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by mfalconer
Tue Jan 11, 2011 11:20 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: sprinkler leaking through pilot exhaust when pressurized
Replies: 14
Views: 4721

ok I found the leak culprit. Its the tiny black o-ring in the underside of the valve lid. It has a crack in it. I tried going to the hardward store to get a replacement but they dont have the exact size I need. So I contacted the company that sold me the sprinkler valve and they agreed to send me a ...
by mfalconer
Fri Jan 07, 2011 1:40 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: sprinkler leaking through pilot exhaust when pressurized
Replies: 14
Views: 4721

Thanks for the reply No, the sprinkler valve is attached correctly (i.e., arrow is pointed towards the barrel). The gun fires fine, but the air leaks out of the pilot exhaust valve stem, so you need to fire it before the air all leaks out. I'm not sure what you mean by # 2... how would this make a d...
by mfalconer
Fri Jan 07, 2011 9:33 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: sprinkler leaking through pilot exhaust when pressurized
Replies: 14
Views: 4721

sprinkler leaking through pilot exhaust when pressurized

Hi everyone, I have recently built a pneumatic cannon w/ a modified blow gun attachment. However, next... I want to build a remote control cannon using the solenoid with an Orbit 1" sprinkler valve (i.e., no blowgun modification). Everything is going good except I can't get the pilot valve to seal. ...