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MrCrowley
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Fri Aug 18, 2006 1:43 am

can you use spray/blow guns from spray paint kits for a pneumatically actuated sprinkler valves?
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Fri Aug 18, 2006 3:02 am

you sure can mate, thats wat i use, but they are only presureated to 90psi but i can pump my guns upto 120psi with no miss fires or problems for that matter
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Fri Aug 18, 2006 4:26 am

most blowguns are only 45psi so 90psi is good 8)
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Fri Aug 18, 2006 4:27 am

ok well the one i used said 90psi but use wat you feel safe with
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Fri Aug 18, 2006 11:30 am

I had one that was rated to 6 bar( around 90 psi) and I had it up to 300 psi without problems.Don't worry to much about the ratings on those things.It's more of a warranty thing than it is for safety.
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Fri Aug 18, 2006 11:49 am

I went to 100PSI on my blow gun and it doesnt work any more :(. But on a diff one I went to 200PSI and it worked.
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Fri Aug 18, 2006 8:36 pm

LOL,im not really worried about a blow gun blowing up on me at 200psi i would be more worried about the valve or chamber
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Fri Aug 18, 2006 9:40 pm

Blowguns are rather safe, dont get them dirt with any debree because that means trouble.
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Fri Aug 18, 2006 10:36 pm

Blowguns can handle a lot more pressure than 45 or 90 PSI, but there is a limit as to what the seal can hold. I still wouldn't feel safe holding one in my hand at 200 PSI. :?
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Sat Aug 19, 2006 3:10 am

Brain,might i ask were u get a 20bar air source from i would really like to now i want to make a copper cannon with some high bar shots.
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