Pneumatic question

Cannons powered by pneumatic pressure (compressed gas) using a valve or other release.
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Brooner115
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I was just wondering whats so bad about dwv fittings there just like the other ones (i think) and is there any danger if i use one on a pneumatic for the chamber?

And also whats the best lube for a modded sprinkler valve?
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DWV fittings have shallow sockets, and are more likely to blow apart than PW fittings

Do not use them in pneumatics; you will not feel safe doing so.

Anything should work for a lube; I prefer white lithium grease.
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well you can use DWV fitting on pnuematics except going above 60psi is dangerous with DWV fittings (although i still do it time to time)
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lubing a modded sprinkler valve?
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Thanks guys i just want to know will WD-40 work as a lube for the valve?
and thanks to all of u for ur help
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I would not recommend wd-40 as it can damage some plastics. Either use the lithium grease as suggested or graphite powder.
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integral wrote:lubing a modded sprinkler valve?
indeed, what is there to lube in a diaphragm valve, as opposed to a piston one?
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use sch. 80 fittings. Do not try new things, pvc will shatter and explode. SAFTY FIRST man
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