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Affordable pneumatic pump
Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 7:28 pm
by gotbass7
I have a question, what is the cheapest way to power a pneumatic? The cheapest one I could find was $60 before shipping.
Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 8:30 pm
by singularity
check your local hardware store or bike shop most of them are like $20 $30
Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 8:36 pm
by gotbass7
I am alright my friend got a air pressurized tank from his friend.
I have another question though, what kind of adapter do I need for a can of co2 to a valve?
Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 11:46 pm
by hi
target has pumps for $8 and they go to 120, at least thats what it says, ive only gone to 60 psi because pumping a 12 gallon tank to 60 psi is a work out all by its self.
i have a compressor, but i just wanted to see how far i could go before getting tierd. anyway, im getting off topic, go to target and get an $8 pump in the bike section.
Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 5:28 pm
by gotbass7
thanks but i dont need an airpressure system anymore i just need to know what kind of adapterr id need and what kind of valve for a 20 ounc co2 brass eagle tank
Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 5:51 pm
by paaiyan
OK, I found one from wal-mart that can pump up to 160 psi. That wouldn't require me to weigh 160 pounds would it?
Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 6:32 pm
by Fnord
No, the shock of letting your weight fall on it will allow you to go far above your own weight. Unless the pump has a very wide bore.
I can get to over 200 psi with a 1.2 inch pump, weighing about 135.
Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 6:33 pm
by paaiyan
Hmm, that works for me. I'm planning on building a simple pneumatic for my next project, whenever that may be.
Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 6:35 pm
by gotbass7
does anyone have an answer to my question?
Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 6:43 pm
by paaiyan
Well you'll need a regulator like the one at the top of <a href="
http://www.weekendbrewer.com/Co2parts.htm">this page</a>.
Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 6:44 pm
by Fnord
I didnt get a lot from a google search for brass eagle adaptors... check any local paint ball stores or better yet ebay.
You will need a co2 regulator, and the valve will vary depending on what you want to build. A sprinkler valve suits most applications.
Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 6:46 pm
by paaiyan
Well fnord, brand doesn't matter too much, they all use the same size fittings and everything.