Newb with a few questions for the more experienced!
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 12:46 am
I've been lurking around the site for a few days now and have found an insane amount of great info, thanks for that! But I do have a few questions that I can't really find direct answers to.
First, I plan on building a metered MAPP Gas cannon, I have all the ratios and dimensions I need already from searching this site and Burnt Latke. I can't make up my mind on the ABS vs PVC debate (or war, lol), I like the test results I see from ABS over PVC as it splits instead of exploding. BUT I don't know where I can find solid core ABS pipe in my area, anyone know a good source to order it online?
Second, how much of a pressure spike are we talking about with say a 4.5:1 MAPP Gas mixture? Combustion chamber would be around 225 ci.
Last but not least, I know Lowes has Sch 40 foam core ABS pipe in the sizes I would need to build the cannon. I've read numerous people say that the pipe doesn't need to be pressure rated to be used on a combustion cannon, but I guess my second question needs to be answered before I feel totally comfortable with using this type of pipe, would prefer solid core so sure.
How much of a deathwish would I have if I made a cannon with that stuff? lol
Thanks in advance,
Jake
First, I plan on building a metered MAPP Gas cannon, I have all the ratios and dimensions I need already from searching this site and Burnt Latke. I can't make up my mind on the ABS vs PVC debate (or war, lol), I like the test results I see from ABS over PVC as it splits instead of exploding. BUT I don't know where I can find solid core ABS pipe in my area, anyone know a good source to order it online?
Second, how much of a pressure spike are we talking about with say a 4.5:1 MAPP Gas mixture? Combustion chamber would be around 225 ci.
Last but not least, I know Lowes has Sch 40 foam core ABS pipe in the sizes I would need to build the cannon. I've read numerous people say that the pipe doesn't need to be pressure rated to be used on a combustion cannon, but I guess my second question needs to be answered before I feel totally comfortable with using this type of pipe, would prefer solid core so sure.
How much of a deathwish would I have if I made a cannon with that stuff? lol
Thanks in advance,
Jake