane]] does - the pressure generated during a [[closed chamber]] firing is estimated to about 30-40 [[psi]], as compared to 40-50.		Because the amount of fuel cannot be measured accurately (the usual procedure is timing the spray duration by feel), it does not yield the performance that [[fuel meter\|metered propane]] does - the pressure generated during a [[closed chamber]] firing is estimated to about 30-40 [[psi]], as compared to 40-50.

BillyBobJoe at 20:10, 4 February 2007

2007-02-04T20:10:32Z

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	'''Aerosol''' propellants come in cans, you can buy them at any grocery or department store, and they do not need any auxillary hardware (like a [[fuel meter]]) to use. As such, they are quite popular.		'''Aerosol''' propellants come in cans, you can buy them at any grocery or department store, and they do not need any auxillary hardware (like a [[fuel meter]]) to use. As such, they are quite popular.

	It is recommended that you avoid using hairspray, as it will ~~gum up your~~ chamber. Deoderant is much better - "Right Guard" in the brown can was the ~~generaly~~ recommended ~~one~~ until recently, when the formula was changed to use a non-combustible propellant. Any spray with flammable propellants will work, look for ~~things like~~ [[propane]], [[butane]], isobutane and/or [[starter fluid\|ether]]).		It is recommended that you avoid using hairspray, as it will leave a sticky residue in the combustion chamber. Deoderant is much better - "Right Guard" in the brown can was the generally recommended aerosol fuel until recently, when the formula was changed to use a non-combustible propellant. Any spray with flammable propellants will work, look for compounds such as [[propane]], [[butane]], isobutane and/or [[starter fluid\|ether]]).

	Because the amount of fuel cannot be measured accurately (the usual procedure is timing the spray duration by feel), it does not yield the performance that [[fuel meter\|metered propane]] does - the pressure generated during a [[closed chamber]] firing is estimated to about 30-40 [[psi]], as compared to 40-50.		Because the amount of fuel cannot be measured accurately (the usual procedure is timing the spray duration by feel), it does not yield the performance that [[fuel meter\|metered propane]] does - the pressure generated during a [[closed chamber]] firing is estimated to about 30-40 [[psi]], as compared to 40-50.
	If your cannon is not firing, or is firing weakly and you have a flammable fuel (verified by spraying over a flame): check the [[ignition source]]. If you are getting a spark, you are most likely spraying too much fuel in; ~~play around~~ with ~~how much you spray in~~ until ~~you get a good bang~~. And always remember to [[venting\|vent]] ~~your~~ chamber between ~~shots~~.		If your cannon is not firing, or is firing weakly and you have a flammable fuel (verified by spraying over a flame): check the [[ignition source]]. If you are getting a spark, you are most likely spraying too much fuel in; experiment with varying amounts of fuel until successful results are achieved. And always remember to [[venting\|vent]] the combustion chamber between successful and unsuccessful ignitions.

	[[category:fuels]]		[[category:fuels]]

DK at 07:01, 26 April 2006

2006-04-26T07:01:25Z

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	'''Aerosol''' propellants come in cans, you can buy them at ~~wal*mart~~, and they do not need any auxillary hardware (like a [[fuel meter]]) to use. As such, they are quite popular.		'''Aerosol''' propellants come in cans, you can buy them at any grocery or department store, and they do not need any auxillary hardware (like a [[fuel meter]]) to use. As such, they are quite popular.

	It is recommended that you avoid using hairspray, as it will gum up your chamber. Deoderant is much better - "Right Guard" in the brown can was the generaly recommended one until recently, when the formula was changed to use a non-combustible propellant. Any spray with flammable propellants will work, look for things like [[propane]], [[butane]], isobutane and/or [[starter fluid\|ether]]).		It is recommended that you avoid using hairspray, as it will gum up your chamber. Deoderant is much better - "Right Guard" in the brown can was the generaly recommended one until recently, when the formula was changed to use a non-combustible propellant. Any spray with flammable propellants will work, look for things like [[propane]], [[butane]], isobutane and/or [[starter fluid\|ether]]).

GalFisk: +right guard update, etc

2006-03-15T16:30:42Z

+right guard update, etc

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	Aerosol propellants come in cans, you can buy them at wal*mart, and they do not need any auxillary hardware (like a [[fuel meter]]) to use. As such, they are quite popular.		'''Aerosol''' propellants come in cans, you can buy them at wal*mart, and they do not need any auxillary hardware (like a [[fuel meter]]) to use. As such, they are quite popular.

