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pop off valve pilot
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 8:50 pm
by Quark
i've seen multiple guns, some even full auto, piloted by a pop off valve. I don't understand how the the system works (especially how the pop off valve gets reseated) or even really a pop off valve, i haven't experimented with one. If anyone could post the secret, i'd appreciate it
thx
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 8:54 pm
by thespeedycicada
a pop up valve is just a normal valve that is rated to a specific pressure it will not open unless this pressure is met/exeeded or when you pull it open manually.Are you wondering how a piston valve works or just the pop up thats used to pilot it?
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:07 pm
by BigJon
The way that they reseat is by a spring. When enough pressure has been released, the spring simply justs closes it.
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:46 pm
by Quark
i've build three piston guns, one of which is on the forums
thx for the reply, i think that i get how they work