pressure ques, how much?

Cannons powered by pneumatic pressure (compressed gas) using a valve or other release.
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After i get the fittings and elbows replaced , what is the max psi that i can saftley put in this?

Specs:
3 inch pvc at 2ft long
1.5inch barrel at 5ft long

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i wouldnt go over 150. the pipe may say higher, but things like the heat/cold and the sun and other factors decrease the max pressure.

you could get away with what ever the ratting of the pipe is, but i would say 150 to be safe.
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ok, i was thinking 120, but 150 sounds better, thanks
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It has dwv elbows. DWV isn't rated so I wouldn't take it over more than 60. Even then I'd be scared.
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In my experienced opinion, due to the dwv fittings max would be 50 psi. However, even that is pushing it. You should just not use it at all.
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[quote="Matt221985"]After i get the fittings and elbows replaced , what is the max psi that i can saftley put in this?

Specs:
3 inch pvc at 2ft long
1.5inch barrel at 5ft long

key sentence "after i replace the fittings and elbows...Ik what i have on it right now is the wrong ones, im going to replace them with pressure rated..

:roll: i swear some people dont read the posts right. :roll:
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