Sprinkler valve modification - Revision history

Benstern: added links

2008-06-01T13:26:10Z

added links

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	This refers to '''modifying''' a [[sprinkler valve]] to actuate via a [[pilot valve]] with a higher flow than the solenoid—typically a blowgun, although larger ~~valves~~ (1.5-2" and up) require something with more flow to preform well. The larger vent decreases [[opening time]], and does not require batteries like the stock solenoid. A step by step tutorial of the process is available at [http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=305 Spudfiles]		This refers to '''modifying''' a [[sprinkler valve]] to actuate via a [[pilot valve]] with a higher flow than the solenoid—typically a [[blowgun]], although larger [[valve]]s (1.5-2" and up) require something with more flow to preform well. The larger vent decreases [[opening time]], and does not require batteries like the stock solenoid. A step by step tutorial of the process is available at [http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=305 Spudfiles]

	The faster and higher flow the pilot valve, the faster the actuated valve will open. This means that performance can be increased by using a [[QEV]], which offers the additional benefit of eliminating the human variable. This has been [http://www.spudfiles.com/spudtech_archive/viewtopic.php?t=11028 shown] to yield muzzle velocities as much as 2 times as consistent.		The faster and higher flow the pilot valve, the faster the actuated valve will open. This means that performance can be increased by using a [[QEV]], which offers the additional benefit of eliminating the human variable. This has been [http://www.spudfiles.com/spudtech_archive/viewtopic.php?t=11028 shown] to yield [[muzzle velocity\|muzzle velocities]] as much as 2 times as consistent.

	Another modification that can be made is enlarging the pilot leak hole. If the ~~Sprinkler~~ valve is opened it contains a large diameter rubber disk (called the diaphragm). About 1/2-1" in somewhere around the diaphragm (in a often used [http://www.orbitonline.com/index.cfm?fa=watermaster.product&productid=201 Orbit Watermaster] sprinkler valve) will be a small ~~white~~ plastic piece poked through the diaphragm. If this piece is removed, the pilot area above the diaphragm will be pressurized instantly while the cannon is being filled, and so the valve will be more sensitive and will (in some instances) seat better.		Another modification that can be made is enlarging the [[pilot]] leak hole. If the sprinkler valve is opened it contains a large diameter rubber disk (called the diaphragm). About 1/2-1" in somewhere around the diaphragm (in a often used [http://www.orbitonline.com/index.cfm?fa=watermaster.product&productid=201 Orbit Watermaster] sprinkler valve) will be a small plastic piece poked through the diaphragm. If this piece is removed, the pilot area above the diaphragm will be pressurized instantly while the cannon is being filled, and so the valve will be more sensitive and will (in some instances) seat better.

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Boilingleadbath: updated link

2007-04-15T10:40:23Z

updated link

← Older revision		Revision as of 05:40, 15 April 2007
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	This refers to '''modifying''' a [[sprinkler valve]] to actuate via a [[pilot valve]] with a higher flow than the solenoid—typically a blowgun, although larger valves (1.5-2" and up) require something with more flow to preform well. The larger vent decreases [[opening time]], and does not require batteries like the stock solenoid. A step by step tutorial of the process is available at [http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=305 Spudfiles]		This refers to '''modifying''' a [[sprinkler valve]] to actuate via a [[pilot valve]] with a higher flow than the solenoid—typically a blowgun, although larger valves (1.5-2" and up) require something with more flow to preform well. The larger vent decreases [[opening time]], and does not require batteries like the stock solenoid. A step by step tutorial of the process is available at [http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=305 Spudfiles]

	The faster and higher flow the pilot valve, the faster the actuated valve will open. This means that performance can be increased by using a [[QEV]], which offers the additional benefit of eliminating the human variable. This has been [http://~~forums~~.~~spudtech~~.com/~~topic~~.~~asp~~?~~ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID~~=11028 shown] to yield muzzle velocities as much as 2 times as consistent.		The faster and higher flow the pilot valve, the faster the actuated valve will open. This means that performance can be increased by using a [[QEV]], which offers the additional benefit of eliminating the human variable. This has been [http://www.spudfiles.com/spudtech_archive/viewtopic.php?t=11028 shown] to yield muzzle velocities as much as 2 times as consistent.

