2 Inch Sprinkler Valve

Cannons powered by pneumatic pressure (compressed gas) using a valve or other release.
nboyett
Private
Private
Posts: 6
Joined: Tue Feb 12, 2008 7:42 pm

Has anyone modded this 2" Sprinkler Valve or any other 2" sprinkler valve?
fretmelter
Private 4
Private 4
Posts: 66
Joined: Mon Jul 09, 2007 9:34 pm

wow that is big im not sure if anyone has modded one. im sure its not too different.
sjog
Specialist 4
Specialist 4
Posts: 440
Joined: Sun Oct 15, 2006 9:43 pm
Location: Marthas Vineyard

Go for it(to short)
User avatar
bigbob12345
Staff Sergeant
Staff Sergeant
Posts: 1516
Joined: Sat Dec 01, 2007 9:13 am
Location: Mercer Island,Washington

Any sprinkler valve is modifyable some are just harder to mad than others so get it and if you cant mod it ask for help.
fretmelter
Private 4
Private 4
Posts: 66
Joined: Mon Jul 09, 2007 9:34 pm

its like 70 dollars wasted if u cant mod it tho.
User avatar
thespeedycicada
Specialist 4
Specialist 4
Posts: 429
Joined: Sun Aug 12, 2007 1:28 am

ah just make a piston valve itl save time and money.
current projects: co-axial piston valve.Status DONE!
S.P.E.C.S update mk 1 construction begining in febuary all the maths for it are done plans are drawn up and parts are listed.
NEXT project:auto piston valve.
nboyett
Private
Private
Posts: 6
Joined: Tue Feb 12, 2008 7:42 pm

This is what it would be applied to...
Image

As you can see, it already has a ball valve, but its not the easiest thing to open, im looking for something more efficient

I dont know how to build a piston valve, could you point me in the right dirrection to a tutorial on how to do this?
User avatar
daberno123
Corporal
Corporal
Posts: 594
Joined: Mon Nov 19, 2007 5:56 pm
Location: Ohio

User avatar
bigbob12345
Staff Sergeant
Staff Sergeant
Posts: 1516
Joined: Sat Dec 01, 2007 9:13 am
Location: Mercer Island,Washington

First you will want to understad the concept of them
http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/piston- ... t8157.html
then you make one and im assuming thats 2in so
http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/how-to- ... 10381.html

Edit:daberno beat me to the piston valves explaind visually thing.
User avatar
thespeedycicada
Specialist 4
Specialist 4
Posts: 429
Joined: Sun Aug 12, 2007 1:28 am

that pipe looks like dwv does it say NSF-PW?
current projects: co-axial piston valve.Status DONE!
S.P.E.C.S update mk 1 construction begining in febuary all the maths for it are done plans are drawn up and parts are listed.
NEXT project:auto piston valve.
PVC Arsenal 17
Staff Sergeant 3
Staff Sergeant 3
Posts: 1762
Joined: Mon Mar 27, 2006 4:18 pm
Location: United States

I've done it.

http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/gutting ... 11434.html

If you need any help shoot me a PM.
fretmelter
Private 4
Private 4
Posts: 66
Joined: Mon Jul 09, 2007 9:34 pm

wow if he can think of that then im sure he can grasp piston valves. But, piston valve aren't completely fool proof either.
Projects:
copper paintball gun
paintball gun from scratch
User avatar
bigbob12345
Staff Sergeant
Staff Sergeant
Posts: 1516
Joined: Sat Dec 01, 2007 9:13 am
Location: Mercer Island,Washington

thespeedycicada wrote:that pipe looks like dwv does it say NSF-PW?
Im pretty sure that thats DWV pipe cant tell for sure but I think your right
PVC Arsenal 17
Staff Sergeant 3
Staff Sergeant 3
Posts: 1762
Joined: Mon Mar 27, 2006 4:18 pm
Location: United States

bigbob12345 wrote:
thespeedycicada wrote:that pipe looks like dwv does it say NSF-PW?
Im pretty sure that thats DWV pipe cant tell for sure but I think your right
How the hell can you tell just by looking at it? It's a f*cking pipe! The only way would be to read the print which is far too small.
nboyett
Private
Private
Posts: 6
Joined: Tue Feb 12, 2008 7:42 pm

Its sch 40 pvc rated to 280psi
Post Reply

Create an account or sign in to join the discussion

You need to be a member in order to post a reply

Create an account

Not a member? register to join our community
Members can start their own topics & subscribe to topics
It’s free and only takes a minute

Register

Sign in

  • Similar Topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post