	It is recommended that you avoid using hairspray, as it will gum up your chamber. Deoderant is much better - ~~the generaly recommended one is~~ "~~right guard~~" in the brown can, ~~although any~~ spray with flammable propellants will work ~~(check~~ for things like [[propane]], [[butane]], isobutane and/or [[starter fluid\|ether]])~~. Many dislike the smell of "burnt flowers"~~.		It is recommended that you avoid using hairspray, as it will gum up your chamber. Deoderant is much better - "Right Guard" in the brown can was the generaly recommended one until recently, when the formula was changed to use a non-combustible propellant. Any spray with flammable propellants will work, look for things like [[propane]], [[butane]], isobutane and/or [[starter fluid\|ether]]).

	Because the amount of fuel cannot be measured accurately (the usual procedure is timing the spray duration by feel), it does not yield the performance that [[fuel meter\|metered propane]] does - the pressure generated during a [[closed chamber]] firing is estimated to about 30-40 [[psi]], as compared to 40-50.		Because the amount of fuel cannot be measured accurately (the usual procedure is timing the spray duration by feel), it does not yield the performance that [[fuel meter\|metered propane]] does - the pressure generated during a [[closed chamber]] firing is estimated to about 30-40 [[psi]], as compared to 40-50.
	If your cannon is not firing, or is firing weakly and you have a ~~flamable~~ fuel (verified by spraying over a flame): check the [[ignition source]]. If you are getting a spark, you are most likely spraying too much fuel in; play around with how much you spray in until you get a good bang. ~~(and~~ remember to [[venting\|vent]] your chamber between shots)		If your cannon is not firing, or is firing weakly and you have a flammable fuel (verified by spraying over a flame): check the [[ignition source]]. If you are getting a spark, you are most likely spraying too much fuel in; play around with how much you spray in until you get a good bang. And always remember to [[venting\|vent]] your chamber between shots.

	[[category:fuels]]		[[category:fuels]]

GalFisk at 15:47, 24 October 2005

2005-10-24T15:47:34Z

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	Because the amount of fuel cannot be measured accurately (the usual procedure is timing the spray duration by feel), it does not yield the performance that [[fuel meter\|metered propane]] does - the pressure generated during a [[closed chamber]] firing is estimated to about 30-40 [[psi]], as compared to 40-50.		Because the amount of fuel cannot be measured accurately (the usual procedure is timing the spray duration by feel), it does not yield the performance that [[fuel meter\|metered propane]] does - the pressure generated during a [[closed chamber]] firing is estimated to about 30-40 [[psi]], as compared to 40-50.
	If your cannon is not firing, or is firing weakly and you have a flamable fuel (verified by spraying over a flame): check the [[ignition source]]. If you are getting a spark, you are most likely spraying too much fuel in; play around with how much you spray in until you get a good bang. (and remember to [[venting\|vent]] your chamber between shots)		If your cannon is not firing, or is firing weakly and you have a flamable fuel (verified by spraying over a flame): check the [[ignition source]]. If you are getting a spark, you are most likely spraying too much fuel in; play around with how much you spray in until you get a good bang. (and remember to [[venting\|vent]] your chamber between shots)

			[[category:fuels]]

GalFisk: typos

2005-10-21T14:26:21Z

typos

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	Aerosol propellants come in cans, you can buy them at wal*mart, and they do not need any auxillary hardware (like a [[fuel meter]]) to use. As such, they are quite popular.		Aerosol propellants come in cans, you can buy them at wal*mart, and they do not need any auxillary hardware (like a [[fuel meter]]) to use. As such, they are quite popular.

	It is ~~recomended~~ that you avoid using hairspray, as it will gum up your chamber. Deoderant is much better - the generaly ~~recomend~~ one is "right guard" in the brown can, although any spray with flammable propellants will work (check for things like [[propane]], [[butane]], isobutane and/or [[starter fluid\|ether]]). Many dislike the smell of "burnt flowers".		It is recommended that you avoid using hairspray, as it will gum up your chamber. Deoderant is much better - the generaly recommended one is "right guard" in the brown can, although any spray with flammable propellants will work (check for things like [[propane]], [[butane]], isobutane and/or [[starter fluid\|ether]]). Many dislike the smell of "burnt flowers".

	Because the amount of fuel cannot be measured accurately (the usual procedure is timing the spray duration by feel), it does not ~~yeild~~ the performance that [[fuel meter\|metered propane]] does - the pressure generated during a [[closed chamber]] firing is estimated to about 30-40 [[psi]], as compared to 40-50.		Because the amount of fuel cannot be measured accurately (the usual procedure is timing the spray duration by feel), it does not yield the performance that [[fuel meter\|metered propane]] does - the pressure generated during a [[closed chamber]] firing is estimated to about 30-40 [[psi]], as compared to 40-50.
	If your cannon is not firing, or is firing weakly and you have a flamable fuel (verified by spraying over a flame): check the [[ignition source]]. If you are getting a spark, you are most likely spraying too much fuel in; play around with how much you spray in until you get a good bang. (and remember to [[venting\|vent]] your chamber between shots)		If your cannon is not firing, or is firing weakly and you have a flamable fuel (verified by spraying over a flame): check the [[ignition source]]. If you are getting a spark, you are most likely spraying too much fuel in; play around with how much you spray in until you get a good bang. (and remember to [[venting\|vent]] your chamber between shots)

