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ferret_guy
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Tue Sep 25, 2012 8:44 pm

while dumpster diving I found 8" DR-18 vinyl tech PVC pipe i was poking around and could not find any fittings at all but did find some demitions and psi ratings can anyone find anything?
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Tue Sep 25, 2012 11:32 pm

I remember buying fittings for 6 inch PVC pipe. You are not going to like the prices.
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Tue Sep 25, 2012 11:54 pm

Let us know what the writing on the side of the pipe says and we might be able to help you.

As Tech said, 6" fittings are usually pretty expensive. Keep an eye out for deals on eBay; though shipping might be costly.

You could always try a scaled-down version of this:
http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/gorts-1 ... t2736.html

edit: seems that prices for 6" PVC fittings in the US are about the same price, if not cheaper, than many 4" fittings in NZ :(
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Wed Sep 26, 2012 9:45 am

I found this, witch lists the pipe at 235 PSI working pressure I think this would be perfect for my next pneumatic but I can't find any fittings anywhere
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Wed Sep 26, 2012 12:56 pm

MrCrowley wrote:Let us know what the writing on the side of the pipe says and we might be able to help you.

As Tech said, 6" fittings are usually pretty expensive. Keep an eye out for deals on eBay; though shipping might be costly.

You could always try a scaled-down version of this:
http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/gorts-1 ... t2736.html

edit: seems that prices for 6" PVC fittings in the US are about the same price, if not cheaper, than many 4" fittings in NZ :(

i have a combustion i built using 6 inch pvc, its not cheap i know from expeirence! very very expensive!!!
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Wed Sep 26, 2012 1:55 pm

ferret_guy wrote:I found this, witch lists the pipe at 235 PSI working pressure I think this would be perfect for my next pneumatic but I can't find any fittings anywhere
Well since you haven't told us what's written on the pipe, you'll just have to assume you're right about the 235PSI WP :wink:

As for fittings: www.mcmaster.com (there are several other online retailers as well).
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