A solenoid sprinkler valve is used in irrigation and lawn systems.
Air cannon trigger valve.
In this video i ll show you a simple way to modify a sprinkler valve for use in an air cannon spud gun.
Instead i will mount the nipple and blow gun trigger to the plug itself.
A safe alternative for a new style sprinkler valve air cannon trigger.
Don t go above 100 psi as the valve probably can t take any higher value and the smaller pvc parts might explode.
This video look at making a trigger for a air cannon.
Sprinkler valve modification for air cannon.
This is an orbit 1 inline sprinkler valve that we are using for our air cannon firing system.
A standard shcraeder air pump valve is used to charge a pneumatic cannon.
Sprinkler valve trigger system options.
The ball valve trigger has since been replaced with a valve from a sprinkler system giving this high power pvc air cannon a fancy brass trigger.
If you have the correct size tap for the nipple you should go ahead and tap the hole out.
It looks awesome and can kill a watermelon from.
Drill a half inch hole into the center of the plug.
An orbit sprinkler valve is a popular choice since it will be modified to open faster pneumatically with a blow gun.
These valves are most often found on car tires and bike tires.
A pvc ball valve for your trigger or a low voltage sprinkler valve is an even better choice for releasing the pressure from the cannon quickly to propel your ammo toward your target.
This is a solenoid sprinkler valve which becomes the heart of the air cannon firing system along a trigger and batteries.
This modification will allow your valve to open much faster than normal providing you with more power.
Air cannons use valves as a means of both getting air into the gun and getting it out launching a potato with great hilarity.
A simple replacement valve for a car tire will suffice.
No liability is assumed by the developers of this website and all literature is provided second hand use it at your own risk.
Aim your cannon in a safe direction away from houses and people 4.
Air cannon trigger system sprinkler valve modification.