GalFisk: venting link

2005-10-21T13:48:05Z

venting link

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	Because the amount of fuel cannot be measured accurately (the usual procedure is timing the spray duration by feel), it does not yeild the performance that [[fuel meter\|metered propane]] does - the pressure generated during a [[closed chamber]] firing is estimated to about 30-40 [[psi]], as compared to 40-50.		Because the amount of fuel cannot be measured accurately (the usual procedure is timing the spray duration by feel), it does not yeild the performance that [[fuel meter\|metered propane]] does - the pressure generated during a [[closed chamber]] firing is estimated to about 30-40 [[psi]], as compared to 40-50.
	If your cannon is not firing, or is firing weakly and you have a flamable fuel (verified by spraying over a flame): check the [[ignition source]]. If you are getting a spark, you are most likely spraying too much fuel in; play around with how much you spray in until you get a good bang. (and remember to [[vent]] your chamber between shots)		If your cannon is not firing, or is firing weakly and you have a flamable fuel (verified by spraying over a flame): check the [[ignition source]]. If you are getting a spark, you are most likely spraying too much fuel in; play around with how much you spray in until you get a good bang. (and remember to [[venting\|vent]] your chamber between shots)

GalFisk: typos, fluorocarbons are not flammable, etc

2005-10-19T10:44:35Z

typos, fluorocarbons are not flammable, etc

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	Aerosol ~~propelents~~ come in cans, you can buy them at wal*mart, and they do not need any auxillary hardware (like a [[fuel meter]]) to use. As such, they are quite popular.		Aerosol propellants come in cans, you can buy them at wal*mart, and they do not need any auxillary hardware (like a [[fuel meter]]) to use. As such, they are quite popular.

	It is recomended that you avoid using hairspray, as it will gum up your chamber. Deoderant is much better - the generaly recomend one is "right guard" in the brown can, although any spray with ~~flamable propelents~~ will work (check for things like propane, butane, ~~florohydrocardons...~~). Many dislike the smell of "burnt flowers".		It is recomended that you avoid using hairspray, as it will gum up your chamber. Deoderant is much better - the generaly recomend one is "right guard" in the brown can, although any spray with flammable propellants will work (check for things like [[propane]], [[butane]], isobutane and/or [[starter fluid\|ether]]). Many dislike the smell of "burnt flowers".

	Because of the ~~inconsistent~~ amount of fuel ~~delivered~~, it does not yeild the ~~preformance~~ that metered propane does - the pressure generated during a [[closed chamber]] firing is ~~often~~ estimated at about 30-40 [[psi]], as compared to 40-50.		Because the amount of fuel cannot be measured accurately (the usual procedure is timing the spray duration by feel), it does not yeild the performance that [[fuel meter\|metered propane]] does - the pressure generated during a [[closed chamber]] firing is estimated to about 30-40 [[psi]], as compared to 40-50.
	If your cannon is not firing, or is firing weakly and you have a flamable fuel (verified by spraying over a flame): check the [[~~Ignition~~ source]]. If you are getting a spark, you are most likely spraying too much fuel in; play around with how much you spray in until you get a good bang. (and remember to [[vent]] your chamber between shots)		If your cannon is not firing, or is firing weakly and you have a flamable fuel (verified by spraying over a flame): check the [[ignition source]]. If you are getting a spark, you are most likely spraying too much fuel in; play around with how much you spray in until you get a good bang. (and remember to [[vent]] your chamber between shots)

Boilingleadbath at 01:48, 19 October 2005

2005-10-19T01:48:06Z

New page

Aerosol propelents come in cans, you can buy them at wal*mart, and they do not need any auxillary hardware (like a [[fuel meter]]) to use. As such, they are quite popular.

It is recomended that you avoid using hairspray, as it will gum up your chamber. Deoderant is much better - the generaly recomend one is "right guard" in the brown can, although any spray with flamable propelents will work (check for things like propane, butane, florohydrocardons...). Many dislike the smell of "burnt flowers".

Because of the inconsistent amount of fuel delivered, it does not yeild the preformance that metered propane does - the pressure generated during a [[closed chamber]] firing is often estimated at about 30-40 [[psi]], as compared to 40-50.
If your cannon is not firing, or is firing weakly and you have a flamable fuel (verified by spraying over a flame): check the [[Ignition source]]. If you are getting a spark, you are most likely spraying too much fuel in; play around with how much you spray in until you get a good bang. (and remember to [[vent]] your chamber between shots)