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modding a sprinkler valve

Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 12:37 am
by Zuno
I am new to the whole wonderful world of spud guns and was wondering how exactly do you mod a sprinkler valve to use it on a launcher? I have looked at the sprinkler valves at Lowe's and it has two wires running off of it. do all I need to do is put them on a switch or what? Any advice would be great.

Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 12:45 am
by jackssmirkingrevenge

Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 12:59 am
by BC Pneumatics
They even come already modified, ready to use!
http://www.bcvids.com/store/product_inf ... ucts_id=32

Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 2:22 pm
by Zuno
thanks for the help. when I did my first search I didnt find anything although it was at 2 in the morning after a long day of work.

Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 3:55 pm
by f.c
don't worry mate its easy to do don't worry if you stuff up you're first one i guarantee your next one would be so much better.

Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 7:35 pm
by nivekatoz
You could get a ASCO or DAYTON or any other solenoid valve that is brass and is stronger than a plastic sprinkler valve....There all kinda the same design as a sprinkler valve....A 3/4" plastic sprinkler valve is bigger than a brass ASCO 3/4" solenoid valve...Almost by half....Thats if only size matters to you....If you are trying to keep size to a minimum....EBAY is a good place to look....