2nd Potato Gun - A Few Quick Questions for You Pros :)

Boom! The classic potato gun harnesses the combustion of flammable vapor.
cameronfield
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Hey guys I got some propane today and I've been trying to get it to work but I just can't get the mixture right. I have an 18" chamber (3" diameter) with a normal bbq sparker. I've tried putting a lot, and putting a tiny bit. Any tips?
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octane89
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Um....You need to make a propane meter. Look at the wiki and search around for advanced combustions. I really suggest you do that before you get hurt. On burntlatke.com there are fuel tools and ratio tools for you.
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Make one? Gosh maybe I'll just stick with aqua net. Works well, everytime. We're trying the butane lighter method tonight. How could I hurt myself??
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Propane can be pretty harmful if used incorretcly. Making one is simple, but like everything research is always helpful and quite neccessary.
http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/the-bes ... 11674.html
There is an example, I can send you plans to make a complete combustion cannon too, invloving how to make a propane meter and how to use it.
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