	Another modification that can be made is enlarging the pilot leak hole. If the Sprinkler valve is opened it contains a large diameter rubber disk (called the diaphragm). About 1/2-1" in somewhere around the diaphragm (in a often used [http://www.orbitonline.com/index.cfm?fa=watermaster.product&productid=201 Orbit Watermaster] sprinkler valve) will be a small white plastic piece poked through the diaphragm. If this piece is removed, the pilot area above the diaphragm will be pressurized instantly while the cannon is being filled, and so the valve will be more sensitive and will (in some instances) seat better.		Another modification that can be made is enlarging the pilot leak hole. If the Sprinkler valve is opened it contains a large diameter rubber disk (called the diaphragm). About 1/2-1" in somewhere around the diaphragm (in a often used [http://www.orbitonline.com/index.cfm?fa=watermaster.product&productid=201 Orbit Watermaster] sprinkler valve) will be a small white plastic piece poked through the diaphragm. If this piece is removed, the pilot area above the diaphragm will be pressurized instantly while the cannon is being filled, and so the valve will be more sensitive and will (in some instances) seat better.

Saladtossser: spelling

2006-07-31T02:45:21Z

spelling

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	This refers to '''modifying''' a [[sprinkler valve]] to actuate via a [[pilot valve]] with a higher flow than the ~~solenoid—typicaly~~ a blowgun, although larger valves (1.5-2" and up) require something with more flow to preform well. The larger vent decreases [[opening time]], and does not require batteries like the stock solenoid. A step by step tutorial of the process is available at [http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=305 Spudfiles]		This refers to '''modifying''' a [[sprinkler valve]] to actuate via a [[pilot valve]] with a higher flow than the solenoid—typically a blowgun, although larger valves (1.5-2" and up) require something with more flow to preform well. The larger vent decreases [[opening time]], and does not require batteries like the stock solenoid. A step by step tutorial of the process is available at [http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=305 Spudfiles]

	The faster and higher flow the pilot valve, the faster the actuated valve will open. This means that performance can be increased by using a [[QEV]], which offers the additional ~~bennifit~~ of eliminating the human variable. This has been [http://forums.spudtech.com/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=11028 shown] to yield muzzle velocities as much as 2 times as consistent.		The faster and higher flow the pilot valve, the faster the actuated valve will open. This means that performance can be increased by using a [[QEV]], which offers the additional benefit of eliminating the human variable. This has been [http://forums.spudtech.com/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=11028 shown] to yield muzzle velocities as much as 2 times as consistent.

	Another modification that can be made is enlarging the pilot leak hole. If the Sprinkler valve is opened it contains a large diameter rubber disk (called the diaphragm). About 1/2-1" in somewhere around the diaphragm (in a ~~oftenly~~ used [http://www.orbitonline.com/index.cfm?fa=watermaster.product&productid=201 Orbit Watermaster] sprinkler valve) will be a small white ~~plasic~~ piece poked through the diaphragm. If this piece is removed, the pilot area above the diaphragm will be pressurized instantly while the cannon is being filled, and so the valve will be more sensitive and will (in some instances) seat better.		Another modification that can be made is enlarging the pilot leak hole. If the Sprinkler valve is opened it contains a large diameter rubber disk (called the diaphragm). About 1/2-1" in somewhere around the diaphragm (in a often used [http://www.orbitonline.com/index.cfm?fa=watermaster.product&productid=201 Orbit Watermaster] sprinkler valve) will be a small white plastic piece poked through the diaphragm. If this piece is removed, the pilot area above the diaphragm will be pressurized instantly while the cannon is being filled, and so the valve will be more sensitive and will (in some instances) seat better.

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Boilingleadbath: revised consistance statment

2006-07-31T01:19:39Z

revised consistance statment

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:19, 30 July 2006
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	This refers to '''modifying''' a [[sprinkler valve]] to actuate via a [[pilot valve]] with a higher flow than the solenoid—typicaly a blowgun, although larger valves (1.5-2" and up) require something with more flow to preform well. The larger vent decreases [[opening time]], and does not require batteries like the stock solenoid. A step by step tutorial of the process is available at [http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=305 Spudfiles]		This refers to '''modifying''' a [[sprinkler valve]] to actuate via a [[pilot valve]] with a higher flow than the solenoid—typicaly a blowgun, although larger valves (1.5-2" and up) require something with more flow to preform well. The larger vent decreases [[opening time]], and does not require batteries like the stock solenoid. A step by step tutorial of the process is available at [http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=305 Spudfiles]

