help with propane

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so what is the simplest way to fuel with propane without metering?
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Open up the blowtorch and point it into the chamber...
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Oh my friggin god stop being so awesome, that thing is pure kick ass. Most innovative and creative pneumatic that the files have ever come by!

Can't ask for a better compliment!!
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yer agree or simply tap a thread and use that

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Could you elaborate on that chaos?
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wateva frankrede.
imjustpk just make sure you tap the thread right personally i choose steel over plastic for the fact being i have no idea of the pressure ratings of pvc and other plastics and not only that ive seen what it takes for a tapped thread in 2mm steel to fail.

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Once again, could you make that a bit clearer Chaos?
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how about filling a balloon with propane so you can more accuratly guess the amount of propane you are putting in your chamber I will try this today. just stick a peice of a tooth pick in openning of the bottle put a balloon over it and press down on the tooth pick from inside the balloon
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If you are thinking of using the toothpick to trigger the propane bottle, it is not strong enough. Use the hose from a bbq tank or put it over a torch head. The best way to pop it would be to put a screw in the breech plug.
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chaos wrote:wateva frankrede.
imjustpk just make sure you tap the thread right personally i choose steel over plastic for the fact being i have no idea of the pressure ratings of pvc and other plastics and not only that ive seen what it takes for a tapped thread in 2mm steel to fail.

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What? DO you even know what a propane setup is?
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mate i know what they are.
read the "safe?" topic please

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tooth pick is strong enough I have done it before
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