valve mod question?

Cannons powered by pneumatic pressure (compressed gas) using a valve or other release.
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On the sprinkler valve. If i dont do the mod and use battery power to open the valve will it open as fast as a modded valve or slower? Benefits of modding vs battery trigger?
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Mod it, batteries are alot slower
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Spud Destruction wrote:Benefits of modding vs battery trigger?
battery pros:

- easier to trigger from a distance

battery cons:

- needs batteries

- slower valve opening time

Basically, you want to empty the pilot area as quickly as possible. The port opened by the solenoid is tiny.
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I would definatly mod it, alot faster if you do. Just be sure you do it correctly and dont drill and tap your hole too big!! Good luck!!
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Thats exactly what i was looking for.. Thanks guys. We will begin the new gun next week and on our season finally we will debut it as teaser. I will let you guys know then so you can give us feed back on it. good or bad.
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Due to the size of the port in the electric pilot, an electric valve tends to honk as the chamber pressure drops faster than the pilot pressure resulting in the valve closing several times during the shot. You want the valve to open all the way quickly and remain open during the shot. This is the big advantage of a modified valve.
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