	The faster and higher flow the pilot valve, the faster the actuated valve will open. This means that performance can be increased by using a [[QEV]], which offers the additional bennifit of eliminating the human variable. This ~~should~~ yield ~~more consistant~~ muzzle velocities.		The faster and higher flow the pilot valve, the faster the actuated valve will open. This means that performance can be increased by using a [[QEV]], which offers the additional bennifit of eliminating the human variable. This has been [http://forums.spudtech.com/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=11028 shown] to yield muzzle velocities as much as 2 times as consistent.

	Another modification that can be made is enlarging the pilot leak hole. If the Sprinkler valve is opened it contains a large diameter rubber disk (called the diaphragm). About 1/2-1" in somewhere around the diaphragm (in a oftenly used [http://www.orbitonline.com/index.cfm?fa=watermaster.product&productid=201 Orbit Watermaster] sprinkler valve) will be a small white plasic piece poked through the diaphragm. If this piece is removed, the pilot area above the diaphragm will be pressurized instantly while the cannon is being filled, and so the valve will be more sensitive and will (in some instances) seat better.		Another modification that can be made is enlarging the pilot leak hole. If the Sprinkler valve is opened it contains a large diameter rubber disk (called the diaphragm). About 1/2-1" in somewhere around the diaphragm (in a oftenly used [http://www.orbitonline.com/index.cfm?fa=watermaster.product&productid=201 Orbit Watermaster] sprinkler valve) will be a small white plasic piece poked through the diaphragm. If this piece is removed, the pilot area above the diaphragm will be pressurized instantly while the cannon is being filled, and so the valve will be more sensitive and will (in some instances) seat better.

GalFisk: +cat

2005-10-25T11:22:46Z

+cat

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Saladtossser: than not then

2005-10-25T00:03:51Z

than not then

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:03, 24 October 2005
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	This refers to '''modifying''' a [[sprinkler valve]] to actuate via a [[pilot valve]] with a higher flow ~~then~~ the solenoid—typicaly a blowgun, although larger valves (1.5-2" and up) require something with more flow to preform well. The larger vent decreases [[opening time]], and does not require batteries like the stock solenoid. A step by step tutorial of the process is available at [http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=305 Spudfiles]		This refers to '''modifying''' a [[sprinkler valve]] to actuate via a [[pilot valve]] with a higher flow than the solenoid—typicaly a blowgun, although larger valves (1.5-2" and up) require something with more flow to preform well. The larger vent decreases [[opening time]], and does not require batteries like the stock solenoid. A step by step tutorial of the process is available at [http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=305 Spudfiles]

	The faster and higher flow the pilot valve, the faster the actuated valve will open. This means that performance can be increased by using a [[QEV]], which offers the additional bennifit of eliminating the human variable. This should yield more consistant muzzle velocities.		The faster and higher flow the pilot valve, the faster the actuated valve will open. This means that performance can be increased by using a [[QEV]], which offers the additional bennifit of eliminating the human variable. This should yield more consistant muzzle velocities.

Boilingleadbath: pilotV flow

2005-10-24T22:01:36Z

pilotV flow

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:01, 24 October 2005
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	This refers to '''modifying''' a [[sprinkler valve]] to actuate via a pilot valve with a higher flow then the solenoid—typicaly a blowgun, although larger valves (1.5-2" and up) require something with more flow to preform well. The larger vent decreases [[opening time]], and does not require batteries like the stock solenoid. A step by step tutorial of the process is available at [http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=305 Spudfiles]		This refers to '''modifying''' a [[sprinkler valve]] to actuate via a [[pilot valve]] with a higher flow then the solenoid—typicaly a blowgun, although larger valves (1.5-2" and up) require something with more flow to preform well. The larger vent decreases [[opening time]], and does not require batteries like the stock solenoid. A step by step tutorial of the process is available at [http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=305 Spudfiles]

	The faster the pilot valve, the faster the actuated valve will open. This means that performance can be increased by using a [[QEV]], which offers the additional bennifit of eliminating the human variable. This should yield more consistant muzzle velocities.		The faster and higher flow the pilot valve, the faster the actuated valve will open. This means that performance can be increased by using a [[QEV]], which offers the additional bennifit of eliminating the human variable. This should yield more consistant muzzle velocities.

