The Sprinkler Valve (PDF File)

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Dear fellow Spudders.

Recently, I've been playing with sprinkler valves and I have come to the conclusion that these are just about the perfect valve to use on a pneumatic launcher, especially for beginners.

I've searched these forums, as well as the rest of the web and obtained as much information as possible, then I sat down, and learned all about them through hands-on experience.

After that, I decided to write it all down. Basically, this is a compilation of things that are found across the web and my own personal experiences with them.

Now, I share it with you guys.

The Sprinkler Valve

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Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:58 am

I agree with you that these are good valves. I have taken my one inch valve up to 200 psi a few times with no problems. I have heavily modfied my blowgun and am still looking for 1/8 inch rubber, home depot only has 1/16 inch.
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Wed Dec 17, 2008 2:03 am

home depot only has 1/16 inch.
Then get two pieces. That's what I did.
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Wed Dec 17, 2008 2:04 am

Did you glue them together?
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Wed Dec 17, 2008 2:08 am

You are correct sir. They are a great valve to use on pretty much any pneumatic. After the completion of my advanced combustion cannon I am going to start on a pneumatic cannon. I'm sticking with all PVC construction so I'll keep it at 150 psi maybe 200psi. All this is going to be made possible with this bad boy! :twisted:

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Wed Dec 17, 2008 2:08 am

Nah. They are neoprene washers and I bolted them together.
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Wed Dec 17, 2008 2:11 am

Does replacing the diaghram open quicker or does it alow more flow? What is the largest barrel you have used with a sprinkler vlave?
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Wed Dec 17, 2008 2:20 am

I've used a 2" barrel with a 1" valve.

As far as opening goes, it seems that it opens more, which allows more flow.
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Wed Dec 17, 2008 2:23 am

Wow two inch. What was the performance like?
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Wed Dec 17, 2008 3:59 am

I use this for firing Nerf mini vortex. It works great with a 1:1 ratio.
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I have the valve with the guide rod ( I think ) do I just cut it as low as I can?
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Wed Dec 17, 2008 3:23 pm

This file needs to be Wiki'ed.....

Do you have any more pictures of your homemade diaphram? Id like to try this on JANET........
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Wed Dec 17, 2008 3:40 pm

I do not really slike sprinklers, too bulky and hard to find(if you come to switzerland then you will belive me). I think hammer valves and piston valves are far better, but thats just my two cents.
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Wed Dec 17, 2008 3:42 pm

I'm new with sprinkler valves (especially modifying them). I tried downloading your info, but It isn't working. If i cant get them, where would you recommend I go to get info on them.
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Wed Dec 17, 2008 3:44 pm

There is lots on the wiki about sprinklers and there are some good vids on youtube that show how to mod it
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