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Longevity of potato gun versus safety question
Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 3:27 pm
by Johnny Blast
I was wondering if a gun can be used so much that the integrity of the pvc might be in jeopardy. Could it become fragile? If it's not used too much should a gun be abandoned after a period or years due to aging of pvc? Thank you for your comments.
Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 3:32 pm
by benstern
The affects of aging are negligable if stored properly. (garage no uv light)
I don't think you have anything to worry about. Just pulling numbers out of my ass, it would take like 9,000 firings to significantly weaken the pipe.
Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 3:55 pm
by Velocity
On a much shorter term, however, rapid firing of the cannon (such as in semi-auto combustions and pneumatics) can weaken the pipe. But you would really need to be firing for like 10 minutes nonstop for the PVC pipe to become weak
Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 4:52 pm
by mark.f
You could compare firing a spudgun to water hammer in a plumbing system. Therefore, you would have to assume that your barrel would be in jeapordy more than your chamber.
Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 5:19 pm
by x.X.Cpt.Rollhart.X.x
Basicly these pipe are pressure rated. They are made to handle a lot of pressure in a long time and all days longs.