	Another modification that can be made is enlarging the pilot leak hole. If the Sprinkler valve is opened it contains a large diameter rubber disk (called the diaphragm). About 1/2-1" in somewhere around the diaphragm (in a oftenly used [http://www.orbitonline.com/index.cfm?fa=watermaster.product&productid=201 Orbit Watermaster] sprinkler valve) will be a small white plasic piece poked through the diaphragm. If this piece is removed, the pilot area above the diaphragm will be pressurized instantly while the cannon is being filled, and so the valve will be more sensitive and will (in some instances) seat better.		Another modification that can be made is enlarging the pilot leak hole. If the Sprinkler valve is opened it contains a large diameter rubber disk (called the diaphragm). About 1/2-1" in somewhere around the diaphragm (in a oftenly used [http://www.orbitonline.com/index.cfm?fa=watermaster.product&productid=201 Orbit Watermaster] sprinkler valve) will be a small white plasic piece poked through the diaphragm. If this piece is removed, the pilot area above the diaphragm will be pressurized instantly while the cannon is being filled, and so the valve will be more sensitive and will (in some instances) seat better.

	[[category:valves]]		[[category:valves]]

1984 at 21:16, 24 October 2005

2005-10-24T21:16:01Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:16, 24 October 2005
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	This refers to '''modifying''' a [[sprinkler valve]] to actuate via a pilot valve with a higher flow then the solenoid—typicaly a blowgun, although larger valves (1.5-2" and up) require something with more flow to preform well. The larger vent decreases [[opening time]], and does not require batteries like the stock solenoid. A step by step tutorial of the process is available at [http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=305 Spudfiles]		This refers to '''modifying''' a [[sprinkler valve]] to actuate via a pilot valve with a higher flow then the solenoid—typicaly a blowgun, although larger valves (1.5-2" and up) require something with more flow to preform well. The larger vent decreases [[opening time]], and does not require batteries like the stock solenoid. A step by step tutorial of the process is available at [http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=305 Spudfiles]

	The faster the pilot valve, the faster the actuated valve will open. This means that performance can be increased by using a [[QEV]], which ~~offer~~ the additional bennifit of eliminating the human variable. This should yield more consistant muzzle velocities.		The faster the pilot valve, the faster the actuated valve will open. This means that performance can be increased by using a [[QEV]], which offers the additional bennifit of eliminating the human variable. This should yield more consistant muzzle velocities.

	Another modification that can be made is enlarging the pilot leak hole. If the Sprinkler valve is opened it contains a large diameter rubber disk (called the diaphragm). About 1/2-1" in somewhere around the diaphragm (in a oftenly used [http://www.orbitonline.com/index.cfm?fa=watermaster.product&productid=201 Orbit Watermaster] sprinkler valve) will be a small white plasic piece poked through the diaphragm. If this piece is removed, the pilot area above the diaphragm will be pressurized instantly while the cannon is being filled, and so the valve will be more sensitive and will (in some instances) seat better.		Another modification that can be made is enlarging the pilot leak hole. If the Sprinkler valve is opened it contains a large diameter rubber disk (called the diaphragm). About 1/2-1" in somewhere around the diaphragm (in a oftenly used [http://www.orbitonline.com/index.cfm?fa=watermaster.product&productid=201 Orbit Watermaster] sprinkler valve) will be a small white plasic piece poked through the diaphragm. If this piece is removed, the pilot area above the diaphragm will be pressurized instantly while the cannon is being filled, and so the valve will be more sensitive and will (in some instances) seat better.

	[[category:valves]]		[[category:valves]]

1984 at 21:15, 24 October 2005

2005-10-24T21:15:46Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:15, 24 October 2005
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	This refers to '''modifying''' a [[sprinkler valve]] to actuate via a pilot valve with a higher flow then the solenoid—typicaly a blowgun, although larger valves (1.5-2" and up) require something with more flow to preform well. The larger vent decreases [[opening time]], and does not require batteries like the stock solenoid. A step by step tutorial of the process is available at [http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=305 Spudfiles]		This refers to '''modifying''' a [[sprinkler valve]] to actuate via a pilot valve with a higher flow then the solenoid—typicaly a blowgun, although larger valves (1.5-2" and up) require something with more flow to preform well. The larger vent decreases [[opening time]], and does not require batteries like the stock solenoid. A step by step tutorial of the process is available at [http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=305 Spudfiles]

	The faster the pilot valve, the faster the actuated valve will open. This means that performance can be increased by using [[QEV]]s, which offer the additional bennifit of eliminating the human variable. This should yield more consistant muzzle velocities.		The faster the pilot valve, the faster the actuated valve will open. This means that performance can be increased by using a [[QEV]], which offer the additional bennifit of eliminating the human variable. This should yield more consistant muzzle velocities.

	Another modification that can be made is enlarging the pilot leak hole. If the Sprinkler valve is opened it contains a large diameter rubber disk (called the diaphragm). About 1/2-1" in somewhere around the diaphragm (in a oftenly used [http://www.orbitonline.com/index.cfm?fa=watermaster.product&productid=201 Orbit Watermaster] sprinkler valve) will be a small white plasic piece poked through the diaphragm. If this piece is removed, the pilot area above the diaphragm will be pressurized instantly while the cannon is being filled, and so the valve will be more sensitive and will (in some instances) seat better.		Another modification that can be made is enlarging the pilot leak hole. If the Sprinkler valve is opened it contains a large diameter rubber disk (called the diaphragm). About 1/2-1" in somewhere around the diaphragm (in a oftenly used [http://www.orbitonline.com/index.cfm?fa=watermaster.product&productid=201 Orbit Watermaster] sprinkler valve) will be a small white plasic piece poked through the diaphragm. If this piece is removed, the pilot area above the diaphragm will be pressurized instantly while the cannon is being filled, and so the valve will be more sensitive and will (in some instances) seat better.

	[[category:valves]]		[[category:valves]]

1984 at 21:15, 24 October 2005

2005-10-24T21:15:21Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:15, 24 October 2005
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	This refers to ~~[http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=305 pneumatically~~ modifying] a [[sprinkler valve]] to actuate via a pilot valve with a higher flow then the solenoid—typicaly a blowgun, although larger valves (1.5-2" and up) require something with more flow to preform well. The larger vent decreases [[opening time]], and does not require batteries like the stock solenoid.		This refers to '''modifying''' a [[sprinkler valve]] to actuate via a pilot valve with a higher flow then the solenoid—typicaly a blowgun, although larger valves (1.5-2" and up) require something with more flow to preform well. The larger vent decreases [[opening time]], and does not require batteries like the stock solenoid. A step by step tutorial of the process is available at [http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=305 Spudfiles]

	~~Recent [http://forums~~.~~spudtech.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=11028 research]~~ by ~~ssb73q of the [[SGTC]] indicates that~~ using ~~a small~~ [[QEV]] as the ~~pilot increases muzzle velocity and~~ the ~~consistency thereof~~. This ~~is most likely because the time it takes to open is not variable, in contrast to a human opened blowgun~~.		The faster the pilot valve, the faster the actuated valve will open. This means that performance can be increased by using [[QEV]]s, which offer the additional bennifit of eliminating the human variable. This should yield more consistant muzzle velocities.

	Another modification that can be made is enlarging the pilot leak hole. If the Sprinkler valve is opened it contains a large diameter rubber disk (called the diaphragm). About 1/2-1" in somewhere around the diaphragm (in a oftenly used [http://www.orbitonline.com/index.cfm?fa=watermaster.product&productid=201 Orbit Watermaster] sprinkler valve) will be a small white plasic piece poked through the diaphragm. If this piece is removed, the pilot area above the diaphragm will be pressurized instantly while the cannon is being filled, and so the valve will be more sensitive and will (in some instances) seat better.		Another modification that can be made is enlarging the pilot leak hole. If the Sprinkler valve is opened it contains a large diameter rubber disk (called the diaphragm). About 1/2-1" in somewhere around the diaphragm (in a oftenly used [http://www.orbitonline.com/index.cfm?fa=watermaster.product&productid=201 Orbit Watermaster] sprinkler valve) will be a small white plasic piece poked through the diaphragm. If this piece is removed, the pilot area above the diaphragm will be pressurized instantly while the cannon is being filled, and so the valve will be more sensitive and will (in some instances) seat better.

	[[category:valves]]		[[category:valves]]